GIW Agritech Hackathon - Agricultural Problem Mapping & Value-Chain Immersion

A winning agritech prototype begins with a verified, field-grounded problem. Ahead of the GIW 2026 AgriTech AI Hackathon in October, GDG Kisii and Fie-Labs Innovation Hub invite you to an in-person, collaborative Problem Mapping Workshop in Kisii. Rather than building speculative solutions in isolation, this hands-on physical session brings developers, data scientists, agronomists, and agripreneurs into one room to dissect the real-world operational bottlenecks experienced by farmers, aggregators, and cooperatives across Southwestern Kenya. What We’ll Tackle In-Person: 🌱5 Priority Value Chain Breakouts: Facilitated working groups analyzing real bottlenecks across horticulture, dairy & beef, poultry, edible oils, and indigenous crops. 🌱Translating Field Pain Points into AI Opportunities: Framing operational challenges so they map directly to viable machine learning architectures, predictive analytics, or computer vision workflows. 🌱Team Formation & Alignment: Connect with complementary teammates, match software engineers with domain agronomists and designers before the sprint starts. 🌱Judging Readiness: Aligning your problem statement with the hackathon scoring criteria to ensure strong problem validation and real-world viability from day one. Event Details: Format: In-Person (Physical Workshop) Venue: Fie_Labs Innovation HUB Date: 28/09/2026 Time: 2pm– 5pm EAT What to Bring: A laptop or notebook, your hackathon ideas, and a collaborative mindsets! Note: In-person seating is limited to ensure effective group facilitation. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance and secure your spot.