VYZOV — ANNUAL PRIZE FOR FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES
APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS FROM MARCH 3, 2024 THROUGH MAY 20, 2024
Categories
The Vyzov Prize is given out annually. Only projects no older than ten years are eligible for category.
for a scientific achievement that has influenced the dynamics of science and technology development (awarded to participants who have not reached the age of 35 at the time of application)
SUBMIT APPLICATION
for a significant invention or the creation of a new technology
SUBMIT APPLICATION
for a scientific research that has solved an important scientific or technological problem
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for a significant discovery that has influenced the development of science and technology
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for outstanding cumulative personal contributions and changing the landscape of science and technology
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call for applications 2024
March 3rd – May 20th 2024Accepting submissions from applicants (scientists, inventors, engineers, research teams).
Future
- scientists and scientific teams (of no more than three persons), who are adults and under to 35 years old at the time of nomination;
- for scientific works that demonstrate a clear connection between the scientific result obtained (presented, for example, in the form of a scientific article or a series of scientific articles) and the potential to create a technological solution based on it in the future (the horizon of possible implementation of future technologies is 3-10 years);
- for scientific results that are performed in the Russian Federation and contribute to the development of national science.
Engineering Solution
- scientists, engineers, and technologists, as well as teams (of no more than three persons), who are adults and without age restrictions;
- for a significant invention or the creation of a new technology, where there is a clear possibility to use the developed engineering solution (such as in the form of a patent for an invention or utility model) to create or develop a future technology (the horizon of possible implementation of future technologies is 3-10 years);
- for engineering results that are performed in the Russian Federation and contribute to the development of national science, existing and tested at the time of application.
Breakthrough
- scientists and scientific teams (of no more than three persons), who are adults and without age restrictions;
- for a scientific research (presented, for example, in the form of a scientific article or a series of scientific articles) that solves an important scientific or technological problem and that can be creating a future technology (the horizon of possible implementation of future technologies is 3-10 years);
- for scientific research that are performed in the Russian Federation and contribute to the development of national science.
Discovery
- foreign scientists (and/or citizens of the Russian Federation who are non-residents of the Russian Federation) and scientific teams (of no more than three persons), who are adults and without age restrictions;
- for a significant scientific discovery (presented, for example, in the form of a scientific article or a series of scientific articles) that has influenced the development of science and technology, and in which a connection can be established with the possibility of creating future technology (the horizon of possible implementation of future technologies is 3-10 years);
- for scientific discoveries made abroad that contribute to the development of global science.
scientist of the year
- for outstanding cumulative personal contributions to the development of fundamental science that have changed the landscape of science and technology;
- the contribution means scientific works (scientific papers, patents) containing a fundamental or technological breakthrough (i.e. based on these works, future technologies have been created or could be created in the horizon of 3-10 years).
- for scientific results that were performed in the Russian Federation and contribute to the development of national science.
Award
Money Prize
The winners in each categories will receive a 10,000,000 rubles prize.
Premium fund
50 000 000 rubles.
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
For our purposes, the notion of "future technology" encompasses science-intensive projects that can be implemented within three to ten years to significantly improve people's lives. Achievements to be acknowledged by this Prize are bound to shape the future and benefit various aspects of human life, such as health, communications, logistics, energy, etc.
areas of future technology:
Mission and Purpose
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WHAT IS VYZOV?Vyzov means "challenge" in Russian. It is a complex task that demands breakthrough energy, immense knowledge, and courage from those who have set out to complete it. So, the name Vyzov refers to these qualities and emphasizes the future-oriented nature of the Award.
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Prize missionThe Prize aspires to encourage the new generation to pursue science and technology.
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Prize PurposeThe Prize aims to make scientists and their discoveries a symbol of success in modern-day Russia and create conditions for the practical implementation of future technologies.
Prestige, credibility, expertise
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This Prize is designed to recognize fundamental breakthroughs, ideas, and inventions that are changing the landscape of modern science and the lives of every single person.
