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Applications are now open for the 2025 Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition. This contest is open to African youth aged between 15 and 35 years.
Opportunity Details
The Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2025 is a pioneering initiative driving Africa’s leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through AI, robotics, and emerging technologies. This transformative competition is a collaboration between the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) through the AU High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies and Ele-vate AI Africa.
The 2025 Edition of this Prestigious competition will be hosted in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of South Africa through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC). Uniting policy, industry, and innovation to empower the continent’s youth. As Africa accelerates towards a globally competitive, technology-driven economy, this initiative fosters cutting-edge research, skills development, and commercial pathways for AI-powered solutions that address local and global challenges. More than a competition, it serves as a catalyst for industrialisation, job creation, and digital transformation, aligning with South Africa’s economic priorities and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to position African talent as global leaders in AI and robotics. By bridging the skills gap, enhancing research capabilities, and shaping progressive policies, this initiative ensures that Africa is not just adopting technology but creating, governing, and scaling it.
Prizes
- Winners will receive prizes, which will be awarded based on merit.
Terms and Conditions
1. Eligibility:
- Participants must be African youth aged between 15 and 35 years.
- Teams or individuals can enter the competition.
2. Registration:
- Applications open on the 14th of February 2025.
- Provide accurate information; any falsification will result in disqualification.
-Only projects that meet the category specified, terms and conditions will be contacted.
3. Project Submission Deadline:
- Submit AI or robotics projects by 13th of June 2025
- Projects must align with the competition theme and guidelines.
4. Intellectual Property:
- Participants retain ownership of their projects.
- The organisers may use project details for promotional purposes.
5. Code of Conduct:
- Respectful and ethical behaviour is expected.
- Any form of cheating or plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
6. Judging Criteria:
- Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, functionality, and impact.
- Judges' decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
7. Prizes:
- Prizes will be awarded based on merit.
- All finalists will be announced publicly on our Social Media platforms (Currently available on X and LinkedIn) on the19th of September 2025
8. Final Event Attendance:
- Finalists must attend the virtual or physical award ceremony.
- Unavailability /no response (Unreachable) may result in the forfeiture of prizes.
- The Final Showcase and Ceremony 22nd-23rd November 2025.
9. Data Privacy:
- Personal information collected during registration will be handled securely.
- Participants' data will only be used for competition-related communication.
10. Organiser’s Rights:
- The organizers reserve the right to modify rules and guidelines if necessary.
- In unforeseen circumstances, the competition may be canceled or postponed.
Contact Information:
Please note that Group Entries must be submitted by the group leader and the project paper must indicate that it is a group project listing all the team members.
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