Dear Participants,

Originally, we planned to run the challenge until July. However, due to a delayed start and fewer submissions than expected, we have decided to extend the challenge. Additionally, we are excited to announce an online seminar where the top 3 winners will have the opportunity to present their approach and share their experiences.

On top of that, I'm happy to announce that we have prepared some small gifts for the winning submissions! The top-3 will be determined by summing the scores for detection and classification.

  1. €100 Amazon Credit: You can choose from millions of products on Amazon.
  2. Tickets to Naturalis and Gift Bag: Enjoy a day of exploration at Naturalis, and take home a delightful gift bag filled with goodies.
  3. Arise T-shirts: Celebrate the beauty of nature with Arise T-shirts, showcasing unique designs inspired by the diverse world of flora and fauna.

The submission deadline is now Friday, September 22nd. The online event will be held between September 24-27, with the exact time to be determined.

Currently, Chirag Padubidri is leading the classification stage with 62% accuracy, and we have yet to receive submissions for the detection phase.

Best regards,

Jacob Kamminga