Bell Labs Prize for International Innovators by the Bell Labs Organization of Nokia

Competition Grant / Award in Computer Science , in Engineering , in Mathematics , in Technology
  • United States, United States
  • Apply Before : April 21, 2023

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 1797
  • Degree Non Degree Program/Certificate
  • No. of Opportunity 3
  • Fields of study Techonlogy
  • Opportunity Type : Partially Funded
  • Gender MaleFemale
  • Language of Instruction English
  • Application Fee Required No
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Opportunity Description

Applications for the Bell Labs Prize are now open to innovators worldwide. This program is a Contest from the Bell Labs Organization of the Nokia of America Corporation. Applicants interested in developing and having an inventive new idea and proof of concept are welcome to apply for the Bell Labs Prize. Participating in this contest can further develop their ideas with leading Nokia Bell Labs researchers.

The Nokia Bell Labs Prize start from 25000 USD to 100 000 USD for the first prize winner. The winners will receive these amounts directly in person. Also, the winners will have a unique opportunity to work within the outstanding Nokia Bell Labs to improve their ideas following the end of the competition.

Bell Labs Prize is an annual global competition that honors the most innovative and game-changing innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Bell Labs is looking for innovative proposals that propose to solve broader social and humanitarian problems.

Important Dates and Details

Submission Deadline: 21 April 2023

Selection Announcement: 02 June 2023

Judging and Ceremony: 04 October 2023

Virtual Innovation: 19 June 2023

Stage 2 Submission Deadline: 18 August 2023

Finalists Announced: 11 September 2023

Judging and Winners Announced: 2-3 October 2023

Host Organizations: Nokia Bell Labs

Location: New Jersey, USA

Degree Level: None

Gender: Male/Female

Language of Communication: English

Number of Opportunity: 3

Duration: N/A

Funding Type: Partially-funded

Eligible Country: All

Challenge Areas: Technology

Benefits of the Bell Labs Prize

These selected submissions of the contest will benefit from the followings:

  • The first prize of the contest is USD 100,000
  • The second prize holder will receive 50,000
  • The third prize holder will receive 25,000

Note: Please note that the winners will be responsible for paying any applicable taxes on Prizes, including the bank charges.

Requirements for the Bell Labs Prize

Participants who enter the contest should meet the following criteria:

  • Be the owner of their ideas;
  • The age limit is 21 years or older to apply;
  • Hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree;
  • Must not be employees, partners, and consultants of Sponsor and its affiliates and should not be from their family member;
  • Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia, or their affiliates’ interns are eligible to participate;
  • Applicants can apply as teams of up to four members, provided all members meet the eligibility requirements.
  • Live in one of the following countries:
    • United States,
    • Australia,
    • Austria,
    • Belgium,
    • Canada (except Quebec),
    • China,
    • Denmark,
    • Finland,
    • France,
    • Germany,
    • Greece,
    • Hungary,
    • India,
    • Ireland,
    • Israel,
    • Italy,
    • Japan,
    • Luxembourg,
    • Netherlands,
    • New Zealand,
    • Poland,
    • Portugal,
    • Romania,
    • Singapore,
    • South Africa,
    • South Korea,
    • Spain,
    • Sweden,
    • Switzerland,
    • Taiwan,
    • Turkey,
    • United Kingdom

How to Apply?

To apply for the Bell Labs Prize, please register and submit an idea of 250 words or less. Applicants can attach additional documentation if necessary.

The top 20 innovative submissions will receive an invitation to work with one of the Lab’s researchers to refine the proposition to maximize the potential impact.

 

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Please visit Nokia Bell Labs’ official website for further information about the Bell Labs Prize or read the Terms and Conditions to learn more about prize funding opportunities.

 

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