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The Scientific Committee of the Prize, consisting of top Russian scientists of international renown, has developed impartial criteria and a transparent procedure for selecting the winners, ensuring the high credibility and prestige of the Prize.
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The Prize timely identifies and recognizes the contribution of scientists, inventors, and engineers to the most advanced technology, emphasizing Russia's commitment to being at the forefront of global technological innovation.
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The Prize is given out in five categories covering the full range of future technologies. A significant money prize will be awarded in each of the categories.
Manifesto
As we cognize the world, we start asking questions.
Failing to find sufficient answers, we decide to change the world.
Obviously, we should not look up to science, hoping it will answer age-old questions like "What am I living for?" Many mysteries of human life have, in fact, nothing to do with science and technology. And still, a scientist's journey begins with a question.
At the turn of the millennium, the brightest minds of humanity thought it was crucial to find answers to the following questions:
– What is the dark matter and dark energy of the universe?
– What is the physical nature of memory?
– How are the thinking process and the human brain organized?
– Can a "theory of everything" be devised?
– Will we ever run out of energy?
– Can natural intelligence and artificial intelligence be combined?
– Can we decipher the genetic code?
– How can we build a quantum computer?
Scientists continue to ask questions that will only be answered in the future. Their discoveries gradually bring all humanity closer to the coveted heights, opening new horizons before them. But is the public status and authority of the scientists strong enough in today's world? It is time for us to reflect. Throughout the twentieth century, resonating from its greatest historical upheavals, the world started rethinking the role of science and debated the public status of scientists. The most significant role in this process for many decades has been played by the first among scientific awards, the illustrious Nobel Prize, established in 1901.
Obviously, a significant discovery, let alone a real breakthrough, is not made with prestigious prizes in mind. Science is hard work spanning many years, filled with successes and disappointments, sudden enlightenments and years of wandering in the dark. As the great Max Weber admitted, "Every scientific 'fulfillment' raises new 'questions'... [and we] will be surpassed scientifically – let that be repeated – for it is our common fate and, more, our common goal... We cannot work without hoping that others will advance further than we have."
But no matter how inspired a scientist may be by the unachievable radiance of pure reason, public recognition is essential to both the development of their own unique career and the technological progress of all humanity. Let us cast a nostalgic glance back to our recent Soviet past – the early sixties: Gagarin is the first human in space; “physics is in favor", young people are flooding university admission offices inspired by charismatic Wits & Humor team captains; everyone's favorite movie characters are four-eyed nerds and nuclear physicists, scientists of world renown host popular TV shows.
Their challenge to the soon-to-be-over era was, “Being smart is in vogue!”
Our challenge is the VYZOV Prize for Future Technologies.
We challenge the established paradigm of the national science and socio-cultural space:
• It is the first national Prize designed to recognize fundamental breakthroughs, ideas, and inventions that change the landscape of modern science and the life of every single person.
• The Scientific Committee of the Prize, consisting of top Russian scientists of international renown, has developed impartial criteria and a transparent procedure for selecting the winners, ensuring the high credibility and prestige of the Prize.
• The Prize timely identifies and recognizes the contribution of scientists, inventors, and engineers to the most advanced technology, emphasizing Russia's commitment to being at the forefront of global technological innovation.
• The Prize is given out in five categories covering the full range of future technologies. A significant money prize will be awarded in each of the categories.
• The Prize ceremony will bring together top scientists, artists, politicians, and athletes, creating a community of future technology ambassadors.
As the eminent Soviet philosopher Merab Mamardashvili said, “Never be afraid of going too far because the truth is still farther.”
Face the challenge
for farther means into the future.
THE VYZOV PRIZE SCEINCE COMMITTEE 2024
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artem oganov CHAIRMAN OF THE PRIZE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Head of the Department of Semiconductors and Dielectrics at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Member of Academia Europaea, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Physical Society.
Affiliations Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, National University of Science and Technology MISIS Areas of interest Chemistry, materials science, geology h-index 86 Achievements- USPEX – a method for crystal structure prediction.
- High-temperature superconductivity.
- A theory of the origin of water on Earth.
