Data Science Challenge

Our data science competitions will challenge you to find unorthodox answers to real-world problems.

Now, we need your input by taking part in our data science challenges.

Youll be matching wits with the data science community.

Youll get to play with representative defence data, and even win prizes.

Growing Instability: Classifying Crisis Reports

You can help develop cutting-edge methods to solve real-world issues.

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By identifying, mapping, and tracking key data, we can predict how events will unfold and gain critical insight into how we should react.

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By analysing complex, evolving information, data science provides useful insight that informs how we respond to events.

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Around the world, governments are using the power of data to meet huge challenges.

Our first two challenges are over. Keep in touch for updates and news on Data Science Challenge.

We are looking for the brightest minds in data science to help the Government meet huge challenges, and keep people safe by revolutionising the way we think about world problems.

Dstl ensures that innovative science and technology contribute to the defence and security of the UK.

Safe Passage: Detecting and classifying vehicles in aerial imagery

Picture an emerging humanitarian crisis, like the Ebola virus or a devastating earthquake; a foreign nations stability and security in decline.