About the challenge

Over two days, you’ll tackle complex data challenges, create real-world applications, and push the boundaries of data science and machine learning. Uncover unique insights and innovative solutions by selecting from our carefully crafted cases and enhancing them by bringing your own dataset.

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Sign up now to participate in UofT's first Datathon!

Challenge yourself to apply data science skills to real-world problems, collaborate with like-minded peers, and network with industry professionals.

Event Details:

Any UofT undergraduates! From beginners to experienced data scientists, registration is open to anyone willing to test their skills. Our different award streams will ensure that applicants can be tested fairly across different dimensions.

Event Details:

• Date: March 1st - 2nd, 2025

• Venue: Bahen Centre for Information Technology 40 St. George St, Toronto, ON M5S 2E4, Canada

• Team Size: 4 members (If you sign up with fewer than 4 members, we will randomly assign additional teammates to complete your team.) 

Prizes: Awards will be given to teams that demonstrate outstanding performance in categories such as:

• Best Visualization

• Best Business Insight

• Best Model

For event rules and FAQs, refer to: link to Terms and Conditions

• Relevance
  Does the project align with the datathon’s theme? How well does the project address the problem statement?
• Feasibility
  Can the solution be realistically implemented? Does it require excessive resources or unrealistic assumptions?
• Creativity
  Is the approach novel compared to existing solutions? Does it offer a fresh way of solving the problem?
• Code Quality
  Is the code well-structured and readable? Are there appropriate comments and documentation? Does it follow best practices?
• Executability
  Does the project run successfully without major issues? Is the output meaningful and relevant? Are the results reproducible?