Food and Farming Hybrid Hackathon

Students and early-career participants worked in teams on food and farming challenges, in person at Kingbridge Centre and online.

Hackathon

The day at a glance

On March 3, 2026, teams chose a real food or farming challenge, researched it, built a prototype or concept, and pitched it to judges and industry mentors. High school and adult teams were judged in separate divisions.

31teams took part

12teams in person at Kingbridge Centre

19teams online

How the day worked

Pick a real food or farming problem
Research it as a team
Design a solution
Build a prototype or concept
Pitch to judges and mentors

Challenge areas

Sustainable and climate-resilient farmingFood security and local food systemsAgriTech and automationWater, soil health and resourcesUrban and indoor farmingData, AI and smart farming

Winning teams

Adult and post-secondary division

1stThe Bulldozers: a regenerative agriculture model focused on soil health
2ndWest Coast Best Coast: community food systems to improve local food access
3rdTeam Country Life: the Evergreen Acre Initiative for sustainable land use

High school division

1stTeam Atlas: climate-resilient farming
2ndFive Stars: FarmFlow, a data-driven farming system
3rdChipotle: crop innovation and production
4thGG: a community farming network
5thLBC Team 2: rooftop and school-based urban farming

Instead of prizes, winning teams were offered networking and mentorship with people working in the sector.

What teams focused on

Sustainability and climate

Regenerative practices and environmental resilience.

Community food systems

Local food access and smaller, decentralized farms.

AgriTech

Data, automation and AI in farming.

Urban agriculture

Growing food in limited spaces.

Photos

Team presentations

Presentations and materials belong to the participants and teams. They are early-stage concepts, not finished products or advice, and do not represent the views of STEM Minds or its partners. Please do not reuse them without the creators' permission. Participants can ask for edits or removal at smagritechprogram@stemminds.com.

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