BACKGROUND
At altLabs, we’re developing tools to identify the original source of engineered DNA. By mapping engineered systems back to their designers, we can promote responsibility and accountability without stifling innovation. In this competition, we challenge you to join us in advancing the state of the art.
THE COMPETITION
Hosted by DrivenData Inc., our data science competition consists of two exciting tracks.
In the Prediction Track, participants will compete to predict the lab-of-origin of engineered DNA sequences: prizes will go to the teams whose algorithms can achieve the highest accuracy score.
In the Innovation Track, teams will compete to convince a panel of expert judges that their models excel in domains beyond raw accuracy, in ways that move us closer to real-world applications of attribution technology.
To find out more about both tracks and enter the competition, visit our DrivenData Competition Page.
PRIZES
Both the Prediction Track and the Innovation Track will award $30,000 in prizes, for a total prize pool of $60,000. Prizes are awarded as follows:
First Place: $15,000
Second Place: $7,500
Third Place: $5,000
Fourth Place: $2,500
Visit our DrivenData Competition Page for detailed prize pool information.
GENETIC ENGINEERING ATTRIBUTION CHALLENGE TIMELINE
Prediction Track Opens for Submissions
Participants accept Terms & Conditions and download prediction track data.
Participants submit solutions – multiple submissions accepted. Live leaderboard shows place.
Prediction Track Closes
No new submissions to Prediction Track.
Top submissions invited to submit code for review.
High-scoring teams invited to submit reports to Innovation Track.
Innovation Track Submissions Due
No new submissions.
Innovation Track reports reviewed by panel of expert judges.
Winners Announced!
Prizes announced and winners notified.
DrivenData disburses prizes to winning teams (within 3 days of announcement).