Developers, data scientists, and IP experts have the chance to showcase their skills internationally in European Patent Office's CodeFest competition!

IPR
Kirjoittaja: Niina Pakonen

EPO is launching its fourth CodeFest, offering developers, data scientists, researchers, startup teams, and IP professionals — whether working individually or in teams — the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise on a global stage. This year’s theme focuses on patent and IP portfolio evaluation: participants are challenged to design a system that assesses the economic and technological value of patents using data, analytics, and AI.

Why participate?

  • Prizes up to €20,000

  • Access to EPO databases and tools

  • Opportunity to work with real IP and technology data

  • Excellent visibility and learning experience for multidisciplinary teams

Timeline

  • Proposal submission: 16 November 2025

  • Coding phase begins: December 2025

  • Award ceremony: May 2026

How to join?

Prepare a short proposal describing your solution and submit it via the EPO website.

Niina Pakonen
Seuraava

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