We are thrilled to spotlight The Greens—a dynamic team of young innovators: Wyness, Memory, and Elizabeth—who have achieved an incredible milestone! 🎉 These talented girls participated in the recent Hackathon hosted by The Robotics Foundation and won the prestigious "Most Innovative Project" Award! 🏆💡 I74A0523.jpg3.09 MB
Their journey began as part of Cohort 2 of the Micromek STEM and Arduino Program, where they gained the hands-on skills and knowledge to turn their ideas into reality. With the tools and training from this program, they developed an innovative smart irrigation system designed to transform farming practices and simplify farmers’ work. I74A0904.jpg4.08 MB
Here’s what their project does: 🌍 Detects the moisture content in soil to ensure crops receive just the right amount of water. 💧 Monitors the water level in the reservoir, ensuring sustainable water usage. 🚰 Pumps water from underground directly into farm fields and replenishes the reservoir for future use. I74A0853.jpg2.28 MB
This groundbreaking solution reduces farmers’ workload while promoting resource efficiency, making it a true game-changer for agriculture.
The Greens’ achievement highlights the power of STEM education in equipping young people with the skills to create real-world solutions. Programs like Micromek’s are essential in empowering the next generation of innovators to lead the way in sustainable development. 👩💻👩🔧👩🌾
Join us in celebrating Wyness, Memory, and Elizabeth for their dedication, creativity, and teamwork! 🎊 Your success is an inspiration to all. 🌟
Here’s to a future of smart, sustainable farming powered by young innovators like The Greens! 🌿🚀 #Innovation #SmartFarming #WomenInTech #Sustainability #TheGreens #MicromekSTEM #Arduino #TechForGood
MicroMek is a Malawian based hardware startup building low cost autonomous fixed wing and e-VTOL drones for the delivery of medicine in hard to reach areas & for environmental monitoring
