New European Bauhaus Prizes

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Enhancing Circularity, Sustainability, and Innovation

Project title

Agro Inteligente Smart Irrigation

Full Project Title

Agro Inteligente: AI-driven smart irrigation for sustainable agriculture in Brazil

Describe your project in a short and engaging way. This will be used in communication towards the public.

Agro Inteligente is an AI-powered solution that enables efficient irrigation through real-time monitoring and smart decision support. It reduces water waste, improves crop productivity, and supports sustainable agriculture, especially for small-scale farmers in Brazil facing climate challenges.

Where was your project implemented?

Brazil

At which level is the project implemented? (e.g., does the project cover the entire national level, one or several regions, city(ies)/village(s) etc.)

Local

Please indicate which city(ies)/village(s)

Conceição do Jacuípe, Bahia, Brazil

Does your project address mainly urban or rural issues?

Mainly rural

Does your project involve a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment), or does it focus on other types of transformations (soft investments)?

It involves other types of transformations (soft investment)

Is your project fully completed?

Yes

Please indicate the date your project was completed

2026-01-26

Has your project benefited from EU programmes and/or funds?

Has your project received an EU prize that included a monetary award?

Are you interested in participating in the ‘Water Resilience’ special prize?

Please indicate on whose behalf you are submitting the application. This name will be used in all communications and will appear on certificates and any official material. Please enter the main person(s) or organisation(s) responsible for the project. You may list up to 3 individuals/organisations.

Individual

TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT Please provide a comprehensive summary of your project. Make sure to focus on already achieved results as well as long term impact(s).

Agro Inteligente is an AI-driven solution designed to optimize irrigation and promote sustainable agriculture in Brazil. The system uses real-time environmental data and intelligent algorithms to support farmers in making efficient irrigation decisions, reducing water waste and improving crop productivity.

The project has already achieved a fully functional digital platform capable of monitoring environmental conditions and generating irrigation recommendations. Its long-term impact includes reducing water consumption, increasing agricultural efficiency, and supporting climate resilience, especially for small-scale farmers.

TELL US THE STORY YOUR PROJECT How did your project come about and how was it implemented on the ground.

Agro Inteligente was created in response to the challenges faced by farmers dealing with water scarcity, inefficient irrigation, and climate variability. The idea emerged from observing real difficulties in rural areas, where access to technology is limited.

The project was developed using software engineering and artificial intelligence, resulting in a digital platform that integrates environmental monitoring and decision support. It was designed to be accessible and practical, ensuring that farmers can easily use the system in real conditions.

Please indicate the main themes of your project with 5 key words.

Sustainable agriculture

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Water efficiency

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Artificial intelligence

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Climate resilience

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Rural innovation

NEB value: Sustainability How does your project concretely address environmental, social, cultural, or economic challenges and opportunities? In what way can your project be considered exemplary in terms of sustainability?

Agro Inteligente promotes efficient water use by providing smart irrigation recommendations based on real-time data. This reduces water waste and supports environmental preservation.

It also creates social and economic impact by helping farmers increase productivity and reduce costs, contributing to more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems.

NEB value: Aesthetics How does your project concretely contribute to making life more beautiful for people, communities and neighbourhoods – both in the everyday and in the longer term? How does your project contribute to creating a sense of belonging and care for the place? In what way can your project be considered exemplary in terms of aesthetics?

The project improves quality of life by creating a better balance between technology and nature. By optimizing irrigation, it contributes to healthier agricultural environments.

It also focuses on a simple and intuitive interface, making technology more accessible and creating a positive user experience for farmers.

NEB value: Inclusion How does your project concretely address challenges and opportunities related to accessibility and affordability for all? How does it promote inclusive governance systems, design for all principles, or new societal models? In what way can your project be considered exemplary in terms of inclusion?

Agro Inteligente targets small-scale farmers who often lack access to advanced technologies. It is designed to be accessible, affordable, and easy to use.

This helps reduce inequality in access to innovation and supports more inclusive rural development.

NEB working principles: Participatory How has your project involved citizens, communities and civil society organisations who benefit from your project, or are affected by it? What was their role and level of involvement? What has been the impact of their involvement in the project?

The project was developed considering real needs observed in rural communities. User challenges influenced the design and functionality of the system.

This ensures that the solution is practical, relevant, and aligned with real-world conditions.

NEB working principles: Multilevel governance How were stakeholders at different levels (local, regional, national, and European) involved in the design and implementation of the project? What was their role and level of involvement? What was the added value of their engagement?

The project operates at a local level but can support broader agricultural and environmental initiatives. It has potential to integrate with public policies and sustainability programs.

NEB working principles: Transdisciplinary What disciplines and/or knowledge fields (e.g architecture, design, engineering, social sciences, arts, education, digital technologies, environmental sciences) were reflected in the design and implementation of your project?

Agro Inteligente combines software engineering, artificial intelligence, environmental science, and agriculture. This multidisciplinary approach allows it to address complex sustainability challenges effectively.

BUSINESS MODEL Please describe the business model behind your project. What makes your project financially sustainable over time (e.g. activities generating revenues, public funding, donations, crowdfunding, specific financial instrument, etc.)?

The project has a scalable digital model, with potential revenue through subscriptions and partnerships with agricultural organizations. It can also be supported by public programs and innovation initiatives.

SCALABILITY Which elements of your project could be replicated or transferred to other places, groups of beneficiaries, or contexts (e.g. aspects of the methodology, technology, processes, products, tools, or key learnings etc.)?

Agro Inteligente can be adapted to different regions, climates, and crops. Its digital structure allows easy replication and expansion to other contexts facing similar challenges.

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