Smart cities: Foodrescue South Africa: Nourishing communities
07/04/2024 – 12/04/2024
Urban agriculture, Microgrids, Innovative Aquaculture
Who ARE WE?
Belgium Campus is a pioneering iTversity in South Africa that helps to raise the bar through its graduates in the ICT industry. Over the past 22 years, we have developed into the number one institution in South Africa for diplomas and degrees in ICT. We are the only institution that concentrates exclusively on the ICT sector and we produce up to 10 percent of its graduates in South Africa each year. Our qualifications are of the highest academic standard and nationally accredited. Our pioneering approach ensures that all our students are equally equipped to become true visionaries in their discipline and drive the kind of innovation that cuts through all industries.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Join us for an inspiring week of innovation and impact! “FoodRescue South Africa: Nourishing Communities with IoT” is a dynamic program that empowers students to tackle food shortages using cutting-edge Internet of Things technology. Dive into the world of IoT, learn to collect and analyze data, and harness your creativity to design solutions that can change lives. Be part of a community-driven effort to address one of South Africa’s pressing challenges—food security. Together, we’ll forge connections, drive positive change, and nourish our communities for a better tomorrow. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real difference. Join us on this exciting journey!
GOAL OF THE PROJECT
Our goal is to develop and showcase a functional IoT prototype that optimizes production within the facility . This prototype will demonstrate the potential of IoT technology to contribute to sustainable solutions addressing food shortages, offering tangible proof of concept and inspiring further innovation in the field.
LOcation
Belgium Campus ITVersity
138 Berg ave Heatherdale
Pretoria
How to reach us?
Transport to and from OR Tambo International Airport is included (only applicable to students who arrive on 9 April and depart on 15 April)
Contact Person
venter.f@belgiumcampus.ac.za
http://www.belgiumcampus.ac.za
Practical
Price
300 €
Included:
Accommodation, Lunch, Farewell Dinner, Transport to and from the airport for all students arriving the day before the week starts and departing a day after week is complete. Entry into Pilanesberg Game reserve.
Recommended accommodation:
LaFrans Guesthouse
Profile and Prerequisites
All study disciplines are welcome to join.
Sufficient level of English (B2) required.
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