At the heart of this visionary initiative lies the Call for Code Global Challenge—a dynamic four-month global competition that unites developers, human rights experts, and specialized teams in a shared mission: to engineer solutions for some of the world’s most urgent issues. Backed by the United Nations and an expansive coalition of tech leaders, including IBM, The Linux Foundation, sponsors, celebrities, and global organizations, the challenge transcends borders, drawing submissions from nearly every country. Each year, this grand mobilization of talent underscores the belief that technology, when guided by purpose, can bring real change to the world’s most pressing challenges.

The pinnacle of the competition is the coveted Call for Code Global Prize. The winning team, selected by an eminent jury featuring a former U.S. President, United Nations leaders, industry authorities, and coding luminaries, is awarded $200,000 at a celebrated event held at the United Nations in New York. But beyond the prize, the true honor lies in the opportunity to partner with IBM and key ecosystem partners, to bring their solution to life on a global scale. This distinction, often referred to as “The Nobel Prize for Developers,” epitomizes the transformative power of innovation when championed by a worldwide community.