COVID-19 Challenge 2020 online competition for innovative tools and solutions to mitigate the consequences of coronavirus pandemic in Uzbekistan received 600 applications in two weeks.

COVID-19 Challenge 2020 online competition for innovative tools and solutions to mitigate the consequences of coronavirus pandemic in Uzbekistan received 600 applications in two weeks.

The competition is organized by UNDP in Uzbekistan, IT Park, Uzbekistan Youth Union and the Ministries of Innovative Development, Employment and Labor Relations, Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Center for Supporting Youth Entrepreneurship Development, Fund for Supporting Development of Digital Economy “Digital Trust”, World Bank and OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan.

Projects will be reviewed after receiving applications. The selected teams will be invited to an online interview. Five best projects will be allocated up to 10 thousand USD.

Most applications are aimed at implementing educational projects in eight areas.

Application review and online interview will be held on April 24, testing and announcement of selected projects will take place on April 30.