Lumidata – The Data Science Platform That Sparks Purposeful Careers
Lumidata is a platform that helps students explore meaningful careers in data science by collaborating with scientists and companies to create engaging, real-life stories and tools that show the true power of data.
Aleksandra Nowińska
Eindhoven University of Technology & Tilburg University
Data Science
Over het initiatief / About the initiative
In welke fase zit jouw initiatief? / In what stage is your initiative?
Startupfase
Heb je jouw initiatief al gevalideerd? / Did you validate your initiative?
Yes – we’ve validated Lumidata through real collaborations with Microsoft, Spotify, BCG, ASML, Roche, Orange, Booking.com, PKO Bank Polski, and GFR. In just a year, we've transformed abstract tech topics into inspiring stories through live expert interviews, published articles, and interactive student events. Each collaboration gave us insights to refine our content, format, and voice – and the overwhelming positive feedback from readers and partners confirms: we’re building something students truly need.
Meer informatie over jouw initiatief / More info about your initiative
Lumidata is a bold movement redefining how young people enter the world of data science – not through textbooks or manual courses, but through real stories, data challenges, and impact. In a time where data is shaping every aspect of our world, Lumidata empowers students to discover their place in it – with purpose, creativity, and confidence.
We collaborate directly with industry leaders – from Roche and ASML to BCG, Microsoft, Orange, Girls Future Ready, PKO Bank Polski, Booking.com, and Spotify – to transform their innovations into vivid, story-driven content. Our student team turns complex topics like AI in medicine, predictive policing, or sustainable analytics into engaging, human-centered narratives that connect academic curiosity with practical insight.
But Lumidata is more than just a platform – it’s becoming an ecosystem. We’re currently launching AI-generated podcast versions of our articles to make learning effortless and inclusive. We’re building hackathons and open calls for contributions, where any student can co-create with us, regardless of background or study program. Our vision is to turn passive reading into active exploration — to replace the “tech elite” narrative with a culture of open, collaborative, student-powered innovation.
In the long run, Lumidata aims to become the go-to space where academia and industry meet – not in theory, but through action. A place where students don’t just observe the future of data, but build it.
Wat is er anders/nieuw aan jouw idee/oplossing t.o.v. bestaande oplossingen? / What is different/new about your idea/solution compared to existing solutions??
What sets Lumidata apart is that we don’t just create content – we create connection. Where most platforms stop at writing blog posts or boring articles, we build bridges between students and the experts from real world of data. We co-create with leading experts, turning advanced topics like AI in healthcare, predictive policing, and recommender systems into living, breathing stories.
We are now launching AI-powered podcast companions to make knowledge more accessible for students with different learning styles. We’re preparing open hackathons and collaborative storytelling events where students co-create with industry. This is not about passive learning – this is about giving young people agency. Lumidata is becoming a creative, open platform where the academic world meets business, not in theory, but through action.
Wat zijn jouw volgende stappen om het verder te ontwikkelen? / What are your next steps to develop the initiative?
Wat heb je nodig om (nog meer) impact te maken met dit initiatief? / What do you need to make (more) impact with this initiative?
To truly scale Lumidata’s impact, we need more than just visibility — we need allies who share our vision of a future where data science is accessible, creative, and deeply human. First, we’re looking for strategic funding to help us professionalize our platform, expand our content formats, and fairly compensate student contributors. With resources, we can increase the quality and frequency of our publications, develop advanced features like AI-generated audio and the Data Career Navigator, and ensure accessibility across languages and learning styles.
We also need media support and exposure to reach more students — especially those who feel like tech isn’t “for them.” By getting Lumidata in front of underrepresented communities, we can break stereotypes and open doors for the next generation of thinkers and builders.
Crucially, we are seeking partnerships with companies, researchers, and universities willing to open up their data challenges, share their behind-the-scenes innovations, or mentor students through storytelling and co-creation. These partners help us bring theory to life and demonstrate what purpose-driven tech truly looks like.
Finally, we want to build a strong core team of students and alumni who believe in Lumidata not only as a project, but as a movement — one that bridges the gap between knowledge and real-world relevance, and gives young people a seat at the table in shaping the future of data
