COVID19

(still very early draft! Please no publicity or reporting on this yet!)

This page tracks the application of blockchain technology to the fight against the virus that causes COVID19.

Known Blockchain Initiatives:

These are initiatives that have been reported on or otherwise announced, though not all will be open to public involvement.

Suggested tags: #digitalidentity #patientrecords #contacttracing #supplychain #datasharing #digitalpassports

Initiative NameTagsOrganizations InvolvedDescriptionHow to get involved?Links to PressLast Updated
MiPasa#datasharingWHO, IBM, Oracle, HACERA"Big names including IBM, Oracle and the World Health Organization (WHO) are among the collaborators on an open-data hub that will use blockchain technology to check the veracity of data relating to the coronavirus pandemic."
Coindesk, CointelegraphMarch 30, 2020
COVID-19 Credential Initiative#digitalidentityEvernym, Streetcred, Sovrin Foundation (other partners to be named), 40+ individuals from Hyperledger and Sovrin communitieshttps://www.evernym.com/covid19-creds/https://www.evernym.com/covid19/Coming shortlyMarch 30, 2020
Safepaths#contracttracingMIT, Riidl, Mila, + many more

http://safepaths.mit.edu

Whitepaper - uses DIDs, not clear if it uses (or should) DLT

Form to JoinSee project page for pressApril 1, 2020
PEPP-PT#contracttracingMany European and other organizationsManifestoOn boarding form and email
April 2, 2020
Symblock#digitalidentity #datasharingSymblock and other CVO OrganizationWe are offering our enterprise ready Fabric based platform, BlockSecure, to manage Healthcare volunteers and their credentialing.  Reach us  covid-19@symblock.com for using our platform or collaboration www.symblock.comApril 3, 2020
Truu#digitalidentity #digitalpassportsNHS, Evernym, Sovrin

Truu is modernising the way medical services verify staff identities, qualifications and certifications. Employees will be able to prove who they are instantly, securely and digitally.

Truu is the UK’s first Sovrin Steward and a Founding Steward.

Truu co-founder/CEO Dr Manreet Nijjar (Manny) is currently on NHS frontline at Barts Health NHS Trust

Contact formtruu.idApril 9, 2020







Notes and Slides:

Perspectives and News:

These are articles in the press, or even well written personal essays, on how blockchain technology can or should be applied to the challenges.

These articles are less directly about the application of the tech, and more about what kinds of solutions will be needed:

Curated list of solutions (many non blockchain ones) here as well.

Funding Opportunities:

Funding/Support from Around the World

Funding/Support in the US

  • Innovation challenges offered through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
    • Emergency Response for the General Public Innovation ChallengeAdded MAY 04The Emergency Response for the General Public Challenge is looking for health technology tools to support the needs of individuals whose lives have been affected by a large-scale health crisis (pandemic, natural disaster, or other public health emergency). 

    • Emergency Response for the Health Care System ChallengeAdded MAY 04. The Emergency Response for the Health Care System Challenge is seeking digital tools that can support the health care system during a large-scale health crisis. Examples include but are not limited to tools that can support providers, government, and public health and community organizations. 

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI) Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses (SBIRs/STTRs). Updated MAR 27. The NCI participates in the NIH-issued SBIR and an STTR Omnibus grant solicitation for small businesses, which allow small businesses to submit researcher-initiated projects that are within NIH’s mission. 
     
  • National Institute of Health (NIH) Funding Opportunities. Updated MAY 14. Urgent Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Urgent Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional) recently updated through "Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Availability of Administrative Supplements and Revision Supplements on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)."

  • COVID Help for Families. A match-making service for for those offering help and those seeking help during this pandemic. Help Seekers can post urgent needs for Helpers in their area to see and fulfill. Helpers will be able to see those help requests in their area and offer help. The Helpers can get in touch with the Help Seekers and deliver the help that is requested


  • Additional COVID-19 Funding Opportunities

Matchmaking:

Volunteer your services, or describe how your company might help, and we'll do our best to match you with projects needing assistance. How should we do this?