EEG/EMG Foundation Challenge · Brain and Body Workshop at NeurIPS 2026
Decode biosignals.
Generalize across conditions.
Four decoding tracks test models across new stimuli, sessions, and people. Registration is open now.The competition runs from Sep 21 to Nov 21, 2026.
Competition opened
Datasets, baselines, and the scoring environment are ready for submissions.
Warm-up phase
Test on public data with indicative leaderboard feedback. Registration stays open through Oct 24.
Sealed final phase
Submit for evaluation on private 2026 data. Only sealed scores determine the final ranking.
Winners’ ceremony
Winners are celebrated at the NeurIPS Brain & Body Workshop in Sydney.
Everything you need to enter.
Before entering, review the Rules & FAQ. Submission caps, data use, eligibility, and reproducibility requirements apply to every track.
Sponsors & organizing institutions
The 2026 challenge is hosted and operated by Yneuro, Inria, and UC San Diego. Track leadership brings together Meta FAIR Brain & AI, Inria, Meta Reality Labs, Muse, Alljoined, Imperial College London, and a wider academic network. Sponsors support the datasets, evaluation, compute, and $20,000 prize program.
Across the challenge, 31 organizers from 15 institutions and 8 countries contribute datasets, scientific leadership, evaluation infrastructure, and senior advice.
Meet the organizing team →
