Congratulations to Our 2025 Grand Prize and First Place Winners!
Imersiv, a breakthrough technology that improves audio performance by 100X compared to today’s very best audio equipment for applications ranging from sound engineering to space missions to medical imaging, was named the $25,000 grand prize winner at a live finalist round held November 7 in New York. Click here for the full list of winners. Also see the Top 100 highest scoring entries. Special thanks to our esteemed panel of judges.
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Since Tech Briefs magazine launched the Create the Future Design contest in 2002 to recognize and reward engineering innovation, over 16,000 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 in our 2026 contest opening March 1.
Read About All the 2024 Winning Inventions

Special Report spotlights the eight amazing winners in 2024 as well as honorable mentions in each category, plus the top ten most popular entries as voted by our community.
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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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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, and contribute to the goal of Zero Hunger.
My project is how to create fully solid–state batteries and accumulators exclusively from natural materials. Glasses and gloves are not needed to make a battery, the technology is completely harmless, simple and cheap. We will do without acids, alkalis and harmful metals, which, like lithium, are sometimes flammable. The components are available: ordinary marine pumice stone,
A multi-key holder is a key holder with multiple key rings attached, allowing you to keep keys organized and easily accessible. The spinner feature will enable you to quickly and easily find the key without fumbling through many keys. This keychain type is perfect for people with multiple keys for different purposes, such as home, car, bike, locker,
An Allen keys in a single tool is a versatile and convenient tool that can help you tackle a wide range of fastening tasks with ease. It is a single tool that combines multiple Allen keys of different sizes into one compact and ergonomic handle. This makes it easy to switch between different sizes of Allen keys.
The BrushVac Fusion is a mains-powered handheld vacuum cleaner designed for thorough cleaning.
Compact Design: The BrushVac Fusion is small and easy to transport.
Power Source: It runs on a batteries.
Brushroll: Includes a belt-driven brushroll for efficient dirt removal from carpets and upholstery. The vacuum uses a bagless system, which simplifies maintenance.
A renewable hybrid microgeneration unit is the Solar-Wind Hybrid Street Lighting System. The Solar-Wind Hybrid Street Lighting System is designed for complete integration into a system of LED street lighting. The combination of these LED street lighting systems The goal of renewable sources is to supply road infrastructure and public areas with dependable, long-lasting,
The impending global regulations on emissions present substantial challenges for modern diesel engines and aftertreatment technology, particularly in the control of NOx and CO2 emissions. Generally, diesel fuel produces more energy for a given volume comparatively higher than other fuel like Petrol. But in general diesel engines operate at a higher temperature and pressure than petrol engines.
The "Rakshak" device is a wearable IoT-based solution designed to protect individuals, particularly farmers and forest officers, from dangerous encounters with wild animals. It is designed for both men and women and provides an effective means of distraction and alert to prevent potential conflicts. The device is worn on the body and activated by switching on the power,
VRSIL (Virtual Simulations) is an advanced virtual reality product designed to revolutionize training and skill development in both the medical and industrial sectors. By seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art VR technology with custom hardware extensions, VRSIL provides immersive, realistic simulations that enhance learning and performance.
My project is how to create fully solid–state batteries and accumulators exclusively from natural materials. Glasses and gloves are not needed to make a battery, the technology is completely harmless, simple and cheap. We will do without acids, alkalis and harmful metals, which, like lithium, are sometimes flammable. The components are available: ordinary marine pumice stone,
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