Act to Connect: civic tech innovations contest

Sector: Other
Type: Other
Location: Ukraine
Deadline: Finished
Organiser: Other

This is a contest for best innovative e-solutions dealing with the social challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
You will take part in the hackathon to develop your idea and be selected for the acceleration programme. In the finals, the jury will distribute UAH 5,000,000 among the best projects.
 
Hackathon will be held on 25 March 2021. Acceleration program will last from 5 April till 21 May 2021. 
 
The contest is carried out by the East Europe Foundation with the support of the EU. This is one of the thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.
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What do I get?
  • Participation in the hackathon. You will develop your idea and get expert advice.
  • Opportunity to participate in the acceleration programme. You will create prototypes, draft a business plan and MVP, and test your products from a user perspective. 
  • Opportunity to get funding. The prize fund is UAH 5,000,000. 
Can I apply?
This contest is for teams which may include activists, developers, engineers, students, representatives of small and  medium-sized businesses, state and municipal enterprises,  local governments, charitable and non-governmental organisations.
What do I need to apply?
  • An idea of an innovative civic tech product dealing with the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
  • A motivated team of professionals
How do I apply?
Please check the contest rules and fill in online form.
Good to know
If your project is already funded by international organisations, programmes, sponsors, you can not apply.

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