U.S. Mission to India

Description

The United States, as part of its partnership with India, supports India’s efforts to build a stronger internal capacity, especially in rural areas. Recipients will host three collaborative Hack2Help Hackathons in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala with the aim of bringing applicable technology and digital infrastructure to often underserved populations in South IndiaHack2Help Hackathons will bring together civil society organizations, community leaders, IT professionals and academics/thought leaders for 48-hour themed meet-ups to brainstorm and innovate on-the-spot solutions to specific problems falling in the following areas: gender-based violence, energy and climate change, education, business and entrepreneurship, countering violent extremism, disaster management, etc. After each Hack2Help Hackathon, recipients will promote and replicate hackathon solutions/applications across India and the region in coordination with the Consulate Geeneral, and NGO and hacker contact networks.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Grant Applications Manager <br/>U.S. Consulate General Chennai <br/> <br/> <br/>Phone 91-4428574000
ChennaiPASG@State.Gov