The following entries received the highest overall scores from the panel of judges.
They are listed in alphabetical order by title.
100X Audio Digital-to-Analog Performance Improvement
2D Graphene For CMOS Fusing Interconnects
A 3D Microfluidics-Based Rapid, Low-Cost Predictive Diagnosis Platform for TB
A Hybrid Detection System for Low-Latency Automotive Vision with Event Cameras
A New Extended-Release Formulation of Naltrexone to Treat Addiction Disorders
A New Method for Designing Extrusion Profile Dies
A Reconfigurable UAV Platform Featuring Quick-Change Wing System for Multi-Mission Flexibility (private entry)
A Triple-Layer Battery Resistant to Fire and Explosion
Advanced Modular Cryocooler Recuperator
Aerial Vehicle for Stratospheric Deployment of Orbital Insertion Rockets (private entry)
AeroCapture - The Self-Cleaning Wheel System for Zero Particulate Emissions
AI Based Autonomous Swarm Robots for Warehouse Management Using OpenCV
AI-Powered Utensils for Precision Nutrition Tracking
AI-Powered Vehicle Turn Tracking for Smart Intersection Analytics
Algae-Derived Dielectric Bionanocomposite for Green Electronics
All-in-One CubeSat 1U Development Board for Attitude Control and Mission Prototyping (private entry)
An Automated Lunar Resource Extractor
Any-Fuel Pulse Detonation Engine for Hybrids and Drones
ATLAS-seq: A Microfluidic Single-Cell TCR Screen for Antigen-Reactive TCRs (private entry)
Binder Injection Additive Manufacturing
Bio-Composite Self-Healing Manufacturing Substrate (BSHMS)
CabiBUS Robo Shared Taxi, RoboStaxi
Climate Cleansing System (CCS): Energy-Efficient Air Quality for Space and Defense
Closed-Loop Control of Heliostats in Concentrating Solar Power
Cognitive Performance Optimization using RoboTrust (private entry)
DESWAI - Revolutionary Electrochemical Brine Treatment System
Detachable Motor System for Skateboards
DOWSILTM TC-6040 Thermally Conductive Encapsulant
dSLAM: Noninvasive Imaging Platform that Penetrates Deeper into Living Tissue
Dual Adaptive Propeller System
Edge AI Module for Real-Time Anomaly Detection in Devices
Elastic Energy (private entry)
Electro-Oxidative Wastewater Treatment and Coupled Hydrogen Generation Using PFAS as a Test Case
Fast Dynamic Laser Beam Combining and Shaping for Generating Flat-Top Beams
Ferrocement Adaptive Optic Heliostat
Flexible Multilayered Ceramics
HexaRev: Redefining the Future of Driver-in-the-Loop Simulation
HexSense: Ballistically Deployed Wireless Sensor Nodes for Future Planetary in-situ Explorations
High-Assurance Parsers for Industrial PLC Software (private entry)
High-Entropy Sodium-Ion Battery: A Sustainable, Scalable, and Safe Energy Storage Solution
Hydromask (private entry)
HyperCore: The Universal Hardware Revolution Platform Democratizing Global Innovation
Hypersonic Launch Featuring Propellant Capture with Suppressed Acoustic and Heat Signature
Innovating Hydroponic Production Systems in Urban Vertical Agriculture
Insulative Ceramic Particle™ (ICP) Technology
IQSat: World’s First AI-Enabled PicoSat
La Secretaire – A Voice-Activated AI Productivity Agent for Email and Scheduling Automation
Low Loss Dielectric for High-Speed Signals at Full Ocean Depth
LuminWalk – A Light-Based Virtual Tactile Paving System for Inclusive Navigation
Made of Reclaimed Fibers (MoRF) Materials (private entry)
Making Diesel Engines Nearly Emission-Free
Metabolite Monitoring for Diabetes in High-Risk Populations
mPancreas: AI-Driven Wearable Bioartificial Pancreas for Next-Gen Glycemic Control
Multifunctional Laser-Structured Surfaces (private entry)
Nanoenergetic Multi-Thruster Cartridges for Scalable Space Propulsion
Opposed Piston Facing Heads Internal Combustion Engine, Compact Design
Origami-Inspired Ceramic Structures- A Paradigm Shift for Brittle Materials
Patient-Specific Prediction of Consequences Following Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Permanent, On-Board Engine Starting Power Source, Battery Replacement or Supplement
PigPug Health - AI-Powered Neurofeedback Solution for Kids with ADHD and ASD
Plastalyst - Chemical Recycling
Polymer Fusion Labeling – Solving the Global Labeling Crisis for Durable Polyolefin Products
Port Cylinder Deactivation Technology
Power Activated Technology for Conductor Healing
Power From the People: Electric Curbside EV Charging
Precision Lattice Thermal Interface Material
PREDICTIVE Modeling Framework to Accelerate Advanced Engine Combustion Development (private entry)
Printable Low Bondline Thermal Gel for High-Performance Computing (private entry)
REACT®: Automated Capsule Recycling Technology for a Circular Coffee Industry
Revolutionizing Climate Tech Building Envelopes with Power Integration
Roden: Redesigning the Bicycle, Open to All
Rugged Tactical Direct RF System for Next-Generation Electronic Warfare (private entry)
Silent Sentry: A Software-Defined Passive Sensor for Counter-Stealth and Battlefield Survivability
Smart Linear Actuator with Optical Feedback for High-Precision Motion Control
Solar100: A Concept for a Carbon Cycle Economy
SpectraBoost Full‑Duplex 5G HDL IP Core
SynStride-Wearable FES System for Postural Kyphosis and Fall Risk Reduction in Aging Populations
Textured Alkali Metals for Boosting Next Generation Energy Storage
ThermoLock™ — Field-Applied Heat Shielding for High-Risk Operations
TPoxy™ | Marine Edition — Hull Coating for Efficient, Faster, Cleaner Maritime Transport
Trifecta Energy Harvesting System
Ultra-Efficient Hydrogen Combustion for Clean, Distributed Power and Propulsion
VoidBrick™ — A Climate-Ready, Energy-Saving Alternative to Concrete Blocks
Wear- and Corrosion-Resistant Surface Coating for Hard Chrome Replacement