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"For more than a year, Mashable has brought our readers the Global Innovation Series to highlight the latest innovations in urban mobility. Presented by BMW i, who provide mobility services for the urban environment, this series covers a range of topics from new forms of transportation to reimagining architecture, as well as technology innovations that improve quality of life in cities around the world. \nOn July 16, 2012, Mashable and BMW i will unite in Berlin to bring the Global Innovation Series to life through a one-day event.\nMashable, the BMW i team behind Mobility Services and a diverse set of thought leaders will headline an exclusive series of one-on-one conversations, workshops and presentations that explore how technology can make cities more mobile and efficient.\nFrom new forms of digital media and cutting edge mobile apps to creative uses of space and architecture, we\u2019ll address a range of topics that will transform urban life in an increasingly connected world.\nAs part of the event, Mashable and BMW i are pleased to announce the Global Innovation Series startup contest. Three startups based in the United States that are building or using technology to improve urban life will compete for a chance to present at the Global Innovation Series in Berlin. \nTo enter the Global Innovation Series startup contest, apply online and tell us how your startup is improving urban life. \n\nThree of these startups will send a representative to present the company's work on stage at the Global Innovation Series on July 16, 2012 in Berlin. The audience will be comprised of leaders in technology and digital across multiple industries. \nApplication criteria include:\n\nCompany headquarters must be based in the U.S. \nCompany is building or using technology to improve urban life.\nCompany has been in operation for at least a year with a product/technology/site that is public facing at the time of application. \n\nComplete rules can be found here. \nA travel stipend, roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations for two nights in Berlin will be provided to the three winners who will present at the Global Innovation Series.  \nThe deadline for entering the contest is June 15, 2012.  Mashable editors will judge submissions, and winners will be announced on June 20, 2012 on Mashable.com."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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