Five new challenges as part of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Asian Institute of Management (AIM) #DigitalAgainstCOVID-19 Hackathon.  Each winning solution will have potential funding of  USD 10,000  or more for selected pilots in ADB's developing member countries. 

Digital Reskilling and Upskilling of the New Workforce
Bridging the gap in digital skills: How might we equip jobseekers from sectors most affected by COVID-19 with digital skills demanded in the labour market to increase their employability and how can we create an eco-system for delivering digital skills to serve even those without reliable or continuous access to connectivity and devices? If you have digital solutions to this challenge, join the @ADB_HQ and @aim-edu #DigitalAgainstCOVID19 hackathon. Turn your vision into reality. The winning solution will have the opportunity to receive funding for pilot testing of up to US$20,000.

Deadline: 16 October 2020
Apply: https://challenges.adb.org/en/challenges/new-normal-digital-reskilling-and-upskilling-new-workforce

Digital Solutions for Hard Hit Economic Sectors
Helping small businesses thrive post-crisis: How can we help businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 leverage the tools of the digital economy to help them develop online presence and transition to online business models that can potentially spur economic activity? If you have digital solutions to this challenge, join the @ADB_HQ and @aim-edu #DigitalAgainstCOVID19 hackathon. Turn your vision into reality. The winning solution will have the opportunity to receive funding for pilot testing of up to US$10,000.

Deadline: 16 October 2020
Apply: https://challenges.adb.org/en/challenges/new-normal-digital-solutions-hard-hit-economic-sectors

Driving Safe Transportation using Digital Solutions
Gearing Up towards the New Urban Mobility: How might we use emerging technologies to help governments provide citizens with digital transport information, coordination, and updates for a safe, accessible, and efficient transport system? If you have digital solutions to this challenge, join the @ADB_HQ and @aim-edu #DigitalAgainstCOVID19 hackathon. Turn your vision into reality. The winning solution will have the opportunity to receive funding for pilot testing of up to US$10,000.

Deadline: 16 October 2020
Apply: https://challenges.adb.org/en/challenges/new-normal-driving-safe-transportation

Modeling a Safe Return to Work
The “new normal” for the workplace in the COVID-19-era: How might we use digital technology to support small-to-medium public organizations and MSMEs to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees? If you have digital solutions to this challenge, join the @ADB_HQ and @aim-edu #DigitalAgainstCOVID19 hackathon. Turn your vision into reality. The winning solution will have the opportunity to receive funding for pilot testing of up to US$10,000.

Deadline: 16 October 2020
Apply: https://challenges.adb.org/en/challenges/new-normal-modelling-safe-return-to-work/

Improving Remote Monitoring of Water Utilities
Smarter ways of managing water operations: How might we integrate smart water technologies like internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), sensors, and analytics to existing water systems to improve water utility asset management, monitor water supply operations, and manage staff remotely, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19? If you have digital solutions to this challenge, join the @ADB_HQ and @aim-edu #DigitalAgainstCOVID19 hackathon. Turn your vision into reality. The winning solution will have the opportunity to receive funding for pilot testing of up to US$10,000.

Deadline: 16 October 2020
Apply: https://challenges.adb.org/en/challenges/new-normal-improving-remote-monitoring-water-utilities