The 8th BRICS Young Innovator Prize, organized by South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), is a high-profile innovation competition spotlighting AI-based public service solutions and offering life-changing cash awards. This is the last chance to apply for the annual contest that will be showcased at the 10th BRICS Young Scientist Forum in Brasilia, happening 15–17 September 2025 under Brazil’s BRICS presidency.
The contest invites brilliant innovators under 40 from BRICS nations to pitch pre-market stage AI technologies aimed at improving government efficiency, citizen engagement, health delivery, public safety, or other areas of public service. With substantial rewards—USD 25,000 for first place, USD 15,000 for second, and USD 10,000 for third—this competition is a breakthrough opportunity to fast-track your innovation into global visibility and impact.
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Beyond the financial prizes, selected finalists will present their projects directly before a jury composed of representatives from each BRICS country during the forum. Winners will gain international recognition, potential pilot or funding opportunities, and the prestige of affiliation with a transformative platform promoting technological excellence across BRICS nations.
If you are a young innovator in AI tech ready to address real-world public service challenges across BRICS nations, this prize provides urgent, high-value recognition and funding at a global platform. Submission is strictly one project per candidate, requiring original authorship and innovative focus. The prize is cash, with added prestige and networking impact—but it’s the forum presentation that often opens doors to partnerships, pilot deployments or investor interest.
Remember:
- Projects must be unlaunched, original, and targeted at public service enhancement.
- Submissions are in English, signed, and final upon submission.
- The jury will evaluate finalists via an in-person pitch during the BRICS Young Scientist Forum in Brasília in mid-September 2025.
This is your final call, a game-changing opportunity to elevate research into real public good across multi-national systems.
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Name of Organizer
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), a national innovation agency under South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI)
Requirement/Eligibility
1. Applicant must be under 40 years of age by 31 December 2025 and hold citizenship or permanent residency in a BRICS country: Brazil, Russia, India, China, or South Africa .
2. Only one original project submission per person is permitted; project must be primarily authored by the candidate. Corporate or merged entity proposals are disqualified .
3. Project must focus exclusively on Artificial Intelligence solutions applied to public service contexts within BRICS-directed civic or social challenges .
4. Project must be at the pre-market stage (e.g., limited product testing, certification, pilot-phase), not yet commercially available .
5. Innovation must address a significant social, economic, developmental or environmental issue and demonstrate replication potential across BRICS countries .
6. Submission materials must include signed application form, CV/biography, nominee photo (≥ 250×300 px), and project details in Word, PPT, image or video formats, all in English .
7. Containing both a Nomination Statement and an Innovative Project Statement, each up to 300 words, plus any prior recognitions or awards .
8. Application entries cannot be modified after submission; the form is final once sent. No edits permitted .
9. Intellectual property must be fully owned by the submitting team and free from infringement of third-party rights .
10. Finalists must prepare a 10-minute pitch presentation in-person at the forum and participate in a Q&A judged by the panel representing BRICS member states .
Prize
- First Prize: USD 25,000
- Second Prize: USD 15,000
- Third Prize: USD 10,000
Prize payments are made via bank transfer to the winner’s personal account after verification and compliance, in accordance with Brazilian regulations and submitted banking details (SWIFT, IBAN, etc.) .
In addition to cash awards, winners gain high-impact visibility at the BRICS Young Scientist Forum, which includes exposure to policymakers, investors, innovation leaders and the BRICS science and technology network.
Deadline
07 August 2025
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