Baidu's ERNIE Cup: A Global AI Innovation Challenge
April 23, 2024, 3:36 am
Location: United States, California, Sunnyvale
Employees: 10001+
Founded date: 2000
Total raised: $3.24B
Baidu, the AI powerhouse, has launched the second ERNIE Cup Innovation Challenge, inviting entrepreneurial teams worldwide to showcase their AI-native applications. With up to RMB 50 million in funds and resources up for grabs, the competition aims to foster innovation and support the growth of AI technology.
Robin Li, Baidu's Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO, announced the commencement of the ERNIE Cup at the Create 2024 Baidu AI Developer Conference. This year's challenge offers enhanced support for participants, including strategic investments, business resources, and media exposure.
The first ERNIE Cup, held last year, attracted nearly 1000 team registrations, with 15 winning teams receiving RMB 100 million in investment support. Building on this success, the second ERNIE Cup expands its scope, providing more opportunities for entrepreneurs and developers to thrive.
Registration for the challenge opened on April 16, 2024, and will remain open until May 15, 2024. The competition welcomes innovative teams working on generative AI applications, offering prizes valued at RMB 10 million, RMB 5 million, and RMB 2 million for the top three teams, along with a special prize of up to RMB 50 million.
In addition to the main competition, the ERNIE Cup has introduced the YOUNG competition, a category tailored for university students. With a prize pool of up to RMB 1 million, the YOUNG competition aims to nurture the next generation of AI talent and provide students with valuable resources and mentorship.
Baidu's commitment to AI innovation is evident in its deep learning framework, PaddlePaddle, which has attracted millions of developers and enterprises. The ERNIE model, a leading AI foundation model in China, has garnered 200 million users for ERNIE Bot and handles 200 million daily queries through ERNIE API.
Aspiring AI innovators are encouraged to participate in the ERNIE Cup and contribute to the advancement of AI technology. Details and registration information can be found on the official ERNIE Cup website, inviting participants to shape the future of AI applications and contribute to a thriving AI ecosystem.
Baidu's dedication to simplifying the complex world through technology is evident in its mission and ongoing efforts to support AI innovation. The ERNIE Cup serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and developers to showcase their creativity and drive in the field of AI, shaping the future of technology and creating value for society.
Robin Li, Baidu's Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO, announced the commencement of the ERNIE Cup at the Create 2024 Baidu AI Developer Conference. This year's challenge offers enhanced support for participants, including strategic investments, business resources, and media exposure.
The first ERNIE Cup, held last year, attracted nearly 1000 team registrations, with 15 winning teams receiving RMB 100 million in investment support. Building on this success, the second ERNIE Cup expands its scope, providing more opportunities for entrepreneurs and developers to thrive.
Registration for the challenge opened on April 16, 2024, and will remain open until May 15, 2024. The competition welcomes innovative teams working on generative AI applications, offering prizes valued at RMB 10 million, RMB 5 million, and RMB 2 million for the top three teams, along with a special prize of up to RMB 50 million.
In addition to the main competition, the ERNIE Cup has introduced the YOUNG competition, a category tailored for university students. With a prize pool of up to RMB 1 million, the YOUNG competition aims to nurture the next generation of AI talent and provide students with valuable resources and mentorship.
Baidu's commitment to AI innovation is evident in its deep learning framework, PaddlePaddle, which has attracted millions of developers and enterprises. The ERNIE model, a leading AI foundation model in China, has garnered 200 million users for ERNIE Bot and handles 200 million daily queries through ERNIE API.
Aspiring AI innovators are encouraged to participate in the ERNIE Cup and contribute to the advancement of AI technology. Details and registration information can be found on the official ERNIE Cup website, inviting participants to shape the future of AI applications and contribute to a thriving AI ecosystem.
Baidu's dedication to simplifying the complex world through technology is evident in its mission and ongoing efforts to support AI innovation. The ERNIE Cup serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and developers to showcase their creativity and drive in the field of AI, shaping the future of technology and creating value for society.