INDIA, Bengaluru, Feb. 14, 2023:Call for Code Creator, David Clark Cause, IBM, United Nations Human Rights, and the Linux Foundation launch 2023 Call for Code to tackle climate change. This year’s program challenges developers, students, and startups to create AI solutions that improve resource management, reduce pollution and protect biodiversity.
To increase engagement, 2023 Call for Code Global Challenge will feature multiple rounds with cash prizes up to $1.4 million. The first round runs from March 1st to April 7th. Teams can win multiple prizes from $3,000 to $10,000 and a grand prize of $50,000 for each category – Developers, University students, and Startups. Open source support from Linux Foundation is included for the year-end grand prize winners. Register for the first round here.
Call for Code helps participants gain skills in AI and Cloud technology by using open-source-powered software such as Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud, and IBM’s embeddable AI portfolio, including IBM Watson Assistant. Solutions should address at least one sustainability issue, such as:
- Improve the ability to measure, analyze, or take decisive action on carbon emissions
- Address issues of water scarcity and quality
- Improve supply chain transparency and traceability to bring fast and accurate visibility to sustainability issues where they arise
A full list of topics within the sustainability theme can be found here.
“Call for Code offers developers a hands-on opportunity to build new skills and put their problem-solving superpowers to work using IBM’s open hybrid cloud and AI technology,” said Kate Woolley, general manager, IBM Ecosystem. “It’s also been inspiring to see the support for Call for Code from our IBM Ecosystem business partners over the years, demonstrating the impact an ecosystem can have on addressing real-world issues – from improving connectivity in the wake of natural disasters, to efficiently monitoring safe water conditions and reducing food waste. I can’t wait to see what solutions the community produces throughout this year to help accelerate sustainability.”
Call for Code for Startups is a new program that connects startups, independent software vendors (ISVs), and venture capitalists (VCs) with select enterprises around new business opportunities. Participating startups and ISVs will create solutions using IBM AI technology that help address a specific sustainability need chosen by each enterprise. Interested participants learn how to get involved here.
