About The Maple Awards
An international awards program dedicated to recognizing the world's most outstanding AI & Robotics innovations.
The Maple Awards is an international awards program dedicated exclusively to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, created to recognize outstanding innovations with the potential to shape the future of technology and society.
Each year, researchers, startups, universities, companies, and innovators from around the world come together to showcase groundbreaking ideas that address real-world challenges through AI and Robotics.
Every submission undergoes an independent scientific evaluation by an international committee of distinguished experts from academia, research institutions, industry, and innovation ecosystems, ensuring a fair, transparent, and high-quality assessment process.
Beyond recognition, The Maple Awards provides a global platform where exceptional innovators gain international visibility, build valuable connections, and engage with a growing network of scientific, academic, and industry partners committed to advancing the future of Artificial Intelligence.
Recognizing Excellence.
Inspiring Innovation.
Building the Future.
Timeline
The Maple Awards 2026 –2027 Competition Timeline
- 15 December 2026
Registration Deadline
Final date to complete registration and submit all required project materials.
- 16 – 19 December 2026
Eligibility Review & Administrative Screening
Each submission is checked for completeness, eligibility and compliance with the category requirements.
- 20 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
Holiday Pause
Evaluation activities are paused over the holiday period.
- 4 – 10 January 2027
Pre-Evaluation by the Scientific Committee of Maple AI Innovation Foundation
An initial scientific screening validates technical rigor and readiness for full evaluation.
- 11 – 18 January 2027
Main Scientific Evaluation by the International Scientific Committee & Jury
Entries are scored on innovation, scientific quality, execution and real-world impact through a structured process.
- 19 – 22 January 2027
Special Awards Evaluation & Final Jury Review
Special distinctions are assessed and the jury consolidates its final deliberations.
- 23 January 2027
Final Results Confirmation
Results are validated and formally confirmed by the awards administration.
- 24 January 2027
Winners Announcement & Online Awards Ceremony
Laureates are announced during the online ceremony celebrating the year's most consequential work in AI and robotics.
International Scientific Committee & Jury
Global expertise. Independent judgment.
The Scientific Committee and the Jury form one unified group. Members define the scientific criteria, audit the scoring process and guarantee the neutrality of each edition.
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You can apply to join the International Scientific Committee & Jury. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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