Introduction

In response to the new opportunities and challenges presented by the digital intelligence era to global higher education, Peking University has collaborated with 35 universities worldwide to establish the Digital Intelligence International Development Education Alliance (DI-IDEA). Pursuant to the arrangements made by the Alliance, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Global Digital Intelligence Education Innovation Competition.

This competition aims to enhance communication and collaboration among member universities of the Alliance and extend these interactions to include other universities worldwide.

Through this competition, we seek to promote teaching and learning and explore new paradigms for the nurturing of innovative talent for the digital intelligence era. The competition is divided into Al for Science, Al for Teaching and Learning, and Al for Medicine.

Competition Format
AI for Science
Innovation Track
Sustainable Development and
                                            Cultural Preservation Track
Application Development Track

Centered on interdisciplinary integration and innovation, this track encourages participants to deeply integrate digital and intelligent technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence with geoinformatics. It supports innovative exploration of AI agents based on large-scale models such as Xiaomi MiMo, with the aim of developing application-oriented and practically deployable geoinformatics products and service solutions, thereby expanding application scenarios and industry boundaries.

Geoinformatics

Recommended Directions:

Participants are encouraged to explore innovative AI agents based on large-scale models such as Xiaomi MiMo, and to design and develop geoinformatics products and service solutions that deliver practical value and real-world applicability.

Background:

Centered on interdisciplinary integration and innovation, this track encourages participants to deeply integrate digital and intelligent technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence with geoinformatics. It supports innovative exploration of AI agents based on large-scale models such as Xiaomi MiMo, with the aim of developing application-oriented and practically deployable geoinformatics products and service solutions, thereby expanding application scenarios and industry boundaries.

AI for Teaching and Learning
Innovation Track
Sustainable Development and Cultural Preservation Track
Application Development Track

Under the joint initiative of Peking University, Sun Yat-sen University, Fudan University, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, the competition invites universities and research institutes worldwide to submit AI-enabled educational innovations that have been implemented in authentic educational contexts and whose outcomes can be demonstrably verified.

  • AI Agent for Education
  • AI-Enhanced Teaching Innovation
  • AI for Faculty Development
  • AI-Enhanced Learning Innovation

This group solicits for agent systems that have already been developed or deployed, with a focus on the integrity of technical solutions and the demonstrability of educational outcomes. Eligible systems must have been in stable operation for at least six months and be supported by the technical solutions, user engagement data (e.g. the number of active users, usage frequency, and number of courses or application scenarios covered), and user feedback reports. Examples include, but are not limited to: intelligent teaching assistants, instructional support tools, intelligent learning companions, learning analytics and early-warning systems, intelligent assessment systems, subject-specific vertical LLM applications, and AI agents for research.

This group focuses on cases in which university instructors have deeply integrated AI into course instruction, with emphasis on the originality of instructional design and the substantive enhancement of learning outcomes. Each case must have completed at least one full implementation cycle (e.g. a semester or an entire teaching cycle), and include instructional plans, learning outcome data, and reflective analyses of the teaching process. Examples include, but are not limited to: holistic course design with deep AI integration, AI-empowered innovative laboratory teaching design, AI-based personalized and differentiated instruction, AI-enhanced flipped classrooms and blended teaching, AI-driven innovations in assessment, AI-assisted project-based and interdisciplinary teaching, and teaching practices that cultivate AI literacy and critical thinking.

This group solicits from universities and other educational institutions for innovative practices aimed at enhancing faculty AI literacy and professional development, emphasizing how AI strengthens teaching competencies and supports systemic innovation. Each case must have completed at least one full implementation cycle, and include the training plans, participant feedback, and effectiveness evaluations. Examples include, but are not limited to: faculty training in AI literacy and human-AI collaboration, innovation in faculty training and professional development support systems, construction of data platforms supporting faculty growth, and practices related to AI ethics and the evolving roles of teachers.

This group focuses on student-centric innovations, with a focus on how AI is used to transform individual or collaborative learning approaches, enhance disciplinary learning capabilities, and address learning challenges. Each case must have completed at least one full implementation cycle (e.g. a semester or an entire learning cycle), and include records of the learning process, evidence of learning outcomes, and personal reflective accounts. Examples include, but are not limited to: AI-enabled self-directed and personalized learning, AI-supported collaborative learning and teamwork, AI-assisted academic research and knowledge production, the development of learning strategies and metacognition in AI-rich environments, and the cultivation of critical and creative thinking in the era of digital intelligence.

