Project 10 to the 100: Google's Call for Change

Google turned 10 in 2008. As part of its tenth anniversary, Google launched Project 10 to the 100. This project is intended to generate and support the most innovative ideas in humanitarian aid that address pressing world issues. For instance, the Hippo Water Roller - an innovative idea to address water transport issues in rural areas in developing countries - inspired Google's global call for similar ideas under Project 10 to the 100.

Speaking about the need for such projects, Alan Noble, director of engineering for Google Australia and New Zealand, said, “We know there are many brilliant ideas out there that will help improve the lives of people around the world, but which need funding and support to come to fruition.”

To join in, you simply need to fill out a submission form outlining your idea. Supplement it with a 30-second video, if you want and send in your idea by October 20.

Google will select the 100 best ideas before having the public vote for the top 20 semifinalists in late January, 2009. Five finalists will split the €7 million (US$10 million), which Google will give to them to help get their projects off the ground.

Know more about Project 10 to the 100 and enter the contest.