· The first edition of the awards, which was organized by Mobile World Capital in cooperation with B Lab Spain, GSMA Foundry, the State Secretariat for Digitization and Artificial Intelligence (Sedia) and Red.
· The excellent projects come from six countries and offer technological solutions for global challenges such as health, urban sustainability or resource management.
· The excellent initiatives can present their solutions on the upcoming MWC26 in Barcelona.
· The “Embrace the Forest” initiative from Brazil was awarded the Barcelona Horizon Award, which is endowed with up to 50,000 euros and enables the implementation of a pilot project in Barcelona, in which the technology to prevent forest fires is used.
Mobile World Capital Barcelona (MWCapital) has in cooperation with GSMA Foundry, B Lab Spain, dem State Secretariat for Digitization and Artificial Intelligence (Sedia) and Network. It is The first edition of the MWCapital Awards: Technologies for a Sustainable Future Organized in which six international projects were awarded that use technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analysis or intelligent sensors to address the great social and ecological challenges of the 21st century. With these awards, MWCapital underlines the role of technology as a driving force for change towards a more resistant and more sustainable model.
At the ceremony in Glòries Tower Viewpoint Participants of the 17 finalist projects, which had been selected from 157 contributions from 34 countries, as well as entrepreneurs from the technology area, social actors and representatives of public and private institutions that are committed to purpose -oriented innovation.
The jury, which is made up of experts from organizations such as GSMA, B Lab Spain, Red.es, MIT, AMETIC and the International Telecommunication Union Supported, evaluated the suggestions based on innovation, scalability and actual social effects and selected a winner for each of the five specified categories.
The winning projects:
· Business-Kategorie: Technology with Purpose (Spanien) – Samsung Electronics Iberia has developed more than 30 accessibility projects based on artificial intelligence, of which over half a million people benefit. The remarkable initiatives include Tallkwhich enables simple communication; UNFEARthe disturbing noise filters out to create people with autism a more pleasant environment, and IMPULSEconverted the words through a smartwatch into rhythmic vibrations and thus acts as a silent assistant. Everyone aims to improve life with the help of technology. (SDG 10: reduced inequalities)
· SME and start-ups category: Julieta (Colombia) – This portable device with artificial intelligence, which was developed by Salva Health, enables the early detection of diseases such as breast cancer without the use of radiation or specialized personnel and thus improves health care in sub -supplied regions. In a study with 2,300 patients in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Barranquilla, an accuracy of 82 % and a sensitivity of 81 % in the detection of anomalies was demonstrated. Its effectiveness has also proven itself in areas with limited infrastructure. (SDG 3: Good health and well -being and SDG 10: reduced inequalities)
· Research centers category: Simpact (Australia) -The IoT-based intelligent irrigation system at Western Sydney University optimizes cooling in cities and water efficiency. With the help of a AI-based model, sensors and digital twins, it adapts the water consumption to the environmental conditions in real time. The water consumption could be reduced by 44 to 70 % compared to conventional systems. In contrast to scheduled irrigation, Simpact combines live monitoring, weather forecast and algorithms of machine learning in order to offer a scalable solution for the climate reel. (SDG 13: Climate measures)
· Non -profit category: nut4health (Mauritania) – This project from Sic4Change combats malnutrition in children and improves the health of mothers and children in endangered communities through the use of advanced technology. It has already supported over 1,200 families in Assaba and offers a scalable, sustainable model. Your approach integrates blockchain, machine learning and smart contracts to ensure transparency in the fund management and create incentives for an early diagnosis of children through a result -oriented payment system. (SDG 3: Good health and well -being)
· Category of public institutions: data -controlled city for citizens (Finland) -The Smart City Initiative from Tampere uses AI and digital twins to improve sustainability and civic engagement. Tampere Pulse is accessible via the Internet and mobile devices and predicts the flow of visitors in the city center based on real -time data from cameras, weather data and event information. Based on the IoT-Ticket platform, it supports residents, companies and authorities in optimizing resources, schedules and decision-making and thus promotes economic revival. (SDG 11: Sustainable cities and municipalities)
These projects will receive the possibility of their solutions on the next issue of the MWC Barcelona To present and thus gain access to an important international platform to increase their visibility and promote strategic cooperation.
In addition, the Brazilian initiative receives Embrace the Forest As the winner of the Barcelona Horizon Award up to 50.000 EUR For testing your solution in Barcelona. Its technology, Pantera Is software to combat forest fires that use artificial intelligence to prevent forest fires, recognize and analyze their effects in order to reduce CO₂ emissions. Pantera currently monitors over 17.5 million hectares, including tiger reservates in India and natural areas in Brazil, and thus achieves a reduction in combustion areas by up to 85 % and a reduction in operating costs by 70 %. By combining artificial intelligence, real-time data analysis and drones, fires can be recognized within seconds, which enables fast and effective reactions that minimize the damage from forest fires. (SDG 13: Climate measures)
Recognizing technology with meaning
Explained during the event Francesc FajulaCEO of Mobile World Capital Barcelona: “Nowadays, technological progress not only has to take into account economic criteria, but also social and ecological aspects.” He also noted that “technology is our best ally when building a more sustainable, more fairer and more equal society”.
The CEO of the GSMA Ltd, John Hoffmansaid: “The MWCapital Awards are an impressive proof that technology, if it is used ethically and inclusive, can accelerate progress in achieving one of the most urgent goals in the world. The awards that are worthy of the recognitions that achieve real and measurable effects, from improving health care and the resistance of cities, we are at the GSMA. are proud to promote innovations that drive the digital transformation in a targeted manner and look forward to seeing these remarkable initiatives on the MWC26 Barcelona on the global stage. “
The General Director of Red.es, Jesús HerreroIn addition: “These awards offer an excellent opportunity to present the best international projects in which new technologies are used to create more sustainable, more just and integrative world. Climate change and the technological revolution require that governments, companies and citizens also take measures for a green and digital change.”
In addition, the interim manager of B Lab Spain, Lucas Hunteremphasize: “At B Lab Spain, we welcome initiatives such as the MWCapital Awards, which focus on the actual, measurable effects of technological innovations. These projects show that it is possible to combine technical excellence with business models that focus on people and the planet. To accelerate transition to an economic model that meets the challenges of today. “
With the awarding of the MWCapital Awards, Mobile World Capital Barcelona confirms its commitment to technology as a motor of economic and social change. These awards are in accordance with the United Nations Agenda 2030 and worthy technological solutions with the greatest potential to contribute to coping with the greatest challenges of the world.
In their first edition, the MWCapital Awards awarded the most innovative technology projects worldwide, not only because of their technical excellence, but also because of their endeavors to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators who are committed to improving life and planet.
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