Semi-finalist projects in Europe
In recognition of talent and the desire to change the world
Social innovation is growing around the world, and Europe is no stranger to this transformative movement that is more important today than ever. Denmark, Spain, France and Ireland are the countries that will be represented at the European semi-finals of the Fundacion MAPFRE Awards for Social Innovation. All the selected projects combine entrepreneurship with technology and the capacity to exert a positive impact on society.
The representatives of the nine selected semi-finalist projects will be given mentoring by the IE University to make sure their projects stand out at the highest level, to strengthen their presentations, and hence help them to ‘sell’ their project and maximize their chance of being chosen as a finalist. The jury has the last word. We wish all of them the very best of luck!
Category: Health Improvement and digital technology (e-Health)
A non-invasive artificial pancreas for diabetes sufferers based on Smartpatch needle-free drug delivery and predictive software to anticipate user needs and risks.
Category: Health Improvement and digital technology (e-Health)
Technology that allows the rapid detection of deadly infectious diseases through a diagnostic self-test.
Category: Health Improvement and digital technology (e-Health)
AI-based software to interpret abdominal medicine imaging tests. This radiology assistant identifies and classifies pre-cancerous pancreatic lesions to improve diagnostic accuracy and automate subsequent follow-up examinations of these lesions.
Category: The economics of aging: Ageingnomics
A longevity coach who helps seniors to prepare for a long and productive life.
Category: The economics of aging: Ageingnomics
A social travel and homestay club for the over-50s developed as a trusted community of peers whose members can travel and stay with each other.
Category: The economics of aging: Ageingnomics
Personalized advice and guidance for the over-65s who are interested in monetizing their real estate assets while staying in the same home for life, according to their personal circumstances.
Category: Prevention and safe and sustainable mobility
An independent global rating system for hotel accessibility that provides an inclusive experience.
Category: Prevention and safe and sustainable mobility
A platform that helps citizens to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their trips, comparing the impact of each form of transport they choose.
Category: Prevention and safe and sustainable mobility
A parking location system for people with reduced mobility and their companions by means of a single accessible interurban platform which summarizes in a user-friendly format the different regulations in a particular municipality.