The Presidential AI and Robotics Youth Competition Africa 2025 portal are now open, The Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2025is a pioneering initiative driving Africa’s leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through AI, robotics, and emerging technologies.
About the Competition
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).
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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.
What to Expect:
- 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. The future is now, and the future is African AI
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Competition Categories:
- AI and Innovation in Mining
- Futuristic FinTech Solution
- Best Robotics Design
- AI and Robotics Best Healthcare Solutions
- Education Enhancement
- Ethical AI
- AI and Robotics Agricultural Solutions
- Community Impact and Good Governance Innovation
- Innovation in the Construction and Architecture industry
- Climate Action Technology
- Quantum Computing and Open Category
- Presidential Award
Benefit:
- Prizes will be awarded based on merits
- All finalists will be announced publicly on our Social Media platforms (Currently available on X and LinkedIn) on the19th of September 2025
Eligibility:
- Candidate must be African youth aged between 15 and 35 years
- Teams or individuals can enter the competition.
How to Apply
- Provide accurate information; any falsification will result in disqualification
- Only projects that meet the category specified, terms and conditions will be contacted.
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Please note that Group Entries must be submitted by the group leader and the project paper must indicate that it is a groupproject listing all the team members.
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