Challenge Area:
Food Security

Problem Statement:
Inefficient food supply chains in rural areas cause spoilage and unequal distribution, exacerbating hunger.

Solution Concept:
A blockchain-based supply chain tracker for perishable goods, using IoT sensors to log temperature and location data on a permissioned ledger (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric). Smart contracts trigger alerts for spoilage risks.

Expected Impact:
Reduces food waste by 20% and improves delivery efficiency to food-scarce regions, feeding 5,000+ additional people monthly.

Next Steps:
Build a PoC with Hyperledger, simulate IoT data, and document edge case handling (e.g., network failures).

Challenge Area:
Food supply chain transparency

Problem Statement:
Lack of transparency in agricultural supply chains leads to inefficiencies, fraud, and food insecurity, especially for smallholder farmers.

Solution Concept:
A blockchain-based traceability system to track food from farm to table. Smart contracts record each stage (planting, harvesting, processing, distribution), with IoT sensors logging data (e.g., temperature, location) on-chain.

Expected Impact:
Enhances trust in food sourcing, reduces fraud, and ensures fair compensation for farmers, improving food security.

Next Steps:
Build a PoC integrating IoT data with a blockchain (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric), create a frontend for consumers to verify product origins, and simulate a supply chain.