Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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“SW Agent”: public utilities shape the energy turnaround - model-based development of new business models
With the help of computer simulation, scientists are researching how public utilities can master the energy turnaround
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Machining training centre - careers in the country
An implant manufacturer establishes its own machining technology training centre in the country
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GPS pasture management system
An animal tracking system facilitates shepherds' work and encourages farming in mountain pastures
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Algae biogas concept
With CO2 and heat from biogas facilities, researchers are breeding algae as a raw material for cosmetics and biodiesel
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“Bewegtes Licht“ intelligent street lighting
Dimmed lamps that light up brightly when people walk or ride past help municipalities save electricity
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FOKUS - forum of cultures and languages
A citizens’ foundation is committed to helping non-German residents become integrated in rural areas
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An artists' village as power plant
Artists are developing aesthetic models for energy production that are fuelling debate about green electricity in the country
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“Culture against abandoned buildings“ in Zittau
From plays to a film festival: an association revives abandoned buildings in the country with creative ideas
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“Theater Altes Hallenbad” in Friedberg / Hessen
Citzens restore an art nouveau pool, turning it into a cultural venue
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Country youth Klimawald Schleswig-Holstein
Young people collect donations to plant a new forest area in the country
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KombiBus – transport service for Uckermark
A bus company brings people and goods to their destination and puts rural supplies in the fast lane
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“UNSER LAND“-network
By selling local products, a network strengthens the diversity of the region and informs consumers
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NatuRaum – the innovative tech lab in the country
Young people from cities and the country learn how to tap nature for successful inventions
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Optimized biocoal from agricultural residues
Researchers are developing a method of fertilizing fields with fermentation residue from biogas manufacture
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Altersgerechtes Wohnen und Wiederbelebung der ländlichen Bausubstanz
Eine Stiftung baut Wohnungen für Senioren und renoviert die frei gewordenen Gehöfte für Familien
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“Regional Care” cooperative
Citizens in a cooperative promote their region’s infrastructure
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CLAAS-Telekom industry 4.0 in agriculture
Mobile radio and sensor technology make farmers' work easier
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Dementia flat shares – self-determined life in Bavaria
A cooperative project furnishes residential homes for dementia patients who live in the country
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Standardized communication with the M2M Teledesk
Agricultural equipment used on farms and in fields is coordinated via a central platform by mobile radio
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entia - good things that smile
An online shop has created a sales platform that can be used by workshops for people with disabilities throughout Germany