Are you ready to lead the way in developing novel AI solutions to address the effects of climate change on vulnerable communities? Join the “AI for Climate Resilience in Rural Areas” Innovation Challenge, a Moonshots for Development initiative supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the IDB Lab, the World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, and the World Bank Technology & Innovation Lab.

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our day, especially for rural people in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and elsewhere. These regions, which are inextricably linked to agriculture and environment, are disproportionately sensitive to the unpredictability of climate, such as extreme weather events, water scarcity, and food production disruptions, and confront rising challenges to their resilience and livelihoods. AI’s resiliency potential serves as a beacon. Consider artificial intelligence reading climatic trends, helping communities to anticipate hazards, and maximizing resource utilization through precision agriculture.

Quick Details:

• Offered by: Moonshot For Development
• Sponsored by: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the IDB Lab, the World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, and the World Bank Technology & Innovation Lab.
• Deadline: 13 October 2023
• Gender: Male and Female
• Type: Challenge
• Eligible Nations: International

What this Challenge Asks Participants to Answer?

They are searching for ethical, AI-driven solutions that promote climate adaption, resource management, and disaster preparedness in rural areas in this challenge. This challenge specifically encourages players to respond to:

• How can we successfully use AI-driven solutions that emphasize ethical concerns to empower disadvantaged rural communities, allowing them to adapt to climate change and establish long-term climate resilience?

Target Areas:

The challenge will concentrate on the following critical areas where artificial intelligence (AI) may play a revolutionary role in improving climate resilience in rural communities:

• Climate-Sustainable Agriculture
• Natural Resource Management
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Systems

Benefits:

Selected teams will have access to a plethora of options, including:

• Seed finance with no equity.
• The challenge sponsors will conduct a one-week onboarding bootcamp.
• Exposure to various investing opportunities.
• M4D member organizations and industry professionals provide coaching.
• Making a difference.
• This is a transforming call to action, not merely a task. Obtain seed financing to test your AI solution in a specific location. Your idea might be the spark that drives rural communities toward climate resilience.
• Participate in the AI for Climate Resilience in Rural Areas Innovation Challenge for a chance to be one of three companies to receive up to US$50,000 in seed funding to test your solution in a selected region with one or more of the sponsoring organizations and be the driving force in shaping climate-resilient rural communities.

Eligibility Criteria:

This Challenge is only accessible to and available to:

• Startups and other providers of technology A commercial entity, regardless of its industry. Companies may be required to provide proof of  company registration by submitting a registration certificate issued within the last three (3) months, or ongoing company registration, or any trade registry and proof ensuring the entity’s registration in the relevant country, at the sole discretion of the Sponsors, and a valid professional insurance policy subscription.
• Prior to granting any awards, any papers that establish the Participant’s eligibility (e.g., identity document, registration certificate, etc.) may be requested.
• Funding is contingent on the Sponsors completing due diligence procedures and criteria.
• Employees and representatives of the Sponsors, Agorize, and/or members of their families are not eligible for this Challenge.
• This Challenge is null and void in places where it is illegal or banned by law.

Selection Criteria:

Deliverables will be evaluated using the Selection Criteria outlined below.

• Viability and Feasibility (25%)
• Team (25%)
• Innovation & Potential for impact (20%)
• Market potential – Scalability & Replicability potential in other regions (10%)
• Diversity and Inclusivity in solution design (10%)
• Technology Readiness Level (TRL) (10%)

How to Apply?

To apply, click the apply now button and complete the form.

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For more details, kindly visit the Moonshot for Development’s website.