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yuri oganessian ADVISOR TO THE PRIZE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Chairman of the Scientific Council for Applied Nuclear Physics at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Head of the Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Professor at Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Doctor of the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia.
Affiliations Joint Institute for Nuclear Research Areas of interest Physics h-index 65 Achievements- The 118th chemical element, oganesson (Og), was named in his honor.
- Discovery of superheavy chemical elements: rutherfordium, dubnium, seaborgium, bohrium.
- Fundamental work on the synthesis of new elements using heavy ion beams.
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aleksey fedorov
Deputy Chairman of the Prize Scientific Committee, Head of the Quantum Information Technologies research group at the Russian Quantum Center, Head of the Quantum Information Technologies Laboratory at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, the youngest professor at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.
Affiliations Russian Quantum Center Areas of interest Physics, quantum information theory h-index 26 Achievements- First ever quantum blockchain.
- Qudit-based quantum processor.
- Youngest professor at the MIPT.
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sergey kilin
Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Doctor of Physics Mathematics, Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor at Belarusian State University.
Affiliations Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Areas of interest Physics, quantum technology h-index 24 Achievements- Wrote the first review of quantum computing in Russian.
- Was one of the first scientist in the world to study single photons.
- Developed a theory of quantum fluctuations in in nonlinear-optical interactions.
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alexander gabibov
Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Chemistry, Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Director of the Shemyakin – Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry.
Affiliations Shemyakin – Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Areas of interest Biochemistry h-index 36 Achievements- President of the Russian Biochemical Society.
- Discovered natural catalytic antibody activity and ways to utilize it in medical research.
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vsevolod belousov
Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Biology, Director of the Federal Centre for Brain Research and Neurotechnology of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency of Russia.
Affiliations Federal Centre for Brain Research and Neurotechnology Areas of interest Biology, medicine h-index 39 Achievements- Developed new approaches to neuron activation by thermooptogenetics using thermosensitive ion channels.
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georgy shlyapnikov
Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Head of the research group at the Russian Quantum Center, Director of the research branch of the Theoretical Physics Laboratory at the National Center for Scientific Research, Professor at the University of Amsterdam.
Affiliations Russian Quantum Center Areas of interest Quantum physics h-index 54 Achievements- Discovered a new type of phase transition in many-body systems.
- Discovered new topological many-body quantum states.
- BEC Prize.
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valentin ananikov
Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Member of Academia Europaea, Doctor of Chemistry, Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Head of the Laboratory at the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Head of the Chemistry Section of the Department of Chemistry and Materials Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Affiliations Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry Areas of interest Fundamental research on catalysis, organic chemistry and physicochemistry of nanoparticles h-index 72 Achievements- Created highly efficient next-generation catalysts.
- Discovered the phenomenon of dynamic catalysis.
- Created a unique method for comprehensive experimental and theoretical study of catalytic processes.
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Raul Gainetdinov
Candidate of Sciences in Medicine, Director of the Institute of Translational Biomedicine, Head of Laboratory for Neurobiology and Molecular Pharmacology, Head of Research with the Pirogov Clinic of High Medical Technologies at the St. Petersburg State University.
Affiliation St. Petersburg State University Area of Activity Neurobiology, dopamine pharmacology, mental and neurological brain disorders h-index 103 Notable Achievements- Invented brand-new medication therapy methods for treating brain disorders.
- Invented new medicines for treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
- A pioneer and a global leader in research in dopamine pharmacology and trace amine-associated receptors.
- Three times named one of the world's Highly Cited Researchers by Web of Science (WoS).
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Alexander Krainov
Candidate of Sciences in Technology, Head of Yandex Laboratory for Machine Intelligence, Director for the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies with Yandex, Member of the Yandex Science Award Expert Council, Member of the Supervisory Board, Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics (ITMO).
Affiliation Yandex Area of Activity Artificial intelligence, computer vision h-индекс - Notable Achievements- Develops experimental AI-based products and technologies.
- Develops algorithms for audio and video compression and transmission, voice recognition, computer vision.
