{"id":73630,"date":"2025-06-20T14:38:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T21:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=73630"},"modified":"2025-06-20T14:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T21:38:21","slug":"nominate-next-gen-scientists-driving-ai-and-biotech-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=73630","title":{"rendered":"Nominate Next-Gen Scientists Driving AI and Biotech Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Issued by the APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation<\/em><\/p>\n

Singapore, 20 June 2025<\/em>The search is underway for outstanding young scientists whose cross-border research in artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology is addressing some of the Asia-Pacific\u2019s most pressing social and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n

Nominations are now open for the\u00a02025 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education, or\u00a0ASPIRE, under the theme\u00a0\u201cToward AI-Bio Convergence: AI-based Inclusive Biotechnology Solving Social Challenges.\u201d\u00a0In line with APEC 2025\u2019s focus on digital innovation and inclusive growth, this year\u2019s theme highlights the potential of AI-powered biotechnology to improve health equity, food security, sustainable agriculture and environmental resilience across the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s ASPIRE theme reflects the growing need for policy-relevant science that bridges disciplines and borders,\u201d said\u00a0Rahima Kandahari, Chair of the\u00a0APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation<\/a>\u00a0(PPSTI).<\/p>\n

\u201cBy highlighting the convergence of AI and biotechnology, we aim to draw attention to innovations that can deliver practical, inclusive solutions to complex regional challenges, and also reinforces the importance of scientific cooperation and innovation in advancing shared APEC goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each APEC economy may nominate one scientist under the age of 40 for the annual prize. Nominees will be evaluated for their excellence in scientific research, evidenced by scholarly publications, and their dedication to cross-economy collaboration, particularly on interdisciplinary projects aligned with the year\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n

\u201cKorea places great importance on empowering young researchers to develop innovative solutions to address complex global challenges. That is why we are proud to support this year\u2019s ASPIRE, which recognizes excellence in cross-border, interdisciplinary science,\u201d said Sunghoon Hwang, Director General of the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea.<\/p>\n

\u201cAI-bio convergence is a key emerging technology with the potential to transform how economies address longstanding issues such as aging populations, health inequities and sustainable agriculture,\u201d Hwang added.<\/p>\n

Now in its 15th year, the prize supports APEC\u2019s broader goals of enhancing science and technology cooperation, strengthening innovation ecosystems, and promoting sustainable and inclusive growth. Past winners have contributed to advancements in fields such as nutrition, renewable energy, nanotechnology, and public health.<\/p>\n

Recent awardees include\u00a0Dr Zheng Liu\u00a0of Singapore<\/a>, who won the 2023 ASPIRE for his pioneering work on two-dimensional materials for sustainable energy and advanced electronics; and\u00a0Dr Jingzheng Ren\u00a0of Hong Kong, China<\/a>, who received the 2022 prize for developing new models that balance economic development with environmental sustainability. Both exemplify the power of cross-border scientific collaboration to solve regional and global challenges.<\/p>\n

The winner of this year’s prize will receive USD 25,000, with prize funding provided by the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, and will be recognized during the upcoming meeting in Korea on 13 August 2025.<\/p>\n

Nominations must be submitted by 1 July 2025 at 17:30 Singapore time.\u00a0For eligibility requirements and submission guidelines, please visit the\u00a0ASPIRE 2025 web page<\/a>\u00a0or contact your economy\u2019s PPSTI representative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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