EY Open AI & Data Challenge

    Let the EY AI & Data Challenge 2026 begin!

    What if a global competition could utilize AI for good? How can AI and data can help millions of people by predicting water quality ? Join this year’s EY AI & Data Challenge and make an impact, while gaining valuable skills.

    Who can participate

    If you are, a university student, a recent graduate, a PhD student, or an early career professional with up to 5 years of work experience, then you can sign up for this challenge!

    Working either solo or as a team (up to 3 members), capitalize on real data to create a solution for a better world.

    Don’t worry! Through this journey, you’ll be provided with useful tools and resources for the challenge.

    | The details

    Phase 1 | January 20th – March 13th

    At the 1st phase of the challenge, you will be asked to develop a machine learning and AI model, by using data from various databases, correlating water quality parameters with local environmental conditions.

    Here, submissions will be evaluated and only the top-scored ones will move on to the next phase.

    Phase 2 | April 1st – April 19th

    Now, the finalists should develop a practical “content package”, explaining how their idea can roll out as a solution, describing how the model could be applied by local beneficiaries and explaining their vision for enhanced datasets and model optimization.

    The judging panel will review the deliverables and select this year’s winners!

    | Eyes on the prize

    The top-3 AI & Data Challenge finalists will win cash prizes and will be invited to the dedicated Global Awards Ceremony on May 6th!

    The clock is ticking, until the launch of the challenge on January 20th. Click here and register NOW!