Students of different universities participated with 21 projects focused on innovation and the development of solutions for the agricultural sector w
Students of different universities participated with 21 projects focused on innovation and the development of solutions for the agricultural sector where they present projects that benefit Agriculture
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With 21 projects that tested the creativity, knowledge and skills of students from different public universities in the State, the AgroInnova 2026 Hackathon was held at the facilities of the Technological University of Southwest Guanajuato (UTSOE), where young university students explored technological solutions to respond to the challenges of the field.
The reunion promoted the development of projects aimed at addressing problems such as the efficient use of water, sustainable food production and the incorporation of emerging technologies in agricultural activities, through the application of scientific and technological knowledge.
Enrique Cossio Vargas, rector of UTSOE, also recognized the creativity and leadership of the Young students of Guanajuato, noting that this type of events allow students to confront real-world problems and generate proposals that contribute to the development of their communities.
Cossio insisted that the agricultural sector represents one of Guanajuato’s main strengths, making it essential to promote projects related to water conservation, sustainability, and technological innovation.
Jose Alberto Lopez Garcia, Director General of Higher Education, invited the participants to reflect on the potential of tools such as artificial intelligence, satellites, and data analysis to transform agricultural activities.
“How could we produce more food using less water? How could we anticipate a drought, detect a pest, or improve a harvest?” said Lopez Garcia highlighting the importance of leveraging the most advanced technologies to address real needs in Guanajuato, Mexico, and the world.
Lopez emphasized that the Hackathon represents an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between students from different higher education institutions, exchange knowledge, and establish links that allow for the development of more far-reaching solutions.
At the conclusion of the activities, the closing and awards ceremony was held, led by Aldelmo Emmanuel Israel Reyes Pablo, Undersecretary of Higher and Upper Secondary Education, who acknowledged the effort of the participants and emphasized the importance of creating spaces that allow knowledge to be transformed into solutions for current problems.
Reyes Pablo said that these experiences contribute to the development of life skills, strengthen collaborative work, and generate opportunities for young people to materialize their ideas and projects.
As part of the awards ceremony, AgroTrack 5.0 from the Higher Technological Institute of Purisima del Rincon won first place at the Hackathon Innova 2026, while Agronova from the Higher Technological Institute of Irapuato took second place and Raizdata from the University of Guanajuato came in third, after the evaluation of the 21 participating projects.
Doctor Catalina Ramirez, from NASA, and doctor Gustavo Medina, from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), participated as evaluators.
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