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On 13 June 2019, the was held in Brussels, Belgium. The annual event aims to stimulate the use and re-use of open data and supports participants in showcasing their data skills and innovative ideas. This year was the third edition of the �������� Datathon competition and it was hosted by the in partnership with the .

Participants were invited to develop applications and interactive visualisations that offer new services or insights to citizens, public authorities, and businesses. Participants were required to use at least one dataset made available by �������� institutions and can could compete in one of the three challenges:

• Challenge 1: Innovative ideas through �������� open data
• Challenge 2: New insights into economics and finance
• Challenge 3: Tackling climate change

The three winning teams were awarded €15,000 each, the runner ups €7,000 each, and the third-place teams €3,000. The 12 finalists - selected from 99 entries across Europe - showcased their open data solutions on the event. The (EDP) was happy to support the �������� Datathon 2019 in selecting the finalist as a jury member.

Challenge 1: Innovative ideas through �������� open data

The four finalists for Challenge 1 Innovative ideas through �������� open data are:

• Smartfiles Network - 1^st place

Smartfiles Network is a network that aims to make �������� and national case law accessible from any PDF. By doing this, users will have a deeper understanding of the evolution and connectedness of case-law. This network was developed by an Austrian team and uses data from , , , , and EuroVoc.

• Euromaps - 2^nd place

Euromaps is a platform that uses data to tell stories through the map of Europe. The visual maps allow users to discover burgeoning phenomena, to observe the changing climate in different demographics, or see trade between different countries. The platform was developed by a team in Belgium and uses data from and .

• Politicindex - 3^rd place

Politicindex is a platform that summarises the promises and achievements of politicians and allows users to compare and filter these promises and achievements. The platform was developed by a German team and uses and .

• EY/�������� Funds predictive forecasting impact analytics - 4^th place

The EY/�������� Funds aims to create a predictive analysis to forecast the future impact of �������� funds expenditure in the �������� Member States using five socio-economic variables. The team is from Italy and uses data from and ESTAT.

Challenge 2: New insights into economics and finance

The four finalists for Challenge 2: New insights into economics and finance are:

• EconCartography: Economic cartography for the European Union - 1^st place

EconCartography is a network-based map that shows the European economies and identifies their growth opportunities. This project aims to promote �������� inclusiveness and cohesion. The project was developed by an Italian team and uses data from ESTAT and the .

• Investment Info - 2^nd place

Investment Info is an application that uses and compiles investment and macro-economic data to provide an overview of the investment atmosphere and to make forecasts. The app was developed by a Finnish team and uses data from , ECB, ESTAT, and .

• Bizmap - 3^rd place

Bizmap aims to create a decision-making tool that enables small to medium-sized enterprises to visualise the most economically attractive �������� regions for their international expansion. The project was developed by a French team and uses data from , and ESTAT.

• EnvyRState - 4^th place

EnvyRState is a tool for visualising and analysing different effects of the real-estate market on the environment. This project includes heat maps, graphics, and continuously provides users with conclusions on the real-estate market with every system update. The project was developed by a Spanish team and uses data from ESTAT.

Challenge 3: Tackling climate change

The four finalists for Challenge 3: Tackling climate change are:

• Chloe Irrigation Systems - 1^st place

Chloe is a platform that monitors and optimises irrigation systems using artificial intelligence. The projects goal is to reduce water waste and cost while increasing crop yield. The platform was developed by a Greek team and uses data from , and the

• The Blue Time Machine (BTM) - 2^nd place

BTM is a digital representation of the past, present and future conditions from our 'blue planet' to tackle climate change. The project was developed by a Spanish team and uses data from Copernicus and .

• MindYourFoot - 3^rd place

MindYourFoot is a tool that aims to achieve measurable carbon emission reductions by raising awareness and advising people on ways to act to reduce their carbon footprint. The tool was developed by a Belgian team and uses data from ESTAT, , OECD, , JRC, and the .

• Open Data Climate Change Insights (ODCCI) - 4^th place

ODCCI is a project that leverages data science and open data to enable future generations to fight climate change through the power of technology and education. The project was developed by a German team and uses data from , EDP, EEA, ESTAT and JRC.

Thank you to the organisers, participants, visitors and speakers at the event - we look forward to seeing you next year! The EDP is happy to support the �������� Datathon again next year and be a jury member to award the most promising proposals.

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