This dataset captures Kaggle machine learning competitions over time by project type, host-organization classification, and host-organization headquartered states. Data extraction and analysis were done by the Internet Association. The following variables are included in the dataset: **start_date**: Start date of the competition **end_date**: End date of the competition **comp_org_conf**: Host organization, company, or conference **primary_us_host**: Primary host organization or company if the competition is sponsored by a conference or multiple hosts. **host_type**: Private, nonprofit, or government **NAICS_code**: 6 digit NAICS classification **NAICS**: Definition of the 6 digit NAICS classification **hq_in_us**: 1 - Yes, primary host is headquartered in US. 0 - No, host is not headquartered in US. **hq**: Headquartered state of primary host **two_digit_definition**: First 2 digit NAICS definition **three_digit_definition**: First 3 digit NAICS definition **project_type**: A classification of project based on project description **subtopic**: Subtopic of the project type **project_title**: Title of the competition **description**: A brief description of the competition **prize**: Prizes in US dollars **NAICS.link**: link to NAICS code Source: Internet Association. 2016. Machine Learning Awards. District of Columbia: Internet Association [producer]. Washington, DC: Internet Association. San Francisco, CA: Kaggle [distributor]. Web. 4 November 2016.