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Kuyesera AI Disaster Damage and Displacement Challenge - Win $12 500 USD + AWS credits
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Kuyesera AI Disaster Damage and Displacement Challenge - Win $12 500 USD + AWS credits

Zindi
$12500 USDin prizes
Duration
Mar 25 - Jun 23
Team Size
1-5
Entry Fee
Free
Eligibility
Global
Competition signal

100 participants

Decision window

Submission window closes on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Last verified

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

About This Competition

Can you help communities recover by detecting damaged infrastructure using aerial imagery? Join 529 AI builders. Completed (~1 year ago)

Why This Competition Matters

Kuyesera AI Disaster Damage and Displacement Challenge - Win $12 500 USD + AWS credits is positioned around machine learning, data science, applied ai, which makes it useful for building visible proof that you can ship under constraints. The combination of 1-5, Free, and $12500 USD in rewards makes it a strong fit for learners who want both portfolio value and competitive pressure.

Best Fit For

  • Builders who want hands-on exposure to machine learning, data science, applied ai.
  • Teams or solo operators comfortable with Computer Vision.
  • Free-entry competitors looking for portfolio-grade proof of work.

Prizes

1
Prize Pool Place
$12500 USD
See the official page for category-level awards and sponsor bonuses.

Required Skills

Computer Vision

Recommended Tools

Python notebooks

Topics

Machine Learning
Data Science
Applied AI
Computer Vision
Zindi
Machine Learning
Data Science
Applied AI
Computer Vision

How To Approach It

Review the official rules and scoring on Zindi before you build.
Choose a narrow angle inside machine learning, data science, applied ai so your submission is easier to demo and judge.
Set up a fast prototype stack with Python notebooks.
Reserve time for polish: README, demo flow, screenshots, and final submission QA.
Learn, then compete

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