Hacking Child Protection
A Global TechSprint
GeoComply is proud to present Hacking Child Protection, our inaugural global TechSprint event in collaboration with Child Rescue Coalition.
Aimed at driving innovation and encouraging creative solutions to protect children online, the TechSprint is our newest project towards creating a safer internet for all.
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Did you Know?
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29.3 million reports
of suspected child exploitation
were made in 2021 -
1 in 10 children are sexually
victimized before the age
of 18 -
One half of internet
consumers in the U.S. use
a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
We need new technologies to pave the path for a safer internet.
Hacking Child Protection is a virtual event that will bring together entrepreneurs, business professionals, designers, developers, innovators, and anyone with a keen interest in children’s digital safety. GeoComply will provide the resources, information and mentorship; all you need to bring is your creativity!
What’s Techsprint?
Also known as ‘Hackathons’, TechSprints bring people together from various backgrounds and disciplines to transform innovative ideas into reality. Teams immerse themselves in developing solutions and building prototypes for the challenges and opportunities at hand.
Schedule
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Register here
Registration
May 30th – June 27thRegister hereTeams of 2 to 5 people submit their solution proposals to address the challenge.
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Ask Me Anything Session
June 8thInformation session for prospective participants, in which the GeoComply team will answer all your queries.
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Submission Deadline
June 27thRegistration and proposal submissions close.
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Selection
June 30thShortlisted teams are notified.
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Shortlisted Team Briefing
July 5thShortlisted teams receive a briefing on the next steps.
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Solutions Building
July 5th – July 20thShortlisted teams build their prototypes, prepare their pitches and get ready for Demo Day.
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Halfway Touchpoint
July 12thAt the halfway point, shortlisted teams have the opportunity to gain advice from judges and mentors.
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Demo Day
July 20thShortlisted teams pitch their solutions to judges in a live, virtual event and prizes are awarded!
All participants have the opportunity to innovate, get advice from experts, and build a solution that will be a force for good.
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First Place
$ 6,000 US
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Second Place
$ 3,000 US
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Third Place
$ 1,000 US