Global data science challenge

The Capgemini Global Data Science Challenge (GDSC) is an award-winning annual, purpose-driven hackathon that brings together thousands of participants globally.

During this challenge, teams dive into a real-world data science or AI use case, honing their skills while collaborating with seasoned professionals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Since 2016, the GDSC has been at the forefront of leveraging AI to tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. The 2023 GDSC focused on protecting insect biodiversity through sound recognition. Participants developed AI models to improve the accuracy of insect identification and monitoring. In 2022, we automated the evaluation process for river blindness clinical trials, accelerating progress toward eradicating this debilitating disease. For the 2021 GDSC, we analyzed sensor data to unlock insights into ocean ecosystems and combat climate change. In 2020, our AI models identified individual sperm whales, aiding in their conservation efforts and preserving marine biodiversity.

These challenges demonstrate the immense potential of AI to drive positive change and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

The Capgemini Global Data Science Challenge is back in 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the 7th edition of Capgemini’s Global Data Science Challenge (GDSC): The Grade-AI Generation: Re-righting Education with Data & AI.

This year, we’ve partnered with UNESCO and AWS to tackle the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Our challenge focuses on developing agentic AI systems that empower educators through powerful data tools.

The challenge will be made live to our colleagues on Sep 30th and the finale will announce the winners in November 2024.

Till then, stay tuned to discover more, and follow us on LinkedIn for updates.

GDSC 2023

The biodiversity buzz

Protecting insect biodiversity through Data and AI

Our people make a meaningful difference

The Capgemini Global Data Science Challenge is an opportunity for experienced professionals to mentor the next generation, and those embarking on their careers get a chance to learn how to run a data science project by working on an actual AI use case and an excellent professional networking opportunity.

Throughout the challenge, participants:

Work on an actual data science/AI use case
Learn how to develop, improve, and interpret several machine learning algorithms
Learn how to run a data science project on AWS
Form a team, build their own solution, and compete against other participants
Provide results to the client/NGO for real-life implementation

These hackathons bring together the skills of experienced data scientists – professionals within our organization, as well as colleagues at leading academic institutions and other partners – and enthusiastic, creative, up-and-coming talent. Together, they accomplish great things.

Above all, it’s a chance for our people to make a meaningful difference to the world in which we live.

Client stories

Protecting biodiversity by listening to insects

Naturalis joins forces with Capgemini and AWS to launch the latest version of the Global Data Science Challenge for a sustainable future to identify insect species based on their sounds

Harnessing the power of AI to combat river blindness

Capgemini partners with the University Hospital Bonn to bring an end to River Blindness. As part of this effort, they launch the fifth Global Data Science Challenge focused on developing an AI solution to help with diagnosis and the development of new treatments for the disease

Deepening our knowledge of the ocean with AI and machine learning

The LoVe Ocean Observatory can now quickly sift through the massive amounts of data it gathers from oceanic sensors to better inform the conversation around marine conservation