Registration for Virtual Hackathon ends today

Registration for the Global Virtual Hackathon will end today at 21:00 Baku time.

The competition is organized jointly by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies, the United Nations Development Programme and the SUP.VC Acceleration Center.

The Virtual Hackathon was organized in connection with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and consequently, search for ways to combat this virus in the world and switching to remote working.

Those wishing to participate in the competition are invited to submit solutions in the directions of “Support those who are most vulnerable and at risk”, “Technology and healthcare”, “Support small and medium-sized businesses”, “Physical distance and social contact”, “Enhance awareness, shape appropriate behavior and take public opinion into account”, “Technology and education”, “Technology and engineering”, “Technology in everyday life” and so on.

To participate in the competition, participants must register at www.hackcov19.com. In order to register, you need to fill out a short form. A video about the existing solution with a maximum duration of one minute should be uploaded to the application form. The videos will also be streamed on social media platforms.

Participants will work with mentors and submit their solution methods online to a jury composed of local and international experts.

The competition for selected participants will start tomorrow. The jury will determine the winning projects and participants at the final stage, which will be held on April 12.

The final decision of the jury will be based on the effectiveness of the proposed solution, as well as on how easily and quickly the idea can be implemented at the local, regional and international levels.

It should be noted that the winner of the first place will receive $5,000, the second place – $3,000, and third place – $2,000. Prizes will be transferred to the winners’ bank accounts.