CALL FOR CODE - 2018
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Launched in May 2018 at the VivaTech Conference in Paris by IBM CEO Ginny Rometty, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, the Call for Code Global Initiative set forth an ambitious mission: rally the tech industry to shape a better future. With IBM’s initial pledge of $30 million, this initiative calls on developers worldwide to harness the power of data, AI, blockchain, cloud, and IoT to tackle pressing social challenges, embodying Rometty’s vision of a united and purpose-driven technology community.
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The Call for Code Global Initiative was launched in May 2018, from the VivaTech Conference in Paris, by IBM CEO and President Ginny Rometty, with an assist from French President Emanuel Macron. Rometty called on the technology industry to help build a better future, committing IBM technology and $30 million USD over five years in the annual Call for Code Global Initiative with the goal of uniting the world's developers and tap into data and AI, blockchain, cloud and IoT technologies to address social challenges.
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CALL FOR CODE LAUNCH
The Call for Code Global Initiative was launched in May 2018, from the VivaTech Conference in Paris, by IBM CEO and President Ginny Rometty, with an assist from French President Emanuel Macron. Rometty called on the technology industry to help build a better future, committing IBM technology and $30 million USD over five years in the annual Call for Code Global Initiative with the goal of uniting the world's developers and tap into data and AI, blockchain, cloud and IoT technologies to address social challenges.
2018 CALL FOR CODEGLOBAL CHALLENGE
At the heart of the initiative is the Call for Code Global Challenge, a four-month competition that unites developers, human rights experts, and specialists to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues. In its 2018 debut, the challenge called on innovators worldwide to create solutions for improving natural disaster preparedness and relief.
The inaugural event drew over 100,000 developers and data scientists from 156 countries, resulting in more than 2,500 groundbreaking applications.
2018 CALL FOR CODEGLOBAL CHALLENGE
At the core of the initiative is the Call for Code Global Challenge, a 4-month long global competition where teams comprised of developers, human rights experts and other specialists develop solutions to solve for some of the world’s toughest challenges. The 2018 Call for Code Global Challenge called on developers around the world to create solutions to address the critical need for better natural disaster preparation and relief efforts.
In its inaugural year over 100,000 developers and data scientists from 156 nations participated in the Call for Code Challenge, creating more than 2,500 applications.
2018 CALL FOR CODEGLOBAL CHALLENGE
At the core of the initiative is the Call for Code Global Challenge, a 4-month long global competition where teams comprised of developers, human rights experts and other specialists develop solutions to solve for some of the world’s toughest challenges. The 2018 Call for Code Global Challenge called on developers around the world to create solutions to address the critical need for better natural disaster preparation and relief efforts.
In its inaugural year over 100,000 developers and data scientists from 156 nations participated in the Call for Code Challenge, creating more than 2,500 applications.
2018 CALL FOR CODEGLOBAL PRIZE WINNER:
PROJECT OWL
PROJECT OWL
The 2018 Call for Code Global Prize was awarded to Project OWL at San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom, recognizing their groundbreaking solution to bridge communications in disaster zones. Created by Bryan Knouse, Magus Pereira, Nicholas Feuer, Charlie Evans, and Taraqur Rahman, Project OWL combines software and hardware to form a resilient “clusterduck” network of Wi-Fi-enabled devices. This innovative mesh network provides a pop-up internet, allowing first responders to stay connected with those in need.
Within five months of their win, Project OWL partnered with IBM to begin deploying their life-saving technology in Puerto Rico and Houston, marking the first steps toward transforming global disaster response.
2018 CALL FOR CODEGLOBAL PRIZE WINNER:
PROJECT OWL
PROJECT OWL
The Call for Code Global Challenge winning team takes home the Call for Code Global Prize, receives $200,000 at the annual Call for Code Global Prize event and perhaps more importantly has the opportunity to partner with IBM to develop and deploy their solution around the world. The 2018 Call for Code Global Prize was presented to Project OWL (Bryan Knouse, Magus Pereira, Nicholas Feuer, Charlie Evans and Taraqur Rahman) at the Call for Code Global Prize Celebration in October 2018 at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco.
Project OWL created an innovative software/hardware solution that includes an offline communication infrastructure with a network of quickly deployed hotspots, providing first responders with vital information from people in need and a simple experience for managing all aspects of disaster response. Civilians on the mobile ad-hoc “clusterduck” network, an offline communications infrastructure created by physical, Wi-Fi-enabled devices dispersed in clusters, can also send information about a victim’s situation, location, and needs.
Within five months of winning The Call for Code Global Prize, Project OWL was partnering with IBM to test and deploy their solution in Puerto Rico and Houston, TX.
