Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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DESIGNETZ energy transition project
Researchers, developers and users are jointly developing a blueprint for the energy system of the future
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'Engineers without Borders Challenge’ student competition
Young engineers develop solutions for real problems in developing countries as part of a competition
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nevisCura – intelligent skirting boards for elder care
Intelligent technology to prevent elderly nursing-home residents from falling
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Social-Bee integration services
A fledgling social temp agency helps refugees enter the job market in Germany
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GlobalMatch – Search portal for international project partners
An online portal for finding tandem partners worldwide to put shared ideas into action
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Robot assistant: German Bionic CRAY X
A technical system helps people lift heavy loads, and prevents back strain
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Thriving Green – Spirulina farming in East Africa
To combat hunger, students in Kenya are building algae farms and training local people in their cultivation
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FASE – Financing Agency for Social Entrepreneurship
A financing agency arranges the perfect match between social enterprises and investors
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ParkHere intelligent parking lot sensor
An energy-independent sensor simplifies the search for a parking space, thereby reducing urban traffic
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EinDollarBrille social enterprise
An association has developed a complete solution for establishing basic optical care in developing countries
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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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Userlane – Making software understable for everyone
A navigation system makes it possible to use any kind of computer programme immediately without any prior knowledge
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rfrnz – Digital contract analysis for solicitors
New analysis software makes it easier for lawyers to review contracts
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Schaeffler OriginCheck App
Customers can use a smartphone app to verify the authenticity of a brand manufacturer’s roller bearings
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Smart Service Power – Technology platform for home care
An intelligent technology platform supports at-home care
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Hydro Solution water filtration method
An inexpensive new filtration method empowers people in Africa to produce their own drinking water
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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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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.