After closing the applications on Monday, we didn\u2019t anticipate the tough selection process ahead, as we received nearly 100 applications within 12 days. This shows how seriously and proactively the entire community has approached the current situation, and it also gives us an additional push to continue creating such opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on the defined criteria, the submitted solutions were evaluated on how sustainable, impactful, feasible, and innovative they were, as well as whether the solution could be replicated and the timeframe required for its realization and implementation. Because, don\u2019t forget, we are looking for solutions that will help Montenegro in the fight against the coronavirus, and in its swift recovery from the upcoming crisis. We considered that the solutions must be practical and beneficial to individuals, communities, and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are the 15 teams whose work we will follow from April 24th to 26th, when they, together with their mentors, will work on their solutions in a virtual environment. Read the short descriptions of our teams in detail, choose your favorite, and on Sunday, April 26th, from 16:40, follow our YouTube live stream and their solution presentations! Don\u2019t forget, the best of these 15 selected teams will receive significant support from the organizers to quickly turn their idea into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AB+ \u2013 When you hear their team name, you know they will be talking about blood types and blood units that save lives. Frequent posts on social media about urgent blood unit needs, AB+ will try to replace this with a mobile app and website where voluntary blood donors can access information about blood reserves in their city or nearby hospitals. Users will also have access to their own donation records and will receive important notifications about urgent cases. The team members have prepared additional features, and we are sure that, like all other proposed solutions, this will be very helpful even after the pandemic ends. The AB+ team consists of Stefan Fu\u0161tar, Danijela Markovi\u0107, Miljan Markovi\u0107, and Vuk \u0110uranovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breaking Bad \u2013 This team noticed how difficult it is to have complete information about market supply and demand, even in the age of the internet and new technologies. What inspired them to apply to our competition are the problems faced by most chronic patients and frequent questions about where to find a particular medication. Breaking Bad, consisting of computer science students, has the idea to create an app that will allow quick searches for medications by name, and users will receive information about which pharmacy has the requested drug. The team, consisting of Teodora Beni\u0107, Nikola Le\u0161i\u0107, Vasilije Rako\u010devi\u0107, and Filip Radvi\u0107, will try to develop this solution further, and we are confident that mentoring support will be invaluable to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corona CheckUp \u2013 For this opportunity, a team from healthcare and programming fields has come together to develop an app that will help both citizens and the healthcare system. They propose a solution for analyzing data about infected individuals and their contacts by using an app where citizens can check their risk of coronavirus infection through a set of personalized questions based on their symptoms and demographic data. On the other hand, as stated in their proposal, the app would significantly assist healthcare workers in analyzing data and monitoring the epidemiological situation. The team includes Nikola Ljumovi\u0107, Ana Joki\u0107, Milena Popovi\u0107 Samard\u017ei\u0107, and Milena Petrovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doorg \u2013 Or as they say in their proposal \u2013 Door to Government, is a team with the idea to create an extension that will allow users to quickly and easily submit queries to the relevant state institution without having to visit the counter. By sending a message, users will start the entire process, with the option for real-time communication with an available official or, in case of unavailability, users can leave their contact information for later communication. The Doorg team plans numerous other innovations to improve their solution, making it easier for both citizens and government officials. The team members Du\u0161an Sekuli\u0107, \u0110or\u0111e Lacmanovi\u0107, Vuk Samard\u017ei\u0107, and Mileta Dulovi\u0107 will make sure we no longer wait in lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MENTALIKA \u2013 The team decided to unite programmers, psychologists, and UX\/UI designers to develop an Android and iOS app together. The team members Branka \u0106alasan, Jovana Strugar, Marko Tasi\u0107, Savo Popovi\u0107, and Kosta Bajovi\u0107 will offer a solution aimed at supporting mental health in crisis situations, all based on research they plan to conduct. Detailed answers to your questions will come on Sunday when they present their idea and solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MOJA CRNA GORA APP \u2013 This team has also developed a way to help Montenegrin companies and small businesses. With an Android and iOS app, they will enable all companies to have an online presentation, and the inclusion of geolocation will make it easier to find businesses. Besides these functions, the app will also allow the purchase of gift vouchers, delivery or ordering systems, and interconnection of entrepreneurs. The team consists of Dario Vuksanovi\u0107, Vanja Vuksanovi\u0107, Kre\u0161imir Miljani\u0107, Sa\u0161a Banjac, and Branko Peji\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open Box Studio \u2013 Offers a solution that can be invaluable during the pandemic, especially when considering future steps and the gradual easing of movement and work restrictions. Doors, handles, public surface holders, and elevator buttons are surfaces most frequently contaminated. Open Box Studio offers a solution that will help ensure that viruses last for a short time on such items that everyone touches by making