€5,000 AI research prize in Marseille
by Expertise France, IRD and ANIMA Investment Network
- Any age
- Open to Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon +2 more
- When
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Where
- 🇫🇷 France
About
- €5,000 prizes for AI research addressing Mediterranean social, environmental or economic challenges
- Open to researchers, PhD/postdoc candidates, labs, universities, startups and spin-offs in Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco or Tunisia
- Two categories: Social Innovation (IRD-funded) and Economic Innovation (MEAE-funded)
- Shortlisted candidates receive pitch training, travel support to Marseille and networking
- Awards at FORUM MED IA on 5 Nov 2026 at Palais du Pharo
- Apply online via F6S by 21 Sep 2026
Eligibility
- Established in Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco or Tunisia
- Project based on concrete AI application
- Complete file submitted by deadline on F6S
- Researchers, doctoral/post-doctoral candidates, labs, universities, startups and spin-offs eligible
- Women-led or co-led applications encouraged
