ITU, a United Nations agency for information and communication technology, is looking for start-ups that work with open-source technologies for disaster management to take part in its “Young innovators Competition – ITU Telecom World 2014” competition.
“We are looking for communication technologies, teaching tools, new equipment to save lives during a disaster, and new tools to help clean up, recover and rebuild after the event. Examples of open source technologies used in disaster management may include 3D printing, UAVs, Raspberry Pi and Arduino – we invite you to surprise us with your innovative approach,” announced ITU.
The criteria of disaster management include disaster preparedness, early warning, emergency communication and response, and recovery from natural disasters.