2018 CALL FOR CODE GLOBAL PRIZE WINNER:
PROJECT OWL
GLOBAL PRIZE WINNER:
PROJECT OWL
The Call for Code Global Challenge winning team takes home the Call for Code Global Prize, receives $200,000 at the annual Call for Code Global Prize event and perhaps more importantly has the opportunity to partner with IBM to develop and deploy their solution around the world. The 2018 Call for Code Global Prize was presented to Project OWL (Bryan Knouse, Magus Pereira, Nicholas Feuer, Charlie Evans and Taraqur Rahman) at the Call for Code Global Prize Celebration in October 2018 at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco.
Project OWL created an innovative software/hardware solution that includes an offline communication infrastructure with a network of quickly deployed hotspots, providing first responders with vital information from people in need and a simple experience for managing all aspects of disaster response. Civilians on the mobile ad-hoc “clusterduck” network, an offline communications infrastructure created by physical, Wi-Fi-enabled devices dispersed in clusters, can also send information about a victim’s situation, location, and needs.
Within five months of winning The Call for Code Global Prize, Project OWL was partnering with IBM to test and deploy their solution in Puerto Rico and Houston, TX.
LARGEST ENGAGEMENT OF DEVELOPERS IN HISTORY
LARGEST ENGAGEMENT OF DEVELOPERS IN HISTORY
LARGEST ENGAGEMENT OF DEVELOPERS IN HISTORY
2018 CALL FOR CODE RESULTS
GLOBAL SCALE
In its inaugural year, over 100,000 developers and data scientists from 156 nations participated in the Call for Code Global Challenge – creating more than 2,500 applications.
2018 CALL FOR CODE RESULTS
GLOBAL SCALE
In its inaugural year, over 100,000 developers and data scientists from 156 nations participated in the Call for Code Global Challenge – creating more than 2,500 applications.
2018 CALL FOR CODE RESULTS
GLOBAL SCALE
In its inaugural year, over 100,000 developers and data scientists from 156 nations participated in the Call for Code Global Challenge – creating more than 2,500 applications.
325 CITY CHALLENGESAROUND THE WORLD
In just its first year, Call for Code hosted 325 Call for Code City Challenges around the world in locations that included: London, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Bengaluru, Delhi, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Kerala, Bayamón (Puerto Rico), Tel Aviv, New York and San Francisco. All of these city challenges allowed developers and participants to further develop their submissions for the Call for Code Global Challenge.
325 CITY CHALLENGESAROUND THE WORLD
In just its first year, Call for Code hosted 325 Call for Code City Challenges around the world in locations that included: London, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Bengaluru, Delhi, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Kerala, Bayamón (Puerto Rico), Tel Aviv, New York and San Francisco. All of these city challenges allowed developers and participants to further develop their submissions for the Call for Code Global Challenge.
325 CITY CHALLENGESAROUND THE WORLD
In just its first year, Call for Code hosted 325 Call for Code City Challenges around the world in locations that included: London, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Bengaluru, Delhi, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Kerala, Bayamón (Puerto Rico), Tel Aviv, New York and San Francisco. All of these city challenges allowed developers and participants to further develop their submissions for the Call for Code Global Challenge.
CALL FOR CODE CELEBRITY SUPPORT
In 2018, a Call for Code Cause Flash celebrity social media campaign was launched on August 19th – UN World Humanitarian Day to support first responders who help victims affected by the aftermath of Natural Disasters.
CALL FOR CODE CELEBRITY SUPPORT
In 2018, a Call for Code Cause Flash celebrity social media campaign was launched on August 19th – UN World Humanitarian Day to support first responders who help victims affected by the aftermath of Natural Disasters.
CALL FOR CODE CELEBRITY SUPPORT
In 2018, a Call for Code Cause Flash celebrity social media campaign was launched on August 19th – UN World Humanitarian Day to support first responders who help victims affected by the aftermath of Natural Disasters.
EMINENT JUDGES
The Eminent Judges for the 2018 Call for Code Global Challenge’s included former President Bill Clinton; Kate Gilmore, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights; Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Earth Institute of Columbia University; Jim Zemlin, Executive Director, The Linux Foundation; Grace Kim, Design and Research Lead at Twitter; and Deborah Dugan, Chief Executive Officer, (RED).
EMINENT JUDGES
The Eminent Judges for the 2018 Call for Code Global Challenge’s included former President Bill Clinton; Kate Gilmore, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights; Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Earth Institute of Columbia University; Jim Zemlin, Executive Director, The Linux Foundation; Grace Kim, Design and Research Lead at Twitter; and Deborah Dugan, Chief Executive Officer, (RED).
