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IBM COVID-19 Call for Code Global Challenge 2020 (200,000 USD Cash Prize)

20

Mar 2020

To

27

Apr 2020

Global
00:00 To 23:59
Event Organizer
IBM
Event Type
Competitions

City

Event Details

IBM's 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge has expanded its focus to tackle the effects of COVID-19. Technology solutions can help reduce the impact this pandemic has on our daily lives and the world. In addition, IBM is marshaling resources and bringing together the right communities of experts to address the COVID-19 global pandemic. Clients, governments, scientists, partners, academic institutions, health agencies, and IBMers are applying data, knowledge, computing power, and insights to solve difficult problems. 

Grand Prize

  •  $200,000 USD cash prize
  •  Invitation to the Call for Code Global Award Announcement.
  •  Open source project support from The Linux Foundation.
  •  Opportunity for mentorship and investment in the solution.
  •  Solution implementation support through Code and Response™.

First Runner-up

  •  $25,000 USD cash prize.
  •  Invitation to the Call for Code Global Award Announcement.
  •  Open source project support from The Linux Foundation.

Third and fourth runner up

  •  $10,000 USD cash prize.
  •  Invitation to the Call for Code Global Award Announcement.
  •  Open source project support from The Linux Foundation.

Application Deadline

27th April 2020

Audience

Objectives

Through Call for Code, you can see your idea deployed by a global partner ecosystem. COVID-19 has revealed the limits of the systems we take for granted in a very short period of time. Whether it's the massive increase in demand for information during a time of crisis, educating children when schools are closed, or helping communities best distribute limited resources, technology has a pivotal role to play.

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Event Prerequisites

The coder should apply with an idea in mind with tools to create it. If they do not have an idea or tools in mind to use; IBM is providing a starter kit. These quick-start guides help you understand the scope of the problem and start building applications tied to easy-to-understand use cases in a matter of minutes.

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