Deadline:
October 17, 2024
Location(s)
Online United States of America
Overview
It’s time! Join this year’s Call for Code Global Challenge now. Build solutions to address equitable access while building your generative AI skills with free watsonx training.
Started in 2018, Call for Code is the largest tech-for-good initiative of its kind. We invite developers and problem-solvers from universities, startups, and enterprises around the world to build and contribute to innovative technology solutions that address social and humanitarian issues, while ensuring top solutions are deployed to make a real difference. The world is facing unprecedented, interconnected challenges. We believe technology can help.
Details
The Challenge
Basic necessities like clean water and safe, affordable housing, or opportunities in education and fair government representation are not equally accessible to all people. Climate change exacerbates the challenges that many people but especially women and historically underserved communities face as resources are strained and climate change protections are often inadequate. Generative AI has great potential to address these issues and reduce inequality, improving people’s lives.
Be a part of a new era in responsible AI. For the 2024 Call for Code Global Challenge, we’re calling on students, developers, and problem-solvers from universities and companies around the world to build innovative AI tech solutions with IBM watsonx that address specific challenges of equitable access to essential needs. Help show the world that AI can be trusted and used responsibly.
How can generative AI technology improve equitable access to essential resources and opportunities for all people?
Judging criteria
Each submission will be scored based on the following criteria with a minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 20 points, with the final score being the average of the judges’ scores.
- Completeness and transferability (5 points)
- Effectiveness and efficiency (5 points)
- Design and usability (5 points)
- Creativity and innovation (5 points)
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who should participate
There are many ways you can build a great team, but the most successful teams often bring together diverse skill sets to design unique and impactful solutions. Consider problem-solvers with varied experience when assembling your team.
- Builders - The tech lead of your team. Builders bring the coding background and technical know-how to take your solution from idea to working reality.
- Designers - Your UX expert who ensures the solution is user-friendly and visually appealing. Designers bring creative vision to technical problem solving, making what you build sleek and easy-to-consume.
- Communicators - Good communicators make complex ideas simple and inspiring. Your team's calculating hustler is essential in articulating the problem and succinctly defining how the solution can make a difference in a profound, unique, consumable way.
- Humanitarians - Altruistic thinkers who understand the complex problems at hand in a truly human way and are committed to finding a solution to make a demonstrable difference. This inspirational lead of your team considers the communities in need, while also thinking like the individual user.
Dates
Deadline: October 17, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Any university students in the top 3 winning teams are also eligible for:
- Exploration of IBM job opportunities
- Option to be matched with an IBM mentor
In addition to prizes, participants can grow their AI, cloud, and other emerging tech skills through access to expert technical mentors, training resources, and events.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
