As part of the Future Perfect language program, DEV Challenge, the largest championship for IT professionals in Europe, announces the launch of the Future Simple Hack hackathon series.
The goal of the project is to bring together enterprising people with different backgrounds and develop innovative solutions to facilitate learning English.
The tracks and challenges of the first hackathon are dedicated to the implementation of inclusive solutions:
AI track involves the use of AI to develop tools that will help increase digital accessibility for learning English
The EdTech track is aimed at implementing solutions that will provide a comfortable personalized learning process for users with disabilities.
“Our goal as a state is to provide access to education and innovative technologies for all citizens. That’s why the focus of the first hackathon in the Future Simple Hack series is inclusivity. A recent study showed that 89% of Ukrainians choose English as their priority language of study, reflecting its importance today. “Innovative EdTech solutions and accessibility of English language learning can open up new educational and career opportunities for everyone,” comments Valeria Ionan, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine for European Integration.
The competition is open to teams and individuals ready to create innovations in the EdTech sector: students, developers, designers, analysts, scientists and AI specialists, business and startup representatives, experts in education, business management, marketing, etc.
The best solutions will receive prizes: a certificate for completing an academic program from SET University for each member of the winning team, technical support for the development of an inclusive product from Access Lab, and the possibility of integration into future partner projects within the Future Perfect language program.
To participate in the first hackathon, apply by April 19 via the link, indicating the availability of a team. If necessary, the organizers will help you find a team.
Timeline of the first hackathon:
April 19: grand opening in the format of an online broadcast with the presentation of the main challenges and participants
April 20-26: supporting activities for teams (Q&A sessions, intensives, and support from mentors)
April 27: deadline for submitting solutions and determining the finalists
April 28: Final with pitching by the finalist teams, presentations by speakers, announcement of the winners, and summarizing the results.
Embody the future today – join Future Simple Hack.
The series of hackathons is organized by DEV Challenge, the largest championship for IT professionals in Europe, at the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine as part of the Future Perfect language program. The project is also supported by Sigma Software and the first innovation park, UNIT.City.