Social Innovation Awards Shortlisted Projects

Four projects that can transform the world

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Social innovation remains an effective and transformative tool, capable of improving the lives of many people through viable and inclusive technological solutions. The quality of the 469 projects submitted to the ninth edition of the Awards is a clear demonstration of their broad scope and potential.

But the rules of the competition are clear: despite the high caliber of the proposals received, only four projects can advance to the finals—one from each geographic region.

The shortlisted projects, from Brazil, Spain, the United States, and Mexico, stand out for the way they address the challenge of improving people’s quality of life and well-being. Here we introduce them to you:

BRAZIL

Livox (Brazil)

Illustration of a person in a wheelchair interacting with a tablet on an adjustable stand, representing the accessible and inclusive technology of the Livox project for people with disabilities.

Category: Social inclusion

Livox is an inclusive communication and learning platform that uses accessible AI to support people with disabilities who cannot speak or rely on traditional interfaces. 

LATAM

Duppla (Mexico)

Illustration of a man in a purple sweater working on a laptop in a modern work environment, representing the AI-powered digital assistance of the Duppla project.

Category: Well-being

Duppla is an AI-powered digital assistant focused on reducing cancer mortality through prevention and diagnosis.

EUROPE

Aitheroscope (Spain)

Conceptual image of a human eye with overlapping luminous geometric lines in shades of blue, representing the AI-powered retinal image analysis of the Aitheroscope project.

Category: Well-being

Aitheroscope democratizes cardiovascular screening by using AI technology that analyzes retinal images to detect subclinical atherosclerosis in primary care settings.

UNITED STATES

PigPug Health (New York)

Girl with white headphones using a tablet while sitting in an armchair at home, representing the pediatric neurotechnology of the PigPug Health project for children with ADHD and autism.

Category: Well-being

PigPug Health is a pediatric neurotechnology project that improves the well-being of children with ADHD, autism, and attention-related difficulties.