A myriad of people, objects, and information are all connected online and network services evolve on a daily basis. In what way will information services develop in the future? For the growth of network services, it will be important going forward to not only utilize technology and develop applications, but also take a hard look at information and then associate, design and create new value onto the information from a new perspective. The use of Mashup, which is the designing of information into a new application, is expanding rapidly as a means of developing network services as well as a fundamental technology that will support future network services. The Mashup Award has been held since 2006 as a contest for the development of Mashup applications with the purpose of further expanding the Mashup movement and providing a larger arena where developers can create. Many outstanding Mashup applications have been created through the contest thus far and award winners have significantly expanded their range of activities as pioneers of the network era. The fourth such contest, “Mashup Award 4th” will be unveiled more powerful than ever, with an increase in the number of participating Web API partners and support for the developers, addition of special awards recognizing design and business idea and the invitation of distinguished individuals from various fields as judges. The stage is ready. Your cutting edge ideas can lead a new era and help you leap forward. Take advantage of this opportunity and join the Mashup Award 4th.

This award is being held with cooperation from a total of 37 corporations and associations.