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Brief
Known For
Developing a superabsorbent polymer from orange peel that can hold large amounts of water in the soil, improving water retention and potentially alleviating drought conditions. Also known for her work in AI and technology entrepreneurship.
Key Dates and Places
  • Born Place: South Africa.
Career
  • Current occupation: Tech entrepreneur, AI technologist, and possibly involved in her own startups or research initiatives.
  • Past occupations: Student researcher (during her superabsorbent polymer project).
  • Current Place of Work: Likely her own startup or a company focused on AI and technology. Specifics not publicly available.
Achievements and Recognition
  • Awards: Google Science Fair winner (for her superabsorbent polymer project).
Main Milestones
Birth in South Africa
2000
Kiara Nirghin was born in South Africa, a nation grappling with significant environmental and societal challenges. This early exposure instilled in her a deep awareness of the need for innovative solutions to pressing global issues, particularly regarding food security and environmental sustainability, and was the seed for her desire to make a positive impact.
Developing a Passion for Science
Early Childhood & School Years
During her early childhood and school years, Kiara demonstrated a keen interest in science and experimentation. She actively participated in science fairs and developed a passion for problem-solving, often focusing her efforts on addressing issues relevant to her community. This early dedication foreshadowed her future success in the field of technology.
Google Science Fair Grand Prize Winner
2016
At the young age of 16, Kiara achieved international acclaim by winning the Google Science Fair Grand Prize. Her winning project focused on developing a superabsorbent polymer using orange peel and avocado peel, offering a cost-effective and biodegradable alternative to traditional polymers used in agriculture to retain water in soil during droughts. This groundbreaking innovation had the potential to revolutionize water conservation efforts in agriculture, particularly in drought-prone regions.
Continued Research and Development
2016 - Present
Following her Google Science Fair victory, Kiara continued to refine and develop her polymer technology, exploring its applications in different agricultural contexts and investigating its potential for broader environmental impact. This ongoing commitment to research and development demonstrates her dedication to translating her initial innovation into practical solutions for real-world problems.
TED Talk Speaker
2017
Kiara Nirghin gave a TED Talk where she shared her experiences with science, innovation, and the importance of empowering young people to use their talents to solve global challenges. She spoke about how she overcame obstacles, how innovation has helped her to solve problems, and how innovation can create positive change in the world.
Venturing into AI and Entrepreneurship
2018-Present
Expanding her focus, Kiara ventured into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), recognizing its potential to address a wide range of challenges. She began exploring AI applications in various sectors, including healthcare, education, and sustainable development. She used AI to further her goals of positive change in the world and empower others.
Tech Entrepreneur and Innovator
Present
Kiara Nirghin continues to work as a tech entrepreneur, leveraging her knowledge of AI to develop innovative solutions to various global problems. She has established her presence in the tech industry and continues to inspire young people all around the world.
Kiara Nirghin

Kiara Nirghin is an tech entrepreneur and award-winning AI technologist originally from South Africa. She gained recognition at a young age when she won the Google Grand Prize for seminal research in AI algorithms and predictive modeling for real-world applications.[5] Nirghin has been featured by TIME Magazine and The Guardian on their Most Influential lists and named one of Glamour Magazine’s Women of the Year. She has also been on Forbes 30 Under 30.[6] She is recognized as a United Nations' Young Champions of the Earth[7] and is a Global Ambassador for Room To Read.[8]

Key Information

Career

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Nirghin is a Thiel Fellow[9] and a Fellow of Alexis Ohanian's fund. She is one of the youngest AI executives in Silicon Valley.[10] Specializing in researching and building generative AI models, she co-funded Chima, a company using large-scale, venture-backed technology with a focus on sustainability and ethical practices.[11]

Nirghin advocates through public and private organizations UN Women, L'Oréal UNESCO for Women in Science, and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She is also a Global Ambassador for Room To Read[8] and served as the youngest member of Google's AI Impact Fund.[12]

Nirghin has partnered with Coca-Cola[13] on their Dreamworld project, which explores the intersection of creativity and technology. She has collaborated with Prada in presenting the Oceans Award at the CNMI Sustainable Awards.[14]

Writing

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Nirghin published her first book with Penguin Random House and has been invited to contribute articles to TIME Magazine in a piece titled "How AI Fluency Can Help Companies Succeed[15]", Fast Company[16] and The Economist.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "16-year-old South African invents wonder material to fight drought". CNN. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  2. ^ "South African teen wins Google prize for orange peel innovation". BBC. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  3. ^ "The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2016". Time. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Teen Wins Big for a Homemade weonXD". Scientific American. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  5. ^ "South African teen wins Google prize for orange peel innovation". BBC News. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Forbes 30 Under 30 2025: AI". Forbes. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Kiara Nirghin South Africa REGIONAL FINALIST, AFRICA". Young Champions of the Earth. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  8. ^ a b "Kiara Nirghin Named Room to Read Global Ambassador and Launches Fundraising Campaign for Girls' Education". roomtoread.org. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Biz Journals". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  10. ^ Frick, Walter (3 April 2014). "How Old Are Silicon Valley's Top Founders? Here's the Data". Harvard Business Review. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  11. ^ "Forbes 30 Under 30 2024: AI". Forbes. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  12. ^ "Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate". 2020 Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  13. ^ "WHY THIS 22-YEAR-OLD INVENTOR SAYS CREATIVITY IS AT THE HEART OF HER WORK".
  14. ^ "PRADA GROUP RECEIVES THE OCEANS AWARD FOR SEA BEYOND AT CNMI SUSTAINABLE FASHION AWARDS 2022".
  15. ^ "How Gen Z's AI Fluency Can Help Companies Succeed". Time. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Fast Company Why are women being sidelined in the ai race".
  17. ^ "Kiara Nirghin on the gender divide in science, technology, engineering and mathematics". The Economist. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
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