- Directed the development of computer vision algorithms and products at Yandex for 9 years.
- Developed an indexing system for Russia’s first online marketplace while working for Port.ru, one of Russia’s first Internet companies.
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andrei shevelkov
Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Chemistry, Distinguished Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Department at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Member of the American Chemical Society.
Affiliations Lomonosov Moscow State University Areas of interest Inorganic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, inorganic synthesis, thermoelectric materials, superconductors h-index 33 Achievements- Synthesis and structural studies of various inorganic compounds.
- Development of synthetic alternatives to certain minerals.
- Chairman of the Specialized Dissertation Council at Lomonosov Moscow State University
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simon matskeplishvili
Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medicine, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Deputy Director for Science and Research and Head of the Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Lomonosov Moscow State University Medical Research and Education Center.
Affiliations A.N. Bakulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery Area of interest Medicine, cardiology, cellular technologies in heart research h-index 18 Achievements- Created a hardware and software system for modeling the mechanics of myocardial contractions.
- Developed a method for preoperative risk stratification of cardiovascular complications in extracardiac surgical procedures.
- Introduced new methods for assessing the connection between physiologic processes of myocardial contraction and perfusion.
- Proposed a new scale for assessing life quality in acute heart failure.
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vadim markovich govorun Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Biology, Head of the Laboratory of Simple Systems, Head of the Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (National Research University), Member of the Federal Russian Presidential Council for Science and Education.
Affiliations Federal Research Institute for Systems Biology and Medicine Area of interest Molecular diagnostics, genomics, proteomics, systems biology, synthetic biology h-index 37 Achievements- Led the development and implementation of the test system for the diagnostics of SARS-CoV-2.
- Developed the IZASCRIN8 analyzer for rapid diagnostics based on loop-mediated isothermal amplification. The analyzer can be used for detecting the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen.
- Identified the full metabolite scope for Mollicute bacteria.
- Created a new branch of physico-chemical medicine related to the application of omics in biology and medicine in normal and pathological conditions.
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alexey paevsky
Co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Neuronovosti.Ru portal, editor-in-chief of the Mendeleev.info portal, Board Member of the Mendeleev Russian Chemical Society, Expert of the project office of the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia.
Affiliations Neuronovosti.Ru portal Areas of interest Journalism, science popularization h-index - Achievements- Founder of Mendeleev.info portal.
- Co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Neuronovosti.Ru portal.
- Co-founder of the popular neuroscience lecture project Izviliny znaniy [Knowledge gyri].
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andrey konyaev
Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, founder of the N + 1 popular science portal.
andrey konyaev N+1 popular scince portal Areas of interest Mathematics, science popularization h-index - Achievements- Founder of the N + 1 popular science portal.
- Science communicator.
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alexander grek
Editor-in-chief of TechInsider magazine, founder and editor-in-chief of the Russian edition of Popular Mechanics magazine.
Affiliations TechInsider magazine, Popular Mechanics magazine Areas of interest Journalism, science popularization h-index - Achievements- Head of National Geographic Russia (2010-2016).
- Shaped the identity of the Russian edition of Popular Mechanics magazine.
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alena mastiukova Secretary of the Prize Scientific Committee
Postgraduate student at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, researcher for the Quantum Information Technologies group at the Russian Quantum Center and the Laboratory of Quantum Information Technologies at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, holder of the Presidential scholarship for young scientists and postgraduates.
Affiliations Russian Quantum Center Areas of interest Quantum information technology, machine learning, many-body theory h-index 4 Achievements- Studied decoherence in many-body quantum systems, proposed a noise protection scheme.
- Winner of the Russian Academy of Sciences medal and the prize for young scientists and students in information technology, computer science, and automation.
- Presidential scholarship for young scientists and postgraduates conducting promising research.
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Andrey Reznichenko
Head of Science Desk, TASS News Agency.
Affiliation TASS News Agency Area of Activity Journalism, popular science h-index - Notable Achievements- Founded a Science Desk and an Environment Desk at two major Russian news agencies .
- Laureate of the Russian Union of Journalists’ Award.
