DrivenData

DrivenData hosts data science competitions where participants build predictive models for organizations addressing social challenges.

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About DrivenData

DrivenData runs online modeling competitions that connect mission-driven organizations with data scientists, students and researchers. Competitions address social-impact questions in areas such as health, education, conservation, international development, research and public services.

For needs that do not fit a competition, including flexible requirements or sensitive data sources, an in-house team works directly with organizations through DrivenData Labs. Past prize-winning solutions and several open-source data science tools are shared publicly for learning and reuse.

Key features

  • Online machine learning competitions for social-impact questions
  • Direct data science and engineering work through DrivenData Labs
  • Open sharing of prize-winning competition solutions on GitHub
  • Open-source project template cookiecutter data science
  • Command-line ethics checklist tool deon
  • Ebook on 10 rules of reliable data science
Best for: Mission-driven organizations with social-impact data questions and data scientists seeking real-world projects.
Good for
  • Worked with more than 80 organizations across 150+ projects
  • Prize-winning solutions from past competitions are shared openly on GitHub
  • In-house team available for work that does not fit a competition format
Watch out for
  • Competitions are not suitable for every problem, including some sensitive data needs

DrivenData at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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DrivenData FAQ

How do DrivenData competitions work?
DrivenData identifies real-world questions where data science can support social impact, then runs online modeling competitions for data scientists to develop models to solve them.
What if a competition is not right for an organization?
DrivenData Labs provides direct work by its team of data scientists and engineers for more flexible needs or sensitive data sources.
Can I learn from past competitions?
Yes, prize-winning solutions from past competitions are shared openly on GitHub for anyone to learn and build from.
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