Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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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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My recycling app
An online platform gives waste disposal companies and businesses a way to organise their recycling processes digitally
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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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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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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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oncampus.de/integration learning platform
An internet platform empowers refugees to continue their education and prepare for a degree
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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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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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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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‘Digitale Dörfer’ platform
Digital services connect villagers to ensure quality of life in rural areas
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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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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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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