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Calling all problem solvers

Join the fight against the most pressing global issues of our time while building your generative AI skills with watsonx. Call for Code invites developers and problem-solvers from around the world to build and contribute to innovative technology solutions that address social and humanitarian issues, while ensuring the top solutions are deployed to make a real difference.

How will you answer the call?

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How to get involved

We’re calling all university students, developers, and problem solvers to join Call for Code. From the annual Global Challenge to additional events throughout the year, as well as ongoing open source projects, there are many ways to get involved. Participate in the ways that are right for you and build skills while making meaningful change.

Real code helping real people

Through Call for Code, top solutions are actively supported to bring the technology into communities in need, working with partners like the United Nations and the Linux Foundation. Deployments are underway across the globe.

See the top Call for Code solutions now being deployed

Partner with us

Call for Code has the year-round support of enterprises, experts, humanitarian and international organizations, charitable partners, celebrities, and more. There are many ways you can partner with Call for Code, whether it’s providing expertise, problem solving and technical skills, deploying or adopting projects, or offering financial support.

Be a Call for Code partner