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Yevgeny Burnayev
Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics, Director of the Skoltech Applied Artificial Intelligence Center, Professor with Skoltech.
Affiliation Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) Area of Activity Artificial intelligence, deep neural networks, neural visualization h-index 38 Notable Achievements- Developed and teaches three full courses for Skoltech’s CDISE curriculum: Machine Learning, Bayesian Machine Learning, Foundations of Data Science.
- Laureate of the Moscow Government Prize for Young Scientists (2017).
- Winner of the Best Paper Award at the IEEE Internet of People conference for his research on eSports (2019).
- Laureate of the Ilya Segalovich Yandex Science Prize as the Best Research Director for Postgraduate Students in the Field of Computer Sciences (2020).
- Winner of the Best Paper Award at the International Workshop on Artificial Neural Networks in Pattern Recognition for his research on point cloud modeling and 3D-shape prediction (2020).
- Winner of the Best Cooperation Project Leader Award from Huawei (2021).
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Emil Akhmedov
Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics, Head of Chair for Theoretical Physics, MIPT.
Affiliation: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Best known as:- Expert in physics of the very early universe in the context of primordial black holes, and in Quantum Field Theory for nonstandard situations
- Author of dozens of popular-science articles published on PostNauka, Elementy, Arche, etc.
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Olga Tarasova
Co-founder of the NASHA LABA project, Director of the Center for the Development of Scientific and Educational Initiatives, Chair of the Youth Council, All-Russian Society of Inventors and Efficiency Experts.
Affiliation NASHA LABA, Youth Council of the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Efficiency Experts Area of Activity Technology entrepreneurship, scientific volunteering h-index - Notable Achievements- Co-founder of the NASHA LABA project for the creation of a People's Catalogue of Scientific Equipment and Consumables.
- Author of the All-Russian Open Lesson project on “Inventive Activity and Intellectual Property” for school students and young people for the International Intellectual Property Day.
- Member of the Public Council, Federal Agency for Youth Affairs.
- Participant of President Putin’s meeting with young scientists and the attendees of the Managerial Pool Program for Science, Technology and Higher Education as part of the Second Congress of Young Scientists.
LAUREATES OF THE VYZOV PRIZE FOR FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES 2023
Artem Oganov, Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the VYZOV Prize, has addressed an important issue of human dignity in his Telegram channel. Unfortunately, Artem is not the only scientist who has faced discrimination. However, it is important that he brought the issue to the attention of general public and triggered an extensive discussion. We feel compelled to endorse Artem Oganov and his stance – when we face xenophobia, it is important to preserve our dignity.
09 April 2024
From March 30 to April 5, the Ural Federal University hosted Quantum Week by Rosatom — Quantum Technologies. Ilya Semerikov, researcher at the Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, deputy head of a research group of the Russian Quantum Center, winner of the VYZOV Prize, gave a lecture at the event. Ilya Semerikov told UrFU students how quantum computing will change the near future and what expertise is required from university graduates. Quantum Weeks is an ecosystem project of Rosatom — Quantum Technologies (JV Kvant LLC) to increase involvement of schoolchildren, students, teachers, university professors and researchers, representatives of regional authorities, development institutions and businesses in the current agenda of quantum technologies. Ural Federal University has become a key partner of Rosatom's Quantum Week in Yekaterinburg. Other partners include the Information Center for Atomic Energy (Yekaterinburg), the Russian Quantum Center, and the Association of Organizers of Student Olympiads "I am a Professional". The topic of the lecture generated great interest from the audience. Attendees had a chance to learn about all the opportunities presented by quantum computers, how young research teams are creating advanced technologies, and how to become member of such teams. In December 2023, Ilya Semerikov won the VYZOV Prize for creating a trapped-ion quantum processor based on qudites, multilevel quantum systems, and demonstration of quantum algorithms. The VYZOV National Prize for Future Technologies is timed to coincide with the Decade of Science and Technology announced in 2022, and is designed to acknowledge breakthrough ideas and inventions that are changing the landscape of modern science and the lives of all people. The Prize sponsor is the VYZOV Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations together with Gazprombank with support of the Government of Moscow. Rosatom State Atomiс Energy Corporation is the general partner of the Prize. On March 3, the call for applications for the VYZOV Prize was launched, it will run until May 20. The fund of the 2024 VYZOV Prize is 50 million rubles in total, 10 million rubles in each of the five categories. You can apply for the VYZOV National Prize for Future Technologies on the award's website.
