- Address Global Challenges: Channel the potential of AI to reduce hunger and poverty, aligning with the vision of CIP2030.
- Create Lasting Impact: Join a community committed to making a significant difference in agriculture through innovative AI solutions
CIP’s Science Goals
Contributing to CGIAR’s Impact Areas
- Innovation: Spark creativity and propose groundbreaking solutions.
- Technical Excellence: Evaluate solutions based on their technical merit.
Your team’s work will be evaluated on criteria such as Creativity and Innovation, Technical Merit, Scalability, Business Impact, User Experience, Overall Impact, Sustainability, and Inclusivity.
Prizes:
- Cash Prize $4,000 per category. Plus, one $4,000 grand prize for overall winner
- Certificate
- Implementation/Scaling: Turn your prototype into a real-world solution
- Internship: Gain hands-on experience
- Innovation Panels: Be part of future discussions shaping agriculture’s future
Total Impactful Prize Pool: USD 20,000 to be awarded! (Can be awarded to one team or distributed
across categories according to the judges’ discretion)
Empowered Teams: 3–5 members per team
In addition to prizes you will get:
- Knowledge of how to use AI to make a positive impact, reducing hunger and poverty.
- Mentorship by CIP scientists, ensuring your solutions align with impactful objectives.
Timeline:
March 1, 2024 ● Launch
April 22, 2024 ● End of submissions
April 22 – May 5, 2024 ● Pre-selection of participants
May 10, 2024 ● Announcement of round one selection of teams
July 1, 2024 ● Top 3 concepts presented at CGIAR Science Week for further development
December 31, 2024 ● Final submission
January 2025 ● Announcement of winners