Contest Winners
& Awardees
17
Contests
579
Submissions
27
Winners
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Grand Prize Winner |
Climate Smart
Interactive Business Energy and Emissions Dashboard for Cities by ana0105
“We’re deeply humbled and inspired by this recognition,” said Elizabeth Sheehan, Climate Smart President and CEO. “Cities are the front lines in the climate challenge, yet often have limited resources. Our software helps them get the most bang for their buck, so they can be more effective in their work.”“We’re deeply humbled and inspired by this recognition,” said Elizabeth Sheehan, Climate Smart President and CEO. “Cities are the front lines in the climate challenge, yet often have limited resources. Our software helps them get the most bang for their buck, so they can be more effective in their work.”
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Honorable Mentions |
Benjamin Huber and Juna Shrestha of ClimateRe
Reducing methane emissions from rice farming by jshrestha
They proposed a mechanism to reduce methane emissions while enhancing rice farmers’ resilience to climate change.
James Gula of Franchised Microgrids
Franchised Microgrids for the Developing World Based on Open Source Components by jlgula
They proposed to deploy microgrids to the developing world using a franchise business model based on open source hardware to reduce cost.
Nishaant Sangaavi and Alex Corneglio of My Energy XPert
My Energy Xpert: a home and small business energy management solution by alex7728
They built "My Energy Xpert" which is a SMART energy audit and monitoring app empowering people to save time, money and lower their energy footprint.
Contests |
Adaptation
Judges' Choice Winner Hudson River Sustainable Shorelines Project by Sustainable Shores
Sustainable Shorelines generates info about best shoreline management options preserving ecology through adapting to climate change impacts.
Popular Choice Winner Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Strategies for Property and Community by Climate.IQ
Climate.IQ is a web tool that uses spatial and statistical analysis to conduct climate risk assessmennt for properties and communities.
Build reefs to sustain oceans’ adaptation to a warmer world by SDO CLIMA
Unleashing the climate-smart potential of Africa’s forgotten rice by sririce
Buildings
Judges' Choice & Popular Choice Winner Cooperative Building by Kaenga
Let's build more sustainable buildings by empowering people to design their homes and shape their communities.
Popular Choice Winner (At Large)RentRocket.org - Bringing transparent energy data to rental housing markets by RentRocket.org
If we want to reverse climate change, we have to reach people who don't think about it. Let's make climate-friendly housing decisions easy.
Naturally heated homes for colder and poorer regions of the world by Javed Sultan
Energy Supply
Judges' Choice Winner Franchised Microgrids for the Developing World Based on Open Source Components by jlgula
Deploy microgrids to the developing world using a franchise business model based on open source hardware to reduce cost.
Popular Choice Winner The Collective Power Platform by roelofsmichiel and nikodem.bienia
The Collective Power Platform is a local peer to peer energy trading market for and by prosumers.
Faciliating Adaptation to Climate Change through Solar Irrigation Technology by Tareo
Energy-Water Nexus
Judges' Choice Winner Infrastructure for a Livable Future by CRWA
Community Water and Energy Centers produce reliable, renewable and resilient energy and clean water while restoring the natural environment.
Popular Choice Winner Infrastructure for a Livable Future by CRWA
Community Water and Energy Centers produce reliable, renewable and resilient energy and clean water while restoring the natural environment.
Infrastructure for a Livable Future by CRWA
Distilled Water From Combusted Fossil Fuel by Sidel Systems USA
Industry
Judges' Choice Winner 25ºC (77ºF) by Kiri
Regulate industry globally so all new air conditioners have a minimum of 25ºC (77ºF). Reset existing equipment to comply this new standard.
Popular Choice Winner 25ºC (77ºF) by Kiri
Regulate industry globally so all new air conditioners have a minimum of 25ºC (77ºF). Reset existing equipment to comply this new standard.
Land Use: Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock
Judges' Choice Winner Reducing methane emissions from rice farming by ClimateRe
Reducing Methane Emissions While Enhancing Rice Farmers’ Resilience to Climate Change
Popular Choice Winner Vertical and Micro-gardening(VMG) climate smart farming in Uganda by PaulCastor
VMG is a CSA approach that uses the Vertical farming technology to convert 9 square feet into 36 square feet of farming space.
Preservation + restoration of blue carbon ecosystems require immediate attention by MoorooducRH
Honey Bees = Polination = crops = food Pollination = Photosynthesis = lower C02 by Kelvin Valley Honey
Green Cambridge Street Tree Biochar Pilot Study by Green Cambridge
Shifting Behavior for a Changing Climate
Judges' Choice Winner DearTomorrow, a promise to the future about climate change by deartomorrow.org
To shift behavior and broaden the climate culture, we invite people to send open letters about climate change to loved ones in the future.
Popular Choice Winner What is climate change and what do I have to do with it? by ENGAJAMUNDO
We seek to empower young Brazilians by showing them that we are part of the solution to overcome current problems caused by climate change.
Low Carbon City Initiative: From Citizens To the World by Low Carbon City Team
Transportation
Judges' Choice Winner Mini Elevated cTrains (caterpillar trains) by terrautopia
A comprehensive solution-mass transit for all: MINI ELEVATED cTrains: seating room only - minimal height-width-length - visibly acceptable.
