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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querstadtein – Homeless persons and refugees as city guides
Former homeless people and refugees become city guides and open up new perspectives for visitors
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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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Coworking Toddler – Office space with built-in day-care
A community office allows parents to work while the kids play next door
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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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Electronic skin for virtual reality
Soon, an ultra-thin magnetic sensor stuck to the skin will be enough to control virtual and real objects
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World Future Lab multimedia sustainability game
In a walk-in, interactive game, teams save the global climate and learn to protect the environment
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INTENSE mobile science theatre
A planetarium on wheels transports students to distant worlds and gives them a closer look at MINT professions
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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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eatapple edible straw
An edible straw avoids waste and whets the appetite for a more conscious use of resources
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Internet platform for senior living – nummer50.de
A platform promotes community living in old age by providing information and networks
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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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New approaches to art – inclusive museum tours
A project trains people with disabilities to become museum guides who open up new perspectives for visitors
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SirPlus salvage store & online shop
A salvage grocery store with an online shop saves food from the dumpster
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Tandem Language Exchange
A free app for finding language-learning partners around the world
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Regional Network HanseBelt
Companies form a network to combat the shortage of skilled workers in their region
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ALLVR – virtual real-time meetings for construction planning
A communications solution allows for holding virtual planning meetings directly ‘at’ the 3D architectural model
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College Curries
A start-up distributes spice blends produced by Indian women and helps to finance their children’s higher education