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Datascientia: Unity Through Diversity

Join a global community shaping AI and data for the benefit of people and society

Our Mission

We are entering an era where AI and Big Data are transforming knowledge, society, and the human experience. DataScientia is a global, donation-driven foundation dedicated to placing humans in control, with Person-Centric AI (PCAI) in the loop — not the other way around.

Our mission is to empower individuals and communities to produce, manage, and benefit from their own data. By turning curiosity into learning, learning into research, and research into innovation, we are building a future where AI serves people, not replaces them.

The Four Pillars

Information

Share curiosity, needs, and ideas.

We provide tools for people to express and share what they know, want to know, and what matters to their communities through personal pages, moderated discussion groups, and targeted knowledge delivery.

Education

Learn and teach about AI and data.

Localized, inclusive educational resources — from introductory MOOCs to advanced community-driven learning paths — help people understand and apply Person-Centric AI (PCAI) in ways that matter to them.

Research

Explore how PCAI and data can benefit the society

We support open research into datasets, tools, and methods for building trustable, ethical AI grounded in local contexts and collective intelligence.

Innovation

Create ethical, people-centric technologies.

By building real-world applications (like Witmee or LingoGap) and fostering new startups, we turn research into services that empower individuals and protect human dignity in the digital age.

Information Services

to help users share and discover ideas, contributions, and needs around AI and data.
  • The DataScientia Community Platform
    • Personal Member Pages – Showcase your contributions, ideas, and AI-related work
    • Discover or Start Projects – Get matched to active projects based on your skills and interests, or start your own and invite others to collaborate.
    • Moderated Discussion Groups – Join focused conversations on AI, education, innovation, and social impact.
  • DataScientia News – Signup to DataScientia newsletter to keep you updated with the latest developments, insights, and announcements.
  • Events & Meetups – Participate in talks, workshops, and community-driven events.

Education Services

to support inclusive, accessible, multilingual learning around AI and data, offering learning paths for all competence levels. What We Offer:

  • MOOCs on Data & AI – Explore accessible courses for all levels, from introductory to advanced (EAI Track).

  • Advanced Learning Paths – Structured educational journeys from basic to expert, grounded in Person-Centric AI.
  • Certification & Badging – Earn recognized credentials for completing courses or contributing to the ecosystem.

  • Contribute as Educator or Translator – Support local adaptation of content and co-develop new learning experiences.

  • Public Learning Events & Webinars – Attend open sessions that spark dialogue and deepen understanding (registration may be required).

Research Services

that empower open, collaborative research through practical tools and community-driven projects. From data collection to shared analysis, we support almost every step of the research lifecycle.
  • Propose or Join Research Projects – Use the platform to create collaborative research projects or join ongoing ones aligned with your interests.
  • iLog Data Collection Tool – Collect sensor data, run surveys, or log observations with our flexible mobile data-gathering app.
  • Data Catalogs & Repositories – Explore and download curated datasets from past projects, filterable by language, region, and domain.
  • Collaborative Experimentation – Engage with a community of researchers to co-create knowledge and run distributed experiments.
  • Knowledge Extraction & Analysis – Access tools and datasets that support advanced research, data analysis, and insight generation.

Innovation Services

Harness AI and co-creation to develop inclusive, culture-aware, and locally grounded innovations. We connect technology, people, and communities to shape impactful solutions. What We Offer:

  • Living Labs & Glocal Innovation Spaces – Co-create and test community-driven prototypes in real-world environments.

  • Community Co-Creation Spaces – Join design sprints, hackathons, and collaborative projects that address local and social needs.

  • Data Catalogs – Request or share access to high-quality datasets that fuel responsible innovation.

  • Startup & Spin-off Support – Get backing to build and scale ethical, data-rich ventures with real community impact.

  • Access to Open-Source Tools & Technology – Leverage cutting-edge resources to develop inclusive, culture-aware solutions.

The DataScientia Community

DataScientia is a global community of individuals and partner organizations collaborating to build ethical, human-centered AI through voluntary contributions of data, skills, and knowledge. Members learn, teach, research, and innovate together across domains like education, social impact, and technology. Contributions earn credits, unlock new opportunities, and power real-world services. Whether you’re a learner, researcher, developer, or visionary, there’s a role for you in shaping the future of AI.

Start contributing and growing with us today.

Our Partners

We collaborate with universities and organizations worldwide, driving AI innovation at an unprecedented pace. Our approach integrates education, research and technology innovation, under the main drive of social innovation. Partners play a crucial role in our activities, enabling impactful projects. Together, we’re reaching communities globally, fostering research and innovation for a better future.

News & Events

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