Build a solution for the COVID-19 crisis

MIT is hosting a series of challenges to empower YOU to take action on the COVID-19 crisis.

Saturday, March 21

April 3 - 5

COVID-19 IDEAthon

Beat the Pandemic

Protecting Vulnerable Populations

How to protect vulnerable populations from the effects of COVID-19?

Helping Health Systems

How to support hospitals with shortage of staff, supplies, and resources?

Applications are now closed - Thank you to all who applied!

Africa Takes on COVID-19

May 1-3

Flattening the Curve

42% of people in sub-Saharan Africa live on less than $1.90 per day. How can vulnerable populations protect themselves from the effects of COVID-19?

Strengthening the Health System

How can you strengthen the health systems and health facilities that may face staff, supply, and resource shortages?

Beat the Pandemic II

May 29-31

Datathon

May 10-16

Learn More About the Event

Beat the Pandemic I Pitch Webinars

May 15 - 22

Pitches From Our Beat the Pandemic Round 1 Teams!

Learn More About the Pitch Webinars

Recovery and Reopening

As many areas move past peak infection rates, how can communities and organizations safely and effectively manage a return to a 'new' normal?

Predict, Prevent, and Prepare

How can populations best arm themselves against a resurgence of infection? How can responses become quicker and more effective in the event of a second wave of COVID-19?

Beat the
Pandemic

Beat the
Pandemic Webinars

Africa Takes on COVID-19

Datathon

Beat the Pandemic II

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