This competition hosted by theInnovation Exchange Amsterdam (IXA) highlights three innovative ideas from the Netherlands each year.
These are split into three categories: health, society, and environment & climate.
Beyond simply spotlighting the fascinating minds behind these inventions, the event also helps make them a reality.
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Normally, POP is treated using the patients own tissue matter.
In case of recurrence, permanent implants are used to treat POP, but they can cause clinical complications.
Gulers team believed this could be solved with dissolvable implants but that wasnt enough in itself.
While they found these offered great mechanical support, they differed too much from natural tissues.
In addition, they added oestrogen in the scaffold to improve tissue healing after the surgery.
This approach was successful enough for her to win the health category award.
But the next step for Guler?
Beyond this, Guler wants to explore the commercialisation and widespread distribution of the technology.
It goes without saying just how impactful that could be.
When I spoke with him, van Rutten explained the issues the Netherlands has with laughing gas.
Thats why we are developing a breathalyser, van Rutten says.
This way, our sensor can reduce the number of accidents, create safer roads, and save lives.
This was a huge motivating factor.
These are the roots ofRespira.
Something they have, to a certain extent, achieved.
And who could argue with that?
The intricate nature of nanoparticles is a blessing and a curse.
Inspiration for this project came from Dr. Stefania Grecea, the group leader of Functional Materials.
She thought to combine multiple physico-chemical processes into one to synthesise functional materials, Lugier says.
Winning the award can have a huge impact for Lugier and his colleagues.
Their next steps involve improving the technology and doing all they can to optimise the process.
Theyre making the technologies today that will be defining the tech world of tomorrow and thats a beautiful thing.
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