Do you enjoy challenges and HACKATHONS?

Are you looking to make an impact while striving for professional excellence?

Together with the World Bank and Embassy of Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina we have prepared something that might be just for you!

How can technology support migrants and their families with up-to-date information about the availability, costs, terms and conditions of remittance services? The Greenback Hackathon 2021 will gather the best teams and individuals across Bosnia and Herzegovina online to answer this question.

Award:
5,000$ for the winning solution and team

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More about the Greenback Hackathon 2021

Amid a global economic crisis triggered by the pandemic, remittances have become more important than ever for low- and middle-income families. Yet sourcing and channeling them has become increasingly difficult given increased unemployment and limited mobility. In such circumstances, identifying the most efficient services and saving on costs is crucial for migrants and their families.

To  address these challenges, the Greenback Hackathon 2021 will bring together the best of talent in information technology (IT) and finance from Bosnia and Herzegovina to build suitable solutions for Bosnian migrants and their families.  

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Mark the dates
 
Call for applications                                                                                             December 3 - 13, 2021
Selection process                                                                                                 December 13 - 15, 2021
Announcement of shortlisted teams and individuals                                      December 15, 2021
Preparatory sessions                                                                                            December 15 - 16, 2021
Three days of online hackathon                                                                          December 17 - 20, 2021
Announcement of the winning solution                                                              December  20, 2021

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Eligibility

The call is open to teams of individuals, , with members older than 18 years old, citizens or residents of B&H, who have innovative ideas and great skills to build digital solutions, having a particular interest or experience in technology and financial services.
 
You may apply as an individual or as a pre-determined team. Each team is required to have a minimum of 2 members with at least one member experienced in coding, UX/UI and business development. We encourage everyone with an affinity for finance, financial technology and entrepreneurship to take this opportunity to develop an impactful solution.
 
Individual applicants will be assigned to new or existing teams prior to the event.  

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Guidelines for applicants to fill in the application

Provide concise answers to all the questions.
Make sure all submitted contact information is correct.
All information about you and your team must be true to the best of your knowledge.