Background Simple innovations can have a dramatic effect on the way business and markets work in developing countries. Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have great potential for the development of environmental and economically sustainable projects in key areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, biofuels and adaptation to climate change. Local innovation and the adaptation of existing technologies to local circumstances are key to boosting the competitive supply of renewable energy services and tackling environmental concerns. This competition seeks to support initiatives which will have a tangible impact on the local area, increasing access to energy whilst supporting the development of a sustainable economy and reducing poverty.

Do you love to design things? Or you just want to have fun with an online platform and evaluate, comment or discuss designs with others? You got it! In this contest you can create YOUR cool smart fortwo exterior design! We invite you to take part in this contest and inspire you to open your mind for your creative designs.

Contest Topic You can post your creative ideas how to avoid domestic smell. Also you have the possibility to submit a challenge, if you identified a problem with domestic smell and want to discuss it with the other community members. It is important, that you focus your ideas and thoughts on the prohibition of domestic smells and not on covering them. Become an innovative Smell-Fighter, join the community and make thousands of house-holds a better place! You have the power to become a real, innovative Smell-Fighter and to win great prizes!

"Think Inside the Box" is a worldwide developer contest that promotes innovation around the concept of the network as a platform.

Wir suchen die besten Apps aus Österreich. Worum geht´s? Englischsprachige Apps gibt es mittlerweile wie Sand am Meer. Aber was macht man in Wien mit der U-Bahn Applikation aus New York? A1 sucht deshalb die innovativsten Anwendungen, die den österreichischen Alltag einfacher, bunter und informierter machen. Gefragt sind Applikationen für Android, Blackberry, iPhone und iPad.

Pepsi is giving away millions to fund great ideas. Voting for the new ideas is now open. Find your favorite ideas and come back to support them all month.

Many good things come in small packages and the smart fortwo is no exception. Its revolutionary design conveys innovation, functionality and joy of life. smart fortwo is an expression of individuality. The 'style your smart' design contest is an opportunity to graphically display ideas for creative exterior design(s) for the smart fortwo. These designs could some day be applied via foil. Thought starters for design themes can be but are not limited to ... environment, family, puzzles, animals, graffiti, art, urbanization, technology, sports ... YOU decide, YOU create, YOU should have fun doing it :) Participants will have the possibility to either, upload their own design(s) or use the provided on-line toolkit to virtually configure their design(s). Participants may also actively contribute in the competition by voting for the best designs of other contestants and/or comment.

Cisco announces its second Cisco I-Prize contest. In this open, global competition entrepreneurs submit proposals and collaborate to create the seed idea for Cisco's next billion-dollar business. Idea submissions should fall in one of four categories: * The Future of Work: New solutions that accelerate and change the way we do business * The Connected Life: Technological inspirations that dramatically improve living conditions and disseminate culture * New Ways to Learn: Next-generation solutions that transform when, where, and how people learn. * The Future of Entertainment: New solutions that change how people play together The winning team will receive a grand prize of $250,000.