Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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							Demantec – Innovative technologies in nursing homesA research project develops and tests technological assistance systems to improve the quality of life of dementia patients 
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							Heyfair – Rethinking hygieneA new disinfectant prevents infections by improving hygiene in hospitals 
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							Future City LangenfeldA city becomes a testing ground for ideas for the retail trade of the future 
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							Freiraumgalerie collective for urban and space developmentCreative people transform vacancies and public spaces into works of art, breathing new life into a forgotten part of town 
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							oncampus.de/integration learning platformAn internet platform empowers refugees to continue their education and prepare for a degree 
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							Miniscule quantum sensor for new measurement methodsResearchers develop a sensor small enough to test hard drives and measure brain waves 
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							Neunkirchen Upcycling CentreBased on designs by design students, jobseekers and migrants manufacture good-as-new utensils and furniture from commercial waste 
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							cera2heat heating technologyA start-up is revolutionising the packaging market with its innovative heating technology, and saving resources in the process 
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							‘Digitale Dörfer’ platformDigital services connect villagers to ensure quality of life in rural areas 
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							Entern – autonomous robots for planetary explorationSpace robots that independently explore caves and craters on celestial bodies 
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							willpower energy™A technology company is developing a plant that lets consumers produce and store methanol as an fuel themselves 
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							Multi-material printer AIM3DA new 3-D multi-material printer overcomes material limits and thus reduces production costs 
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							Smart Service Power – Technology platform for home careAn intelligent technology platform supports at-home care 
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							WoodShirts – T-shirts made of woodA start-up uses wood fibres to produce T-shirts that are soft, tear-resistant, and environmentally friendly 
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							3-D scanners for seeing-eye industrial robotsUsing a 3D scanner based on light field technology, robots may soon be able to see better than humans 
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							Looking East – Research and business collaboration with JapanResearchers and companies in Saxony and Yamagata cooperate in the field of organic electronics 
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							CorrelAid – Data analysis for the greater goodVolunteer data analysts help social organisations use data analysis for their goals 
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							International encounters between deaf and hearing peopleDeaf and hearing people meet for international exchange 
 
	 
	 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				