The Agrotech-Reskilll Hackathon, organized by Agrotech Space in partnership with Reskilll and supported by Microsoft Azure Development Community, concluded on a high note at the Microsoft Office in Gurugram, yesterday. The hackathon aimed to address critical challenges such as stubble burning, and post-harvest losses, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and data analytics to transform agricultural practices.
The Agrotech Space-Reskilll Hackathon 2025 brought together students, technologists, freelancers, and professional developers, all working towards developing technology-driven solutions to some of India’s most pressing agricultural issues. The competition saw an impressive display of innovation, with participants presenting scalable, practical solutions that could have a tangible impact on the sector.
One of the most insightful sessions of the event was the panel discussion titled “Can AI Democratize Technology for Farmers?” Industry experts and thought leaders came together to explore how AI and digital technologies could bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and grassroots implementation in Indian agriculture.
The panel featured Nitin Puri (Founder & CEO, KisaanSay), Sachin Sharma (Co-Founder, Agro Farm Ventures, which own the brand Kisan Manch), Vishal Salgotra (CF & COO, INNOFarms.ai) and Sanjay Kapoor (Founder, Agrotech Space). The discussion was moderated by Suparnaa Chadda (Founder Curator, SABERA). Each panelist shared unique perspectives on how AI-driven solutions could be scaled to empower small and medium farmers, ensuring that technology does not remain confined to large agribusinesses. [Detailed story of panel discussion coming soon]
The Hackathon: Transforming Agriculture with Technology
The Agrotech Space-Reskilll Hackathon witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 80 participants actively engaging in the challenge. Teams dedicated themselves to developing groundbreaking solutions aimed at tackling stubble burning, post-harvest losses, and inefficiencies in agricultural markets. Throughout the competition, their efforts were centered on designing cost-effective and scalable innovations with the potential for real-world implementation in the agricultural sector.
With top industry experts serving as jury members, the final evaluation considered factors such as innovation, technical execution, feasibility and potential impact. The jury members, including Sanya Duggal from Microsoft Azure Development Community and the panelists, played a crucial role in assessing the projects and selecting the winners.
Winners of AgriTech Hackathon
Aerotoxs emerged as the winner, for its comprehensive AI-driven solution aimed at tackling the persistent problem of stubble burning. Their platform incorporated geospatial mapping to identify high-risk areas, machine learning models for predictive analysis, and data-driven policy recommendations. Additionally, their solution provided farmers with actionable suggestions and economic incentives to adopt alternative residue management methods, ensuring a sustainable and farmer-friendly approach to the issue.
KisaanMarket secured the runner-up position with its tech-enabled marketplace designed to minimize post-harvest losses. The solution included mobile accessibility, cloud-sourced data, real-time price analytics, a chatbot for farmer support, weather prediction models, and a direct chat system to connect farmers with buyers and suppliers. Their innovation aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency and empowering farmers with better market access.
Greedy Learners, the second runner-up, introduced a marketplace solution that connects farmers with companies and NGOs interested in purchasing agricultural residue. By leveraging API integrations and AI-based market linkages, their platform transformed stubble waste into a valuable resource while promoting collaboration between farmers, industries, and sustainability-focused organizations. Their approach offered an alternative to stubble burning.
Agrotech Space-Reskilll Hackathon proved to be a hub of creativity, providing a dynamic space for innovators to drive change in the industry. With the potential of AI and digital tools, the solutions presented at the event could play a pivotal role in shaping a more efficient, profitable, and sustainable future for Indian agriculture.
