Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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AlterEgo – digital twins for interaction training
A digital twin is meant to help patients with social disorders improve their communications skills
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Demantec – Innovative technologies in nursing homes
A research project develops and tests technological assistance systems to improve the quality of life of dementia patients
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Clean Peptide Technology – environmentally friendly peptide production
A novel process makes it possible to produce peptide molecules without harmful solvents
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‘Nano Maize’ drug transporter
Researchers are developing an inhalable drug transporter for precise delivery of medication into the lungs.
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Heyfair – Rethinking hygiene
A new disinfectant prevents infections by improving hygiene in hospitals
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Future City Langenfeld
A city becomes a testing ground for ideas for the retail trade of the future
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Freiraumgalerie collective for urban and space development
Creative people transform vacancies and public spaces into works of art, breathing new life into a forgotten part of town
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Underwater pumped-storage power station
Deep-sea energy storage allows large quantities of electricity to be stored in an eco- friendly way
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oncampus.de/integration learning platform
An internet platform empowers refugees to continue their education and prepare for a degree
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Miniscule quantum sensor for new measurement methods
Researchers develop a sensor small enough to test hard drives and measure brain waves
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Neunkirchen Upcycling Centre
Based on designs by design students, jobseekers and migrants manufacture good-as-new utensils and furniture from commercial waste
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cera2heat heating technology
A start-up is revolutionising the packaging market with its innovative heating technology, and saving resources in the process
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‘Digitale Dörfer’ platform
Digital services connect villagers to ensure quality of life in rural areas
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Smart Service Power – Technology platform for home care
An intelligent technology platform supports at-home care
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Privalino – Safe chatting for children
A start-up app protects children from cyberbullying and online abuse
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WoodShirts – T-shirts made of wood
A 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 robots
Using 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 Japan
Researchers and companies in Saxony and Yamagata cooperate in the field of organic electronics
