We are delighted to share that Team EyeQ from BUET (EEE'20) has been selected as one of the Top 3 Finalists of the IEEE ICIP 2025 VIP Cup, which will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, on 14–18 September 2025. The IEEE VIP Cup is the flagship student competition of the IEEE Signal Processing Society, held annually at the International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), one of the world’s most prestigious conferences in video and image processing. Teams from leading universities across the globe compete in solving state-of-the-art challenges in detection, tracking, and classification.

BUET has a proud legacy in this competition: 2017 — BUET won both 1st and 3rd place among 200+ global teams. 2020 — BUET was again among the top finalists in a real-time tracking challenge. 2023 — BUET teams became Champion and Runner-up in ophthalmic biomarker detection.

This year, our team has earned the opportunity to carry this legacy forward. Representing BUET and Bangladesh at such a global platform is not only an honor but also a chance to showcase the innovative capacity of our students before an international audience of researchers, scientists, and industry leaders. However, the major challenge is funding.

The total upfront cost for all 5 members is $14,640 (~16 lakh BDT). IEEE will reimburse $1,700 per person for 3 members afterward, but everything must be paid in advance. After reimbursement, the net cost remains ~$9,540 (~10 lakh BDT). This budget is kept at a minimum—covering airfare from Dhaka to Anchorage, budget accommodation, meals, visa fees, and local transport.

We are reaching out to you for support in this crucial stage. Your contribution, whether personal or through helping us connect with potential sponsors, will directly enable BUET to be represented at ICIP 2025. Beyond just our team, this is about ensuring BUET’s continued presence and leadership on an international stage.