The Reboot the Earth 2025 hackathon series is entering its final phase with two upcoming events that will continue to empower young innovators to use artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to address the climate crisis in agriculture.
The next stop will be Silicon Valley, USA (7–8 November), where technologists, students and startup leaders will come together in the heart of the global tech ecosystem to push the boundaries of what’s possible in climate-smart agriculture.
Later this year, a virtual hackathon will open participation to youth innovators around the world, providing a platform for diverse teams to collaborate online and develop AI-powered digital public goods for sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
These events form part of a global series organized by the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) and co-hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Carnegie Mellon University, Salesforce, and the Digital Public Goods Alliance.
Since its launch in early 2025, Reboot the Earth has brought together hundreds of young changemakers across continents to build open, data-driven, and inclusive technology solutions for people and the planet.
A Global Series of Innovation
Throughout 2025, Reboot the Earth events have taken place across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, showcasing the creativity and leadership of youth in developing sustainable digital solutions for agriculture.
- Hyderabad, India | 23–24 April
The series kicked off in India with Team Clairvoyance, creators of AgriSakhi, an AI-powered ecosystem empowering women in livestock farming. - Kigali, Rwanda | 7–8 May
Team Hinga Transit-AI won for an offline AI tool matching farmers with local transport drivers to reduce post-harvest losses and improve market access. - New York City, USA | 29–30 May
At Salesforce Tower, AgriForce, developed by Pavit Thakkar and Yash Gupta, earned top honors for an AI-powered indoor farming tool supporting urban climate resilience. - Rabat, Morocco | 25–26 June
Team Terra-Optima created an AI + IoT platform that helps farmers conserve water, boost yields, and strengthen climate resilience. - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 9–10 August
Team AgriLo designed a local-language advisory tool delivering real-time farming guidance to smallholder farmers—without internet access. - Doha, Qatar | 2–4 October
Hosted at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar, Team GreenGold won for an AI-powered farm dashboard offering soil, irrigation, and plant health insights in multiple languages. - Rome, Italy | 13–14 October
At FAO Headquarters, Team Hackriculture triumphed with AgriSnapp, an open-source AI platform that detects crop pests and diseases and delivers real-time advice to farmers.
As the series continues, Reboot the Earth 2025 remains committed to driving youth-led innovation at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social impact. By creating open, inclusive, and AI-enabled solutions, participants are helping to build a digital future that supports both people and the planet.
For details on the upcoming Silicon Valley and virtual hackathons, and to explore highlights from past events, visit the Reboot the Earth website at unite.un.org/en/reboot-earth.
