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Kiip announces its Build Fund 2013 winners

The 10 developers splitting $100,000

Kiip announces its Build Fund 2013 winners
Now into its second year, real-world rewards platform Kiip has announced the winners of its Build competition.

Operating under the title 'Creation', it was open to independent developers of apps and games to demonstrate 'category-defining inspiration'.

Each winner receives $10,000 in cash and $5,000-worth of services from Kiip's partners; Parse, Urban Airship, Amazon Web Services, Crittercism, Localytics and Pepsi's Propel.

The winners

"With more than 300 applications, we were again amazed by the overwhelming response to Build Fund," said Kiip CEO Brian Wong.

"In addition to super addicting games, we're very excited for a wide range of apps in fitness, sports, and even art - to be in the winners circle this year."

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