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Interactive rehabilitation carpet for children with cerebral palsy (withdrawal competition)

Children undergoing lower limb rehabilitation, including those with cerebral palsy, often struggle with traditional therapy methods that lack engagement and personalization. Many rehabilitation tools are rigid, fail to address individual progress, and do not incorporate cognitive, social, or emotional aspects, which are crucial for holistic development. Additionally, current solutions require continuous supervision, limiting accessibility at home. There is a pressing need for an interactive and adaptable rehabilitation tool that transforms therapy into an engaging experience, encouraging self-motivated participation while supporting a wide range of pediatric patients who require lower limb rehabilitation through playful and immersive training.

Café Point

Every day, vast amounts of waste—coffee grounds, tea leaves, and other materials—are discarded without a second thought. At the same time, traditional games that have been played for generations risk being forgotten or remain unknown to new audiences. Many social gatherings revolve around mainstream card games, leaving little room for the rich diversity of games from different cultures. This initiative sees an opportunity to address both challenges at once: reducing waste while introducing more people to unique and meaningful games.

AeroLogistics

Traditional delivery systems rely on roads and ground vehicles, which are often slowed down by traffic congestion, poor infrastructure, and severe weather conditions. These delays are particularly problematic in situations where timely delivery is crucial, such as: Medical emergencies, where hospitals require blood, vaccines, or defibrillators immediately. Rural and remote communities, where supplies may take hours or days to arrive due to limited transportation options. Northern and mountainous regions, where extreme weather and impassable roads prevent access to life-saving goods. Disaster-stricken areas, where floods, landslides, or earthquakes make traditional transport impossible.

Pawtrail (semi-finalist)

Pet owners often experience high anxiety when transporting their pets, especially over long distances. Existing tracking solutions provide location updates but lack real-time contextual insights, leaving owners uncertain about their pet’s well-being. PawTrail addresses this gap by integrating multiple data sources—including logistics milestones, environmental conditions, and live tracking—into a single, user-friendly platform. This comprehensive visibility ensures owners are informed about their pet’s journey, reducing stress and improving trust in the transport process. By enhancing transparency and communication, PawTrail aims to set a new standard for pet transport monitoring.

ForgeX

Veel productieprocessen, zoals verspaning, PCB-productie en spuitgieten, worden grotendeels uitbesteed aan lageloonlanden. Dit leidt tot een afhankelijkheid van externe markten, hogere logistieke kosten en minder controle over productie. Daarnaast stijgen de lonen in Europa, waardoor productie minder rendabel wordt. Door efficiëntere processen en slimmere productiesystemen kunnen we de productiekosten verlagen en lokale maakindustrie concurrerender maken. Bovendien kan dit bijdragen aan een lagere CO₂-uitstoot, doordat productie dichter bij de eindgebruiker plaatsvindt en minder transport nodig is.

ParaSolar (semi-finalist)

ParaSolar transforms existing surfaces, such as parasols, into energy sources by seamlessly integrating solar cells. We make sustainable energy accessible without taking up extra space.

Goodbyedebt

In the Netherlands, one in five individuals struggles with financial issues, with 20% of this group remaining trapped in a perpetual debt cycle. Many people face overwhelming debt due to complex legal jargon, lack of accessible support, and social stigma. Existing financial support services are often costly or diJicult to navigate, leading to further financial distress. Additionally, debt collection agencies increase the burden with added fees and penalties. GoodbyeDebt tackles these challenges by oJering a transparent, user friendly platform that simplifies debt management, making financial stability more attainable for millions.

Paath

Busy schedules and decision fatigue make date planning stressful, leading to last-minute or repetitive choices. Existing solutions lack personalization or require too much effort. Our app simplifies this by curating tailored date ideas based on preferences, availability, and real-time factors like weather and location, ensuring effortless and meaningful experiences.

Paralas: Autonomous Drone-Based Inspection of Offshore Wind Turbines

Offshore wind turbines play a vital role in generating renewable energy but are located in remote and harsh marine environments. To ensure they operate efficiently, regular inspection and maintenance are essential. Currently, the industry depends on helicopters and ships to transport personnel to these turbines. This approach is slow, expensive, emits significant carbon emissions, and poses considerable safety risks. When a turbine requires inspection—due to bird strikes, storm damage, or routine wear—a complex logistical operation is needed to bring crews to the site. Technicians often have to rappel down turbine blades or manually operate drones on-site, necessitating their physical presence on the turbine. This exposes them to hazardous conditions, including unpredictable weather and the dangers of working at great heights over open water. The financial costs are substantial. Deploying helicopters and ships involves high fuel consumption, crew wages, and maintenance expenses. Coordinating these missions demands meticulous planning, factoring in weather conditions and equipment availability. Delays are common, leading to turbines being offline longer than necessary, resulting in lost energy production and revenue. As offshore wind farms expand—some with over 100 turbines spread across hundreds of square kilometers—the inefficiencies and costs escalate dramatically. Environmental impact is another significant concern. Using fossil fuel-powered helicopters and ships generates considerable carbon emissions, undermining the environmental benefits of wind energy. This contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions and contradicts the core objective of renewable energy projects: providing clean and sustainable power. Safety risks are inherent in the current approach. Transporting personnel over open seas and having them work on towering structures exposes them to significant dangers. Accidents can result from falls, equipment failures, or incidents during transit. The industry has recorded numerous safety incidents, leading to increased scrutiny and a pressing need for better protective measures. In summary, existing methods for offshore wind turbine inspection are unsustainable due to high costs, environmental impact, and safety hazards. There is an urgent need for innovative solutions that reduce operational expenses, minimize emissions, and enhance personnel safety.

The Adcrew

Companies struggle to create meaningful interactions with students. While social media and digital ads offer visibility, they often fail to generate real engagement. Traditional ads are easily ignored, and ad fatigue is increasing. There is a need for an advertising solution that goes beyond visibility and creates direct interaction between brands and students.

Esmee Fransen

Jacob Perk