Bakcell announces yet another call for AppLab

Newly added opportunities in field of 3D Printing, Virtual Realitysoftware and hardware creationare open to anyone

Bakcell,The First Mobile Operator and Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan ispleased to announce yet another call to participate in its accelerated execution framework- AppLab.

Different from previous years, this timeall local developers in the field of IT and simply anyone who has ideas and interest can apply for the participation and have chanceto benefit frombroad opportunities of the AppLab, by simply choosing the field of their interestand sharing the idea.

The registration processis open till February 23, 2017. To register, applicants should simply visit the linkhttp://applab.bakcell.com/registration/ and fill out the form during periodmentioned above. After the registration period is over, all submitted projects will be reviewed and ideas approved by the Selection Committee will pass to the second stage. Projects earning 15 pointsout of 20 and more will meet with the committee members of Applab and have a chance to become a part of AppLabprogram during 90-180 days depending on the project. During this period Bakcellwill support these developers and work with them individually towards development of their products and promote them onto the market.

Within the framework of the project, young developers aregranted with access to the AppLab office located at UzeirHajibeyov str. 48, 3rd floor (Next to Sahil park)with free Internet access, desk and training space and will have an opportunity to use the latest devices for testing products.Bakcell’s, Qualcomm’s and Applab partners’ dedicated team of experts will provide young developers with the required studies and advice to design and implement a proof of concept for new products orservices aimed at local and international markets.

It should be noted that in comparison with other similar local programs and projects by providing support to selected developers, Bakcell does not claim any ownership from the projects becoming part of AppLab. The company’s main goal is to be main supporting part in establishment of an adequate environment in national startup community. Apart from supporting the developers by providing space and tools to develop and distribute mobile applications, Bakcell, in partnership with Wayra UK, provides the local developers an opportunity to present their ideas and receive investments worth around 70.000 poundsevery year. This investment is equally distributed for organizing and developing services.

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About Bakcell

Bakcell, The First Mobile Operator and the Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan, offers a variety of products for modern mobile communications customers. Bakcell provides class leading 3G and 4G mobile internet experience in the country under the Sür@ brand name.

With more than 5300 base stations Bakcell’s network covers more than 99% of the population and 93% of the land area of the country (excluding occupied territories). Bakcell is a leader in innovation and it focuses on bringing the best of the mobile internet to Azerbaijanis through new partnerships and itsSür@ services. Bakcell 3G service is available in all regions of Azerbaijan and covers 93% of population.

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