VYZOV — ANNUAL PRIZE FOR FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES
Categories
The Vyzov Prize is given out annually. Only projects no older than ten years are eligible for category.
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 laureates in each category will receive a 11,000,000 rubles prize.
Prize fund
55 000 000 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 mission
The Prize aspires to encourage the new generation to pursue science and technology.
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Prize Purpose
The 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 SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE 2024
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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.
Affiliation 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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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.
Affiliation 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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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.
Affiliation 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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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.
Affiliation 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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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.
Affiliation 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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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.
Affiliation 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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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.
Affiliation 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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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.
Affiliation 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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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, Head of Research Area for Neurobiology with Sirius University’s Research Center for Genetics and Life Sciences, Adjunct Professor with Sirius University, Professor with the St. Petersburg State University.
Affiliation St. Petersburg State University Areas of interest Neurobiology, dopamine pharmacology, mental and neurological brain disorders h-index 103 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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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.
Affiliation 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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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.
Affiliation A.N. Bakulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery Areas 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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- 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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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.
Affiliation Neuronovosti.Ru portal Areas of interest Journalism, science popularization 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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Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, founder of the N + 1 popular science portal.
Affiliation N+1 popular science portal Areas of interest Mathematics, science popularization Achievements- Founder of the N + 1 popular science portal.
- Science communicator.
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Editor-in-chief of TechInsider magazine, founder and editor-in-chief of the Russian edition of Popular Mechanics magazine.
Affiliation TechInsider magazine, Popular Mechanics magazine Areas of interest Journalism, science popularization Achievements- Head of National Geographic Russia (2010-2016).
- Shaped the identity of the Russian edition of Popular Mechanics magazine.
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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.
Affiliation 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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Head of Science Desk, TASS News Agency.
Affiliation TASS News Agency Areas of interest Journalism, science popularization 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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Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics, Director of the Skoltech Applied Artificial Intelligence Center, Professor of Skoltech, Head of the AIRI Scientific Group.
Affiliation Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) Areas of interest Artificial intelligence, deep neural networks, neural visualization h-index 40 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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Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics, Head of Chair for Theoretical Physics, MIPT
Affiliation Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology h-index 27 Areas of interest String theory, quantum field theory, quantum gravity Achievements- 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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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 Innovators, member of the Coordinating Council for Youth Affairs in the Scientific and Educational Spheres of the Presidential Council.
Affiliation NASHA LABA, Youth Council of the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators Areas of interest Technology entrepreneurship, scientific volunteering 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
VYZOV AWARD CEREMONY 2023. 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 11 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).