Katharina Umpfenbach

Cystic fibrosis remains one of the most common fatal genetic diseases, as well as the most common fatal hereditary lung disease worldwide. In recent years, medical scientists have made intensified attempts at understanding the disease mechanism at the core of cystic fibrosis, namely the defect in the CFTR protein. In…

With the goal of bringing scientific insights and latest technological advances to real-world applications, Terranigma Solutions GmbH was founded in March 2020 as a spin-off from the Institute for Computational Geoscience and Reservoir Engineering (CGRE) at the RWTH Aachen University. The team has the long-term vision is to become a…

Nominated by: Francisco Buchara, SF500 Presented by: Marina Simian

The nominating institution University of Zurich on the breakthrough: Neuromorphic and quantum computers will revolutionize the way we perform calculations. Both concepts require new hardware foundations, creating a demand for quantum materials with exotic properties. In particular, systems with topological effects — described using tools from the name-bearing field of…

PRESENTED BY Eva Wimmers NOMINATED BY Levensohn Venture Partners Tags: Broadcasting, Media Production

Anisha Ayuning Tryas is tackling the serious issue of cholesterol, particularly among people aged 15-34, by advocating for education about its dangers and creating health products tailored to their lifestyles. The research product, Tempe-CholPlast, a tempeh-based health drink, has shown effectiveness in reducing LDL and serves as a preventive solution…

Our project is based on a 2000yrs Kaitiakitanga (active protectors, stewards, caretakers, and conservers) plan for Warawara forest. In this forest are ancient tree’s such as Kauri, local botanists suggest that these tree’s may have lived up to 2000yrs, so our virtual reality project is observing the forest over this…

“Tianjic” is the the world’s first brain-inspired hybrid computing chip that bridges computer-science-oriented and neuroscience-oriented approaches. It not only accommodates computer-science-oriented machine learning algorithms and neuroscience-oriented models, but also supports cross computing paradigm modelling. With one chip, a bicycle performs real-time object detection, tracking, voice recognition, obstacle avoidance, auto balance…

Julia Leduc, co-founder and CEO of Anymate Me, explains why her start up Anymate me is the future of Video Production for academic and corporate training. Anymate Me is a science-oriented deep tech start-up based in Germany. Our mission is to revolutionize linear, costly and time-consuming video production and editing…

“Fermenting Futures” explores the significance of yeast biotechnology from a cultural, ethical and aesthetic perspective, engaging audiences in the history and future of this under-recognised field and its potential to offer environmental solutions. The art installation explores and physically contains a CRISPR modified Pichia pastoris yeast that is simultaneously able…