Call for Code asks innovators to create practical, effective, and high-quality applications based on one or more IBM Cloud™ services (for example, web, mobile, data, analytics, AI, IoT, or weather) that can have an immediate and lasting impact on humanitarian issues. Teams of developers, data scientists, designers, business analysts, subject matter experts and more are challenged to build solutions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and Climate Change.
Top submissions will win exciting prizes for the Challenge
Additionally the entries can also be submitted for Call for Code Global Challenge and be eligible to win prizes in 2 categories
Global Challenge Category Grand prize – $200,000 USD, Runner up First and second – $25,000 USD, Runner up Third and fourth – $10,000 USD
University Edition Grand prize – $10,000 USD. Each student team member will receive the opportunity to interview for a potential role at IBM. Runner up - Each student team member will receive the opportunity to interview for a potential role at IBM.
Post your queries on our Slack channel to get them answered.
a. Click to create IBM cloud account, if you have not done so already. Follow the steps here.
b. Put your email id and other necessary info and click 'Create Account'.
c. You will receive an email to confirm the registration on your registered email id. Go to your mailbox and confirm the account activation
That's it, now log in and check out the platform.
Note: In case you already have a IBMCloud account, click on https://cloud.ibm.com/login
a. Provide IBM ID (Email ID) which was used to cloud account registration.
b. Put password. Use reset password in case you have forgotten the password and check for password reset instructions sent over email.
Common Issues
- You might encounter error message while creating cloud account “Registration Failure”
Solution – Please use different Internet service provider. For example, if you encountered the error while using College WIFI, please use your personal mobile data for registration.
- If error persists – please delete browser cache and initiate registration through “Incognito Mode” on Browser
Go to https://cognitiveclass.ai
- Badge earning Duration – 3-6 Hours
| Badge | Name | Description |
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Node-RED: basics to bots | This badge earner understands how to create simple to complex applications in the Node-RED flow editor. These applications include a Node-RED boilerplate that uses JavaScript and built in IBM Cloud; a REST API; Watson cognitive applications that can translate text, analyze tone, replay audio and video, and send tweets to Twitter; and a Facebook Messenger bot that uses the Watson Assistant service. |
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IBM Cloud Essentials | Get an understanding of the relevance of IBM Cloud platform in the cloud computing paradigm. Understanding of the high level architecture of IBM Cloud. Understanding of boilerplates, services and runtimes supported on IBM Cloud. Ability to develop and deploy simple applications using IBM Cloud services on the IBM Cloud platform. |
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Machine Learning with Python | The badge earner has demonstrated an understanding of Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning, how Statistical Modelling relates to Machine Learning, and how to build and evaluate machine learning models. |
Join the #crack-covid19-crisis channel and mention your team details.
If you do not have a team of your own, you can ask in the regional community channels like #bangalore-community
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IBM Developer Website - https://developer.ibm.com/
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IBM Code Patterns - https://developer.ibm.com/patterns/
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IBM Learning website - https://cognitiveclass.ai/
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Call for Code Global Challenge - https://callforcode.org/
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United Nations on Climate Change - https://www.un.org/en/climatechange
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IBM Developer on YouTube - http://ibm.biz/isadeveloper
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IBM Skills Gateway - https://www.ibm.com/training
Call for Code asks innovators to create practical, effective, and high-quality applications based on one or more IBM Cloud™ services (for example, web, mobile, data, analytics, AI, IoT, or weather) that can have an immediate and lasting impact on humanitarian issues. Teams of developers, data scientists, designers, business analysts, subject matter experts and more are challenged to build solutions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and climate change.
This year the competition will have two tracks. One track is for solutions that help halt and reverse the impact of climate change. The second track is for solutions to mitigate the impact of global pandemics like COVID-19 on communities around the world. Winning solutions are deployed in communities that need the most help.
2. What is the Virtual Hackathon and How will it affect my chances of participation in the global challenge?
Every year as a part of the global challenge, we organize regional hackathons for India where teams are mentored by seasoned developer advocates from IBM. Similarly, this event is a subsidiary of the global challenge. But as you know with the recent increase in the number of cases for COVID-19 and light of the measures declared by our Government for a 21 days lockdown, we are taking the challenge to your doorstep virtually.
With the Call for Code India Hackathon, you will be able to get in touch with developers who are at the heart of technology every day, you will be able to refine and send in a matured submission with an increased chance of getting to the finish line.
No. You do not have to pay anything to anyone to register yourself for hackathon. It is free of cost.
4. Where do I get assistance for this hackathon? Is there a platform where I can post my queries, discuss and get assistance?
You can post your queries in the discussion forum to reach out to IBM developer advocates on this Slack Channel #prayudh and join here.
As stated earlier, this challenge submissions will only be considered for the Call for Code India Virtual Hack. You will need to create a separate submission to the global challenge as given in the portal. https://callforcode.org/submit/
- Registration begins on April 20th,2020 and closes on April 30th, 2020.
- Technical webcast and enablement for registered participants on May 1st, 2020.
- Submissions for the hackathon begin on May 1st, 2020 and ends on May 5th, 2020.
- Results announced on May 13th, 2020.
Submissions will be judged equally across 4 primary criteria which evaluate whether the solution solves a real-world problem and uses technology effectively.
Completeness and transferability
How fully has the idea been implemented? Can it achieve an impact on the field? Can it be transferred elsewhere?
Effectiveness and efficiency
Does the solution address a high priority area? Does it achieve its goal effectively and efficiently? Can it scale?
Design and usability
How good are the design, user experience, and ease of use of the solution? How quickly can it be put to use?
Creativity and innovation
How unique was the approach to solving a long-standing or previously intractable problem?