List of hackathons about big data in 2020

Hackers in Nigeria! Tech services firm Enye invites you to take part in the Enye Hackathon 2020. At this event, you'll be challenged to develop a KYC (Know your customer) solution for the Post-COVID era that is based on the use of Big Data, partners’ APIs, and distributed networks. Come and collaborate for a chance to win cash prizes. Maximize your Enye Hackathon experience -- get smart advice from the tips page!

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2020 is a 48-hour global virtual hackathon for scientists, engineers, technologists, storytellers, artists, entrepreneurs, astronomers and enthusiasts around the world to use NASA’s open data to solve NASA-designed Challenges. Nova77 STEM Workshop is hosting the lead event for Las Vegas and surrounding area over the weekend of 3rd and 4th of October, 2020. Register Here.

Rare diseases affect nearly 350 million people around the world, and NF specifically affects 1 in 3,000 across the globe each year. During the Hack for Rare Diseases, we want you to utilize the datasets provided to improve data analytics, research methodology and advance the field of NF (neurofibromatosis) & rare diseases. Your solutions can range from new ways to engage patients via mobile devices or shareability of images, to data visualization apps & analytical tools for the NF portal.

Huawei, the leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, is thrilled to host this year’s European University Challenge 2020 in Sweden. This four-week event is 100% virtual and open to students who are working towards their Masters or Ph.D. in Data Science, Mathematics, Programming, or related field. In this exciting challenge, participants will utilize machine learning to collect points in this head to head gaming competition, all in an effort to win great prizes and be eligible for possible internship opportunities.

Anthem, Inc. knows that there are few things more important to people than the decision to bring a new family member into the world. In addition to positive experiences that come during this period, there are difficulties and inequities that can occur before, during and after childbirth which can impact the entire family. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 295,000 women die a year from pregnancy related causes. The United States alone has the highest maternal mortality rate amongst developed countries. Maternal health concerns also include pregnancy complications such as hypertensive disorders, postpartum hemorrhage, and pulmonary embolism. The Anthem Maternal Health Challenge seeks to work with entrepreneurs and startups to use innovative, evidence-based solutions to transform the current state of maternal health. These solutions should address the multifaceted contributing factors such as racial health inequities that impact mothers before, during, and after childbirth.

European developers, designers, and business people with an interest in Earth Observation Data! If you're over 18 and a resident of the EU, Iceland, or Norway, then the Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk invites you to participate in the Copernicus Hackathon 2020. It's free! Come with a team of 4-5 people, or join one at the event. You'll be challenged to design and prototype an innovative digital solution that leverages Earth Observation Data. Collaborate and compete for awesome prizes.Come up with your own idea, or address one of the special challenges -- the COVID-19 Challenge, the Space for Equality & Inclusion Challenge and the Sustainable Development Goals Challenge. You'll find insights on hackathon participation on the tips page!

THE ODYSSEY HACKATHON, DESCRIBED IN FORBES AS ‘EUROPE’S LEADING HACKATHON’, IS BEING MOVED ONLINE AND REBRANDED AS MOMENTUM. THIS TRANSFORMATION IS NOT ONLY DRIVEN BY CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES DUE TO COVID-19, BUT ALSO BY AN URGE TO CREATE A NEW TYPE OF EVENT THAT FULLY EMBRACES THE POTENTIAL OF THE INTERNET. MOMENTUM WILL TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 13-15 2020. Press release:https://www.odyssey.org/odyssey-hackathon-becomes-momentum/ 105 selected teams from around the world will co-create paradigm-shifting solutions with the challenge leads including governments, corporations, and non-profit organizations, their stakeholders and end-users alongmore than 300 jedis experts in vertical and horizontal domains. Winning teams implement a pilot with the challenge leads and their ecosystems, on top of the €200.000 cash rewards distributed among the winners. The challengeshave a global societal and economic impact, each of them tied directly to one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals. Teams will be able to impact a variety of industries and make their mark on the energy transition, conscious cities, critical infrastructure, logistics, public safety, nature conservation, real estate, healthcare, and digital identity. Discover how you can contribute:odyssey.org

Anthem | ai is excited to announce the Hackathon to Modernize Behavioral Health! We are challenging you to create solutions for those struggling with mental health during difficult times. Help to improve the lives of especially vulnerable groups -seniors, those in isolation, the homeless to overcome barriers like stigma, cost, awareness, and access to support. Technology and innovation hold tremendous potential to remedy the mental health crisis. We are giving you the tools to make a difference! Utilize cutting-edge technology, access exclusive Anthem | ai data sets, employ innovative thinking, and compete for the $20k prize pool for top projects. Are you up for the challenge? Join the hackathon to help modernize behavioral health with Anthem | ai.

Sustainability and data professionals in the Netherlands! Navara and The Rock Group invite you to take part in their Data Science and Sustainability Hackathon in Amsterdam! In this hackathon, you'll be challenged to help Too Good To Go and their app that helps battle food waste. You'll be asked to collaborate with like-minded individuals to develop concrete ideas to use data science and sustainability to increase the impact Too Good To Go and their app. Prior to the event, get answers to your hackathon questions on the expert tips page!

How can we "future-proof" supply chains to be more flexible, agile, and adaptable to meet unexpected challenges? Traditional supply chains have been severely disrupted by recent global and local crises, and GS1 US is looking for your help to find the answers. Join the Future-Proofing the Supply Chain Hackathon to develop solutions that will increase the adaptability and resilience of supply chains during rapid change. Plus, compete for the $30K prize pool with 7 team prizes available! Note: This is a US residence only hackathon.