Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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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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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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Entern – autonomous robots for planetary exploration
Space robots that independently explore caves and craters on celestial bodies
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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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Looking East – Research and business collaboration with Japan
Researchers and companies in Saxony and Yamagata cooperate in the field of organic electronics
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International encounters between deaf and hearing people
Deaf and hearing people meet for international exchange
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Organic aniline – plant-based chemical
Thanks to a new process, carbon for aniline production can be obtained from biomass
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ichó interactive therapy ball
A high-tech ball uses a variety of sensory stimuli to activate dementia patients, enhancing their cognition.
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Intelligent data glasses for social inclusion
Intelligent glasses provide support for the elderly and people with disabilities
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spaactor.com – A search engine for spoken content
A new internet search engine makes it possible to search for spoken content
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Containerwerk
An innovative insulation process transforms cargo containers into versatile and sustainable living and working modules
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Variokan wastewater system
A start-up develops a flexible wastewater system that works in heavy rain and drought.
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Impact Week – Workshops for thinkers in developing countries
An initiative uses creative techniques to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in developing countries