GRADE joins Ojo Público and UPCH Health Innovation Lab as partners of the #MITCOVID19Challenge Latin America vs. COVID-19
| Date | : | 19/06/2020 → 21/06/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | : | Evento virtual |
| Area/s | : | Employment, productivity and innovation, Health and nutrition, Urbanization and sustainable cities |
GRADE joins Ojo Público and the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia’s Health Innovation Lab as partners of the MIT COVID19 Challenge: Latin America vs. COVID-19. This 48-hour virtual hackathon will be focused on developing solutions that have a relevant impact in the short term in Latin America.
In our role, we will be helping to define the challenge. The event is open to the public and we encourage you to send in your application to “hack” some of the most pressing problems that Latin America is confronting in the face of COVID-19 including its impact on health systems, vulnerable populations, the economy, and the spread of misinformation.
On June 19, participants will gather to present their own ideas in problem pitch sessions. Participants will then form teams to hone in on key problems and devise their solutions. Over the next 48 hours, teams will iterate on these ideas with the assistance of mentors and partner organizations. On June 21, participants will reconvene to present their final pitches to judging panels, and winning teams will be selected per track. After the weekend, the best ideas and teams will have the opportunity to co-develop and implement their solution with the support of our partners.
APPLY AS A PARTICIPANT
Check the event website here. The application deadline is June 16.
