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The nominating institute German Center for Research and Innovation on the breakthrough: Since 2015, Sabino has participated in international efforts to establish a rapid research response to emerging threats. When the COVID-19 epidemic started, her group was able to publish the complete genome sequence of the virus. This was only…

The nominating institute Carl Zeiss AG on the project: In 2020, KIT and ZEISS raised their strategic partnership by opening the ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT. Located on campus, the hub provides space for ZEISS researchers and KIT spin-offs, including nanoscribe, a successful KIT spin-off with ZEISS investment. It offers…

Marius Wiggert and his team have developed advanced control algorithms that enable large structures to hitchhike on ocean currents for reliable, very low energy ocean autonomy, requiring 1000x less energy than classic approaches.

A human and a computer play together, on a grand piano, music for 2 pianists; for example, a Schubert piece. The computer “listens” to the human playing, it recognises, follows, anticipates, adapts to expressive nuances and timing details, adding its own playing decisions, in this way becoming a truly musical…

This Winners Session features the Top 10 breakthroughs in the Engineering and Technology category. Several of the presented projects are developing eco-friendly materials and Clean Energy solutions, including safer, more energy-efficient batteries and a new method of cement production that reduces CO2 emissions, thereby ensuring that housing is both affordable…

Bakkers and Fadaly have made a revolutionary breakthrough by creating a silicon-based material that proved to be capable of emitting light efficiently and can thus be used for laser devices and high-speed communication. At Falling Walls, they were focussing on how changing the molecular structure of silicon allows data to…

Dyllon Garth Randall developed a profit-making opportunity for wastewater treatment. Using his technology, salts can be filtered out of the water and subsequently sold on, meaning that the investment pays for itself.

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…

Kadidiatou Sogoba is addressing the multiple challenges faced by pregnant women in accessing adequate medical care and health advice through Keneyabox, a startup that offers a medical device and application. The innovative solution provides medical assistance in multiple languages, routine advice, appointment scheduling, and medical records, enhancing the accessibility and…

Digitalisation reduces carbon emissions to a great extent in many sectors and therefore helps to protect the environment. Simultaneously, the increasing use of digital technologies requires an immense amount of energy. To promote a resource-efficient economy, we need to consider energy efficiency and sustainability as core elements – not only…