Renew of Launchpad

[Nokia Ron]

In September !!

I hope we have an announcement soon.

ron

[sandeshs29]

Looking forward to the announcement!

[jbbrs]

October and still nothing... Are you guys waiting for the 27th October?

[Nokia Ron]

I'm assured it is very near. I have gotten the mail to nokia.developer.launchpad@nokia.com to a minimum, do you eill get a reply but it will just say please wait just a bit more.

Ron

[jbbrs]

Well, it seems to have been "suspended", in the Developer Programs page one can now read:
"We are in the process of refreshing our developer programs to focus more tightly on our core platforms, Windows Phone and Series 40. As a result, we are not currently accepting new applications for Nokia Developer Launchpad and Nokia Developer Pro programs. "
Hopefully it hasn't been cancelled for good.

[bansal98]

Well, it seems to have been "suspended", in the Developer Programs page one can now read:
"We are in the process of refreshing our developer programs to focus more tightly on our core platforms, Windows Phone and Series 40. As a result, we are not currently accepting new applications for Nokia Developer Launchpad and Nokia Developer Pro programs. "
Hopefully it hasn't been cancelled for good.

Looks like it has been cancelled for good. Here is the response I received from them:

I looked into your account and noticed that your membership ended as of July 1, 2012. We are no longer accepting nor renewing applications to the Launchpad program. Nonetheless, we have introduced an exciting program to cater to our developers. The Nokia Premium Developer Program offers great benefits to developers worth up to $1500 USD to help you boost your Windows Phone development. For just $99 USD, you will receive benefits and services valued for an entire year.

[wizard_hu_]

While it is not closely related to Launchpad and its renewal, it may be worth mentioning here that right now the MS guys allow developer registration for 8 USD for a limited time (circa 2 days left) https://dev.windowsphone.com/en-us/join

[Nokia Ron]

For questions about the Launchpad program, please see the launchpad FAQ especially the timeline for developer device loans
https://www.developer.nokia.com/Deve...hpad_FAQ.xhtml

Ron