VIVATECH 2019 CHALLENGE

How AI can help generate a self-sustaining growth in the AgriTech industry?

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BRIEF

Today, the African Agriculture industry is facing challenges such as :

>> the impact and consequences of climat on local agriculture areas
>> the optimisation of limited ressources, weather natural, energy and/or living beings
>> the financing of local initiatives

AI in agriculture represents a collection of multiple technologies able to to help prediction and monitoring functions. Combined with existing systems and human resources, these technologies can help answer those key challenges.

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WHAT WE EXPECT

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 skills needed to use/assess/develop the technology
>> support the financement of local initiatives
>> generate a self-running growth engine for AgriTech in Africa

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HINT

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…

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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

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SELECTION CRITERIA

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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