#agritech #africanfarming #sustainableagriculture

Climate change, COVID-19 and conflicts challenge us to innovatively rethink our food systems. Ensuring just-food supplies in African countries requires smart systems and digital technologies for farmers to boost productivity, make food systems more resilient and thus contribute to the sustainable development of cities and communities. Does your idea have what it takes to contribute to solving this challenge? With our partner Atos, we’re looking for scalable digital ideas to boost a smart and sustainable system for urban food supplies on the African continent. 

#urbanmobility #sustainablemobility #emergingcountries

The current pace of urbanization and thus the increasing need for smarter and greener ways of transport is a topic for cities and towns worldwide. Together with our partner BOSCH, we’re looking for digital mobility ideas and solutions to ensure sustainable urban development in developing and emerging countries. Participate in this challenge and partner with one of the largest suppliers of mobility products that can support you scale your project. 

#digital4climate #circulareconomy #co2neutrality

The future of production and industry sectors worldwide is circular. However, the transition requires collective action to overhaul existing structures and processes completely. Together with our challenge partners, the United Nations and the European Commission, we’re looking for innovative digital solutions to accelerate the transition towards circularity in urban contexts. Apply to this challenge if you’re working on a solution that can speed up the process of change. 

#digital4climate #climatechange #resilience

Digital solutions have the power to enhance climate resilience for communities worldwide. From risk management to collective decision making – we believe the possibilities of digital are endless. Together with our challenge partners, the United Nations and the European Commission, we’re looking for scalable approaches that make cities and communities more resilient.  This is your chance to scale your idea and impact beyond your core market.

#digital4climate #greentransformation #co2neutrality

Do you believe a digital solution can change our business practices and consumption behaviors towards sustainability and carbon-neutrality? Do you have an idea, or are you already working on a project that makes sustainability the new status quo? Together with our challenge partners, the United Nations and the European Commission, we’re looking for individuals and teams that use digital for climate action. 

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#innovateecuador #sustainabledevelopment #smarttourism

The local government of Portoviejo in Ecuador strives to create a blueprint for a sustainable and smart destination. They want to build a wonderful place to live for residents and an attractive destination for tourists. Therefore they’ve teamed up with us to look for technology-driven innovations that foster positive change. Whether it’s solutions that you’ve established somewhere else already or want to submit a yet unseen idea, this challenge is for you! 

#innovateRwanda #sustainablecities #urbaninfrastructure

Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, wants to become a blueprint for sustainable and green cities by 2030. Faced with massive urban growth, the government of Rwanda is looking for smart, climate-friendly solutions that boost the quality of life through improving access and management of green urban infrastructure. This is a challenge for you if you’d like to see your idea come to life to elevate the living quality of Kigali’s citizens. Don’t hesitate to submit!