Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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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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“Theater Altes Hallenbad” in Friedberg / Hessen
Citzens restore an art nouveau pool, turning it into a cultural venue
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“Cultivation of Peat Moss” research project
Researchers are obtaining substrates for gardening from moss in an attempt to create a new branch of agriculture
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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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“Regional Care” cooperative
Citizens in a cooperative promote their region’s infrastructure
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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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Children's academy in a rural region – art instead of TV
An artist introduces village children from uneducated families to painting, photography, and music
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Regiomino – online supermarket for regions
Regional producers can offer food via ecommerce, saving time and giving them more time for production
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KULAN - Das Leichtbaufahrzeug
14 Firmen und zwei Forschungsinstitute entwickeln ein elektrobetriebenes Nutzfahrzeug für ländliche Räume
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“Manufakturhaus” marketing and sales platform
A sales and manufacturing network is heightening awareness and appreciation of regional crafts products
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Multigenerational facilities – family help in Saxony
In multigenerational facilities, rural families get strong support
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Demonstration facility for burning and fermenting brewers' grains
Combining biological, mechanical, and thermal methods optimizes the use of brewers’ grains for energy
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OPERNALE – the opera festival in the rural north
A volunteer opera festival tours the country and livens up the regional cultural scene
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„Kultur gegen Leerstand“ in Zittau
Von Theaterstück bis Filmfestival: Ein Verein belebt verwaiste Gebäude auf dem Land mit kreativen Ideen
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B. Braun Children's and Youth Weeks - “Research needs young talent”
Annual research weeks stoke children and youth's enthusiasm for experimenting and making discoveries
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RETHINK – case studies for modern agriculture
A large-scale study brings European scientists together at one table – for more sustainability in agriculture
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Fish-friendly dam in Schmölln-Putzkau
A novel fish bypass protects fish when they migrate through brooks and generates energy at the same time
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Textile heat storage, Grünbach
A young company has developed a material out of paraffin threads that can store heat and cold