Call for Nominations: The New Brain 30 – 2023 Young Innovators in Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence

In recent years, the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, represented by artificial intelligence, quantum information, integrated circuits, life and health, brain science, biological breeding, aerospace technology, and deep earth and deep sea exploration, has been developing in depth, restructuring the global innovation landscape and reshaping the global economic structure. Among numerous highlyIn the realm of “disruptive” technologies, neuroscience is undoubtedly the most advanced and cutting-edge field, representing the “final frontier” for humanity’s understanding of nature and its own mysteries. For this reason, neuroscience has long become a primary arena for technological competition among the world’s major economies.

China attaches great importance to the development of brain science and brain-inspired intelligence, designating them as one of the key technological priorities during the 14th Five-Year Plan period and elevating them to the status of national strategic scientific and technological capabilities.In 2021, the Ministry of Science and Technology officially launched the major project “Science and Technology Innovation 2030—Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Research,” marking the formal entry of China’s “Brain Project” into the implementation phase. Shenzhen has proactively positioned itself in the brain science and brain-inspired intelligence industry, designating it as one of the eight future industries within its “20+8” industrial clusters earmarked for vigorous cultivation and development.

As global initiatives in brain science are rapidly rolled out, brain science and brain-inspired intelligence have become a new benchmark for industrial and technological development. Statistics show that in the fields of brain science, the brain industry, brain diseases, brain health, brain rehabilitation, and brain-inspired intelligence,The overall market size of the “brain industry” has surpassed one trillion U.S. dollars, and with breakthroughs in cross-disciplinary frontier technologies and the progressively intensifying aging of the population, the brain science and brain-inspired intelligence industry will continue to unleash enormous market potential. Brain science and brain-inspired intelligence are bound to become the next disruptive emerging industry that will profoundly shape the future survival and development of humanity.

Outstanding young scientists and entrepreneurs are a vital talent resource for the nation’s strategic scientific and technological capabilities, and they are key to ensuring the country’s sustainable capacity for scientific and technological innovation. ThisThe “2023 Top 30 Young Innovators in Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence” selection aims to identify and inspire outstanding young talents in technological innovation and translation within the fields of brain science and brain-inspired intelligence, who demonstrate forward-thinking and innovative capabilities. It seeks to stimulate future scientists’ enthusiasm for source innovation driven by real-world needs, propel China’s brain science and brain-inspired intelligence industry toward the mid-to-high end of the global value chain, and secure a commanding position in international scientific and technological competition.

On the occasion of the “Bay Area Brain Science Industry Innovation and Cooperation Conference 2023, the Second Annual Meeting of the Shenzhen Society for Brain Science, and the Annual Meeting of the Neuroscience Research Technology Branch of the Chinese Society for Neuroscience,” jointly initiated by the Shenzhen Society for Brain Science, the Shenzhen Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence Industry Alliance, VCBeat VB100, and Eggshell Research Institute2023 Top 30 Young Innovators in Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence (“The New Brain 30”)Selection Campaign to Identify Young Talents in China’s Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence Innovation Sector. The campaign gains in-depth insights into the progress and bottlenecks of frontier research in brain science and brain-inspired intelligence, the current status and demands for technological translation in brain science, and the opportunities and challenges in industrial applications of brain science.Selection for Young Scientists and Entrepreneurs in China’s Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence FieldsWe will focus on young scientists who have made innovative contributions to fundamental research in areas such as brain structure, brain function, and the mechanisms of brain diseases. We particularly welcome young talents engaged in the research and development of brain technologies with potential for clinical translation. Additionally, we invite young entrepreneurs who have made outstanding contributions to translating brain science research achievements into industrial applications. Leveraging the ecosystem of the “Brain Science Industry Innovation and Cooperation Conference,” we aim to provide selected young innovators with platforms and opportunities to share their research findings, expand their scientific perspectives, and secure resource support.

This selection is open to young scientists and young entrepreneurs in the fields of brain science and brain-inspired intelligence in China. The awards are divided intoYoung Scientist CategoryandYoung Entrepreneurs Category。

This SessionFor the “New Brain 30” selection, the Organizing Committee will specially invite multiple experts from the conference’s “Expert Pool for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence” to form the Review Committee. This committee includes academicians, recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, industry association experts, senior investors, industrial researchers, and medical industry media professionals who possess extensive research experience and unique insights in the fields of brain science and brain-inspired intelligence. The Review Committee will conduct cross-evaluation scoring of participating scientists and entrepreneurs based on an assessment model, ultimately selecting the “2023 Top 30 Innovative Young Talents in Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence.”

1. Download the Word application form, complete and verify the application information (no modifications will be accepted once submitted; if there are errors in the submitted information, you may resubmit during the collection period, and the organizing committee will consider the latest version of the application materials as final).

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2. Scan the QR code or copy the link to access the online submission portal and complete the submission of the application form.

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3. Application Consultation

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Third-party recommendations and self-nominations: October 11–October 29

Information Review and Initial Evaluation: October 30–November 5

Cross-Review by the Expert Panel: November 6–November 12

Final Review and Approval, Award Notification: November 13–November 15

Selection Announcement and Award Ceremony: November 16 · Shenzhen, China · Guangming Culture and Arts Center

1、Community-Wide Resource Recommendations · Publication of selected articles to increase the visibility of young innovators in science and technology, with recommendations across the VCBeat official website and the VB100 media matrix. Follow-up matchmaking services will be provided to connect featured individuals with industry players, investors, and industrial parks.

2、Award Ceremony: Up-Close Interaction · Selected young innovators in science and technology will be invited to attend the award ceremony, where they will share the stage with representatives from numerous outstanding organizations and engage in face-to-face exchanges with industry peers, sparking opportunities for collaboration.

3、Direct Access to the Conference Venue · Participating organizations that submit their application materials will receive three tickets to the “Bay Area Brain Science Industry Innovation and Cooperation Conference 2023, the Second Annual Meeting of the Shenzhen Society for Neuroscience, and the Annual Meeting of the Neuroscientific Research Technology Branch of the Chinese Society for Neuroscience.” Selected young innovators may be invited to deliver forum presentations and participate in roundtable discussions, enabling more in-depth exchanges with government officials, industry peers, potential collaborators, and other professionals.

4、Opportunity to Join the Shenzhen Society for Brain Science · Selected young innovators will have the opportunity to join the Shenzhen Society for Brain Science, where they can share brain science resources with industry leaders, exchange learning experiences, and enhance their visibility and recognition within the field.

5、Opportunity to Attend the Summit Organized by the Shenzhen Society for Neuroscience · Selected young innovators will have the opportunity to attend various summits organized by the Shenzhen Brain Science Society as guests, engaging in offline interactions and discussions with leading figures in technology and other selected participants.

6、Entitled to priority recommendation for the next selection cycle · Honorees of the “2023 Top 30 Young Innovators in Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence” will be granted priority recommendation rights for the next selection cycle, with each honoree generally limited to nominating one candidate.