Kinect Accelerator Program Seeking Innovators

While this was covered about a month ago, I thought it well worth a reminder...

Kinect Accelerator Program Seeking Innovators

In March, ten startups will converge on Seattle to start developing commercial and gaming applications that utilize Kinect's innovative natural user interface (NUI). As part of the Microsoft Kinect Accelerator program, they will have three months and a wealth of resources—including access to Microsoft and industry mentors—to develop, and then present their applications to angel investors, venture capitalists, Microsoft executives, media, and influential industry leaders.

Since launching in late November, the Kinect Accelerator has received hundreds of applications from over forty countries, proposing transformative, creative innovations for healthcare, fitness, retail, training/simulation, automotive, scientific research, manufacturing, and much more.

Applications are still being accepted, and the Kinect Accelerator team encourages you to apply. Learn more about the application process.

The Kinect Accelerator program is powered by TechStars, one of the most respected technology accelerator programs in the world. Microsoft is working with TechStars to leverage the absolute best startup accelerator methodologies, mentors, and visibility. If you are considering building a business based on the capabilities of Kinect, this is a great opportunity for you.

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Read more about the Kinect Accelerator program.

Project Information URL: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/kinectforwindows/archive/2011/12/28/kinect-accelerator-program-seeking-innovators.aspx, http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/kinectaccelerator/

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• Blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/kinectforwindows/