Benefits-navigation tool wins open data and AI hackathon in Riga
The team “Born Digital” won the “Open Data and Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2026” in Riga with a prototype that helps residents find information on state benefits and support options in one place.
The team “Born Digital” has won the “Open Data and Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2026”, held in Riga. A hackathon is a competition in which participants build prototype technology solutions within a limited time. The winners created a prototype meant to let residents find information on available state benefits and other support options in a single place.
Eight teams, under 24 hours
Eight teams took part in total. In less than a day, they developed prototype technology solutions in three areas: crisis management, reducing bureaucracy, and improving the accessibility of public services.
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