AI for Medicine
Innovation Track
Sustainable Development and
                                            Cultural Preservation Track
Application Development Track

This track aims to establish a high-level, open platform for the exchange and showcase of intelligent agents in medical education, promote the digital transformation of medical education, support the cultivation of innovative and practice-oriented medical talent, advance the development of smart medical education systems, and strengthen international exchange and collaboration.

  • Agents for Medical Teaching and Learning
  • Agents for Clinical Skills Training
  • Agents for Medical Education Administration
  • Agents for Medical Research Support

These agents focus on intelligent support across the entire teaching and learning process, such as intelligent course Q&A systems, medical knowledge graph learning systems, and teaching effectiveness evaluation. They are applicable to routine teaching, learning, and assessment scenarios.

These agents are dedicated to the simulation and training of clinical skills, such as intelligent case analysis and clinical decision support. They emphasize interactive and repeatable training environments.

These agents are designed for administrative functions such as academic affairs management, student management, and instructional resource scheduling, with typical examples including academic affairs and student management systems. They focus on process automation, intelligent decision-making, and improved efficiency in educational governance.

These agents contribute to the medical research process, including intelligent literature review, intelligent experimental data analysis, and research project management. They aim to enhance research efficiency and strengthen data-driven research capabilities.

  • Course-Specific Agents
  • Agents for Medical Science Popularization and Health Services
  • Other Innovative Agents

These agents are designed for a particular course and are deeply integrated with its teaching objectives, content, and assessment methods. Examples include an epidemiology course agent or the AI agent for general clinical medicine education. Such agents demonstrate the deep integration of course-specific knowledge and instructional strategies.

These agents provide the general public or patients with medical literacy, affordable services, and guidance on diagnosis and treatment. Examples include the health Q&A agent, disease prevention guidance agent, triage assistant, public-benefit service assistant, and medication guidance assistant. These agents emphasize public value and accessibility of healthcare services.

These cover AI-powered medical agents that do not fall into the groups above but exhibit clear originality. We encourage interdisciplinary integration, the exploration of frontier technologies, and distinctive designs that address specific pain points.

Eligibility for Participation
AI for Science
AI for Teaching and
Learning
AI for Medicine
  1. 1
    Full-time undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students enrolled at universities worldwide as of the competition registration deadline are eligible to participate.
  2. 2
    Each team may consist of no more than 10 members, with a maximum of 5 members from the same university.
  3. 3
    Each participant may submit only one project in this track.
Competition Schedule
*The schedule is based on Beijing time. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to update the competition schedule and format as necessary.
  • AI for Science
  • AI for Teaching and Learning
  • AI for Medicine
  • Registration
  • 04/28/2026 - 06/15/2026
  • 04/28/2026 - 08/31/2026
  • 04/28/2026 - 05/15/2026
  • Preliminary Round
  • 04/28/2026 - 06/15/2026
  • 04/28/2026 - 08/31/2026
  • 04/28/2026 - 06/2026
  • Semi-final Round
  • 06/16/2026 - 07/2026
  • ————
  • ————
  • Final Round
  • 07/2026
  • ————
  • October
  • Award Ceremony
  • November 6-8, 2026
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Award Settings
AI for Science
All prize amounts are stated in RMB before tax.
1-2
Gold Awards
¥30,000/team
1-3
Silver Awards
¥10,000/team
3-5
Bronze Awards
¥5,000/team
5-10
Merit Awards
¥2,000/team
AI for Teaching and Learning
Each recipient will be granted only the highest-level award attained, along with the corresponding prize.
All prize amounts are stated in RMB before tax.
4
Gold Awards
 ¥30,000/team, from all groups
8
Silver Awards
¥10,000/team, no more than two recipients per group
32
Bronze Awards
¥5,000/team, no more than eight recipients per group
40
Merit Awards
No more than ten recipients per group
AI for Medicine
The awards settings are as follows
(all amounts are pre-tax and in RMB)
The combined number of Gold and Silver Award winners shall not exceed 15% of the teams advancing to the semi-final round, while Bronze Award winners shall not exceed 35% of the same.
Gold
Awards
¥30,000/team
Silver
Awards
¥10,000/team
Bronze
Awards
¥5,000/team
Merit
Awards
Organization
Awards