GLOBAL CHALLENGE

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Journeying through the skies and to outer space

• Satellite operations​ – Reusable launch vehicles powered by electric propulsion, orbital infrastructure operations, novel satellite imagery, and reparation tools for satellites in-space
• Green​ propulsion​ – Fostering green aviation through electric propulsion and the utilization of green propellants, such as hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies
• AI & digital twins for improved operations​ – Implementing greener routes, improving airport operations & safety, satellite collision avoidance, and optimizing manufacturing processes
• Space ​debris​ – Diverse novel technologies addressing space debris surveillance and removal​

Bringing the best out of the binary world while anticipating the quantum revolution

• Quantum Computing​ – Qubit to Qubit interactions​, Quantum as a Service​, Quantum cryptography​, Quantum optics and lasers
• AI and ML​ – Use of ML for industrial efficiencies and waste management or recycling​, AI implementation for industry safety​
• Semiconductors & Processors​ – Analog processors.​ Semiconductor architecture. Automation of nanostructure fabrication.​ Elimination of Moore’s Law
• Cybersecurity​ – AI powered threat mapping. ​Data centric security and cryptographic data ownership. ​In person conversation encryption for data privacy
• IoT in devices​ – Interactive and connected autonomous robots. ​Miniaturization of electronics and ultra-fast 3D printing. Enhancement of existing retail processes such as RFID clothing tags

Harnessing the power of machines for sustainable growth

• Advanced robotics & automation​ – Producing goods close to their usage point, minimizing transport waste and enabling customization through techniques like 3D printing & additive manufacturing​
• Smart manufacturing​ – Connected, self-optimizing machinery and predictive maintenance. ​Digital simulations, enhance efficiency & waste reduction​
• Edge computing​ – Reducing data processing delays for industrial automation.​Improving system reliability and enabling local processing, minimizing the need for transmitting raw data to a centralized cloud​

New materials and technologies to improve the sustainability, security and productivity of the construction & infrastructure industry

• Cement and Concrete​ – Clinker alternatives​. Self healing pre-fabricated concrete blocks. Reduction of Portland cement with alternative binders
• Carbon Capture​ – Transforming CO2 into building products and materials. Carbon absorbing air filters and carbon credits.  
• Safety & Analytics​ – IoT and AI for sensors and risk mitigation. ​Structural integrity scanners and Non-destructive testing​. Lidar 3D perception for spatial intelligence​
• Energy efficiency​ – Heat and Insulation materials from polyester waste. ​Automatic management of moisture and heat flows. ​Self-adapting glass films for heat rejection​
• Green Construction Materials​ – Industrial and mineral waste recycling turned into construction materials.​ Carbon-negative superstructures by nanoparticle additives​

Facilitating a low-carbon energy transition

• Enhancing renewables​ – Solar panel conductivity, replacing silver with more readily available metals.​ Off-shore dynamic eolic generators 
• Long duration storage​ – Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) and smart Off-grid energy and heat storage systems.​
• Improving hydrogen production​ – Alternatives for platinum catalysts such as nickel and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) technology​
• Making the energy supply chain circular​ – Circularity dedicated to extracting and recovering valuable mineral materials from dead or used batteries. ​Substituting polluting and toxic materials with zero-emission alternatives.
• Enabling cost-efficient clean fuels – Green methanol/DME production units. Decentralized ammonia cracking technology to broaden the availability of green hydrogen

Prevention, repair and mitigation of human impact & regenerating the environment

• Carbon Capture​ – Improved carbon capture & valorization​
• Waste recycling​ – Novel & advanced waste recycling methods along​ wastewater treatment for increasing drinking water access​
• Supply chain circularity​ – Circularity in materials​
• Climate resilience technology​ – Climate resilience enabled by satellite imagery & machine learning​

Feeding the Earth’s population while protecting our planet

• Consolidation of Alt. Proteins​ – New extrusion techniques for segments already in the market focused on plant-based and fungi cuts​
• Scaling for Synthetic Biology​ – Efficiency in new ingredient production, spanning from forecasting bioinformatics to sound waves for fastened growth ​
• Regenerative agriculture​ – Technologies to restore soil health, biodiversity of crops and the environment. Biostimulants in soil and pheromones for biocontrol​

Designing renewable and advanced materials, compounds and catalysts that benefit our industries & society

• Advanced chemical & biochemical processes​ – Production of high-value catalysts, compounds, materials through advanced chemical and biochemical transformation. Novel pigment solutions​
• Circularity in polymers and critical resources​ – Circular solutions for plastics, plastic alternatives & critical resources​
• Smart materials​ – Smart & high-performance materials​. Tissue engineering​
• Carbon negative products​ – Carbon-negative fibers, textiles, and materials​

Harnessing digital technologies and engineering for better patient care and outcomes

• AI and AR in Healthcare​ – Use of AR and AI for surgeon training and learning​
• Mental health support​ – Monitoring devices for depression and stress prone subjects and/or scenarios​
• Non-invasive solutions​ – Development of patient’s diagnostic which require a fewer amount of samples or scanning​
• IoT for self-monitoring​ – Devices used for early detection of heart attacks, seizures, bladder malfunction, etc

Biotechnologies and chemistries enabling the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases

• ML in Healthcare​ – Optimize drug design & development: identifying new molecules with higher efficacy, safety & stability
• Alternatives for non-responders in oncology​ – Focusing on the detection and discovery of new biomarkers. ​
• Healing​ – Novel types of bandages that are immune stimulating & antibacterial and work against antibiotic resistant bacteria.​
• Delivery methods​ – Explore how to modify antibodies to be able to cross biologic barriers​