University Challenge

The Denodo University Challenge invites students to solve real-world data management problems using Denodo's cutting-edge logical approach to managing data. Throughout the challenge, you'll tackle a compelling problem statement and leverage Denodo Express to create innovative solutions.

The challenge is exclusively for higher education students.

Groups of 1 to 3 students

Online

Data and AI for Real-World Impact

The Denodo University Challenge invites higher education students to tackle data management exercises using real-world datasets. This edition, exclusively for students, emphasizes AI. Participants will focus on effective data management to develop innovative AI-driven solutions, showcasing how advanced data management can drive meaningful, real-world innovation (T&C).

If you have any questions, or if any change is needed in the teams, please use the “Contact Us” button below. Changes in teams will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Challenge Timeline

21-05-2025 03:00:00 -0400 - 16-11-2025 03:00:00 -0500 : Registration
27-10-2025 03:00:00 -0400 - 16-11-2025 03:00:00 -0500 : Execution
15-12-2025 03:00:00 -0500: Finalists announcement
17-12-2025 03:00:00 -0500: Winner awards

Challenge phases

Challenge encompasses the typical phases in a data project: Integrate, Manage, and Deliver, each presenting distinct tasks and evaluation criteria to assess participants' data integration, management, analysis, and reporting capabilities.

Integrate Phase

Participants will use Denodo Express Design Studio to connect provided challenge datasets and additional researched datasets. Apart from creating data source and base views for each dataset, these views need to be combined with relational algebra operations like join, group by, and projections to create the final views.

Manage Phase

Participants should consider both process efficiency and security/data governance for those views using Denodo Express Design Studio. By prioritizing these factors, participants can enhance their operations, protect valuable data, and minimize risks.

Deliver Phase

Participants will utilize the final views generated from the previous phases to extract valuable information and solve the challenge problem. They are encouraged to demonstrate their data management skills through custom views, as long as to provide adequate justification.

The focus of evaluation will be on participants' data management competency and their ability to interpret and explain their results. The evaluation will take into account documented steps, process efficiency, combination, and the integration of both predefined and participant-added datasets.

Submission Details

Check the requirements and guidelines for participants to submit their work in the Denodo Community Site at the conclusion of the challenge. The specific submission requirements will be published along with the Challenge information.

Prizes and Recognition

Prizes are awarded to the top-performing teams and to the university with the highest participation.

1st Place

$150 Gift Card (per participant)

Access to Denodo on-demand training and certification exams (6 months)

Denodo Pack: T-shirt + Eco-merchandising + The Rise of Logical Data Management book

Invitations: Attend a local Denodo event and visit a Denodo office

Promotion of the winning team on Denodo’s LinkedIn page

2nd & 3rd Place

Access to Denodo on-demand training and associate certification exams (6 months)

Denodo Pack: T-shirt + Eco-merchandising + The Rise of Logical Data Management book

Invitation to visit a Denodo office

University Prize

15 Denodo certification exams for their students

Get Ready

It’s important to prepare for the challenge in advance.

Denodo Express

We recommend downloading Denodo Express and start experimenting with it. You can use these basic tutorials:

Use this collection of videos that cover a variety of key topics. They will provide you with additional ideas and essential strategies for working with Denodo Express: