The role of digital innovation in agri-food systems is growing exponentially—the potential of digital tools to revolutionize how we detect disease, plan for sustainable use of inputs, or create awareness of seasonal extreme weather  events is unchallenged. However, what has been challenged is the inclusivity of the benefits of this global digital transformation for traditionally marginalized groups. Even the most successful digital tools have fallen short of fulfilling their promises for (especially rural) women, who are held back by the lack of access to mobile devices, digital literacy, or focus on the development of innovations supporting farming practices in which women are not involved. Gender-sensitive innovation design thus would be a great step toward a more inclusive digital transformation. A prime factor to bridge the technical digital divide is to design and develop tools with a clear benefit for rural women. CGIAR scientists reflected on barriers in developing more gender-inclusive digital solutions in agriculture and synthesised the challenges