In the era of the AI revolution, South Korea is following the trend by hosting the '2025 AI Champions Competition' to discover innovative AI technologies and creative, challenging talent. Organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the competition began in July and will span approximately five months. It has garnered significant attention with a research fund of 6 billion KRW, unprecedented for any domestic competition to date. The AI Champions Competition, the largest and longest-running in the country, saw an enthusiastic response with 630 teams and 3,410 applicants. This program follows the intense competition as the winning team, eligible for 3 billion KRW in follow-up research funding, is born through a rigorous process.