Popular Choice Winner Mini Elevated cTrains (caterpillar trains) by terrautopia
A comprehensive solution-mass transit for all: MINI ELEVATED cTrains: seating room only - minimal height-width-length - visibly acceptable.
Waste Management
Judges' Choice Winner Recykle | A smart phone app to manage household waste responsibly by Kabadiwalla Connect
Develop a smart phone app that helps people segregate, compost, find their closest kabadiwalla and sign-up for local waste management events.
Popular Choice Winner Conscious textile reverse Logistics by Retalhar
Retalhar is a social business that promotes reverse logistics of corporate uniforms by disposing it in a socio-environmental friendly way.
Popular Choice Winner (At Large) Recykle | A smart phone app to manage household waste responsibly by Kabadiwalla Connect
Develop a smart phone app that helps people segregate, compost, find their closest kabadiwalla and sign-up for local waste management events.
Food Recovery Network: Fighting Waste, Feeding People by FoodRecoveryNetwork
Tycycler: An intuitive, non-motorized & affordable tire recycling technology by Tycycler
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Partner Contests |
Aviation
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Judges' Choice Winner Strategic Investment to Scale-up Aviation Biofuel by sunny1990 and vmthomas1
Focusing heavy investments from China to ramp up sustainable biofuel production can bring global costs down.
Popular Choice Winner Cross Flow Air Turbine (CFAT) Auxiliary Power Unit by AirMach Innovations
Zero fuel Zero Emission replacement technology for aircraft's Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
Strategic Investment to Scale-up Aviation Biofuel by sunny1990 & vmthomas1
Cross Flow Air Turbine (CFAT) Auxiliary Power Unit by AirMach Innovations
Designing High-Density Urban Bike Parking
Judges' Choice Winner The flycycle is efficient, accessible, easy for any organization to buy and install, and a beautiful addition to street life.
Popular Choice Winner The flycycle is efficient, accessible, easy for any organization to buy and install, and a beautiful addition to street life.
Fostering Climate Collaboration in Boulder, CO
Judges' Choice Winner FROM CUBICLE TO CAFETERIA:Take a bite out of GHGs w/ Collaborative Green Lunches by Kira Davis, Zoë Sigle
Drastically Reduce GHGs w/ What We Eat while Creating Collaborative Space for Climate Institutions: Plant-Based Foods Produce Far Fewer GHGs
Popular Choice Winner FROM CUBICLE TO CAFETERIA:Take a bite out of GHGs w/ Collaborative Green Lunches by Kira Davis, Zoë Sigle
Drastically Reduce GHGs w/ What We Eat while Creating Collaborative Space for Climate Institutions: Plant-Based Foods Produce Far Fewer GHGs
Harnessing the Power of MIT Alumni
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Judges' Choice Winner ClimateX is a platform where MIT Alumni can learn climate-related science, technology and policy while transitioning into a green career.
Improving Firewood for Clean Cookstoves
Judges' Choice Winner Dry firewood needs seasoning, covered storage and a drying chimney by climaterescue
After careful seasoning and storing, use a simple drying chimney for firewood. Next generation cookstoves can also be carbon-positive!
Popular Choice Winner Smokeless gas cylinder stove with wood drier by saadithya
Modifying old unused gas cylinder into a smokeless stove for cooking, heat radiated while using it is used for drying wood.
Materials Matter
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Judges' Choice Winner Empowering designers roles in using better sustainable material options by Team Wonder
Sourceseed is a curated alternative material option platform that allows designers to co-buy fabrics with eachother at an affordable price.
Popular Choice Winner Empowering designers roles in using better sustainable material options by Team Wonder
Sourceseed is a curated alternative material option platform that allows designers to co-buy fabrics with eachother at an affordable price.
Empowering designers roles in using better sustainable material options by Team Wonder
MIT Climate Mitigation Solutions
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Judges' Choice Winner 100% Net Zero Carbon Plan, 60% NZ Effectively Free, Expert Team Ready! by Net Zero Foundation
100% Net Zero Carbon for all Buildings. MIT 60-80% NZ for free! #DivestTheCampus -- Join the #NetZeroMovement to save the Planet!
Popular Choice Winner Building Cooling and Heating, with Solar Robotic Concentrated Thermal Collectors by Lighthouse Group
It is economically and practically feasible, to substitute 60% of the energy we use for cooling and heating our buildings with solar energy.
Minimizing HVAC Energy Use Through Low-cost Software-based Airflow Optimization by mgevelber and 2 others
Smart Zero Carbon Cities Challenge
Judges' Choice Winner Interactive Business Energy and Emissions Dashboard for Cities by Climate Smart
Create a dashboard that allows cities to understand their business emissions by sector, business size, emissions source, and track progress
Popular Choice Winner My Energy Xpert: a home and small business energy management solution by energyX Solutions
My Energy Xpert is a SMART energy audit and monitoring app empowering people to save time, money and lower their energy footprint.
Popular Choice Winner (At Large) Interactive Business Energy and Emissions Dashboard for Cities by Climate Smart
Create a dashboard that allows cities to understand their business emissions by sector, business size, emissions source, and track progress
My Energy Xpert: a home and small business energy management solution by energyX Solutions
Interactive Business Energy and Emissions Dashboard for Cities by Climate Smart
