Welthungerhilfe x Omdena Munich – Innolab2023: Addressing Hunger and Malnutrition through AI Solutions

This Omdena Local Chapter Challenge runs for 9 weeks and is a unique experience to try and grow your skills in a collaborative and safe environment with a diverse mix of people from all over the world. 

You will work on solving a local problem, initiated by Münich, Germany Chapter.

The problem

In the context of Innolab 2023, our focus is directed toward addressing the challenges faced by a specific team grappling with a multifaceted issue encompassing drought, limited water accessibility, and food insecurity. This collaborative endeavor aims to leverage innovative solutions to alleviate the adverse impacts of these interconnected challenges and pave the way for sustainable outcomes within this team’s environment. Through the application of cutting-edge technologies and collective expertise, we endeavor to contribute to a more resilient future, where the vulnerabilities of drought, water scarcity, and food insecurity are mitigated effectively.

The goals

• Develop Innovative Solutions: Harness cutting-edge technologies, including AI, to conceptualize and create innovative solutions that directly address the challenges of hunger and malnutrition.
• Empower Affected Communities: Create solutions that empower local communities to overcome hunger-related obstacles and enhance their resilience through sustainable interventions.
• Mitigate Environmental Impact: Develop approaches that consider the environmental impact of agricultural and food systems, contributing to sustainable land use and resource management.
• Promote Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data analytics and insights to drive informed decision-making, optimizing the allocation of resources for maximum impact.
• Scale Impact: Design solutions that can be scaled across various regions and contexts, increasing the reach and impact of hunger eradication efforts.
• Raise Awareness and Advocacy: Leverage the outcomes of the Innovation Lab to raise awareness about the urgency of addressing hunger and advocate for policy changes on local and global levels.

Why join? The uniqueness of Omdena Local Chapters Challenges

Omdena Local Chapter Challenges are not a competition or hackathon but a real-world project that will grow your experience to a new level.

A unique learning experience with the potential to make an impact through the outcome of the project. You will go through an entire data science project lifecycle. This covers problem scoping, data collection, and preparation, as well as modeling for deployment.

And the best part is that you will join the global and collaborative community of Omdena with tons of benefits to accelerate your career.

Read more on how Omdena´s Local Chapters work