AgriHackathon aspires to be the largest gathering focused on creating dialogues and accelerating innovations in agriculture. Hosted by Tanzania Conservation Voices and Budaga Foundation, with partners HubZine Italia, Climate Social Forum, GCSAYN Italy, and The Polly Foundation, this virtual event takes place from July 30th to August 3rd.
AgriHackathon Global 2024 recognizes agriculture’s pivotal role in shaping the future as global population growth accelerates and climate change intensifies. As a result, it seeks to harness collective expertise to develop innovative solutions.
Participants will include:
– Industry leaders
– Government representatives
– Young innovators
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– Creative startups
– Academic researchers
Objective
The goal is to tackle significant problems in the agricultural sector and deliver innovative solutions. Participants, ranging from established entities to exciting startups, will engage in learning, innovating, and pitching groundbreaking ideas. The CCC approach—Create, Connect, Collaborate—will guide the event.
Create
If you have a groundbreaking idea for agriculture’s big problems, AgriHackathon is the perfect platform to present such innovative and futuristic ideas.
Connect
This event will bring together not only startups, students, and youth but also industry giants, leading companies, financial institutions, and policymakers.
Collaborate
Participants will collaborate to build solutions, ask critical questions, and learn from one another. You’ll interact with top influencers transforming the agriculture, business, and technology sectors.
Focus Areas
AgriHackathon 2024 concentrates on six interconnected areas crucial for agricultural advancement:
1. Mechanization of Farming and Allied Activities
- Mechanised processes for various crops and livestock.
- Cost-effective technologies enhancing existing machinery.
- Gender-friendly small farm mechanisation.
2. Precision Agriculture
- Use of sensors, WSN, ICT, AI, IoT, and drones.
- Monitoring water quality, soil fertility, and crop health.
- Precision livestock farming, data analytics, and digital extension.
3. Supply Chain and Agricultural Logistics
- Blockchain for traceability from farm to table.
- Sensor-based real-time monitoring and management.
- IT-based logistics and custom hiring services.
4. Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition
- Devices for quality assessment, grading, and processing.
- Biodegradable and smart packaging.
- Mobile technologies for farm gate processing and value addition.
5. Waste to Wealth and Green Energy in Agriculture
- Solar-powered technologies for farm operations.
- Management of agricultural residues.
- Innovative products from agro-residues.
6. Women in Agriculture
- Leadership and gender empowerment in climate-smart agriculture.
- Innovations led by women in agriculture.
Event Schedule
- Main Event: July 30th – August 3rd, 2024
- Format: Virtual
- Participant registration opens, and Team formation begins on July 25th, 2024
- Time: 13:00 UTC / 15:00 CEST / 16:00 Nairobi / 18:30 IST
For additional information or to register, please visit AgriHackton 2024
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