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Consulting Projects

Learning in a real-world context

Do you want to become a consultant?

Here's your chance to work on actual business problems with real companies. You'll join a small team of 4-6 students for 8 weeks, putting in about 6 hours per week to solve challenges that matter.

Student Projects

Every semester, we get new projects from companies with real problems to solve. We put together teams based on who you are, what you're curious about, and what skills you bring.

Mentorship & Growth

You won't be figuring this out alone. Industry professionals and experienced team members will guide you through feedback sessions and workshops. You'll pick up both the technical skills and the consulting mindset.

For Clients

Got a data challenge your company is facing? Our student teams love diving into real problems. They'll explore, build prototypes, and deliver solutions that actually work. Just reach out and we can discuss what a semester long partnership might look like.

How It Works

Here's what happens during your 8 weeks with us, from first meeting to final presentation

Application & Matching

Fill out our application and we'll have a quick chat to get to know you. Then we'll figure out which team and project would be the best fit for what you want to learn and what you're good at.

Before project starts

Project Kickoff & Planning

Time to meet everyone! You'll get introduced to your teammates, the client you're working for, and your mentor. We'll break down what problem you're solving, what you need to deliver, and when.

Week 1

Data Exploration & Analysis

This is where the detective work begins. You'll dig into the data, look for interesting patterns, and start forming ideas about what's really going on. Work closely with your team to bounce ideas around and attend workshops to pick up new techniques.

Week 2-4

Solution Development

Now you're building the actual solution. Create models, put together prototypes, and make something that works. Your mentors and client will give you feedback along the way, so expect to refine and improve as you go.

Week 5-7

Delivery & Presentation

Showtime! Present what you've built to the client and explain how it solves their problem. You'll hand over all the documentation, code, and recommendations they need to either implement it themselves or take it to the next level.

Week 8

Our Projects

These are the projects that we have available right now. More to come

Data-Driven Harvest Forecasting

Spring semester
with BelOrta

Emergent is collaborating with BelOrta to modernize crop volume estimation through data analytics and predictive modelling. By combining grower data with historical patterns, we are developing smarter forecasting tools that reduce manual guesswork and improve planning across the agricultural supply chain.

Predictive AnalyticsSupply ChainData ScienceAgriTech

AI Monitoring for Biodiversity & Bee Hotels

Spring semester
with BeeOdiversity

Get ready to revoluntionize Together with BeeOdiversity, Emergent is developing an AI-powered image recognition system to automate the monitoring of bee hotels. By replacing manual inspections with scalable computer vision, the project helps track biodiversity indicators more efficiently and supports environmental health initiatives.! We're diving deep into shared car data to uncover how people really move and how to make car sharing smarter, greener and way more efficient.

Computer VisionSustainabilityAIBiodiversityEnvironmental Tech

Ready to make an impact?

Real-world experience
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Portfolio projects

By the numbers

Here's what we've accomplished together so far.

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What We Offer

Whether you're looking for help with a data challenge or want to mentor the next generation of consultants, we'd love to work with you.

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Clients

Have a project in mind?

Dealing with a tricky data problem at your company? Not sure where to start or who can help? Our student teams are always excited to tackle real challenges. Just reach out and we'll set up a chat to understand what you're facing and see if we can help. We'd love to hear what you're working on!

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Support upcoming consultants

Support upcoming consultants

We're always looking for data science professionals and organizations who want to help shape the next generation of consultants. There are a few ways you can get involved. The biggest impact comes from mentoring a team throughout their entire 8 week project, guiding them from that first "what are we even looking at?" moment to their final presentation. Or maybe you have expertise in a specific tool or technique? A one off workshop can be incredibly valuable when students hit those tricky moments that every consulting project seems to have.

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Partners

Our Recent Projects

See how our student teams tackle real problems for companies across different industries

AI-Powered Solar Rooftop Intelligence Platform

Leuven 2030

Emergent collaborated with Leuven 2030 to build a geospatial analytics platform that identifies high-potential rooftops for solar panel installation across Leuven. The solution estimates energy yield and CO₂ reduction impact, helping prioritize buildings for sustainable investment.

Industry: Sustainability / Smart Cities / Energy Transition

GISSustainabilityDashboardingAIClimate Tech

Computer Vision for Smart Home Insurance

WeGroup

Together with WeGroup, Emergent developed a proof-of-concept using satellite imagery and AI to detect property features such as rooftops, solar panels, pools, and surrounding structures. The solution explored how insurers can automate assessments and improve decision-making.

Industry: InsurTech / Geospatial AI / Computer Vision

Computer VisionSatellite DataAIDeep Learning

Predictive Absenteeism Analytics for HR

SD Worx

Emergent partnered with SD Worx to explore how machine learning can help companies proactively manage absenteeism. By analyzing anonymous workforce data, the team developed predictive models to identify employees at risk of long-term absence, enabling earlier support and better workforce planning. The project demonstrated how AI can reduce costs, improve well-being, and shift HR from reactive reporting to proactive decision-making.

Industry: HR Tech / Workforce Analytics / AI

Machine LearningHR AnalyticsPredictive ModelingAI

Smart Mobility & Car-Sharing Impact Dashboard

Zorgpunt Waasland

For Zorgpunt Waasland, Emergent analyzed a corporate car-sharing program used by healthcare workers for both professional and private travel. The team transformed raw operational data into an interactive Power BI dashboard that tracks usage patterns, regional impact, and opportunities for optimization. The solution enables continuous monitoring and smarter mobility decisions while supporting sustainability goals.

Industry: Healthcare / Mobility / Data Analytics

Power BIMobilityData AnalyticsDashboardingSustainability

AI Powered Feedback Summarization Tool

Educational Technology Company

Teachers were drowning in feedback data from peer evaluations. Our team built an NLP tool that takes all that text and turns it into clear, visual reports that actually highlight what matters. It shows strengths to celebrate and areas to focus on.

Industry: Educational Technology

PythonLLaMANPLExcel/PDF Generation

Automated Video Game Testing System

AI Speech Technology Startup

Say IT Labs needed a way to test their voice-controlled games without manual QA. We built an automated system that observes gameplay, understands events, and runs tests autonomously.

Industry: Healthcare Technology & Gaming

PythonComputer VisionMachine LearningiOS Integration