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AFI Global Idea Challenge

This year's Challenge Question:

"What if science doesn't need animal testing?"

Application Form requires attaching 5-slide presentation.
For more details, see The Official Rules.

The submission period ended on April 30th.

You have already submitted you idea.

If you need any support, feel free to contact us via email
raccoon@afinitiative.org

The future starts with an idea.

Welcome to the inaugural AFI Global Idea Challenge, a call to visionaries, disruptors, and changemakers to redefine the future of science and ethics.

Every year, over 100M animals are used for animal testing.
And we believe science can help reduce that number down.

The world is ready for a breakthrough.
We’re searching for ideas that can radically reduce the need for animal testing.

“A researcher with a bold vision?”
“Will AI disrupt biotech as we know it?”
“Want to change global perceptions on animal testing?”

Submit your idea now!

Any idea accepted

Scientific Research
Research Idea based on Science

Tech Disruptors
Other Tech Ideas using
AI, Blockchain, etc.

Cultural Shift
Social Media, Marketing,
Storytelling

Submit Now

You have already submitted you idea.

If you need any support, feel free to contact us via email
raccoon@afinitiative.org

Prizes

1st Prize

$7,000

2nd Prize

$5,000

3rd Prize

$3,000

MVP Award

$1,000

AFI Award

$1,000

💰 Cash Prizes pool of $17,000
🏆 Final Live Pitch Event @ World’s Largest Organoids Biotech Forum
🛫 All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Seoul, Korea (June 2025)
🤝 Networking Opportunities
🌍 Global Recognition

This is more than a competition — it’s your launchpad. Are you ready?

Timeline

🚀 3/11 Registration Opens
🏁 4/30 Registration Closes (Extended from 4/22)
🔈 5/1 Top Finalists Announced!
✨ 6/14 Live Pitch Event @ Seoul, South Korea

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone with a groundbreaking idea to reduce or replace animal testing, be it a lone genius, a scrappy startup (under three years old), or a dream team of innovators.

Think big. Whether it’s a cutting-edge scientific breakthrough, an AI-powered solution, or a PR campaign that shifts public perception, we want ideas that challenge the status quo.

Absolutely not. We’re here for bold concepts and potential game-changers, not fully baked businesses. Your idea should be at the conceptual stage, not already in the market.

Submit an application, a five-slide pitch deck, and a one-minute video explaining your brilliant idea. Keep it smart, sharp, and straight to the point.

April 30, 2025. Mark your calendar, set an alarm, and maybe tell your future self not to procrastinate.

You’ll be flown to Seoul, South Korea, for the Final Live Pitch Event in June 2025, where you’ll pitch to industry leaders, investors, and visionaries. Yes, we cover your travel.

Cash prizes of up to $7,000, exclusive mentorship, high-profile networking opportunities, and the chance to showcase your idea at Asia’s largest organoids forum.

A mix of corporate leaders, biotech pioneers, ethical research advocates, and deep thinkers who know what it takes to change the world.

AI-assisted? Great. AI-generated? Disqualified. We’re here for human ingenuity, not a chatbot’s fever dream.

Because world-changing ideas deserve a stage. Because innovation needs a push. And because, frankly, this is an opportunity too good to pass up.

📂 Download The Official Rules

AFI Global Idea Challenge

Application Form

Please complete this form carefully. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Field marked * are required.

STEP 1

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Are you affiliated with a university, research institution, startup, or company? If yes, please specify.
STEP 2

IDEA SUBMISSION

Give your idea a clear and concise title.
Category of Your Idea *
Please select the category that best describes your idea. If unsure, choose the closest match.Please select the category that best describes your idea. If unsure, choose the closest match.
Provide a detailed explanation of your idea, its purpose, and how it works.
STEP 3

IDEA DETAILS

Upload files
Provide a detailed explanation of your idea, its purpose, and how it works.
File Upload (MP4, MOV, Max 300MB)
Upload files
Upload up to 5 slides (PDF or PPT) that visually explain your concept.
File Upload (PDF, PPTX, Max 10MB)
FINAL STEP

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By checking this box, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the official rules of the AFI Global Idea Challenge.
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