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Solar Springs Ventures

A finalist for the Borderless Award, Benjamin leads Solar Springs Ventures, which provides off-grid, solar-powered water purification kits on a pay-as-you-go basis, making clean water accessible to the poorest families. Paired with local “Clean Water Fighter” clubs, it fosters community ownership, health awareness, and lasting change.

Uganda

6/11/2025

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ct3 Cancer Detections

A finalist for the Startup Award, Lauren developed ct3, a wearable biosensor that detects circulating tumor DNA in sweat using microfluidics and spectroscopy, enabling non-invasive, real-time cancer monitoring. It merges oncology diagnostics with wearable tech to provide a low-cost, scalable alternative for early detection.

Canada

6/11/2025

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Humanos3D

A finalist for the Non-profit Award, Rubén leads Humanos3D, which deploys mobile clinics to rural communities, co-creating personalized prosthetic devices with people with disabilities. Using 3D printing and participatory design, it delivers functional, affordable, and context-specific solutions that restore dignity and autonomy—over 400 devices so far, including one enabling a beneficiary to return to table tennis and represent Colombia internationally.

Colombia

5/11/2025

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Low field MRI Scanner

A finalist for the AI for Good Award, Ihssene developed the Low Field MRI Scanner, a fully reproducible and sustainable imaging device using readily available materials, open-source software, and transparent documentation. Unlike existing 50 mT scanners such as MRI4ALL, it replaces expensive components with affordable alternatives, reducing total hardware costs from approximately $74,000 to $1,800.

Canada

5/11/2025

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Trovador

A finalist for the Idea Award, Sebastião developed Trovador, a four-legged autonomous robot that plants tree seedlings on steep, burned terrain unreachable to humans or tractors, achieving up to 85% survival rates and 200 trees per hour—bringing fast, safe, low-cost, and intelligent reforestation.

Portugal

5/11/2025

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NeoNest

A finalist for the Health Award, Vivian leads NeoNest, which produces a $70 infant transport warmer made from recycled local materials that keeps babies safe and warm for over 24 hours without stable electricity. Its durable, adjustable design ensures reliable use in rural and low-resource settings.

Uganda

5/11/2025

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Erandi Aprende

Erandi Aprende helps build STEAM education ecosystems by supporting every stakeholder involved in learning and teaching: teachers, students, and families. At its core, it is an AI co-pilot that enables educators to design, run, and assess high-quality bilingual STEAM and Project Based learning (PBL) experiences with far less effort. Teachers co-create each activity with the AI; at every step they review, adjust, and approve content to ensure full alignment with their goals and classroom realities, while the system offers smart suggestions, resources, and adaptations. This keeps educators fully in control while benefiting from AI-driven efficiency.

Mexico

5/11/2025

04. Quality Education

05. Gender Equality

08. Decent Work and Economic Growth

09. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

10. Reduced Inequality

state of the [art]

A finalist for the Art for Humanity Award, Munotida leads state of the [art], which creates participatory cultural experiences—like soundwalks, co-created performances, and community-curated spaces—designed with underrepresented groups. Rather than entertainment, it offers care, connection, and cultural infrastructure that shifts power and fosters social repair.

5/11/2025

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Umuntu Agrobiotics

A finalist for the Borderless Award, Paul leads Umuntu Agrobiotics, whose Bioblend is a 100% organic microbial solution that boosts crop yields by over 40% and reduces costs by 42% for smallholder farmers. Affordable and long-lasting, it restores soil health to strengthen plant growth and resilience.

Uganda

5/11/2025

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