EMINENT JUDGES
The Eminent Judges for the 2018 Call for Code Global Challenge’s included former President Bill Clinton; Kate Gilmore, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights; Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Earth Institute of Columbia University; Jim Zemlin, Executive Director, The Linux Foundation; Grace Kim, Design and Research Lead at Twitter; and Deborah Dugan, Chief Executive Officer, (RED).
2018 CALL FOR CODE FINALISTS
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Project OWL
ButtonProject OWL, the 2018 Call for Code Global Prize winning-team, created a software/hardware combination that provides an offline communication infrastructure with a network of quickly deployed hotspots that gives first responders a simple experience for managing all aspects of a disaster.
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Post-Disaster Rapid Response Retrofit (PD3R)
ButtonPD3R’s solution, which is based on AI taught by 3D model images, has the potential to provide displaced families with immediate access to engineering advice following a natural disaster.
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Lali Wildfire Detection
ButtonLali Wildfire developed an IoT, cloud services solution with low-cost sensors that provide real-time ground data to prevent wildfires.
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Project Lantern
ButtonProject Lantern created a keychain-sized device that serves as a pop-up communication hub for disaster recovery over an offline, wireless network.
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United Aid Net
ButtonUnited Aid Net (UAN) developed a global emergency assistance network for uninterrupted financial services under natural disasters.
2018 CALL FOR CODE FINALISTS
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Project OWL
ButtonProject OWL, the 2018 Call for Code Global Prize winning-team, created a software/hardware combination that provides an offline communication infrastructure with a network of quickly deployed hotspots that gives first responders a simple experience for managing all aspects of a disaster.
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Post-Disaster Rapid Response Retrofit (PD3R)
ButtonPD3R’s solution, which is based on AI taught by 3D model images, has the potential to provide displaced families with immediate access to engineering advice following a natural disaster.
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Lali Wildfire Detection
ButtonLali Wildfire developed an IoT, cloud services solution with low-cost sensors that provide real-time ground data to prevent wildfires.
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Project Lantern
ButtonProject Lantern created a keychain-sized device that serves as a pop-up communication hub for disaster recovery over an offline, wireless network.
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United Aid Net
ButtonUnited Aid Net (UAN) developed a global emergency assistance network for uninterrupted financial services under natural disasters.
2018 CALL FOR CODE FINALISTS
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Project OWL
ButtonProject OWL, the 2018 Call for Code Global Prize winning-team, created a software/hardware combination that provides an offline communication infrastructure with a network of quickly deployed hotspots that gives first responders a simple experience for managing all aspects of a disaster.
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Post-Disaster Rapid Response Retrofit (PD3R)
ButtonPD3R’s solution, which is based on AI taught by 3D model images, has the potential to provide displaced families with immediate access to engineering advice following a natural disaster.
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Lali Wildfire Detection
ButtonLali Wildfire developed an IoT, cloud services solution with low-cost sensors that provide real-time ground data to prevent wildfires.
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Project Lantern
ButtonProject Lantern created a keychain-sized device that serves as a pop-up communication hub for disaster recovery over an offline, wireless network.
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United Aid Net
ButtonUnited Aid Net (UAN) developed a global emergency assistance network for uninterrupted financial services under natural disasters.
2018 CALL FOR CODE HIGHLIGHTS
2018 CALL FOR CODE HIGHLIGHTS
How 22M Developers Take on Disaster Preparedness
EXTRA Promotes Call for Code
How 22M Developers Take on Disaster Preparedness
EXTRA Promotes Call for Code
Amber Heard Supporting Call for Code
Ron Livingston Supporting Call for Code
Amber Heard Supporting Call for Code
Ron Livingston Supporting Call for Code
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Celebration Introduction
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Celebration UN Human Rights
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Celebration Introduction
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Celebration UN Human Rights
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Winner – Project OWL
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Finalist – Post-Disaster Rapid Response Retrofit (PD3R)
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Winner – Project OWL
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Finalist – Post-Disaster Rapid Response Retrofit (PD3R)
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Finalist – Lali Wildfire Detection
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Finalist – Project Lantern
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Finalist – Lali Wildfire Detection
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Finalist – Project Lantern
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Finalist – United Aid Net (UAN)
Thank You 2018 Call for Code Participants
2018 Call for Code Global Prize Finalist – United Aid Net (UAN)
Thank You 2018 Call for Code Participants
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2024 CALL FOR CODE
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2023 CALL FOR CODE
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2022 CALL FOR CODE
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2021 CALL FOR CODE
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2020 CALL FOR CODE
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2019 CALL FOR CODE
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CELEBRITY SUPPORTERS
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Sheléa
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Dana deGrazia
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