International Machine Learning Competition 2026
Edu.Harbour
📌 About the Event
The International Machine Learning Competition (IMLC) 2026, initiated by Edu.Harbour, is a global student competition designed to build understanding of machine learning, from fundamental concepts to advanced research. Participants solve problems covering optimization, deep learning, frontier models, real-world applications and trustworthy AI. The competition progresses through three rounds, allowing students to develop their knowledge and compete with peers worldwide.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Competition Type: Machine Learning Competition
- Mode: Online
- Organizer: Edu.Harbour
- Team Size: Individual submissions; collaboration with friends or classmates is permitted in the qualification round.
- Qualification Round Fee: Free
- Pre-Final Round Fee: €12 for qualified participants; financial aid and fee waivers are available.
📅 Important Dates
- Qualification Round Submission Deadline: 14 December 2026, 5:29 AM IST
- Qualification Results: 28 December 2026
- Pre-Final Round Research Paper Released: 22 January 2027
- Pre-Final Round Exam: 24–26 January 2027
- Pre-Final Results: 8 February 2027
- Final Round Exam: 23 February 2027
- Final Results: 1 March 2027
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Participants are divided into Junior, Youth and Senior age/education groups.
- Junior: Grade 10 and below, and under 16 years of age.
- Youth: Grades 11–13 or age 16 and above.
- Senior: First-year college/university and above, or age 19 and above.
- Participants submit their own solutions.
🏆 Benefits for Participants
- Total prize pool of US $1,500 across the competition.
- Cash prizes of US $100–US $250 across the Junior, Youth and Senior categories.
- Gold, Silver and Bronze honours for qualifying finalists.
- National awards for top-performing participants who meet the score requirements.
- Participation certificates for all participants.
- Opportunity to explore machine learning fundamentals, deep learning and current research.