DRIVENDATA, LLC

Drivendata, Inc. specializes in designing and managing crowdsourced innovation platforms that harness diverse external talent to solve complex technical challenges for federal agencies. Their core capabilities center on developing and operating competitive challenge frameworks that engage global communities of data scientists, engineers, and domain experts to generate novel solutions—particularly in machine learning, data automation, and narrative analysis. They excel at structuring open innovation programs that translate unstructured textual data into actionable variables, automating workflows, and scaling collaborative problem-solving across distributed teams. Their technical expertise includes algorithmic evaluation, solution validation pipelines, and platform-based incentive design tailored for government use cases, with a demonstrated ability to bridge public mission needs with cutting-edge computational approaches. Drivendata has established a consistent and deep relationship with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, delivering end-to-end crowdsourcing services that support NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation. Their work enables multiple NASA centers to access external innovation through structured competitions, leveraging machine learning to extract insights from unstructured narratives and accelerating the identification of high-potential solutions. This recurring engagement reflects a trusted partnership built on delivering scalable, mission-aligned innovation infrastructure. The contractor operates primarily under NAICS 541990, which encompasses specialized professional services in scientific and technical innovation support. Their market positioning is distinct within the federal space as a facilitator of open innovation, focusing on the intersection of data science, community engagement, and mission-driven problem-solving rather than traditional consulting or software development. Drivendata, Inc. is a small business headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with no government certifications on record. Their geographic presence is centered in the U.S., with a fully remote operational model that supports nationwide and global collaboration. They are positioned as a nimble, technically focused provider in the federal innovation ecosystem, specializing in platform-based solutions that democratize access to technical expertise.