Microsoft and Nokia will invest 18 million euros in the development of software for Windows Phone, Symbian and Series 40

Nokia and Microsoft have announced that for the next three years are going to invest 18 million euros (9 million each) in the new program AppCampus. This program will be implemented together with the University of Aalto (Aalto University) in Finland and its purpose is to draw attention to the development of mobile applications. At the same time, we plan to maintain not only the operating system Windows Phone, but the platform and Nokia: Symbian and Series 40. already created the site of the new program AppCampus, and she will start in May. It is expected that its members will be both students and experienced developers from around the world. Invested in AppCampus companies Nokia and Microsoft will be earmarked to the creators of applications in the form of grants. Commercialize their software developers to help with the online stores Windows Phone Marketplace and Nokia Store.