Data Challenges 2023
Our Data Challenges match companies from the region with innovative startups from Europe. In three months, they work together on cross-industry ideas, new ways of work and real data innovations.
Demonstrate your expertise in AI, analytics and data science!
Data challenges are real-world business challenges. Startups have three months to develop a proof-of-concept and draw on the data treasure of a partner company from the region. In many cases, this evolves into a lasting partnership with real added value.
- Win leading companies as new customers
- Receive up to 20.000,- € for your Proof-of-Concept - without losing Equity
- Work with exclusive data sets of established companies
Gain access to leading companies with the opportunity to win them as new customers
Receive up to €20,000 for creating a proof of concept - without giving equity
Real use cases and unique data sets from established companies
Challenges
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FAQ
General questions
What is the timeline?
- Apply with your startup in the period from 14 September to 26 October 23:59 CET.
- A shortlist of startups will be invited to a remote pitch round between 13 and 15 November
- The final announcement of the "winning" startups will be made on 17 November
- The actual project work will take place between January and April 2024.
When will I receive the data?
The complete data set will only be available to the single startup, which is selected within the application process. In some cases, we might be able to provide a small data sample with the same structure.
When will I get feedback?
If you make it to the pitch round, you will be notified by the beginning of November. In the pitch round, you will have a video call with our corporate partner to present your solution approach one more time and answer questions from the experts. The pitch round will take place between 13 and 15 November.
The final announcement of all startup winners will be made on 17 November.
Application questions
How to apply?
Visit the website of the challenge(s) you want to apply for and click the “apply” button. Complete the applications form and upload your application slide deck.
Who can apply?
Any startup can apply to our challenges. We only require a legal entity (eg. “VAT number”). Not sure, if you are still a startup? We do not have hard threshold. With very few exceptions, startups applying with us have <50 employees and are younger than 4 years. If working at your company feels like at a startup, you are welcome to apply.
Can I apply for more than one challenge?
Yes, absolutely. Feel free to apply for one or multiple challenges. Please register for every challenge separately and upload a customized slide deck every time.
Can international startups apply?
Yes, of course! We mainly focus on European startups, but all Challenges are open to worldwide applications.