During September 22 - Nov. 22 2022, Microsoft organized at the GLOBAL level, the registration and presentation of innovative software solutions within the Microsoft #BuildFor2030 Hackathon, from which eMIP did not want to miss out, joining the challenge! Innovation criteria were analyzed for the solutions that respond to the challenge areas of the hackathon, from which the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS).
From the 325 participants (members of the Microsoft Partner Network, or teams within them), registered in the competition for solutions that must demonstrate that they meet the requirements described by the "Cllenges #Buidfor2030" - the eMIP project, was selected along with 34 other solutions made globallyha (North America, Europe, Africa and Asia).
We are honored by this achievement, especially since only two solutions were selected from Romania:We Transeth (transeth.org) and eMIP (emip.ro)
See HERE, the application submitted by the eMIP team, within the Microsoft #BuildFor2030 Hackathon.
HACKATHON RUNNING SCHEDULE AND JUDGING CRITERIA
The judging of the selected solutions is carried out by a team of experts, selected by the organizer Microsoft, from the global level.You can see the strict and procedural judging criteria HERE, the calendar of the project competition:
PERIOD | BEGINS | ENDS |
Submissions | September 22 at 7:00am PDT | November 22 at 11:45pm PST |
Judging | November 22 at 11:45pm PST | January 30 at 2:00pm PST |
Winners Announced | | January 31 at 9:00am PST |
#BUILDFOR2030 - AREAS OF CHALLENGE
Choosing one or more challenge areas in which the eMIP solution participates in the software solutions competition was a challenge in itself! Here are the challenge areas opened by Microsoft in this hackthon:
Gender equality: Solutions that create more equal participation, economic access, and opportunities at all levels in work and life for women and girls. (Challenge prompts and resources)
Climate action and sustainability: Solutions that address sustainability challenges faced by customers and industries across the globe, helping organizations unlock data, support environmental impact reduction initiatives, and create more sustainable outcomes. (Challenge prompts and resources)
Accessibility and disability inclusion: Accessible technology and solutions that enable inclusive experiences for 1+ billion people living with disabilities. (Challenge prompts and resources)
Enabling nonprofits: Solutions that enable the nonprofit sector to achieve scalable and measurable mission impact. (Challenge prompts and resources)
Empowering communities: Solutions that strengthen our institutions, create more equitable access to health, education, and social services, and support resilient communities. (Challenge prompts and resources)
Open category: Industry, horizontal, or other community-oriented solutions that support any of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.(Challenge prompts and resources)
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