The NTT Data Colombia Foundation announced that it has once again opened its call to support technology-based enterprises in the country.

Call in Colombia, which is It will be open until September 8thwill provide a $40 million prize pool, access to an accelerated program and tickets to the international finals of the Global eAwards where finalists can participate for a prize pool of 100,000 euros.

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“Colombian talent always gets great participation in eAwards. In 2020, the company won the highest award with the project “Arcangel AI”, an artificial intelligence software for the early detection of preventable diseases which currently has major pharmaceutical laboratories and healthcare entities among its clients “commented Jesús Ordoñez, CEO of NTT Data Colombia.

For this 22nd edition, 15 countries will participateamong them Colombia, in addition to Spain, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, United Kingdom, Romania and Switzerland.

The winner will represent his country in a global competition that will take place in Spain within the framework of NTT Data Talent Week.

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After the registration period closes, the analysis phase of the received proposals will begin to select the semifinalists, who will present their projects before a jury of experts who will decide which proposals pass to the next stage.

It should be noted that during these years, The foundation has supported more than 9,000 projects worldwide through various tools, methodologies, and contacts with investors. To participate, entrepreneurs must register on the foundation’s official website and fill out a form.

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