The role of AI in Sustainable Agriculture

Abstract 

 

The IEEE Hackathon on AI for Sustainable Agriculture is an integral part of the IEEE Africa Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, scheduled for 22nd-23rd May at the University of Rwanda in Kigali, Rwanda. This hackathon aims to foster innovation and collaboration among developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs to tackle pressing challenges in sustainable agriculture using artificial intelligence (AI). By leveraging AI, participants will create impactful solutions that address food security, resource efficiency, climate resilience, and farmer empowerment across Africa.

Instructions: 

IEEE Hackathon on AI for Sustainable Agriculture

Objective:
Develop AI-driven solutions to address pressing challenges in sustainable agriculture. Your solution should enhance productivity and resource efficiency while advancing environmental stewardship.

Focus Areas:

  • Precision farming
  • Climate resilience
  • Crop monitoring
  • Pest management
  • Yield prediction

NOTE: Solutions must align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Please reference specific goals from UN SDGs in your documentation.

 

Eligibility:
Open to students, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Both individuals and teams (up to 5 members) are welcome. Ensure you meet the IEEE DataPort participation criteria.

PLEASE REFER TO THE DOCUMENTATION ON THIS PAGE (Under Documentation & Instructions) FOR IN DEPTH INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES.

Contact:
For any queries, please email:

mercyruno@ieee.org or kipngeno.koech@ieee.org

Comments

Hello,
I hope your doing well, We’re a team of four—1 Senior Software Engineer AI and 3 Software Engineers AI—geared up for innovation! Excited to collaborate, compete, and create something amazing. Can i know how can i register my team for this competition

Hi Sai, the submission opens in a week

Has the registration started?

 

Hi Shital Bhatt, the submission opens in a week

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