Deadline: 16-Jun-20
Applications are now open for the Latin America vs. COVID-19 virtual hackathon, a 48-hour event to build solutions that address the most pressing issues of the COVID-19 crisis in Latin America.
Latin America vs. COVID-19 is the next event under the MIT COVID-19 Challenge series, taking place June 19-21, 2020.
This is a virtual event. Teams will work together throughout the two-day event using tools such as Zoom, Google Drive, and/or Slack.
In this 48-hour virtual event, they will help tackle the most critical unmet needs that have arisen now that they are several months into the COVID-19 outbreak. Participants will form teams on Friday, June 19th to home in on key problems and generate solutions, including proof of concepts, prototypes, and preliminary vision for execution. Throughout the weekend, teams will connect with mentors to refine their solutions. On Sunday, June 21st, teams will reconvene to present their work before a panel of expert judges. After the weekend, the best ideas and teams will have the opportunity to co-develop and implement their solution with the support of their partners.
The MIT COVID-19 Challenge is a series of virtual hackathons. During these hackathons, multi-disciplinary teams will collaborate to develop innovative solutions that can help address the COVID-19 crisis. They are focused on connecting teams with the tools and resources needed to develop mature solutions that can be implemented by their partners. After each event in the Challenge, selected teams will have the opportunity to bring their solutions to life with the support of their partners.
Areas
- Supporting our Health Systems
- Empowering the Informal Economy
- Protecting the Most Vulnerable
- Preventing Misinformation
In which language will be the event held?
- English will be this event’s primary language; however all sessions and materials will be made accessible in Spanish and Portuguese.
- Event-wide presentations will be delivered in English with Spanish and Portuguese translator support.
- Participant teams’ final presentations will be delivered in English. Each team will be required to have at least one member who is fluent in English.
Benefits
- Winning teams will receive organizational support, computing resources, and direct access to key partners to further develop, validate and implement solutions developed.
Eligibility Criteria
They are seeking a diverse group of participants. Participants ages 13+ of all experience levels, professional and academic backgrounds, and skill sets are welcome; what matters most is your commitment to making an impact and your willingness to collaborate.
For more information, visit https://covid19challenge.mit.edu/latam-vs-covid19/