Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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DICTUM – Digital communication aid for non-German-speaking patients
A digital communication tool helps doctors provide better treatment to patients who don’t speak German
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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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A fair computer mouse made of biomaterial
Researchers have developed a sustainable, sugar cane-based bioplastic for the casing of a computer mouse
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150 years of Neuerkerode – An inclusive village
A place becomes a beacon for inclusion in all areas of life
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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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KULTURISTENHOCH2
Students volunteer to accompany senior citizens with small pensions and disabilities to cultural events
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Privalino – Safe chatting for children
A start-up app protects children from cyberbullying and online abuse
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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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robot factory – Training the natives of the Robotic Age
In courses and workshops, schoolchildren, trainees and students learn how to programme and operate collaborative robots.
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Energy-efficient battery technology for satellites and electric vehicles
Researchers have developed a method to precisely plan the charging status of satellite batteries
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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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Variokan wastewater system
A start-up develops a flexible wastewater system that works in heavy rain and drought.
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Short-term homestay for kids with disabilities
Families with severely disabled children find respite in a former manor house
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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