Selection Criteria

We'll be reviewing applications as they come in.  Here's what we're looking for from you:

Awesomeness

Blow our minds with an original, creative idea that will bring TEDTalks to the world in ways we never could have imagined. Think broad -- anything from info-graphic to applications qualifies.

Quality

Tell us – or even better, show us – what you’ve developed to demonstrate why you’ll be a fantastic TED API ambassador before we throw the gates open to others.

Commitment

Are you afraid of commitment? The first 50 developers will be selected in-part because they’re committing to maintaining and improving their app over the long haul.

Spread-ability

TED’s mission is ideas worth spreading. Tell us why you believe your work will spread like iron atoms in a hot frying pan.  Extra points for using open source code to build your TED API dream experience.

Strategic

Think strategically. Are you building on a platform where TED needs to be or are you complementing TED’s presence on a platform where a strong community already exists.
Be sure to read the Guidelines carefully before you apply for a TED API key.