Call for Applications: Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Competition 2025
The Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2025 is a pioneering initiative that advances Africa's leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The competition is a collaboration between AUDA-NEPAD, the AU High-level Panel on Emerging Technologies, Ele-vate AI Africa and the Government of South Africa through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.
A Catalyst for Innovation, Skills Development, and Economic Growth
This competition connects young innovators with investors, policymakers, and industry pioneers, driving real-world applications of AI and automation while influencing regulatory frameworks and funding mechanisms to accelerate Africa’s digital and industrial evolution. With AUDA-NEPAD, Ele-vate AI, and the South African Government championing this movement, the African Youth in AI and Robotics Competition 2025 stands as a beacon of Africa’s commitment to technological sovereignty, economic resilience, and global innovation leadership.
Eligibility:
- Participants must be African youth aged between 15 and 35 years.
- Teams or individuals can enter the competition.
Intellectual Property:
- Participants retain ownership of their projects.
- The organisers may use project details for promotional purposes.
Code of Conduct:
- Respectful and ethical behaviour is expected.
- Any form of cheating or plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
Judging Criteria:
- Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, functionality, and impact.
- Judges' decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
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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