All the innovator communities around the world are joining forces to combat the challenging time.
Sam Altman from YC announced his intention to invest into COVID 19 startups, European commission secured 164M Euro to fund innovators to resist the virus, our colleagues from some European countries organize events and hackathons online.
This is our turn to raise the Imaguru community's voice, fight the crisis, and help stop the virus from spreading in Europe and globally with new ideas, tools, and solutions.
We call on all Imaguru friends, hackers, developers, startups and corporations to join us at Imaguru online hackathon #hackathome this Friday, March 20.
Crisis resilience is about simultaneously acting fast. Everyday matters in this rapidly shifting reality. Please be prepared and form your teams in advance. Let's act smart to fight the global challenge and save lives.
Topic:
STOP COVID-19
Examples:
virus control / prevention solutions
solutions against the rapid and lightning spread of the virus
anti-pandemic solutions
Topic:
Information4Good
Examples:
solutions for transparent public awareness
decisions against information manipulation
solutions for helpful socialization and mobilization of society in crises
Topic:
Smart Health Care / Self Care
Examples:
self care solutions
solutions to improve World Healthcare system
new approaches to improving people's health
Topic:
Crisis for Small Business
Example:
solutions to remain business during like crises and pandemics
crisis management solutions
solutions for business assistance and solidarity
Topic:
Remote Life style and Isolation
Examples:
solutions for remote work and life style
solutions for physical but not social isolation
solutions for virtual conferences, events, meetings, activities
On Wednesday, March 25, 6PM the hackathome final will take place, when each team will present pitch and prototype according to the established schedule, and the jury will choose the winner!
Agenda
Friday, Mar 20
20:00 #Hackathome Openning
20:20 Pitches
21:00 #Hackathome Start
Saturday, Mar 21
10:00 Online connections with the team
11:00 Check-point
17:00 Facebook Streaming. Ideas Pitching.
Sunday, Mar 22
10:00 Online connections with the teams
13:00 Facebook Streaming. Call with Dmitryi Gurskyi
Imaguru Startup hub is glad to provide with mentorship and expert support for the development of teams and projects created on #hackathome. We are ready to help with fund raising and entering the right markets and ecosystems.
Connections with Investors
Once the pandemic starts, many well-known investors have announced that they are ready to invest in anti-virus startup projects, for example, Sam Altman from YC, the initiative of the European Commission and others. If there are investors who are ready to join #hackathome among us, let us know through the form below.