Aligned with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, the EY Open Science AI & Data Challenge is an annual competition that gives university students the opportunity to develop data models using artificial intelligence (AI) and computing technology to create solutions that address critical climate issues, building a more sustainable future for society and the planet.
The 2025 EY Open Science AI & Data Challenge platform is now open for students to register individually or as a team. The challenge invites students to develop data models using artificial intelligence and computing technology to create open-source solutions that help solve critical sustainability issues. This year’s topic is urban heat islands and gives students the opportunity to work with satellite datasets to develop machine learning (ML) models to forecast temperatures at microscales across a city.
More about the challenge: The challenge is open until March 20 and has two phases: In Phase 1, participants will develop the machine learning and AI models, and in Phase 2, finalists will develop a practical “business plan” for local beneficiaries. The challenge platform provides learning resource links and all participants who successfully complete the challenge will receive an EY certificate of achievement. Top finalists will receive a cash prize and invitation to attend our global awards ceremony. You can learn more about the challenge at challenge.ey.com/2025.
The 2025 EY Open Science AI & Data Challenge topic is Cooling Urban Heat Islands.