CESD: Sustainability Hackathon 2026, Theme: Smart Farms and Circular Food Networks

All You Need to Know About Sustainability Hackathon 2026 Registration link: https://forms.gle/Mn6N5DFBwk1RJY54A Theme: Smart Farms and Circular Food Networks As climate change, resource stress, and food insecurity continue to challenge global systems, agriculture must evolve beyond traditional models. The future of food lies in intelligent, efficient, and circular agricultural systems that balance productivity with environmental responsibility. The Sustainability Hackathon 2026 invites participants to reimagine agriculture through smart farming technologies, climate-resilient practices, energy-efficient systems, and circular food networks. The focus is on connecting the entire agricultural value chain from production and processing to distribution and consumption into a sustainable, low-carbon, and regenerative ecosystem. More than just a competition, this hackathon is a platform to design solutions that empower farmers, protect ecosystems, and strengthen food systems for the long term. From farm to future, innovation begins here. Focus Areas Participants are encouraged to develop solutions in areas including, but not limited to: Smart & Precision Farming Technologies Circular Food Systems & Waste-to-Value Models Climate-Resilient and Low-Carbon Agriculture Energy-Efficient Agricultural Practices Transparent and Sustainable Agri-Supply Chains Teams are also free to explore any other innovative ideas aligned with the theme. Objective The objective of this hackathon is to inspire participants to develop practical, scalable, and impactful solutions for sustainable agriculture and circular food networks. Solutions may take the form of products, services, platforms, or integrated systems that are farmer-centric and environmentally responsible. Important Dates Registration Deadline: January 8, 2026 Idea Submission Deadline: January 16, 2026 Hackathon Date: February 7, 2026 Eligibility & Team Details Open to all Team Size: 2–5 members Modus Operandi Registration link: https://forms.gle/Mn6N5DFBwk1RJY54A Round 1: Idea Generation & Evaluation Registered teams must submit a concept note (maximum 2 pages) covering: Description of the idea Problem or pain points addressed Expected sustainability impact Scalability and commercial viability Format: Times New Roman Font Size 12 Maximum 2 pages Deadline: January 16, 2026 The submissions will be evaluated by an expert panel based on clarity, impact, feasibility, and scalability. Top 5 teams will qualify for the next round. Round 2: Mentorship Shortlisted teams will be assigned professional mentors to refine their ideas, prototypes, implementation roadmap, financial feasibility, and potential challenges. Round 3: Hackathon (February 7, 2026) Deliverables: Teams will submit a detailed report and deliver a presentation outlining: Relevance of the idea Sustainability impact Implementation strategy Financial implications Evaluation: A panel of internal and external experts will evaluate the presentations and declare the Winner and Runner-Up of Sustainability Hackathon 2026. Registration link: https://forms.gle/Mn6N5DFBwk1RJY54A