ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: VIVATECH 2019 CHALLENGE Looking for the best disruptive tech startups in AFRICA.

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

GEOGRAPHIC AREA
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 serviceLess than 5 years of existenceEarly-stage // Seed-stage company

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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

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