Over the past two decades, the use of digital technology and ICT has ventured into virtually every facet of life. The need of the hour is to achieve improved and sustainable agricultural production while aiming to save costs, reduce environmental impact and ensure food security while maintaining the quality. In order to address the issues and challenges and exploit the potential of resources, it is essential to create an integrated and sustainable system of Information and Technologies for the sector. The program focuses on promoting the development of innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture, especially by young people to create innovations that would empower smallholder farmers, and the communities that support them. Digital technology can accelerate the pace of developing and delivering sustainable and equitable solutions and enable Sustainable Development. Innovations and technological advancements would help narrow the knowledge gap between researchers and farmers; providing timely and targeted information to farmers to manage weather and market variability and integrating farmers into profitable markets.

The objective of the Hackathon is to stimulate young minds to come up with technology solutions that address these challenges and have the potential to positively impact farmers’ income, and overall agricultural performance.