Recommended Event: September 7 - October 7, 2017 BLOCKCHAIN FOR SOCIAL IMPACT COALITION TO HOLD VIRTUAL HACKATHON
(ethnews.com)
The Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition (BSIC) will host a month-long virtual hackathon from September 7th, 2017 through October 7th, 2017. During the hackathon, members of the BSIC will provide guidance and contextual support to participating teams, whose aim will be to build proof-of-concept solutions in the following four categories:
Participants will also gain access to a range of technical, humanitarian, and business mentors to help with all aspects of their projects. Localized events are planned, too, so that the teams can collaborate on projects with mentors and BSIC members in person.
A post-hackathon conference will be held where teams will pitch their proof-of-concepts to partner organizations and potential investors in an effort to get funding that will enable them to further develop their solutions.
The BSIC is implementing this model in the hopes of shifting economic and social paradigms through blockchain technology... learn more: https://www.ethnews.com/events/blockchain-for-social-impact-coalition-to-hold-virtual-hackathon
- Financial Inclusion
- Supply Chain
- Identity & Vulnerable Populations
- Energy & Environment
Participants will also gain access to a range of technical, humanitarian, and business mentors to help with all aspects of their projects. Localized events are planned, too, so that the teams can collaborate on projects with mentors and BSIC members in person.
A post-hackathon conference will be held where teams will pitch their proof-of-concepts to partner organizations and potential investors in an effort to get funding that will enable them to further develop their solutions.
The BSIC is implementing this model in the hopes of shifting economic and social paradigms through blockchain technology... learn more: https://www.ethnews.com/events/blockchain-for-social-impact-coalition-to-hold-virtual-hackathon
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Francisco Gimeno - BC Analyst This is an example of the possible impact of blockchain revolution. So many are just talking about crypto investing and greed that they forget what blockchain is really about. I will be following this BSIC. -
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