Vodafone Clicks Shortlist Announced

Vodafone has announced the names of companies that have made it to the second round of the Vodafone Mobile Clicks competition.

Five entrants from each partipating country have made it through to the final, with the judges basing their decisions on originality; technical and operational ability; economic and financial viability; use case and end-user value; and the quality of the management team. The competition aims to identify and develop the best, most innovative mobile internet start-ups, with a total prize fund of €150,000 (£126,000) on offer.

The nominees are as follows:

UK:
Little World Gifts
Milestone Planner
Movirtu
RouletteCricket
Touchnote Postcards 

Spain:
Malcolm
No Excuse Accounting
Oonair
vFacer
Wannataxi

The Netherlands:
AED4
Akvo Phone
Smart HomeCare
Snapje
Track and Protect

Portugal:
Cardmobili
Cube
Eunoia
Lice City

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The companies now face a second round of judging to make it to the final, which takes place at the PICNIC Festival in Holland on 24 September. Previous Vodafone Mobile Clicks winners include Augmented Reality firm Layar.