The Call for Code Global Challenge: A Focus on Sustainability and Climate Change
The Call for Code Global Challenge, now in its sixth year, aims to develop AI-powered technology projects that tackle sustainability and climate change. This year’s challenge takes a new approach, with quarterly “Challenge Rounds” throughout the year. Organized by Call for Code Creator David Clark Cause, Founding Partner IBM, Charitable Partner United Nations Human Rights, and Program Affiliate the Linux Foundation, the competition encourages innovative solutions to global issues.
Winners of the 2023 Call for Code Hackathon
The winners of the 2023 Call for Code hackathon were announced on December 6. The winning teams were AGNO from Hexaware Technologies, Phyto from the University of Sydney, and Synergy Squad from Persistent. These teams impressed judges with their AI solutions in small farm crop management, soil rehabilitation, and waste reduction.
AGNO: Revolutionizing Crop Management with AI
AGNO, a team from Hexaware Technologies, claimed victory in the developer category with their Farmistar AI platform. This tool utilizes IBM’s watsonx.ai and IBM watsonx Assistant to provide small farmers with AI-driven crop management strategies and real-time weather forecasts.
Phyto: Rehabilitating Contaminated Soil with AI
Phyto, a group of students from the University of Sydney, won in the university category. Their project utilized IBM Watson Studio and the IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite to develop an AI-powered geospatial and weather analytics tool. The tool aims to assist farmers in naturally rehabilitating contaminated soil.
Synergy Squad: Tackling Food Waste with AI
Synergy Squad from Persistent emerged as the winner in the independent software vendor/startup category. Their creation, Offshelf, is a text-to-speech-enabled platform powered by IBM Watson Speech to Text. Offshelf aims to reduce household food waste by notifying users before a product’s expiration date.
The Impact of Call for Code
The Call for Code initiative has provided a crucial platform for developers and problem solvers worldwide, inspiring them to create solutions that address pressing global issues. The winning projects of this year’s challenge demonstrate how technologies like IBM watsonx can be harnessed to develop impactful solutions that contribute to sustainable development and climate change mitigation.
Hot Take: Innovating for a Sustainable Future
The Call for Code Global Challenge continues to drive innovation in addressing sustainability and climate change. By encouraging the use of AI-powered technologies, the competition empowers developers and problem solvers to create impactful solutions. The winning projects, from AGNO’s crop management tool to Phyto’s soil rehabilitation analytics, showcase the potential of these technologies in revolutionizing various sectors. As we strive for a sustainable future, initiatives like Call for Code play a vital role in inspiring and supporting innovators who are committed to making a positive global impact.
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