Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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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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‘Nano Maize’ drug transporter
Researchers are developing an inhalable drug transporter for precise delivery of medication into the lungs.
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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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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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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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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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Entern – autonomous robots for planetary exploration
Space robots that independently explore caves and craters on celestial bodies
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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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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 AIM3D
A new 3-D multi-material printer overcomes material limits and thus reduces production costs
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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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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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CorrelAid – Data analysis for the greater good
Volunteer data analysts help social organisations use data analysis for their goals
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International encounters between deaf and hearing people
Deaf and hearing people meet for international exchange
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QuartrBack – intelligent help for dementia patients
An intelligent emergency chain enables dementia patients to continue living in their familiar surroundings
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Learning factory for global production
A training centre prepares employees and students for globally connected production
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Kinemic gesture control
Gesture control allows users to automatically retrieve information without the need for a keyboard or control buttons.
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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