04 April 2024
On April 16, Tomsk State University will host a conference "Science without Borders. Siberia Accepts the Challenge". It is poised to become the major event of the year for the scientific community of the Siberian Federal District and serve as an incentive for establishing clear motivation and aspirations among young scientists, researchers and developers to engage in science and technology in order tackle the paramount challenges for the development of our country and its society. The key topic of the event will be the VYZOV National Prize for Future Technologies as the current measure of support and popularization of scientific research and the contribution of scientists in the creation of future technologies. At the conference, participants will discuss measures to prevent the isolation of Russian science and to preserve international dialogue, the need to establish new contacts and make adjustments to the map of scientific cooperation. They will also discuss existing strategies in science and ways to improve them in close cooperation with the economic sector in order to ensure technological leadership of Russian pilot projects, support fundamental scientific discoveries, develop international scientific cooperation to solve global problems and create a model of protected space and trust in the scientific community. The conference will become a platform for sharing the experience and information regarding the achievements and prospects of the Russian science. The participants of the event will have an opportunity to attend visionary lectures by leading Russian scientists and business representatives.The event will feature: – Dmitry Zauers, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Gazprombank;– Aleksey Fedorov, Head of Quantum Information Technologies research team at the Russian Quantum Center, Director of the Institute of Physics and Quantum Engineering at MISIS University, Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the VYZOV Prize;– Ilya Semerikov, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, researcher at the Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, VYZOV Prize winner in Future category. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT The event is timed to coincide with the Decade of Science and Technology announced in 2022 by the President of the Russian Federation. The mission of the Vyzov Foundation is to create an expert community in the sphere of future technologies, turn scientists into opinion leaders, popularize science and technological advancements, and to support sustainable international scientific dialogue. The conference is organized by the Vyzov Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations together with the Tomsk State University with support of the University Consortium of Big Data Researchers.
04 April 2024
Artem Oganov, professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, full professor at Skoltech, and Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the VYZOV Prize, became member of the International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities. This scientific organization was established with the aim of supporting research and assisting the global academic community. It includes representatives of various countries and sciences across the world. The Academy brings together scientists from all over the globe. One of its members is astrophysicist Aleksei Starobinsky. The Academy aims to foster international research in various fields of knowledge. "Acknowledgement is important to any person, including scientists," said Artem Oganov. "Naturally, our self-esteem and opportunities increase when our activities gain recognition. Acknowledgement is the source of inspiration." He also noted that the election to a major academy of sciences is one of the important means of recognition in the scientific community as well as prizes. Artem Oganov is Chairman of the VYZOV Prize Scientific Committee. The VYZOV National Prize for Future Technologies is timed to coincide with the Decade of Science and Technology announced in 2022, and is designed to acknowledge breakthrough ideas and inventions that are changing the landscape of modern science and the lives of all people. The Prize sponsor is the VYZOV Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations together with Gazprombank with support of the Government of Moscow. Rosatom State Atomiс Energy Corporation is the general partner of the Prize. On March 3, the call for applications for the VYZOV National Prize for Future Technologies was launched. The Prize's mission is to encourage new generations to pursue science and technology in Russia. This year, the Prize includes the new international Discovery category that welcomes scientists from all over the world, including Russians who live and work abroad. Application period runs until May 20. The prize fund of the 2024 VYZOV Prize is 50 million rubles in total, 10 million rubles in each of the five categories.
