Apply now... applications from the WANA (West Asia/North Africa) Region are highly encouraged, and this is a great opportunity to showcase regional innovation.
Event is April 12-15, 2010, in Cape Town, South Africa
Applications are accepted until March 7, 2010 (apply early! online voting is part of the process to choose projects selected for the travel grants and event)
More info at the blog post: http://therootspace.org/site/blog/innovationfair-conflictzones
Or at the site:
http://innovationfair.spigit.com/
http://blogs.worldbank.org/dmblog/why-the-innovation-fair-on-conflict-and-fragility-matters
The top 30 entrepreneurs receiving a travel grant to take part, and all selected projects will be posted on the World Bank Institute website and reviewed by an expert team. Some projects will be also eligible for funding and technical assistance.