AI
Competitions
The first Isfahan Artificial Intelligence Competition started on September 29th and saw over 100 teams composed of university faculty members, students, knowledge-based companies, and tech startups compete in six real-world challenges.
Over a four-month period, these teams utilized AI tools with an innovative approach based on real data and presented their initial results for evaluation by specialized judges. According to the judges’ assessments, 16 selected teams presented their final results and achievements to the competition’s steering committee, with their developed models being evaluated based on test data. Ultimately, two teams were awarded first and second place, and three teams received honorable mentions and were given prizes.
The second edition of this competition will begin in June 2024 and will conclude in October, coinciding with the second major Isfahan AI event.
This competition aims, one of the four pillars of the major Isfahan AI event, will be a small step towards further developing AI-driven technologies for real-world issues, enhancing data utilization in technical and managerial decision-making, and fostering innovative and technological businesses. These hopes will be realized with your continued support and cooperation.
Prizes for Winners:
$6,000 cash prizes + $6,000 credits to use the fast processing infrastructure (HPC Infrastructure) for one year to advance the winning project
Competition Structure:
The competition is organized based on three main pillars: the organizing committee, specialized judges, and the steering committee. The organizing committee for the first edition consisted of university faculty members and AI experts, annually selected by the Isfahan Elite Foundation, which also forms the related secretariat. Dr. Mahnoush Tajmir Riahi is the secretary of the second edition of the Isfahan AI Competition. Specialized judges are chosen by the organizing committee based on the issues and challenges announced, and they are responsible for the initial evaluation of the teams, projects, and challenges. The steering committee comprises the top AI experts from Iran and around the world, tasked with selecting the final winners and setting the overall direction for the Isfahan AI event and competition.
Expected Challenge Outputs:
- An output file relevant to the specific challenge
- The developed code to solve the challenge along with an executable script
- A technical description file of the proposed solution in a defined format
- A 5-minute video explaining the code and execution
Introduction of challenges
Challenge 5: Detecting Micro-Cracks in EL Test Images of Solar Panels
Start
July 10, 1403
End
October 4, 1403
Challenge 4: Detecting River Boundary Encroachments Using Remote Sensing Data Analysis
Start
July 10, 1403
End
October 4, 1403
Challenge 3: Predicting Sperm DNA Damage Using Combined or Independent Analysis of Sperm Parameters and Male Age
Start
July 10, 1403
End
October 4, 1403
Challenge 1: Predicting Sleep Apnea from Tracheal Sounds
Start
July 10, 1403
End
October 4, 1403
Competition rules
Teams must have at least 3 members.
Teams with at least one faculty member are preferred
Teams affiliated with research cores, growth centers, knowledge-based companies or technology companies are prioritized.
Each team can participate in a maximum of one challenge.
Each participant can only be in one team.
(with the exception of faculty members and presidents of knowledge-based companies)
The data is only provided to the supervisor of the approved teams.
In addition to the quantitative results for each challenge, the teams are required to submit a report including a description of the proposed method, program codes, and a short video explaining and executing the code.
Some challenges have specific conditions for the participating teams, which are stated in the challenge description.
The top teams of each challenge who are applying for a special award are required to present the method and results in person at the closing ceremony of the event. (November 1403)
Competition evaluation
At this stage, among the applicant teams, the first selected teams will be determined and they will be notified through the system.
score | Evaluation criteria |
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30 | The level of education and the quality level of the university where the team members study in fields related to the chosen challenge |
30 | The extent of the relationship between the academic field of the members and the chosen challenge
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20 | The presence of a faculty member, affiliation with knowledge-based companies, the background and history of the team’s related activities
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20 | Research and industrial experience of team members in related subjects (including articles, research projects and industrial projects)
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100 | total |
score | Evaluation criteria |
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50 | Quantitative criteria: the accuracy of the obtained results, correlation with the correct results, error analysis, etc. (the type of criteria is mentioned in the explanation of each challenge separately)
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50 | Qualitative criteria: the amount of innovation and scientific importance of the method used, the scientific process of research, scientific comparison and evaluation, the originality of the written program, compliance with scientific ethics.
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100 | total |
At this stage, the initial winners of each challenge explain their results and proposed solution in a face-to-face meeting. The final winners of the awards will be determined at this stage.
score | Evaluation criteria |
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10 | Mastery of research background
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30 | The quality and importance of the obtained results |
10 | Interpretation of results |
20 | The degree of innovation and originality of the method used
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10 | How to present the seminar, content arrangement, presentation quality and communication with the audience |
20 | Scientific mastery and answering questions |
100 | total |
Schedule of AI competitions
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2024 Isfahan AI competition will be held in 5 challenges from October 21 to 24, 2024 at Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan province. People interested in one of the extraordinary challenges can participate in the competition.