IBM Call for Code 2025 Global Challenge: AI solutions from Cape Verde
The IBM Call for Code Global Challenge is an annual initiative that invites developers, innovators and problem solvers from around the world to create open source solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges. The 2025 edition, focusing on AI technology solutions, represents a unique opportunity for Cape Verde to demonstrate its innovative potential and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.
What is the IBM Call to Code?
The IBM Call for Code is more than just a competition; it's a global movement that aims to catalyse innovation and the development of technological solutions that address critical problems. Since its inception, it has inspired thousands of projects that positively impact communities around the world. The 2025 edition focuses on the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle complex challenges.
- Main Objective: Encourage the creation of open source solutions that use IBM technologies, including AI, to solve global problems.
- Target audience: Developers, data scientists, students, entrepreneurs and anyone with a passion for technology and social impact.
- Format: Participants form teams and develop projects that are assessed by a panel of experts.
Why should Cape Verde participate?
Cape Verde, with its growing tech community and its commitment to sustainable development, is well placed to excel in the IBM Call for Code 2025. Participating in this challenge offers numerous benefits:
- Global visibility: The opportunity to present innovative solutions to a global audience, attracting potential investors and partners.
- Capacity building: Participation in the challenge promotes the development of skills in AI, programming and problem-solving, strengthening the local technological ecosystem.
- Social Impact: The possibility of creating solutions that address challenges specific to Cape Verde, such as water management, sustainable agriculture and response to natural disasters.
- Access to Resources: IBM offers access to tools, technologies and mentoring to support participants in developing their projects.
Examples of Relevant AI Solutions for Cape Verde
AI can be applied in various areas to boost development in Cape Verde. Here are some examples of projects that could be developed under the IBM Call for Code 2025:
- Water Resources Management: Development of AI systems to monitor water consumption, predict scarcity and optimise distribution.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Creating AI solutions to analyse climate data, identify pests and diseases, and optimise the use of fertilisers and pesticides.
- Predicting and Responding to Natural Disasters: Development of AI models to predict extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, and coordinate emergency response.
- Cheers: Implementation of AI systems for early diagnosis of diseases, remote monitoring of patients and optimisation of hospital resource management.
Case Study: Impact of IBM's Call to Code in Other Countries
The IBM Call for Code has already demonstrated its impact in several countries. For example, the "Agrolly" project, winner of previous editions, uses AI to provide information and support to small farmers in developing countries, helping them to increase their productivity and adapt to climate change. This type of solution could be adapted and implemented in Cape Verde to benefit local farmers.
How to participate in the IBM Call for Code 2025
Participating in the IBM Call for Code 2025 is a simple process:
- Form a team: Bring together a group of people with different skills and passions.
- Choose a Challenge: Identify a problem that you want to solve and that is aligned with the themes of the Call.
- Develop a solution: Use IBM technologies and other tools to create an innovative and effective solution.
- Submit the project: Submit your project via the official IBM Call for Code platform.
Conclusion
The IBM Call for Code 2025 represents an unmissable opportunity for Cape Verde to demonstrate its innovative potential and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future. By participating in this challenge, Cape Verdean developers and innovators can develop AI solutions that address country-specific challenges, strengthen the local tech ecosystem and gain global visibility. We encourage anyone interested to form teams, develop innovative projects and submit their solutions. Cape Verde's future can be shaped by innovation and technology.
For more information and to register, visit: https://developer.ibm.com/callforcode/
