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For the first time a 24-hour Business Camp in Umeå is held. During 24 intensive hours you will get the opportunity to work in a group with other young people to develop ideas that can improve the society in the form of digital services/apps based on Umeå municipality´s "Open Data". The developed service/concepts must be accompanied by a business idea.
Open data is a raw material in the e-society – the authorities´ and the municipalities´ gathered information. It's just your imagination and the availability of the data that limits what can be developed. You will have a unique opportunity to take part of an exciting experience, have fun, test your ideas and get help while doing it. During the 24 hours you can get help and support to transform and refine "gray" public data to useful public services/apps!
During the camp you will get the opportunity to show your skills and maybe you will take a step into your future activities. This can be very useful for you and the municipality in creating new businesses and jobs, hopefully leading to a better and more sustainable society - a next step towards the emerging interaction society.
The event is arranged by Young & SMART together with Dohi Sweden, Umeå municipality, Umeå University and partners. During the Business Camp the groups will work, develop and learn together. The Business Camp starts on 22 October with an introduction and inspiration from some experts and mentors. The Business camp competition October 27-28 ends with all participating teams pitching their contributions to an expert jury. The three best group can choose between 3 months support and workspace to take their concept to market, an international journey to some relevant developers/service designers and Android plates for the group
