Curiosity Cup 2026: Meet the 13 Finalist Teams
The first round of the Curiosity Cup 2026 is complete – and we are excited to share an update.
This year marks the 5‑year anniversary of the Curiosity Cup. Students from all over the world took part and submitted their ideas on how data and analytics can help solve real‑world problems.
In total, almost 200 student teams registered, and 138 papers were submitted. This is a 25% increase compared to last year, showing how much interest there is in data, analytics, and innovation.
For the first time, teams competed in three categories:
- Health, Science & Engineering
- Business & Economy
- Culture, Lifestyle & Entertainment
We also welcomed student teams from Turkey and Sweden for the first time.
After careful review by an international jury, 13 teams have now been selected for Round 2. These finalist teams come from India, Malaysia, Italy, Mexico, the United States, the Philippines, Romania, Slovakia, and Denmark.
In the next round, teams will prepare a short video presentation to explain their project and results. The final winners will be announced in mid‑April.
👉 You can find more information about the Curiosity Cup and the finalist teams here:
Curiosity Cup Finalists 2026
Stay tuned – and congratulations to all teams who made it to Round 2!
