"For CINTEL it is important that every sector includes ICT and can reinvent themselves to be more competitive,” said Manuel Martínez Niño, executive director of CINTEL.
"You need a bunch of other expertise around the table in addition to raw engineering talent," says Casnocha. "There is still work to be done in terms of the human capital."
After the application process ends on July 31, the judges will choose the winners and present the awards on August 25 during Andicom 2017 in Cartagena.
Jaime Peláez of Internexa says "banks have an enormous challenge ahead" to both improve their own security and teach users how to safeguard themselves.
Select startups will receive mentorship, a spot in the Google Developers Launchpad program, and the chance to pitch their business to around 30 investors.