Climate Category:

Sri Hollema – Mat Zero Heat Sri Hollema introduced Mat Zero, a solar-powered heating solution for refugees and disaster zones, aiming to revolutionise humanitarian aid with its efficient and green design.

Yihan Dong – Re-Block Yihan Dong presented Re-Block, an AI-powered building material system that reduces CO2 emissions by 90% using construction waste, paving the way for sustainable building practices.

Joanna Power – Lylo Products Joanna Power showcased Lylo, a smart laundry system that reuses shower water for washing clothes, promoting water conservation among space-conscious users.

Education, Skills & Training Category:

Gregory Hargraves – Paige Braille Ltd. Gregory Hargraves unveiled Paige Connect, an affordable upgrade for braille writers that displays translations on digital devices, fostering collaboration between sighted and visually impaired individuals.

Holly Simmons – Niya Holly Simmons introduced Niya, an AI career pathway tool that connects refugees and low-income individuals to career opportunities, training, and jobs, streamlining their journey to professional success.

Isaac Knapp – Huddle Isaac Knapp presented Huddle, a holistic ADHD coaching start-up that integrates digital solutions to support and enhance ADHD coaching for young people, promoting their well-being and potential.

SocialJustice & Inclusion Category:

Kavya Jain – Sensei Kavya Jain showcased Sensei, providing cost-efficient wayfinding solutions to make environments safer and more accessible for visually impaired individuals, advocating for their right to navigate independently.

Georgia Williams & Joshua King – Zeal Georgia Williams and Joshua King introduced Zeal, a start-up developing sustainable mobility products, starting with a fully circular, 4-wheeled rollator that embodies strength and agility.

Aalok Rai – upLYFT Aalok Rai presented upLYFT, a wearable AI device that delivers personalised physical therapy for musculoskeletal health, aiming to make proactive rehabilitation more accessible.

Alaya Holloway – FirstGens Alaya Holloway showcased FirstGens, a not-for-profit supporting first-generation university students, striving to close completion and graduate destination gaps for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Join us in celebrating these young innovators who are shaping a brighter future with their visionary solutions!