Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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False hare – food made from insects
A 3D printer puts insect meat in a form that makes it look and taste good
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Industry 4.0 – competence centre for intelligent automation
The first German science-to-business centre for industrial automation pushes ahead Industry 4.0
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New Neighbours Arnsberg initiative
Refugees help other refugees get a foothold in their new surroundings
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thüringen-hilft.de – platform for supporters and people seeking help
An online portal bundles information and offers for helpers and people in need of a help in a German state
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witelo – network of scientific-technical places of learning in Jena
An initiative interlinks the offers of extacurricular learning centres to arouse a greater interest in technology
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Design to business – networking creative business and small- and medium-sized companies
A platform enables small- and medium-sized businesses to get uncomplicated support from creative people
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Educational platform The DO School
A global educational platform networks young social entrepreneurs and helps them implement their ideas
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RAA - Regional Centre for Democratic Culture West Mecklenburg
With further education and training, networks, and support, an association fights right-wing extremism in rural areas
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You can do it too – online course for volunteer German teachers
In an online course, volunteers learn how to teach refugees German
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Gedankenflieger – philosophising with children
A mobile educational initiative encourages children to observe the world around them and question it critically
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Jänschwalde – greening of open-cast mine areas
Along with local farmers, a company greens former coalmines with plants from the region
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Neighbourhood platform Offenbach Loves You
A website promotes a municipality with authentic stories and pictures from the neighbourhood
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Hybrid platform – project lab for research cooperation
With a joint initiative, two universities promote cross-disciplinary research and educational projects
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Master instruments for children
Craftspeople build musical instruments for young up-and-coming musicians
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Banda Internationale – integration through music
A band plays music with refugees to promote integration and enrich the local cultural scene
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EcoTrain – sustainable drive and energy management
Together with local partners from business and science, Deutsche Bahn is developing an industrialised hybrid unit for rail vehicles
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Stepping stone to the future – sports & career
An initiative helps German athletes build a career after they retire
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Aqua solar village – energy self-sufficient living on water
Researchers test energy-saving living on water
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Start with a Friend – friendly refugee aid
An association brings refugees and locals together into tandems, creating friendships on an equal footing
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HuT learning workshop – handicrafts and technology for refugees
Retirees teach refugees handicrafts skills and prepare them for professional life