Due to the many requests by chapters, the startup registration for MobileMonday Peer Awards has been EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31, 2008 midnight local time. Meaning, this will give you more time to prepare for your slides and submit your nomination. So far many chapters already have registered startups: Buenos Aires (top ranking in registered startups, so far!), Boston, Berlin, Sweden, Belfast, Dublin, Jakarta, New York, Chennai, Mumbai, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Madrid and Barcelona.

Here’s the process that will follow :

1. After Dec 31, 2008 :
   Startup registration will be closed (no more further extension)! MobileMonday Indonesia will shortlist the candidates which will represent Indonesia for the international jury round. Check the “how to participate” page for further details on the participation and registration process.
2. After January 19, 2009 :
   An international jury consist of renowned industry experts, investors and entrepreneur will select the final 20 finalists that will present on stage on February 16, 2009. Last year’s jury included representatives from Telefónica, Vodafone, Google, Yahoo!, AdMob, MobHappy, GoMoNews, Nexit Ventures, and Xtract.
3. February 16, 2009 :
   Selected 20 companies will do their presentation on stage, in front of international audience and jury panel in Barcelona. Winner of MobileMonday Peer Awards 2009 will be selected and crowned. Previous MobileMonday Peer Awards winners include Realeyes 3D, Mobile Complete (now Device Anywhere) and Plazes in 2007; Buzzd, Funambol, Taptu and Kimia in 2008 (Winners’ Circle page here).

MobileMonday Peer Awards Process

MobileMonday Chapter organizers will look look at three criteria when making their decision:

• Originality, creativity and innovativeness
• Technical and operational feasibility
• Economic and financial viability

Participation is free of charge and open to any startup willing to pay their way to the event (i.e. in Barcelona on February 16, 2009)

Anyone can sign up to the Mobile Peer Awards website to view startups and follow the competition.

Should you need more info, please drop us a message: info [at] mobilemonday.co.id. We also open for any sponsorship opportunities!