The AFI Tech Award highlights science and research-based solutions that contribute to reducing or replacing animal testing.
We are looking for technologies with scientific validity and scalability, including NAMs, organoids, human-derived models, AI-based prediction systems, and other innovative approaches.
Changes in the laboratory create changes in industry, and changes in industry shape the future of life.
The 2026 AFI Awards is AFI’s official awards program celebrating creativity, technology, and ideas for a future where animals and humans coexist. The 2026 AFI Awards consists of three independent categories:
(1) AFI Film Award
(※ Detailed submission guidelines will be announced separately)
(2) AFI GIC Award
(※ Detailed submission guidelines will be announced separately)
(3) AFI Tech Award
Awards
- AFI Prize (Grand Prize) – KRW 500,000
- NAMs Award (Excellence Award) – KRW 300,000
- Curie Award (Merit Award) – KRW 200,000
[Schedule]
- Submission Period: 2026.04.16 – 2026.05.31
- First Round Announcement: 2026.06.12
(Selected applicants will be contacted individually) - Mentoring Program: August, Weeks 1–4
- Final Presentation & Awards Ceremony: ODC26
- Event Dates: September 17–19, 2026
- Venue: Pi Factory
(Exit 2, Children’s Grand Park Station)
441 Gwangnaru-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
[Process]
① First Round Document Screening
Evaluation based on technical quality, innovation, validation level, and applicability
② Final 3 Teams Selected
③ Pitch Mentoring
(Including support for data organization and presentation structure)
④ Live Presentation Competition at ODC26
- Presentation: 10–15 minutes
- Q&A: 5–10 minutes
- Evaluation focused on technical value, market potential, and social impact
[Submission Format]
- Technology Introduction Document
(PDF format, recommended within 15 pages) - Recommended Contents:
Technology overview, differentiation from existing technologies, validation stage (papers, patents, data, etc.), applicable industries, expansion strategy, organization introduction / developer profile, and additional supporting information - Applications must be submitted via Google Form
[Contact]
