The Vodafone Americas Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Wireless Innovation Project, a new competition that seeks to identify and fund the best innovations using wireless related technology to address critical social issues around the world.

Three winners will be awarded prizes of $300,000, $200,000 and $100,000 for unique, late-stage wireless innovations that offer the best potential for creating social change in the areas of education, health, economic development, the environment and access to communication.

The Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project is open to projects submitted by applicants from universities and nonprofit organizations based in the United States. Eligible projects must:

• Demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach that uses an innovation in wireless related technology to address a critical global issue
• Hold the potential for replication and large scale impact
• Include a business plan or basic framework for financial sustainability and rollout

Applications will be accepted online from November 17 to February 2 at http://project.vodafone-us.com.

Next Steps:

•  Spread the word to potential applicants and direct them to the Challenge website: http://project.vodafone-us.com
• Learn more about the Project
• Submit your project online

Thank you for helping to discover innovations that can change the world!