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.
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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Solar-Driven Carbon Capture and Conversion System is an innovative approach to mitigating climate change by capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and transforming it into valuable byproducts such as fuels and chemicals. The system integrates high-efficiency solar panels with advanced electrochemical cells, utilizing solar energy to power the CO2 capture and conversion processes.
Smart Ecobin is an advanced recyclable waste storage and transport system, designed to integrate seamlessly into conventional kitchens. ()
This innovative system comprises six modular bins tailored to accommodate various types of waste, including plastic, cartons, cans, paper, glass, compostable, and special waste. By providing a specific place for each type of waste,
With the advancement of cognitive science and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, the development of lightweight BCI technology holds great promise in areas such as neurorehabilitation, medical monitoring, and smart home applications. However, compared to traditional EEG acquisition equipment, lightweight devices, though portable, tend to have weaker analytical capabilities and less pronounced feature extraction.
The Lipofilltech bioabsorbable implant, created for breast lipofilling surgeries (autologous fat transfer), combines advanced 3D printing technology with bioabsorbable fibers. This temporary support optimizes the integration of transferred tissue. ()
Both the implant and its integration method hold a US patent. Developed and patented by an experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon,
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We have developed a smart contact lens capable of continuously measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) over 24 hours. Technological breakthrough towards this capability is a metamaterial-based sensor that offers unprecedented advantages for wireless strain sensing as it is electrically passive, ultra-sensitive,
Milk is a staple food with an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. But, 37.7% of milk samples failed quality norms of FSSAI and 68.7% of milk samples are found to be adulterated. Continued consumption would lead to mediated side effects like breathing problems, vomiting, nausea and gastritis harming kidney, liver etc. Thus,
The constant loss of topsoil, ecological degradation, soil collapse, etc. are all effects of soil erosion, which can happen slowly or alarmingly. It is mainly caused due to Agri patterns, Grazing, Logging, and also due to lack of tree roots which firmly holds the soil together.
Atherosclerosis is a long-term inflammatory condition that builds up inflammatory cells and fat in artery walls, which can cause serious cardiovascular problems. Because current therapies focus exclusively on certain components of the condition, such as inflammation or cholesterol, they frequently fall short of addressing the disease's complex nature. Our novel approach addresses cholesterol build up, oxidative stress,
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The Opener is a 3D printed assistive tool designed to open/close screw-on caps on bottles. It operates a ratchet mechanism that removes the cap with ease. The opener essentially acts as a force multiplier and focus it on the edge of the bottle cap. The compact design makes it easy to use.
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The rapid development of wearable electronics and the emergence of mixed reality (MR) headsets in practical applications have highlighted the need for enhanced laser safety eyewear. Traditional laser safety goggles often cost more than $200 but provide inferior vision with significant color distortion and darkness. With the increasing use of high-power lasers and stricter safety regulations,
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