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A colorful, abstract digital illustration resembling neurons or nerve cells. The central structures are bright orange with numerous tentacle-like extensions reaching outwards. Some of these extensions appear connected to other similar structures, while others branch off. The background is a vibrant gradient of blue and purple, with small, faint circular light effects, suggesting a microscopic or biological context.

Parkure Ltd. - Lysimachos Zografos

University of Edinburgh - United Kingdom

A magnified view of three spherical, green microbial colonies, likely Volvox or similar algae, against a dark background. Each large sphere contains several smaller, bright green daughter colonies within it. The outer surface of the spheres appears textured with tiny dots, possibly representing individual cells or cilia.

Subitec GmbH - Peter Ripplinger

eCapital III Cleantech Fonds GmbH & KG - Germany

an image of several unclothed humanoid dolls probably designed for practicing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or medical practices.

Surgitate - Ozge Akbulut

Sabanci University - Turkey

A horizontal band of various-sized, irregularly shaped green and yellowish-green cells, resembling microalgae or plant cells, on a white background. Each cell contains multiple darker green, circular or amorphous structures within it. The cells are clustered together, creating a vibrant, organic pattern.

Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. - Steven Fabijanski

Total Energy Ventures - Canada

A close-up shot of two pre-filled syringes resting on an open medical or pharmaceutical document filled with text. The syringe on the left has an orange plunger and cap, while the syringe on the right has a green plunger, a yellow label with text, and a clear barrel containing liquid. The text on the document is in multiple languages, likely detailing drug information or instructions.

Artemiflow GmbH - Dirk Pohlmann

Max-Planck-Innovation - Germany

A close-up shot of a small, rectangular device made of translucent blue plastic, possibly a fuel cell or electrolysis cell, with four prominent metal bolts securing its components. Red and black electrical wires are connected to it, with the red wire clearly visible on top. There's a grid-like pattern visible through the blue casing in the center, and a clear tube extends from the bottom right. The device sits on a dark surface, with a blurred background suggesting a laboratory or workshop environment with

AT Energy LLC - Danila Shaposhnikov

Skolkovo Foundation Russia - Russia

A person is holding two medical devices, likely for diabetes management. In the left hand, there's a sleek, black smartphone-like device displaying a numerical reading of "13.1 mmol/L" and a graph, along with icons. In the right hand, a darker, more rugged device with buttons and a small screen is held, possibly an insulin pump or a continuous glucose monitor transmitter, with tubing extending from it. The background is a blurred, light-colored tiled floor.

Emperra GmbH - Christian Krey

Peppermint Venture Partners - Germany

A digitally rendered image features a blue wireframe drone hovering over a blue wireframe landscape, suggesting a 3D mapping or surveying application. The drone has four propellers and a camera gimbal beneath it, from which a light blue, transparent cone-shaped beam projects onto the terrain, indicating data collection or scanning. The background is plain white, emphasizing the drone and the mapped landscape.

FalconViz - Anas Dahlawi

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal

A brightly lit laboratory setting features a rack of test tubes with colorful caps on the left, and several stacks of petri dishes containing various cultured substances on the right. One petri dish is open, revealing a dark, granular substance. The overall impression is one of scientific research and experimentation.

InnovoGENE Biosciences Inc. - Yingfu Li

McMaster University - Canada

INTELLIGENCE ON WHEELS GBR - Thomas Strang

Helmholtz Association - Germany

A close-up, top-down view of a textured surface, possibly rocks or concrete blocks, heavily covered in bright, vibrant green moss or algae. The green growth is thick and somewhat clumpy, highlighting the uneven surface beneath. Some darker, damp areas and small bits of debris are visible within the green.

SOLAGA GBR - Heimo Adamski

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Germany

A long exposure photograph captures a highway at dusk with streaks of light from vehicle headlights and taillights. On the right, a field is dotted with numerous wind turbines, some with blurred blades indicating motion. Power lines are visible in the distance on the left. The sky transitions from a deep blue at the top to warm oranges and yellows near the horizon, illuminated by the setting sun.

Capture Mobility Ltd. - Sanwal Muneer

Edinburgh Center of Carbon Innovation - United Kingdom