the most frequently touched items from copper, where viruses have been proven to survive for a shorter time, using new 3D printing technology. The team consists of Milo\u0161 Radovi\u0107, Tina Kuzman, and Una Jovovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parapet \u2013 Just like all our other teams, Parapet carefully analyzed the situation and noticed that many people might lose their jobs after the crisis or their salaries may no longer be enough. Their goal is not to scare you, but to help those who want additional income by connecting them with those who need their skills. By creating a special platform or social network, they will allow anyone offering services or skills (childcare, photography, graphic design, translation, crafts, etc.) to create a profile and gain more visibility than standard small ads. The team members Marko Babi\u0107, Bal\u0161a Milunovi\u0107, Matija Brajovi\u0107, Filip \u0110uri\u0161i\u0107, and Mladen Mihailovi\u0107 will present this idea, and we can’t wait to see how the Montenegrin version of UpWork will look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Psihoteka \u2013 A team of cheerful psychologists united to help the Montenegrin community overcome the current crisis. The Psihoteka team believes that mental health is the foundation of everything and can help citizens emerge from isolation and quarantine mentally stronger, with fewer consequences. After creating a guide for overcoming the crisis of isolation, they have gone a step further and now plan to develop a web app, where they will make their guide interactive. The app will track the user’s progress and include features such as audio, video, and notes. The Psihoteka team, consisting of Jevrosima Pejovi\u0107, Branka Niko\u010devi\u0107, Mina Gazivoda, and Milena \u017dujovi\u0107, will be supported by programmer Dragan Gazivoda and expert in design and social media marketing Zombijana Bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RemRes \u2013 The team sees the current pandemic as completely changing the medical equipment production industry and has the idea to create remote-controlled ventilators (RemRes) and a module that can be installed on existing ventilators to enable remote control. This will allow a doctor to monitor and control the ventilator from a distance. The team, consisting of electrical engineering student Edin Hot and PhD. candidate Alija Dervi\u0107, will present their idea during the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u0160treberko \u2013 A team planning to develop online \u201ctools\u201d to help young people or those who lose their jobs during the crisis find new ones. Aware of the changes in the job market and the fact that candidates often lack the necessary knowledge about creating resumes and presenting their skills, this team will create a virtual career mentor who will help job seekers from LinkedIn profile optimization to job search strategies and interview tips. The team consists of Milo Radulovi\u0107, Sr\u0111an Tomovi\u0107, and Marina \u0110ur\u0111i\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Team Respira \u2013 Comprising graduates and doctors, this team aims to create low-cost mechanical ventilators and a software solution to manage them remotely, which would be especially useful given the global demand for such devices. The team includes Ilija Vuksanovi\u0107, Spasoje \u0160\u0107eki\u0107, Filip Asanovi\u0107, Bo\u017eidar Pavlovi\u0107, \u017danka An\u0111eli\u0107, and Ardijan Mavri\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Duo \u2013 Their idea is to create a platform where all physical and legal entities can offer unused resources, which they can either lend, earn from, or establish partnerships with users. This platform would make resource usage in the economy more efficient and particularly help young entrepreneurs whose companies are going through tough times. The team members are Uro\u0161 Bulatovi\u0107 and Andrej \u0160eter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trguj.Me \u2013 After this hackathon, they could be the first association you have with the \u201cMontenegrin Amazon.\u201d They plan to create an online store focused on selling products from local producers, allowing them to avoid the costs of building their own website. The platform will even automate parts of digital marketing, including retargeting and product promotion. The team consists of Tijana Sokovi\u0107, Vesna Ivanovi\u0107, Sanja Lazi\u0107, Marina Radunovi\u0107, and Ivan Radunovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YouLearn \u2013 If you have kids and struggle to come up with fun educational activities, YouLearn is the team for you. Tatijana and Aleksandar Dlaba\u010d plan to develop a portal to easily create interactive and fun tasks based on the P.A.G.E. game engine. They describe the platform as “YouTube for learning,” especially suited for teachers who will be able to track their students’ progress and conduct online tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you think any of these teams can change or ease life in the community? Don\u2019t forget to support them on CoronaThon\u2019s social media or suggest improvements during the two days of the competition. Make sure to follow your favorite team\u2019s solution presentation on the final day of the competition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CoronaThon is organized by the UNDP, Ministry of Science, Ministry of Culture, in co-organization with DevClub, Alicorn, Digitalizuj.Me, the Science and technology park, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Tehnopolis, and Mtel Digital Factory, with significant support from the entire IT community. Media partners include TV Vijesti, Vijesti Portal, RTCG, Portal Analitika, and Portal CDM. Organizers have provided a prize fund of 13,000 EUR, and the winning solutions will receive additional support and media promotion for implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The competition finale is scheduled for Sunday, April 26th at 16:40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: Coronathon.me<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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