Vote to Connect the World!

Get ready to meet the innovators making global connectivity a reality at the 2025 Connecting the Unconnected Challenge Public Choice Award Kickoff! This is your exclusive chance to learn about the inspiring finalists—the brilliant minds developing real-world solutions to bridge the digital divide. The virtual event, happening on 7 October (IEEE Day) we introduced you to their groundbreaking projects, and now you get to cast your vote for your favorite to win the coveted Public Choice Award. More than just a showcase, this is a prime opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow enthusiasts, experts, and community leaders who share the drive to save the world by bringing internet access to everyone. Join us to support these life-changing initiatives and be part of the solution!

Learn more about the finalists by watching the on demand 2025 IEEE CTU Challenge Public Choice Kickoff event

Watch & vote for the finalists on YouTube by liking their videos!

Current rankings

Finalist	Likes
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Miftahol Arifin	1204
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Rajesh Kaul	1113
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Alfin Hikmaturokhman	501
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Wahyu Pamungkas	458
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Nicolás Tapia	238
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Sai Prashanth Mallellu	225
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Candy Muthoni	200
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Christa Leith	159
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Oyuqui Pérez	156
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Sanjay Fernandes	124
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Norshahida Saba	69
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – David Light	61
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – GANAPATHY RAM B	55
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – john mokaya	54
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Hossein Jamali	45
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Elene Gachechiladze	37
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Olusegun Oladele-David	29
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – jason switzer	28
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – ANKIT KUMAR PAL	23
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Atik Santellan	20
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Coleen Chase	12
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Lubna Dajani	9
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Aloknath De	7
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Emmanuel Smith Kuleh	5
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Ramy Samy	3
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Fatima Alvi (EOcean)	3
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Belivier Milemo	3
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Erin Ruttan	3
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Jabulani Vilakazi	3
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Ayush Pandey	3
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Subhi Quraishi	2
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Fatima Alvi (Kistpay)	2
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Anisha Hassan	2
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Stephane Coillet-Matillon	2