2024 Call for Code Global Challenge by IBM

Published: 07 May 2024

It’s time! Join this year’s Call for Code Global Challenge now. Build solutions to address equitable access while building your generative AI skills with free watsonx training.

Basic necessities like clean water and safe, affordable housing, or opportunities in education and fair government representation are not equally accessible to all people. Climate change exacerbates the challenges that many people but especially women and historically underserved communities face as resources are strained and climate change protections are often inadequate. Generative AI has great potential to address these issues and reduce inequality, improving people’s lives.

Be a part of a new era in responsible AI. For the 2024 Call for Code Global Challenge, we’re calling on students, developers, and problem-solvers from universities and companies around the world to build innovative AI tech solutions with IBM watsonx that address specific challenges of equitable access to essential needs. Help show the world that AI can be trusted and used responsibly.

IBM Call for Code Global Challenge

Application Deadline	October 17, 2024
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	Contest
Sponsor	IBM
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of IBM Call for Code Global Challenge

Prizes

Teams of 1-5 people can compete for the following prizes:

• Grand prize: $50,000 USD
  • Option for solution implementation support from the Call for Code ecosystem
  • Opportunity for open source support from The Linux Foundation
• First runner-up: $25,000 USD
  • Opportunity for open source support from The Linux Foundation
• Second runner-up: $10,000 USD
  • Opportunity for open source support from The Linux Foundation
• University grant: $30,000 USD
  • total to the top-scoring university team’s school(s)

Any university students in the top 3 winning teams are also eligible for:

• Exploration of IBM job opportunities
• Option to be matched with an IBM mento

Requirements for IBM Call for Code Global Challenge

Open to students, developers, and problem-solvers from universities and companies around the world.

Selection Process

Judging Criteria

Each submission will be scored based on the following criteria with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 20 points, with the final score being the average of the judges’ scores.

• Completeness and transferability (5 points)
• Effectiveness and efficiency (5 points)
• Design and usability (5 points)
• Creativity and innovation (5 points)

Timeline

• 8 March: Challenge start date
• 17 October: Challenge submissions due
• December: Challenge winners announced

Application Deadline

October 17, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to IBM on www.ibm.com to apply