Final and Award Ceremony on September 26, 2024, at the darmstadtium
The finalists of the TU Idea Competition have been selected! The chosen projects offer groundbreaking solutions for various industries – from healthcare, aerospace, and construction to energy, mobility, and media production. These innovations significantly contribute to efficiency improvements, sustainability, and technological advancement. An innovative sensor for measuring heart pump performance, the use of recycled concrete for CO2 storage, and a robust communication network for satellites to enhance real-time control and data transmission in space are just three of the 12 outstanding projects.
Thank you to everyone who applied! You are now part of the strong start-up ecosystem in the Rhein-Main region, including valuable networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs and industry connections. From many exciting concepts, the jury selected these projects, which will compete in the final on September 26, 2024.
The Top 6 in the “Students” Category:
- Ejektionsfraktion-Sensor: An innovative sensor that continuously measures the ejection fraction (pumping efficiency) of the heart. This continuous monitoring allows for early detection of changes in heart performance and enables rapid response to potential heart issues.
- Beton als CO2-Speicher:Molecules in cement paste can react with CO2 under certain conditions. By exploiting this property, CO2 is effectively captured and bound.
- MediEm: The MediEm project is developing an AI-powered nurse call system for hospitals that automatically transcribes, translates, and prioritizes patient requests based on urgency. This system reduces unnecessary interruptions and speeds up emergency response by immediately notifying the nursing staff and displaying requests clearly on a dashboard.
- Rettungsgassen-Warnsystem: The Emergency Lane Warning System (ELWS) enables rescue teams to communicate directly through the speakers of vehicles, regardless of the vehicle model. This allows emergency personnel to significantly speed up the formation of emergency lanes and provide direct instructions to drivers to clear the way for rescue vehicles, ultimately helping to save lives.
- Scalable Optical Space Internet (SOSI): SOSI is planning the development of a decentralized, scalable communication network in space, featuring a platform-independent architecture and intelligent routing between satellites to ensure robust data connections at all times. Modules equipped with low size, weight, and power (SWaP) costs will interconnect satellites, enabling continuous, high-performance communication independent of individual ground stations.
- TUcanSense: The project is developing a creatinine sensor that uses a reusable electrode to enable continuous and reliable monitoring. This technology allows for the continuous measurement of creatinine in the form of a point-of-care device with individualized monitoring.
The Top 6 in the “Researchers” Category:
- Previz:The Previz project is developing software that enables filmmakers to plan shoots virtually and realistically by scanning locations as 3D models and navigating them within the software. This allows for the optimization of lighting, camera angles, and other aspects of the shoot in advance, making pre-production more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.
- MetalH2eat – Metalle als Speicher erneuerbarer Energie: The project is developing an eco-friendly method for producing hydrogen and high-temperature heat through the reaction of metals like aluminum or iron with steam. This rechargeable technology allows for the efficient storage of renewable energy and its conversion into hydrogen and heat on demand, without the typical challenges associated with hydrogen storage and transport.
- Lärmreduzierte Kreissägeblätter: The project is developing a circular saw blade that uses vibroacoustic metamaterials (VAMM) to reduce sawing noise by up to 10 dB(A). This technology reduces the typical “screech” of the saw, improves the cut quality, and extends the blade’s lifespan, all while being cost-effective and easily integrated into existing production processes.
- CALICAPT – Calcination process with integrated CO2 capture for sustainable lime and cement production: CALICAPT is a new method for producing CO2-neutral lime and cement. This specialized indirect calcination process captures over 90% of CO2 emissions during production, with significantly lower energy consumption and costs compared to traditional solvent-based CO2 capture methods.
- Innovative Großwälzlager: The project is developing a cost-effective method for producing large rolling bearings. This innovative manufacturing technique allows large bearings to be offered at a fraction of the previous cost for a wide range of applications—from industrial machinery to furniture and urban gardening—opening up new possibilities for cost-sensitive projects.
- Fenexity (Managing Energy Flexibility): Fenexity is developing intelligent software to reduce the costs of electric bus fleets and drive the energy and transportation transition forward. Through customized charging strategies, the software optimizes electricity procurement, enabling cost savings and better integration into the electricity market. This reduces the overall costs of electric buses while supporting the stability of the power grid.
We’re keeping our fingers crossed for the finalists as they present their pitches at INNODAY24! Go for it!
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