AI for Nature Hackathon
Nature has something to say. Let's give it a voice.
On Saturday, 24 October, the AI for Nature Hackathon closes Munich Climate Week by launching real nature data into action.
Here's the state of the art in nature monitoring: reserve managers in South Africa count animals by hand, from helicopters. Corporate sustainability teams report on nature in adjectives. Meanwhile satellites, acoustic sensors and camera traps produce loads of ecological data we are not using. We'd like to fix a small piece of that.
The data
acoustic sensor and microclimate data from Hula Earth's projects across Europe, plus one hyperlocal Munich dataset
or satellite imagery, drone footage and camera-trap images from AMES Foundation's conservation projects across roughly 100,000 hectares in South Africa
The tracks
One main challenge per track, plus optional extras are introduced on the day:
Africa - make biodiversity visible: show how a reserve changes over time
Europe - turn sound into a nature score: species detections meet satellite data
The prizes
€2,000+ prize money across both tracks
A white card from AI NATION to their final pitch
Every participant gets a special rate for an AMES conservation experience in South Africa
The day
10:00–20:00 at the Hula Earth office
Short intros from AMES and Hula Earth, the challenge briefing, building through the day with mentors on site, pitches to the jury in the evening and dinner. Lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks are fully covered
The registration
Applications are open now and close on Wednesday, 21 October. Spots are limited and confirmed on a rolling basis!
Who should join?
Developers, ML and data people, designers, business builders. No ecology background required! Apply as a team or by yourself.
The event is supported by AI NATION, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators and Vsquared Ventures
🌐 Language: English
♿ Wheel-chair accessible upon request
💶 Event free of charge
🎟️ Hosted by: +Net Positive (an Initiative of the Center for Digital Technology and Management), Manage & More, Hula.Earth, AMES Foundation