Internet.org Offers $1M Prize For Apps That Make People In India Want The Web

On the TechCrunch website, Josh Constine reports on a new prize being offered by Internet.org. Specifically, Constine say, “Internet.org is launching a contest to build apps that convince Indian farmers, migrant workers, women, and students why the Internet is valuable by offering localized content. This Innovation Challenge will award $250,000 prizes to the best app, website, or service that makes the Internet relevant to each of the four populations above.” Facebook is backing this contest. It stands to gain millions of new members if the unconnected find reasons to connect and,... [...]