Launch of the Intel EMEA #MakeItPro contest online, 12 November 2014: http://makeitpro.intel.com

WHAT:    Intel is inviting makers and developers to submit their invention ideas for the Intel® Edison development board. Ten short-listed entries will receive an Intel® Edison board kit and go on to the next stage, the prototyping round, between December 22nd 2014 and January 23rd 2015. The finalists will be invited to upload a video and attend a live Q/A to describe their idea. The winner will be announced on January 23rd. The first prize includes $7,000, sponsored crowd funding, a professional product video and support from an industrial designer to bring the project to life. 

The contest is open to entries from: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Israel, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Contestants should register at:  http://makeitpro.intel.com.  Ideas will be submitted to the Intel Edison community.

The Intel® Edison development platform is the first in a series of low-cost, product-ready, general purpose compute platforms that help lower the barriers to entry for entrepreneurs of all sizes—from pro makers to consumer electronics and companies working in the Internet of Things (IoT). The Intel Edison development platform packs a robust set of features into its small size, delivering great performance, durability, and a broad spectrum of I/O and software support. Those versatile features help meet the needs of a wide range of customers.

More Info: for more information, official rules, entrant requirements and the latest news visit http://makeitpro.intel.com