The 2019 Viva Technology Challenge is championing how AI can help generate a self-sustaining growth in the AgriTech industry.
Brief:
Today, the African Agriculture industry is facing challenges such as :
- The impact and consequences of climate on local agriculture areas.
- The optimization of limited resources, whether natural, energy and/or living beings.
- The financing of local initiatives.
AI in agriculture represents a collection of multiple technologies able to help prediction and monitoring functions. Combined with existing systems and human resources, these technologies can help answer those key challenges.
Expectations:
We are looking for AI-based technologies, product or services that would:
- Help predict and monitor climatic impacts (using data and predictive schemes…) and/or assets.
- Integrate with existing systems and infrastructures, including in limited connectivity areas.
- Integrate with existing systems and infrastructures, without needing a significant investment.
- Take into account the collaboration between employees and AI, especially regarding the skills needed to use/assess/develop the technology.
- Support the financement of local initiatives.
- Generate a self-running growth engine for AgriTech in Africa.
Many key AI applications can be considered for this challenge.
For instance – Connected Machines, IoT Monitoring, Big Data, Remote sensors, Image recognition, Soil & Assets analysis, Weather forecast, Micro-finance solutions.
Selection Criteria:
Geographic Criteria:
For this challenge we will consider only:
- Startups from operating in Africa.
Maturity Criteria:
Only startups can participate in this challenge, meaning:
- Innovative solution or service less than 5 years of existence early-stage // Seed-stage company.
Submission Requirements:
Required Format:
- Short video with 2 topics: Startup presentation / How do you solve the problem? (mpg, mpeg, mp4, mov) MAX 10 Megabyte – You can also share us a “Wetransfer” link or a Youtube video
- Deck pitch: 8 slides max (ppt, pdf) – MAX 10 Megabytes
Rewards:
- First prize: One exhibition stand for your startup at Vivatech 2019, in Paris.
- Second prize: Pitching slot for your startup at Vivatech 2019, in Paris.
- Third prize: Two Vivatech 2019 tickets for your team.
How to Apply:
Click here to apply for the Viva Technology Challenge 2019.
Application Deadline:
September 1st, 2018.
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