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Blockchain for social good | Launching Horizon prizes of EUR 5 million

  • EVENT
  • Publication 12 décembre 2017

The European Commission is launching a Horizon Prize which will award 5 Prizes of EUR 1 Million each to the best social innovation solutions based on blockchain technologies.

This event taking place in Turin, Italy on 15 December will launch the Horizon prize for 'Blockchain for social good'. The event will include the participation of policymakers, startups, researchers and anyone interested in blockchain and its potential. The prizes will be awarded to solutions using blockchain technology which are scalable, efficient and high-impact decentralized solutions to social innovation challenges.

Panel discussions on 'Uncovering the potential of blockchain' and 'Benefits of blockchain in cities' will take place through the day. Successful blockchain applications will be presented  at the event along with a networking reception and a pitching session about the social goods security aspects.

For more details, refer to the event agenda