AgriTech Hackathon
Ukraine & Sweden: ideation,
creating agritechnologies of the future
*AgriTech Hackathon is taking place within the framework of the “CRAFT” project (Co-cReating vAlue For enTrepreneurial engagement in Ukraine), which is implemented in cooperation with the Ukrainian Future Business Incubator, Halmstad University (Sweden), Lviv Institute of Management (Ukraine), and with financial support from the Swedish Institute (Sweden), as part of the “ProActS” research program.
*Project coordinator is Henrik Barth, associate professor at Halmstad University, Sweden.
About the Hackathon
AgriTech Hackathon is a unique opportunity for students from Ukraine and Sweden to join efforts to create innovative solutions in the field of sustainable agricultural development. Participants will work in teams on real AgriTech Challenges. The best innovative ideas, thanks to the expertise of the business incubator, will receive support for their transformation into real solutions, and the Ukrainian Future and Halmstad University prototyping laboratories will become testing grounds for the prototype development.
The goal of the AgriTech Hackathon
Innovating for Sustainable Ukrainian Agriculture. Addressing critical AgriTech challenges, we focus on developing innovative solutions to promote sustainable agricultural practices. Leveraging advanced prototyping labs, we empower the transition to resilient production and contribute to the long-term restoration of Ukraine's agrarian industry.
Basic information
April 25, 2025
10:00 – 17:00 (UTC/GMT +02:00)
40 participants from Ukraine and Sweden, divided into teams
English
mixed (offline/online)
Kyiv, Chokolivskyi Boulevard, 13, Ukrainian Future Business Incubator (Coworking Space and UF FabLab) + Zoom (Halmstad University)
Participation Requirements
*Participation is free, selection is on a competitive basis.
AgriTech Hackathon Challenges
Challenge: Reducing livestock losses caused by predators (wolves, jackals, hawks).
Challenge: Frequent equipment breakdowns and complicated, time-consuming ordering and logistics processes, especially in remote areas.
Challenge: Optimizing agricultural production using modern digital technologies.
Challenge: Due to the lack of accessible and adapted equipment, small snail farms rely on manual labor, increasing production costs.
Challenge: Fruit processing generates large amounts of waste.
Challenge: A significant portion of berries is spoiled during harvesting, transportation, and packaging. There is also a lack of knowledge about logistics and product requirements for export to European markets.
Challenge: Small-scale highland sheep farming relies heavily on manual, low-tech labor due to the lack of communication infrastructure (no electricity, poor connectivity, etc.).
Challenge: Limited adoption of smart technologies by small farms due to unstable internet access, lack of appropriate services, knowledge, and digital skills.
What will participants and winners receive?
- Experience working in a team on real challenges in the agricultural sector.
- Mentoring support from experts from Ukraine and Sweden
- Access to prototyping labs
- Networking with like-minded fellows from Halmstad University.
- Special prize.
- Opportunities for project development.
- Professional networking.
- Opportunity for residency at the Ukrainian Future business incubator.
How to participate?
Step 1: Learn about the challenges
Step 2: Fill out the registration form
Step 3: Get an invitation
Step 4: Join the AgriTech Hackathon
Hackathon Timeline
until April 23, 2025
online
April 25, 2025
online / offline
12:30 – 16:30 (Sweden) /
13:30 – 17:30 (Ukraine)
April 25 - June 2, 2025
online
May 13, 2025
online / offline
10:00 – 12:00 (Sweden) /
11:00 – 13:00 (Ukraine)
June 3, 2025
online / offline
MENTORS AGRITECH HACKATHON
Lead Manager for Precision Agriculture at "Agrosem", Ukraine
Deputy Head of After-Sales Service at "Agrosem", Ukraine