Congratulations to Our 2024 Grand Prize and First Place Winners!
NETrolyze, a novel immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), was named the $25,000 grand prize winner at a live finalist round held November 15 in New York. The first-in-class therapeutic injectable gel prevents the spread of TNBC, one of the most aggressive cancer types, enabling patients to avoid toxic chemotherapy and expensive treatments – potentially transforming their lives. Click here for the full list of 2024 winners. Also see the Top 100 highest scoring entries.
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Since Tech Briefs magazine launched the Create the Future Design contest in 2002 to recognize and reward engineering innovation, over 15,000 design ideas have been submitted by engineers, students, and entrepreneurs in more than 100 countries. Join the innovators who dared to dream big by entering your ideas today.
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Special Report spotlights the eight top entries in 2023 as well as past winners whose ideas are now in the market, making a difference in the world.
Click here to read moreA ‘Create the Future’ Winner Featured on ‘Here’s an Idea’
Spinal cord injury affects 17,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide each year. A research team at NeuroPair, Inc. won the Grand Prize in the 2023 Create the Future Design Contest for a revolutionary approach to spinal cord repair. In this Here’s an Idea podcast episode, Dr. Johannes Dapprich, NeuroPair’s CEO and founder, discusses their groundbreaking approach that addresses a critical need in the medical field, offering a fast and minimally invasive solution to a long-standing problem.
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In the realm of aviation, one of the most significant contributors to global carbon dioxide emissions, the pursuit of viable alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-powered aircraft has spurred a range of innovative concepts and technologies. Electric aircraft, though promising in their potential to reduce emissions,
ATOM-1.0 Humanoid Robot Vision.
It is important in today's modern age of technology to have pioneers pushing forward to reach greater achievements. The robotics pioneer must have a vision, determination and not be easily discouraged by lack of project funding or criticism.
This entry concerns the safety of life on the planet. It proposes action to improve our awareness of potential threats from near earth objects in space by asserting the need for an early warning scanning capability that covers all directions.
The recent 2017 discovery of ‘Oumuamua,
Proposal for a Solar Tracking System for the Solar Panels of a Satellite, Adopting the form of the tested Solar Locating and Tracking System Model named “Heliotropio Stefanides”
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Throughout my life the roof of the house I live in has been updated three times. A similar situation can be observed in my neighbors. The roof, made of slate, is not immune from cats that jump on it, hunting for birds and mice,
The known vertical-axis Darrieus rotors have a number of advantages over horizontal-axis turbines.
All the heaviest parts (generator, multiplier, brakes) are located below, on the surface of the earth.
There is no need to turn the turbine against the wind.
Eyesight is one of the essential human senses, and it plays a significant role in human perception about the surrounding environment. The issue of visual impairment or blindness is faced worldwide. According to statistics of the World Health Organization (WHO), globally,
Electric vehicles are rapidly increasing in the global market. Most electric vehicles have adopted a reducer, which is a double reduction gear set. Although the traction motor of an electric vehicle has a wide rotational speed range,
Hybrid Drone-Based Surveillance System: Revolutionizing Versatile Monitoring
In an era where security and efficiency are paramount, our hybrid drone-based surveillance system stands at the forefront of technological innovation. This system seamlessly integrates aerial and terrestrial capabilities, offering unmatched versatility for a wide range of surveillance applications.
The proposed solution aims to revolutionize precise crop cultivation by integrating autonomous drones, various sensors, and a comprehensive mobile application. This combination of technologies allows for continuous monitoring and efficient management of crop health from sowing to harvest. The solution is designed to optimize farming practices, enhance productivity,
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