Challenge proposed by IDeTIC (ULPGC)
The decision of farmers and agricultural companies when adopting new technologies is one of the most complex challenges and is subject to different variables, from training to incentives for innovation and the cost-opportunity relationship, among others. Demonstrating the efficient and easy use of IoT devices (drones, sensors, etc.) and their impact on productivity and efficiency can make their introduction easier and faster. It is proposed to work on the development of use cases capable of resolving the entry barriers that technology encounters in agricultural production.

Challenge proposed by ICIA
The widespread use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture is often due to the difficulty in managing, transporting and applying organic amendments (especially for small producers) and, in addition, to the lack of confidence about the quality of the final product obtained. We propose to work on the development of simple methodologies that promote the use and recovery of organic leftovers from the control of invasive plants, such as Thypa, and their transformation into organic amendments of quality and uniform composition for agriculture application.

Challenge proposed by Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias (ITC)
Climate change will lead to more intense and longer-lasting droughts, so this challenge poses a three-pronged solution. 1. Training farmers and entrepreneurs in the use of greenhouses, including the social and economic aspects. 2. Through the development of desalination plants that allow irrigation water to be obtained with or without renewable energies. 3. Adaptation of crops and grazing, which are already suffering from weather changes.

Challenge proposed by Startup Mauritania Incubator
Some regions in Mauritania are mainly characterized by low rainfall and desertification, contributing to the degradation of pastures and natural resources and therefore livelihoods and food security. The challenge is therefore to develop innovative solutions aimed at increasing the availability of productive land, through the implementation of soil management and restoration techniques and environmental conservation measures.

Challenge proposed by Gesplan.
Pasturing with low livestock rates allows biomass to be reduced without a significant decrease in biodiversity and without the disappearance of native or endemic species, or the appearance of exotic species. It is essential to take into account the livestocking capacity of each territory and the protected plant species. With this challenge, it is intended that traditional pasturing will evolve into 21st century pasturing, directed and controlled thanks to the joint work of shepherds, technologies and technicians, where the objective is not only the production of foods such as cheese, milk or meat, but the sustainable management of the territory.

Challenge proposed by ASOMBROSA
Women play a leading and crucial role in the agricultural sector, both in Africa and in the Canary Islands, carrying out jobs such as food production, processing and marketing. Its role in agriculture is essential. However, they are poorly represented in planning research programmes, setting priorities, making decisions and directing research and development activities in the field. It is proposed to promote and stimulate a greater female presence in the development of proposals and use cases.