01 April 2024
Alexander Krainov, member of the VYZOV Prize Scientific Committee and head of the Yandex Machine Intelligence Laboratory, took part in the plenary session of the “Step into the Future: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy” VI International Forum. The opening session was on the topic of human resources for the data economy. The Forum was held at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. The task of ensuring the human resources sovereignty in IT is addressed collaboratively by the business, government, schools, and higher education institutions. In his video message to the Forum participants, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that in order for Russia to achieve technological sovereignty, universities must develop in their students both hard skills and flexible thinking skills. «We must achieve technological sovereignty as soon as possible and ensure Russia's leadership, including in the field of software, communications, artificial intelligence and many other strategic areas. Today, the university community needs to systematically develop students' skills of flexible innovative thinking along with technical skills» — said Dmitry Chernyshenko. As a representative of a high-tech company, Alexander Krainov noted that Russian universities provide a high level of fundamental mathematical education but the picture is less positive when it comes to the training of specialists who possess applied knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence. And the first thing that needs to be done in this regard is to objectively assess how things are going with the training of such specialists. «The first necessary step that we need to take is to learn to assess how things are going with the training of specialists. Improvements in the field of AI only occur when we can accurately, perfectly, and without deceiving ourselves measure the results obtained» — said Alexander Krainov. At the same time, some companies initiate their own training programs in order to prepare specialists with the competencies necessary for business. More: Human Resources for the Data Economy: Plenary Session of the "Step into the Future: Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Economy" Forum
01 April 2024
On March 3, the call for applications for the VYZOV National Prize for Future Technologies was launched during the press conference held in the press center of the 2024 World Youth Festival. The Prize's mission is to encourage new generations to pursue science and technology in Russia."Our goal is to turn scientific discoveries and scientists into symbols of success in modern-day Russia. Scientific awards are designed to reward the best scientists for their boldest ideas that can radically change the modern society and business environment. Our prize is unique because we promote our laureates as opinion leaders and public figures as well as rewarding them. We believe that it is important for them to be acknowledged in the professional community and to become high-profile and recognized individuals," noted Leonid Shlyakhover, President of VYZOV Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations. In 2024, the Prize goes global with the establishment of the new Discovery category that welcomes scientists from all over the world, both foreign citizens and Russians who live and work abroad. The emergence of the new international category demonstrates that Russia is open to a dialogue in the sphere of scientific and technological cooperation, and serves as a proof that science knows no borders. The traditional categories remain in place, including Future for scientific achievement that has changed the development of future technologies (awarded to scientists under 35 years of age); Scientist of the Year for cumulative personal contribution that has transformed the landscape of science and technologies; Engineering Solution for an invention that helped advance a certain technology; and Breakthrough for scientific research that paved the way for the creation of new technologies. "Our Prize is open to the entire world, and any scientist can apply for it, regardless of their citizenship or country of residence. Science needs tools for objective assessment of the level of scientific efforts, and the scientific committee of the VYZOV Prize guarantees impartiality of such assessment," said Artem Oganov, Chairman of the VYZOV Prize Scientific Committee. Aleksey Fedorov, Deputy Chairman of the VYZOV Prize Scientific Committee, noted the increasing interest in the Prize and said that he expects a significant uptick in the number of applications this year: "Last year, we received 218 applications. We expect a significant increase in the number of applications in 2024. We are already witnessing the growing interest among scientists and engineers in our Prize."Pavlos Lagoudakis, Laureate of the 2023 VYZOV Prize, explained how the Prize impacted his scientific career and brought him new opportunities for professional growth and development: "The VYZOV Prize has given me unprecedented publicity, interest from the media and the scientific community. This helped not only to draw attention to what I do, but also to share with a large number of people a very important idea that we need international dialogue in the scientific field because science has no borders."The prize fund of the 2024 VYZOV National Prize for Future Technologies is 50 million rubles in total, 10 million rubles in each of the five categories. Dmitry Zauers, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Gazprombank, emphasized the reason why it is important for businesses to support fundamental