Following the edition on generative AI that has just closed in December 2024, EPO launches a new challenge: EPO CODE FEST to classify patent data for a sustainable future, that is a competition to develop an automated system for classifying patent data based on its potential to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
The competition is open to individuals and teams of up to five members, resident in one of the EPO members States; legal entities are not eligible. Proposals should be submitted by 16 March on the dedicated webpage on the EPO website. Proposals will be evaluated in several rounds and the winners will be announced in July.
Grand prize winner: EUR 20 000!
Submit your proposals!