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KUL / Energy for refugees
Energy justice and sustainable income for Kakuma refugee camp: Lack of electrification in refugee camps (around 90% of refugees in 2019 had no access to electricity). Lack of job opportunities in refugee camps (refugees in Kenya cannot work outside the camp and the economy of the camp is almost dormant with minimum capital coming in. Lack of waste management, Kakuma has no waste management hence a “city” of around 300,000 people is infested with plastic residues,.
Read moreThe Synergy Hub
We notice that teams in organisations are not harnessing the full potential of collaboration. Things like lack of vision and strategy, team misalignment, trust, defensiveness, and narcissism lead to reduced productivity and growth at best and destructive effects, at worst. Organisations and teams therefore suffer from underperformance and inefficiency, while also having members who are stressed, feeling disconnected, not feeling empowered, unable to be creative, and not feeling safe and included within their teams and organisations. Even if constructive conditions exist, collaborations still face hurdles to reach their full potential. This ultimately has an impact not only on the individuals, teams, and organisations, but on the society as a whole that would bear the costs of having members who are not thriving, happy and fulfilled.
Read moreEco Balance
Germany’s fragmented environmental laws create significant challenges for businesses needing to compensate for land sealing with green spaces. With 16 states having different regulations, companies struggle to navigate complex requirements, define eco points, and secure suitable land for compensation.
Read moreJUMP
The space industry is undergoing an unprecedented boom, with institutions and private companies racing to deploy new satellites and spacecraft for commercial, scientific, and technological missions. From global communications to deep-space exploration, modern space missions are more ambitious than ever. However, a major weak link threatens their success: power system failures. Reliable energy is the lifeline of any spacecraft, yet nearly 20% of mission failures stem from power system malfunction: deployment failures are particularly critical, often leaving spacecraft powerless and unable to fulfill their mission. Additionally, current designs rely on oversized, redundant, and costly power systems, increasing launch expenses and limiting efficiency. But what if we could eliminate these risks and provide a continuous energy source? JUMP explores a revolutionary alternative: harvesting energy from the Van Allen Belts and other planets' radiation fields, to supply spacecraft with uninterrupted power. This breakthrough could radically enhance mission reliability, reduce failures, and unlock new frontiers in space exploration, paving the way for an original energy solution beyond Earth's orbit.
Read moreJ-ST3PS
Individuals and businesses often face challenges in bringing their creative ideas to life due to limited access to affordable, high-quality 3D printing services. This gap hinders innovation and delays project timelines, especially for those without in-depth technical expertise in additive manufacturing.
Read moreAgriLoop - Sustainable Furniture Solutions
The furniture industry relies heavily on wood, leading to deforestation, habitat destruction, and increased carbon emissions. At the same time, vast amounts of agricultural waste are generated but underutilized, contributing to environmental degradation. The challenge lies in transforming these waste streams into viable, high-quality alternatives to wood while ensuring economic feasibility and supply chain stability.
Read moreOneFlex-EV
Coordinating EV charging between Charge Point Operators (CPOs), grid operators, and EV users remains a major challenge due to the lack of a one-stop solution. Existing platforms are often fragmented, making it difficult to optimize charging while considering grid constraints, pricing, and user preferences. Additionally, many solutions lack a simple web-based interface, limiting accessibility for stakeholders. Another key limitation is the absence of an ecosystem where new features, scheduling algorithms, and AI-based optimizations can seamlessly integrate as add-ons. This restricts flexibility and innovation, preventing stakeholders from adapting to evolving energy markets, dynamic grid conditions, and future technologies.
Read moreE2 Engine
The transition to sustainable mobility faces major obstacles, especially in the heavy transport sector. Current electric solutions, such as batteries, are often impractical for heavy-duty vehicles due to their limited range and long charging times. Additionally, hydrogen technology struggles with inefficiency and limited infrastructure, hindering large-scale adoption. The industry needs a powerful, efficient, and sustainable propulsion system that can be seamlessly integrated into existing transport and industrial networks.
Read moreAspero
Although it has been long established that education should become digitized in order to serve the needs of our current society, we feel that certain aspects of education have been left behind in the current developments. Aspero should be able to stand as a pillar in the formation of a new, better trained generation of students of all disciplines including the traditionally-sidelined humanities. It should be able to offer a centralized, sorted library of exercises based on certain chapters (either with adjacent lectures or not), provided by the professors and peer reviewed also by the professor community.
Read moreSeek Deep (Lume)
Students often face long lines and delays when trying to get food during their limited break time. Many don’t want to waste precious minutes waiting for their meal to be prepared, leading to rushed dining experiences or skipped meals. On the other hand, campus food vendors lack data on student preferences, making it difficult to optimize their menu offerings and operations. Without a centralized system, students have little visibility into menu options, leading to indecision and inefficiencies in the ordering process.
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