Archive for February, 2009
VENTURE: Dynamic Photovoltaics
Posted on 25. Feb, 2009 by Charles Tsai.
Eden Full, 16, Canada – Harvesting solar energy can be a costly enterprise but Dynamic Photovoltaics is making it more affordable by developing the first cost-effective solar panel tracking system capable of accurate movement. That means the panels can track the sun throughout the day for maximum performance. Not only is the system easy to [...]
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CAMPAIGN: Tapping Youth Innovation
Posted on 19. Feb, 2009 by Charles Tsai.
Ashoka GenV is pleased to join WaterAid America in launching our first water and sanitation campaign. Tapping Youth Innovation seeks to support youth-led solutions that help improve access to water and sanitation services for the billions of people living in poverty. Got an idea, product or technology that may work? Tell us about it in this [...]
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Indian Youth Climate Network
Posted on 19. Feb, 2009 by Jim Bach.
We are the youth of India. Climate change is going to affect OUR future. The decision makers of today, won’t be around in 50 years time to see the effects of their inaction. Hence we need take the action required to ensure that our future will be bright, clean and green. The Indian Youth Climate [...]
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AWARDS: The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Charles Tsai.
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroes and inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities [...]
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National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Jim Bach.
Got a great idea for a cool gadget that could change the world? We’re a group of people that help university students and faculty turn their ideas into products and ventures. We’re the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); we fund emerging student entrepreneurs and faculty and provide workshops, investments and other resources to [...]
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VENTURE: Turn Grease Into Fuel
Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by Charles Tsai.
Alex Lin, 15, USA – Rhode Island unemployment now ranks highest in the U.S. Heating costs are rising too, making winter a real challenge for many needy families in our community. Turn Grease Into Fuel will recycle used vegetable oil in our area and convert it into bio-fuel to heat homes. If successful, the project [...]
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CONTEST: Dell Social Innovation Competition
Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by Charles Tsai.
Status: Expired Deadline: February 20, 2009 The University of Texas and Dell are looking for college students worldwide with ingenious ideas to change the world. Dream up a plan that combines creativity and innovation to tackle a pressing social issue, and you can win $50,000 to put your plan into action! Students from all over [...]
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Young Inventors International
Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by Charles Tsai.
Young Inventors International (YII) is a not-for-profit organization that works with more than 1,800 university engineering and science students across North America. YII’s vision is to provide young innovators with skills and a supportive community in which they can bring their ideas to the market. 1) How do you support young inventors? We offer online [...]
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The Egyptian Society for Engineering Innovations
Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by Jim Bach.
The Egyptian Society for Engineering Innovations is comprised of prominent figures and experts from both Egyptian and International society. The society is located in the engineering faculty at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. The society conducts feasibility studies for applying ideas and innovations that will result in industrial technological advancement and practical products. The [...]
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