The Call for Code initiative, now in its fourth year, has attracted over 400,000 developers and problem solvers from 179 countries and produced over 15,000 applications.
IBM announced the launch of the ‘Call for Code Global Challenge’ for 2021 on Monday, inviting global software developers and innovators to tackle climate change using open source-powered technology.
The Call for Code initiative, now in its fourth year, has attracted over 400,000 developers and problem solvers from 179 countries and produced over 15,000 applications.
“Today, IBM announced the launch of the 2021 Call for Code Global Challenge with Call for Code Creator David Clark Cause, Charitable Partner United Nations Human Rights, and the Linux Foundation,” IBM said.
This year’s competition encourages software developers and innovators from around the world to use open source technologies to tackle climate change.
The global ecosystem of experts, businesses, foundations, universities, and celebrities supporting Call for Code continues to grow, according to the statement.
“More people from India have consistently participated in Call for Code in the first three years than from any other country. This year, IBM has added a standalone award of USD 5,000 for India in recognition of this extraordinary engagement.” informed the company.
Source: Economic Times