scientific discoveries: "The VYZOV Prize is an example of a completely new relationship between big science and big business. Such interaction is often based on quick result and quick benefit. We, however, see our mission in supporting fundamental science, in finding right now the future technologies that will become part of our daily lives in the next one or two decades. In December, we managed to start a dialogue by bringing together representatives of business and scientific communities in one place for the awards ceremony. This year, we are raising the bar and reaching a new level by going global. We understand that international cooperation in the field of science and business has always been the foundation for great achievements for all mankind. We hope that VYZOV will manage to become the bridge for a thorough dialogue with scientists and businessmen from different countries: together we will be able to achieve technological breakthroughs."Ekaterina Solntseva, Director for Digitalization in ROSATOM, believes that VYZOV has valuable potential for popularizing scientific research and contribution of scientists in creating future technologies. "The current scientific agenda is largely determined by breakthrough achievements at the intersection of scientific disciplines. They will lay the foundation of the technological landscape for the 2030-2040s. Our task is to inform the public about the advances of scientists in the most important interdisciplinary areas. The VYZOV Prize aims to show the society a new generation of scientists who are the heroes dedicated to their work," she said.The VYZOV National Prize for Future Technologies is timed to coincide with the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia and is designed to acknowledge breakthrough ideas and inventions that are changing the landscape of modern science and the lives of all people. The Prize sponsor is the VYZOV Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations together with Gazprombank with support of the Government of Moscow. Rosatom State Atomiс Energy Corporation is the general partner of the Prize.
03 March 2024VYZOV AWARD CEREMONY. THE FIRST OSCAR IN SCIENCE
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FAQ
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How to nominate for the "VYZOV" PRIZE?
You can be nominated by any scientist as well as by the Scientific Council of your organization. Self-nomination is also allowed. In our experience, self-nomination is the most popular option. It takes very little time to complete the nomination form, about 20 minutes. We don't want scholars to spend a lot of time on paperwork!
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CAN I APPLY IF I'M NOT 18 YEARS OLD?
Unfortunately, no, according to the rules, the "VYZOV" Prize is open to adults of legal capacity.
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CAN SCIENTIFIC TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN THE AWARD?
Yes, according to the Prize rules, the main applicant will be 1 person who has made the greatest contribution to the project, and in addition to the main applicant, it will be possible to specify up to 2 people who participated in the project. In case of winning the Prize, 50% of the winnings will be given to the applicant personally and 50% will be divided among other project participants in equal proportions.
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WHAT IS THE PRIZE AMOUNT IF I WIN the "VYZOV" PRIZE?
Each Award amounts to 10 million Russian rubles (before tax deduction), that equivalent to ca 110 thousand US dollars.
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Who can receive the "VYZOV" PRIZE?
The "VYZOV" Prize has five categories, each with one laureate (but there can be up to two co-laureates - except for the «Scientist of the Year» category, which is awarded to one scientist). All laureates are legal adult scientists without age restrictions (except for the youth category «Future»). Only actively working scientists or engineers can become laureates. Only scientists predominantly working in Russia can receive awards in the categories «Scientist of the Year», «Breakthrough», «Engineering Solution», and «Future», while laureates in the «Discovery» category predominantly work in other countries.
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Is the "VYZOV" PRIZE given for fundamental scientific work?
Yes. Any work that changes the landscape of science and technology can be recognized with the "VYZOV" Prize. This spectrum includes all exact and natural sciences, from pure mathematics to physics, chemistry, biomedicine, astronomy, and engineering. Even the most abstract scientific work will eventually lead to the creation of new technologies.
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What is the main criterion for evaluating scientific work?
The main criterion is impact. We award those scientists and engineers whose work will maximally determine the future of science and technology.
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I’VE BEEN AWARDED IN THE ‘DISCOVERY’ CATEGORY. HOW CAN I ATTEND THE AWARD CEREMONY?
The VYZOV Foundation will assist laureates in organizing a trip to Russia to receive their awards. We will cover your visa fee, travel expenses and accommodation.
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WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR AWARDING LAUREATES WITH PRIZE MONEY?
Awarding laureates with prize money (including those in the ‘Discovery’ category) shall be done by issuing a personal banking card for each laureate and transferring the prize money to it (in rubles).