The 8th BRICS Young Innovator Prize—held within the 10th BRICS Young Scientist Forum—invites emerging researchers and entrepreneurs from BRICS nations to showcase pioneering, pre-market solutions that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for public-service innovation. The finals will take place 15–17 September 2025 in Brasília, Brazil.
Program Snapshot
- Host event: 10th BRICS Young Scientist Forum
- Venue & dates: Brasília, Brazil · 15–17 Sep 2025
- Lead theme: AI applied to Public Service Solutions—projects outside this scope are ineligible
- Application window:
- Opens 10 Jul 2025
- Closes 07 Aug 2025 (11:59 PM local time)
Project Requirements
- Must be innovative and pre-market (limited testing, certification, or launch prep only)
- Should deliver measurable social, economic, developmental, or environmental impact for BRICS communities
- Corporate-owned innovations are excluded; projects cannot be part of a merger or acquisition in progress
Participant Eligibility
- Age: Under 40 as of 31 Dec 2025
- Affiliation: Citizen or permanent resident of a BRICS nation
- Authorship: Only the original creator may submit; one project per candidate
Submission Package
Ensure the following are included (all in English):
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae / biography
- Applicant photo (≥ 250 × 300 px)
- Project information (docs, slides, photos, or video)
- Within the form:
- Nominee details & 300-word Nomination Statement
- 300-word Innovative Project Statement
- Prior awards or competition history
Evaluation & Awards
Finalists will pitch to an expert BRICS jury; prizes are:
- First: $25,000
- Second: $15,000
- Third: $10,000
Enquiries
Email questions or completed applications to brics@tia.org.za
By spotlighting AI-driven public-service solutions, the 8th BRICS Young Innovator Prize offers emerging innovators a high-profile platform to demonstrate impact-ready technologies that can enhance citizens’ lives across the BRICS bloc.