OPEN DATA & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CHALLENGE 2024
Are you able to create a solution combining artificial intelligence and open data?
What does the challenge consist of?
It is a competition or event whose aim is to answer the challenge: ‘Are you able to create a solution by combining Artificial Intelligence with open data?’
It is based on the creation of a solution that responds to one of the five proposed use cases, being mandatory to use one of the Open Data Bizkaia datasets in combination with Artificial Intelligence. The challenge will be worked on individually or in teams that will register through the form available here.
With regard to the requirement that open data be used, these may be from any source, although they must include a dataset (collection of data on a subject) from the Provincial Council of Bizkaia or the local councils of the territory, available on the Open Data Bizkaia portal (https://www.opendatabizkaia.eus/en). The teams may propose the incorporation of data managed by the Provincial Council of Bizkaia or the local councils of the territory into the open data portal.
You can consult the complete terms and conditions at the following link
The challenge consists of creating a solution combining Artificial Intelligence with open data. The objective is to create a solution that responds to one of the following use cases, using one of the Open Data Bizkaia datasets:
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1.Promotional content on tourist attractions in Bizkaia.
Possible datasets to be used:
- Beaches in Bizkaia by municipality
- Cultural agenda - BizkaiKOA
- Cultural agenda of Bizkaia
- Bizkaibus
- Paths
- Leisure areas
- Hotels in the Basque Country - Open Data Euskadi
- Temperature forecasts in Bizkaia - Weather API data
Possible Deliverables: Written promotional content, generated images, flyers...
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2.Boosting tourism through sentiment analysis of tourism resources.
Possible datasets to be used:
- Beaches in Bizkaia by municipality
- Cultural agenda - BizkaiKOA
- Cultural agenda of Bizkaia
- Bizkaibus
- Paths
- Leisure areas
- Hotels in the Basque Country - Open Data Euskadi
- Google reviews API - this is a paid resource with a possible free layer.
Possible Deliverables: Text files with recommendations for improving tourism resources, reports in Excel and PowerPoint...
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3.Personalised guides for tourism on tourist activities and resources.
Possible datasets to be used:
- Tide table 2024
- Beaches of Bizkaia by municipality
- Cultural Agenda - BizkaiKOA
- Cultural agenda of Bizkaia
- Bizkaibus
- Paths
- Hotels in the Basque Country - Open Data Euskadi
- Temperature forecasts in Bizkaia - data from Weather API, free layered resource
Possible Deliverables: Chatbot, document with personalised recommendations.
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4.Personalised recommendation of cultural events.
Possible datasets to use:
- Cultural agenda - BizkaiKOA
- Cultural agenda of Bizkaia
Possible Deliverables: Chatbot, document with personalised recommendations.
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5.Waste management optimisation (waste management recommendations and strategies)
Possible datasets to be used:
- Urban waste
- Containers per municipality
Possible Deliverables: Excel, PowerPoint and Word reports containing recommendations and strategies.
How does the challenge develop?
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Participating teams must register and upload one or more deliverables with the solution to Sharepoint.
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After the deadline for submission of proposals, the Jury will make a shortlist of 5 finalists.
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Shortlisted teams will have a period of time to prepare their solution presentation for the final event.
Who can take part?
Conditions:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Have a valid ID card or passport
- Register from 28th October to 24th November.
- Do not belong to the organising entities (Lantik and Department of Public Administration and Institutional Relations of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia).
FINALISTS
- Ruteando por Bizkaia. InnovaDipCas
- Garbiñe IA
- KulturMaps
- Análisis avanzado de datos y clusterización para la optimización de la gestión de residuos en Bizkaia. Green CR
- DataSarea
Winners and finalists
First prize
Garbiñe IA
Second prize
DataSarea
Finalists
- InnovaDipCas
- Green CR
- KulturMaps
The final event can be seen at this link.
CRITERIA OF VALUATION
The jury will use the following criteria to assess the solutions presented:
- Appropriateness of the proposed solution to the selected challenge.
- Creativity and innovation
- Quality and coherence of the solution
- Adequacy of Open Data Bizkaia datasets used
PRIZES
2.000€
First prize
1.000€
Second prize
500 to each of the other 3 finalist teams
WHEN WILL THE CHALLENGE TAKE PLACE?
| 28th October – 24th November | 29th November |
| REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL SOLUTIONS | PRESELECTION OF THE 5 FINALIST TEAMS |
| To the 9th December | 12th December (Final Event) |
| DELIVERY OF THE PRESENTATION WITH THE EXPLANATION OF THE SOLUTION | PRESENTATION AND SELECTION OF WINNING TEAMS |
| 28th October – 24th November |
| REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL SOLUTIONS |
| 29th November |
| PRESELECTION OF THE 5 FINALIST TEAMS |
| To the 9th December |
| DELIVERY OF THE PRESENTATION WITH THE EXPLANATION OF THE SOLUTION |
| 12th December (Final Event) |
| PRESENTATION AND SELECTION OF WINNING TEAMS |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is awarded?
The objective is to create a solution that responds to one of the five proposed use cases by combining the data available on the Open Data Bizkaia portal with Artificial Intelligence.
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What are open data?
All data from public administrations that have been published in reusable formats and with open licences for use. In this challenge, any open data dataset may be used, but at least one of them must be from the Provincial Council of Bizkaia or the local councils of Bizkaia, available at https://www.opendatabizkaia.eus/en.
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What are the requirements for proposals?
Participating teams will have to deliver the solution which will contain:
- Front cover: name of the team and team members.
- Introduction: chosen use case and functional description of the solution.
- Data used: at least one Open Data Bizkaia dataset must be used.
- Conclusions: innovation and outstanding features.
- Deliverable(s)
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Is it possible to propose data that is not published in open format?
Of course it does. In fact, one of the objectives of this challenge is to find out whether the current supply of datasets meets the demand. If you have conceived a project for which you would need a dataset of Bizkaia or its municipalities that is not available, you can propose that we create it. The only requirement is that it must fit within the competences of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia or the local councils. If you have any doubts in this respect, you can write to us to clarify them.
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Who can apply?
Any person or team of people who are 16 years old and have a valid ID card or passport. No employees of the organising entities (Lantik and the Department of Public Administration and Institutional Relations of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia) may enter.
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When can I register?
Between 28 October and 24 November 2024. After registration, the team will receive an email with instructions on how to submit the proposal.
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When can I submit a proposal?
Until 24 November 2024
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How are the winning proposals decided?
The criteria on which the jury will base its assessment of the solutions presented are as follows:
- Appropriateness of the proposed solution to the selected challenge.
- Creativity and innovation
- Quality and coherence of the solution
- Adequacy of Open Data Bizkaia datasets used
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What are the prizes?
The winning applications will receive a cash prize, as well as a commitment to open the datasets associated with the project as far as possible.
The selection board will shortlist 5 finalists from among the applications submitted.
- First prize – 2.000 €
- Second prize – 1.000 €
- Other 3 finalist teams – 500 € each
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What will the final event be like?
The final event will be both in person and it will be available to follow online. It is recommended to attend in person but if it is not possible, online attendance will be allowed. The awards ceremony will be held at the end of the event.
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Where can i consult the complete rules?
They are available here.
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CAN I SUBMIT A SOLUTION FOR MORE THAN ONE USE CASE?
Of course! The different solutions will be assessed independently of each other.
CONTACT
If you have an idea but want to ask us something before applying, send us your question through the following mailbox datathon@bizkaia.eus. Remember to consult the frequently asked questions section beforehand.
If you wish to submit your proposal, please use the official registration form.
