Program

Date

Topic

15.04

Launch of the Innovation Challenge

I.

Application phase

30.04

First Q&A session

6.05

Second Q&A session

15.05

NB! Deadline for proposal submissions

II.

Incubation phase 1

28.05

Change management: Challenge Mapping, Theory of Change and other tools

4.06

Open contracting data: Accessing the APIs of MD, KZ, KG

11.06

Cooperation between NGOs, government & local authorities

Speed dating with developers (optional)

18.06

Sustainability of civic tech solutions. How to scale up and monetize a social startup?

21.06

NB! 21.06 Deadline for the submission of the video presentation

 

25.06 Announcement of Finalists

III.

Incubation phase 2

2.07

Data-driven governance at the municipal level

9.07

How to build open data-based tools to boost the efficiency of public procurement?

16.07

What public procurement data are businesses looking for?

20.07

Data visualization tips and tricks

23.07

Optional session with government representatives

30.07

How to reform local procurement with the use of open contracting data?

6.08

Open Contracting Data Standard deep dive

13.08

How to build an app and not lose your mind?

20.08

Optional session with donors

27.08

How to build a great pitch deck and pitch like a God?

3.09

How to raise money from donors? Do & Don’ts

IV.

10.09

Final pitch

11.09 – 15.12

NB! biweekly calls, calls on demand