Neurons Awards

Whether you're an AI expert or new to the industry, we offer you a roadmap to the latest cutting-edge advancements before they hit the mainstream. Think you have the AI strategy that we are looking for?

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BE WHERE THE AI WORLD TAKES PLACE! 

Welcome to Neutrons Awards

The World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) brings together the people and companies that are currently building the most game-changing and purposeful AI strategies on the planet.

Fuel by the ambition to support and inspire the next generation of groundbreaking leaders, this 3rd edition will celebrate, beyond the profit line, the AI future in all its forms.

Whether you're an AI expert or new to the industry, we offer you a roadmap to the latest cutting-edge advancements before they hit the mainstream. Think you have the AI strategy that we are looking for?
 
Participate in the challenge and become part of the inspiring discussions that will elevate your AI strategy. Join us in shaping the future of AI!
 
 
 

Why join Neuron Awards?

Join the Neuron Awards as a participant and stand a chance to be the finalist in the event. As a finalist, you get to enjoy online visibility of your project on the WAICF website to all VCs at the event and 1 Executive Pass for the event (for the CEO) – granting you full access to everything the event has to offer.

Choose from 3 categories

Please note that only 15 projects per category will be accepted.

 

Inclusive AI

AI designed for fairness and accessibility, addressing diverse needs and reducing biases

Sustainable AI

 AI used for environmental sustainability, improving efficiency and reducing ecological impact.

Creative AI

 AI in arts, generating innovative art, music, and designs, and enhancing creativity.

Timeline

  • APPLICATION

    December 4, 2023 - January 10, 2024

    Register and submit your unique ideas on the platform

  • SHORLISTING

    January 2024

    Exclusive mentoring for semi-finalists by experts

  • FINAL EVENT

    February 8 - 10, 2024

    Pitch to the jury panel and announcement of winners

You can win

“Inclusive AI” Award winner
  • Receive a "CANNES NEURONS" Trophy
  • Opportunity to choose between 1 booth for 2025 edition or 3 VIP invitations for 2025 edition.
  • Online visibility and PR as the winner.
  • 1 Executive Pass for the event (for the CEO) - full access to event

“Sustainable AI” Award winner
  • Receive a "CANNES NEURONS" Trophy
  • Opportunity to choose between 1 booth for 2025 edition or 3 VIP invitations for 2025 edition.
  • Online visibility and PR as the winner.
  • 1 Executive Pass for the event (for the CEO) - full access to event

“Creative AI” Award winner
  • Receive a "CANNES NEURONS" Trophy
  • Opportunity to choose between 1 booth for 2025 edition or 3 VIP invitations for 2025 edition.
  • Online visibility and PR as the winner.
  • 1 Executive Pass for the event (for the CEO) - full access to event

“Special Jury” Award winner
  • Rewarded to project serving general interest
  • Will not need have to compete in a Battle 

Final Event

The chosen finalist teams will be invited to pitch their ideas to the expert judging panel comprised of key decision makers of Company and external partners on final date.
 
You will be asked to present and demonstrate your project before receiving questions directly from the panel.

Winners of the 2023 edition

 

Project objectives: 

NeuroPin aims to enhance radiology and care for chronic patients by developing an AI-based clinical neuroimaging software. This software seeks to standardize measurements, establish customizable references, and provide quantifiable brain graphs for population-level comparisons.

 

Project objectives: 

Our goal is to achieve an approximately 15% reduction in air pollution resulting from mobility and over 30% reduction in pollution peaks through a combination of AI and embedded AI.

 

Project objectives:

Design of an international standard for creating digital copies of music recordings on open-reel magnetic tapes, and suitable for long-term preservation and correct playback of a digitized - and maybe restored - recording.

 

 Jury Special Prize