Youth Seeding the New Era of Smart Farming

Application: 

The proposal should be submitted on or before October 16, 2020 with a deadline set at 1700 hrs [GMT +8]. The following content should be provided: 

- Team Introduction: Name and professional background (including short 1-page CV) for all members of the team submitting applications. 

- Presentation with (i) idea and value proposition; (ii) details on the underpinning technology and data inputs, (iii) explanation of the solution (iv) details on how to maintain the product in the long run. 

 

Evaluation: 

Up to 10 submissions will be evaluated and shortlisted to proceed by the end of the round. Shortlisted teams will be notified on October 23, 2020 at 1600 hrs [GMT +8]. 

 

Mentoring: 

Shortlisted teams may be paired with ADB experts and other subject matter experts to understand the context of the problem further and refine the proposed solution from October 26 to November 6, 2020. The teams will be invited to engage and submit questions in a webinar that will be facilitated by ADB. 

 

Pitching:  

The 10 shortlisted teams will have an opportunity to present their final solutions to the Jury, including a required live demonstration of tools, methods, and findings. Participants are required to upload their Deliverable by November 12, 2020 at 1800 hrs [GMT +8]. The Challenge Pitching will take place on November 13, 2020. Winners will be announced on November 22, 2020. 

 

Proposals will be judged based on: 

• Business Value 30% 
• Operational Feasibility and Scalability 30% 
• User Experience 20% 
• Technical Competency 20%.