Are you a Disruptive African Tech Startup? Apply for the Viva Technology Challenge 2019

Anibe Idajili

6 years ago

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.