Deadline: October 17, 2024
Applications are open for the IBM Call for Code Global Challenge 2024. 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. They 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. They believe technology can help.
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, they are 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?
Prizes
Teams of 1-5 people can compete for the following prizes:
- Grand prize: $50,000 USD
- Option for solution implementation support from the Call for Code ecosystem
- Opportunity for open source support from The Linux Foundation
- First runner-up: $25,000 USD
- Opportunity for open source support from The Linux Foundation
- Second runner-up: $10,000 USD
- Opportunity for open source support from The Linux Foundation
- University grant: $30,000 USD
- total to the top scoring university team’s school(s)
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
Eligibility
- Open to students, developers, and problem-solvers from universities and companies around the world.
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)
Application
For more information, visit Code Global Challenge.
