#FursaVsVirus Challenge is an initiative by the National Youth Council to facilitate the creation of tech and non-tech solutions to the challenges posed by the corona virus pandemic and for the economic recovery of the country. This is in line with this year’s theme of International Youth Day 2020, Youth Engagement for Global Action. The best solutions will be selected and will be fully implemented in collaboration with participating partners and sponsors. The dates are July 1st - 12th August 2020 and this will happen remotely and in the Youth Empowerment Centres (YECS) across the country.

FOCUS AREAS AND THEMES

FOOD SECURITY

• Agriculture
• Food sharing
• Food delivery
• Food matching
• Food production
• Food supply
• Food waste

ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY

• Emergency Energy provision
• Municipal waste management
• Renewable energy solutions
• Water and sanitation

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

• Border controls
• Crisis management
• Legal issues
• Public administration,
• State communication,
• Testing solutions Covid -19
• Tracking the spread of the epidemic

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

• Business Development Services
• Sports & Creative professions
• E-Commerce,
• Economic impact
• Financial support
• Fintech
• Local businesses,
• Remote work
• Supply chain and logistics
• Tourism

SOCIAL WELFARE

• Disabilities
• Vulnerable Populations
• Elderly care
• Essential services
• Women
• Community Service
• Social distancing
• Mental health
• Providing medical care – hospitals, community & at home solutions
• Support for Medical staff

EDUCATION

• E-learning
• Grading
• School Communication
• Social Media

COMPETITION TIMELINE

7/26: Registration opens on Devpost

7/27: 9:00 AM GMT+3 Project submissions open on Devpost

7/30: 9:00 PM GTM+3 Deadline to submit projects, including a 2-minute video walk-through

Week of 7/31 Judges commence review of the projects.

8/12: Winning Projects will be announced

$10,000 in prizes

• 40% Impact Potential
  What is the impact to society if the idea is implemented at scale? Does this offer something that hasn't been solved already? If it has been solved, does this offer something different? Can it be scaled to meet thousands or even millions of people?
• 20% Business Plan
  It is essential to consider the feasibility, economic and societal value, market knowledge and sustainability of the solution. What resources are needed to implement the solution?
• 20% Technical Complexity & Novelty
  Technical complexity does not necessarily mean code. This could be anything, hardware designs, specialized test kits or even a complex but clear business plan. Is this an innovative solution?
• 20% Prototype Completion
  Is there a ready technical prototype of the solution? If yes, does it work well? Does the prototype present well the idea of the solution? How fast can the prototype be turned into a ready to use product?