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Startup for Smart Sustainable Farming

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Achim Walter, Melanie Binggeli

Number of participants limited to 16. All students interested should come to the first lecture (25.9.). There, details of this year’s format will be explained. In case students are then still interested to visit the class, they have to write a motivational letter of max. 100 words and send it via email to until (27.9.). Participants will be selected according to the following criteria: 1.) Convincing motivational letter 2 a) Agricultural science students of the BSc program, 5. Semester 2 b) Students of other semesters or study programs, who will be selected with a view to forming four interdisciplinary and diverse teams. The definitive acceptance to the course will be communicated to students by (29.9.). The definitive inscription will subsequently been done by the study secretariate.

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Abstract

Agriculture needs to become more sustainable via innovative approaches. This course allows students to explore in group work, how this could be realized. There are short impulse talks on 'Smart Farming' given by experts on technology, sustainability and entrepreneurship. Most importantly, students elaborate the first steps to create a startup company in this field.

Objective

During the course, the students generate their own ideas. They explore e.g., which technologies provide possibilities for a more sustainable agriculture. They simulate the creation of a startup company in a team.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Signup End: 29.09.2023

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Startup for Smart Sustainable Farming	Mon 16:15-18:00 (LFW B 1)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Agricultural Sciences Bachelor
- Agricultural Sciences Disciplines
  - Plant Sciences
- Electives (The electives listed are recommended. However, electives can be chosen from the complete course offer of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich.)