The first apps from the AppCampus joint app incubator initiative between Nokia, Microsoft, and Aalto University have begun to be published in the Windows Phone Store. Early examples include Nearbooker, an app which offers reservations and booking for various services "in 15 seconds"; Tim The Fox, a teaching game for 2-4 year olds; and Physamajig, a create your own physics game title.

AppCampus, which was announced this time last year and is open to all, offers grants of between €20,000 and €70,000 to developers to help bring their app ideas to the market. The program also offers coaching, seminars, and practical advice. The AppCampus program doesn’t take equity or commission from the awards, but selected apps must commit to a short exclusivity period on Windows Phone (or the relevant Nokia platform) after the app is published.

Nearbooker (Finland only)

Description:

Reservations & bookings in 15 seconds. With Nearbooker you can find services around you, look up on next available time for a service, make a reservation and the app will even guide you to your destination.Plus, you will never lose track of where and when you should be, since Nearbooker sends you a reminder notification. You can also save your favorite places and make quick reservations. The Nearbooker service is 100 % free to use – now and forever.

Download Nearbooker in the Windows Phone Store.
   

Tim The Fox

Description:

Cute little fox Tim likes to play with children 2-4 years old. He teaches how to dress for the weather, distinguish edible and non-edible foods, count from one to ten, and build beautiful puzzles. Your baby will certainly enjoy funny game with the fox. And the main thing is, this game helps to master skills, that the child will need in everyday life.

Download Tim The Fox in the Windows Phone Store.
   

Physamajig

Description:

Create your own Games using Physamajig! Just sketch something out and it is translated into a realistic physics object. Add attributes such as bounciness, friction, and joints - then create your own games by adding Behaviors to the objects. Several sample games are included, and many more are available Online! Play basketball, land a ship on the moon, destroy critters with your cannon. Then go online and try creations made by other users.

Download Physamajig in the Windows Phone Store.

A full list of the apps published as a result of the AppCampus program is available here.