The Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation (MND), in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS), the Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education (MESTFP) and the Sèmè City Development Agency (ADSC), announces the opening of applications for the selection of the pupils who will represent Benin at the 2025 International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI).
About the IOAI
The International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) is the most prestigious international artificial intelligence competition for secondary school pupils. This year, the second edition will be held in Beijing, China, from 2 to 9 August 2025. The first edition, held in Burgas, Bulgaria, in August 2024, brought together 41 teams from 32 countries and territories across six continents.
Eligibility requirements
To take part in this world-class competition, pupils in the final three years of secondary school (seconde, première and terminale) must meet the following requirements:
Have a good command of English (comprehension, writing and conversation);
Be under 20 years of age on 02 August 2025;
Have access to a computer and be able to take part in online training if selected.
Selection process
A pre-selection test (technical tests in English) will be held nationwide to identify the best talents, who will be trained for the competition. The test will take place online on Saturday 15 March 2025 at 10 a.m.
Application period
Applications are open from 24 February to 9 March 2025 online at https://bit.ly/4kdS23H
Interested pupils are invited to submit their applications within the deadline.
This call for applications reflects the Government of Benin's determination to promote excellence and innovation among young people, while strengthening their competitiveness on the international stage. The IOAI is a unique opportunity for Beninese pupils to distinguish themselves in the field of artificial intelligence, a key sector for the economic and technological development of our country.