The U.S. Embassy and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are sponsoring the second SolveIT! nationwide innovation competition for Ethiopian youths to develop tech-based solutions to address community challenges on Friday, February 1, 2019. The program is collaboration among the U.S. Embassy, JICA, and iCog Labs. Representatives from the U.S Embassy, JICA, iCog Labs and Ministry of Innovation and Technology will be speaking and answering questions about the project. You are cordially invited to cover the Addis Ababa launch event:Venue: Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MoIT) (former Ministry of Science and Technology)Date and Time: Friday, February 1, 2019; 2:00pmPlease RSVP to Zelalem Befekadu (0911-509-522) Yohannes Gezahegn (0911-512-227)

Source: Ethiopian News February 01, 2019 06:11 UTC