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Nonprofits can now apply for one of five spots in ABW’s Impact Accelerator Program — a 14-week journey with €120,000 in expert guidance to harness data and AI for greater impact. Work with top experts from ORTEC, University of Amsterdam, EY, Gurobi, and OMP, and join a network tackling global challenges from climate action to health. Deadline: October 24, 2025 (rolling review).

Are you ready to scale your mission with data science and AI? Join us for the ABW Impact Accelerator Launch Q&A — your chance to explore how this 14-week program can help your organization tackle big challenges, build internal capacity, and drive lasting impact. Get the inside scoop on program structure, eligibility, sponsorships, and more — plus connect directly with the ABW team to get your questions answered. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover if the Impact Accelerator is the right fit for your organization. Together, let’s harness data for good.

The Analytics for a Better World courses for the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at the University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School have started again! Professor Dick den Hertog and Professor Joaquim Gromicho are working diligently to train the next generation of students who will learn how to harness the power of analytics to address […]

How Data Science Is Powering Smarter Fleets, Safer Roads, and a Cleaner Planet At the 2025 Fleet Forum Annual Conference, Robert Monné of Analytics for a Better World (ABW) shared how mission-driven organisations are using data science to accelerate social impact. With just 17% of Sustainable Development Goals on track, ABW’s proven model—Challenge → Data Science → Impact—is helping nonprofits like The Ocean Cleanup cut costs and timelines in half. From optimising fleet routes to reducing road accidents, analytics is emerging as a game-changer for mobility reform and environmental solutions. Discover how bold collaboration and advanced analytics are reshaping what’s possible for global good.

At the Fleet Forum Annual Conference, Robert Monné, the Analytics for a Better World Managing Director, will take the stage on the 24th of June at 12:15 CEST to explore exactly that. His keynote delves into real-world case studies, showcasing how analytics and collaboration are transforming the way we address global challenges — and how […]

When Professor Dick den Hertog realized the untapped potential of data science for solving real-world problems, he launched Analytics for a Better World (ABW) – a global initiative helping NGOs tackle challenges like plastic pollution and poverty. Discover how ABW is using algorithms for good, from The Ocean Cleanup to education projects worldwide. 📖 Read the full story in the English version or Dutch version of UvA Alumni Magazine.

The 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference was a time to highlight the impact a transdisciplinary community united by analytics for social and planetary good can have. We are proud to announce that the project "Optimizing the Path Towards Plastic-Free Oceans" won third place in the Innovative Applications in Analytics Award! Curious about the impact? Read our the update and learn all about how the developed models optimize cleanup routes using ocean current data, plastic dispersion models, and advanced optimization.

At the 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference, Professor Dr. Dick den Hertog gave a keynote where he talked about more than optimization theory — he showed how advanced analytics is already feeding millions, cleaning oceans, and expanding healthcare across the globe. In his keynote, “Analytics for a Better World,” Professor den Hertog issued a bold challenge: prioritizing solving real-world problems through impactful projects over publication counts. From optimizing food aid across 88 countries to deploying healthcare where needed most, this is analytics with a purpose.

At the recent Analytics for a Better World (ABW) Kickoff Event, leaders from academia, industry, and the nonprofit sector gathered—both in person and online—to reflect on past impact and share bold ambitions for the future of data science in service of the global good. A Mission Rooted in Urgency and Opportunity Founded three years ago […]

It is with great enthusiasm that we would like to introduce you to ABW’s new team member: Tessa Möller. Tessa will, as interim COO+ program/project manager, help us to make more impact by running our execution/delivery organization. With Tessa’s strong operational and leadership experience as well as a background in operations research and program/ project […]

On Tuesday, April 9th, we welcomed the incoming class of students at the REC Impact Center, who are embarking on their Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis journey focusing on ABW topics this semester! Following brief presentations from Prof. Dick den Hertog and ABW Managing Director Robert Monné, each student shared insights into their projects and the […]

We are happy to announce our new Outreach and Event Manager: Irina Ioniță! At ABW, Irina will focus on ensuring successful communication regarding our NGO’s developments, as well as keeping our community connected through online and in-person events. With 3 years of communications and events experience, and an academic background in communication science and media, […]