‘Hackathon [YAN] Childhood 2015’ contest to emphasize the topic of social inclusion


‘Hackathon [YAN] Childhood 2015’ contest to emphasize the topic of social inclusion

  • 10-12-2015 18:33:31   | Armenia  |  Press release

Special category has been added to the traditional categories of ‘Hackathon [YAN] Childhood 2015’ contest. The main supporters of the contest - Enterprise Incubator Foundation and World Bank have аssigned a special prize of 400,000 AMD (without taxes) to the best team, which will develop innovative solutions in social inclusion at any area, from improvement of healthcare sector to the decrease of emissions or new job creation. 
 
The contest organizers have received an enormous number of applications this year. 70 teams with more than 250 participants from Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor and other cities of Armenia have applied for the contest.  
‘Hackathon [YAN] Childhood 2015’ contest is organized by Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia, Enterprise Incubator Foundation, Microsoft RA, Public Journalism Club, Vanadzor Technology Center with the assistance of World Bank, RA Ministry of Economy, Armentel CJSC (Beeline trademark), Knight-Mozilla OpenNews, Vanadzor Schools N17 and 5  and ggTaxi.
 
  -   Press release