The Overall Winner is
Oru Kayak
USA, 2012
The Oru Kayak is a sporty and robust 3.66-meter long foldable kayak. Origami principles are utilized to create incredible structural strength while being made of a single, seamless and very light sheet of double-layered plastic. The thin material is translucent; lantern attachments on the inside allow the kayak to be illuminated for better visibility at night. Thanks to the folding technology and with an assembly time of only five minutes, the kayak can be stored in its own, easily portable case weighing only 11.8 kilograms. The company was started as a crowd-funding project on kickstarter.com and reached its goal of US$ 80,000 in only five hours.
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USA, 2012
The Oru Kayak is a sporty and robust 3.66-meter long foldable kayak. Origami principles are utilized to create incredible structural strength while being made of a single, seamless and very light sheet of double-layered plastic. The thin material is translucent; lantern attachments on the inside allow the kayak to be illuminated for better visibility at night. Thanks to the folding technology and with an assembly time of only five minutes, the kayak can be stored in its own, easily portable case weighing only 11.8 kilograms. The company was started as a crowd-funding project on kickstarter.com and reached its goal of US$ 80,000 in only five hours.
Learn more on orukayak.com
Winner- Accessoires
PubPedals
Canada, 2013
Ever wondered how to take an eggbeaters-equipped bike to the pub or store without the need to throw on bike shoes? PubPedals offer the possibility to use the bike with any kind of footwear, from flip-flops to business shoes. The attachments work with both new and old-style eggbeaters pedals and are easy to install and remove. The original spring holds them in place and they provide a double-sided platform. PubPedals are available in different colors to match the bike.
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Canada, 2013
Ever wondered how to take an eggbeaters-equipped bike to the pub or store without the need to throw on bike shoes? PubPedals offer the possibility to use the bike with any kind of footwear, from flip-flops to business shoes. The attachments work with both new and old-style eggbeaters pedals and are easy to install and remove. The original spring holds them in place and they provide a double-sided platform. PubPedals are available in different colors to match the bike.
Learn more on pubpedals.com
Winner - Hardware Summer
Bikeparkitect
Czech Republic, 2011
On a pumptrack, bikers propel forward applying an up and down pumping motion instead of pedaling. The company Bikearkitect refined this idea and presents the first sustainably produced wooden pumptrack that offers modular assembly and easy storage in small spaces. Communities or associations can purchase the very durable pumptrack for a moderate price in order to offer a social meeting place for riders of all generations and skill levels. The track is suitable for any kind of bicycle as well as for skateboards, skates or scooters.
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Czech Republic, 2011
On a pumptrack, bikers propel forward applying an up and down pumping motion instead of pedaling. The company Bikearkitect refined this idea and presents the first sustainably produced wooden pumptrack that offers modular assembly and easy storage in small spaces. Communities or associations can purchase the very durable pumptrack for a moderate price in order to offer a social meeting place for riders of all generations and skill levels. The track is suitable for any kind of bicycle as well as for skateboards, skates or scooters.
Learn more on bikeparkitect.com
Winner - Hardware Winter
Fimbulvetr
Norway, 2013
In order to make a stronger, lighter and more ergonomic snowshoe, Fimbulvetr developed a Thermoplastic Elastomer Unibody construction. The characteristic honeycomb pattern offers maximum floatation and grip, while keeping snow from piling up on top of the snowshoe. The material, commonly used in the automotive industry, is extremely durable and lightweight. As a result, the snowshoe feels like the natural extension of the foot, requiring less effort at a faster pace. The All Direction Hinge and the innovative, slim B4 Binding are patented. Each snowshoe contains 12 parts and is fully recyclable.
Learn more on fimbulvetr.no
Norway, 2013
In order to make a stronger, lighter and more ergonomic snowshoe, Fimbulvetr developed a Thermoplastic Elastomer Unibody construction. The characteristic honeycomb pattern offers maximum floatation and grip, while keeping snow from piling up on top of the snowshoe. The material, commonly used in the automotive industry, is extremely durable and lightweight. As a result, the snowshoe feels like the natural extension of the foot, requiring less effort at a faster pace. The All Direction Hinge and the innovative, slim B4 Binding are patented. Each snowshoe contains 12 parts and is fully recyclable.
Learn more on fimbulvetr.no
Winner - Fitness
Hyperice
France, 2011
Hyperice offers true ice coverage of injured joints without heat spots caused by accumulating moisture or gas. Skiers, snowboarders, skaters, surfers, rugby players, tennis players and most of the players of NBA, NFL and MLB already use the patented product. The compression ice wraps consist of joint-specific neoprene bandages for knees, shoulders and other body parts and a subjacent latex ice bag. The patented air-release valve can be opened to let excess heat and gas escape from between the bandage and the body. Thanks to the prolonged and consistent icing effect, Hyperice allows athletes to recover much faster.
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France, 2011
Hyperice offers true ice coverage of injured joints without heat spots caused by accumulating moisture or gas. Skiers, snowboarders, skaters, surfers, rugby players, tennis players and most of the players of NBA, NFL and MLB already use the patented product. The compression ice wraps consist of joint-specific neoprene bandages for knees, shoulders and other body parts and a subjacent latex ice bag. The patented air-release valve can be opened to let excess heat and gas escape from between the bandage and the body. Thanks to the prolonged and consistent icing effect, Hyperice allows athletes to recover much faster.
Learn more on hyperice.com
Winner - Style
Yunikue Hamburg
Germany, 2011
The Fitted Bag by Yunikue Hamburg is made of organic leather and fuses the classic leather briefcase with the everyday backpack. The custom-made Fitted Bag offers well-organized space not only for laptops but also for all every-day accessories. In spite of its innocent looks, the bag features a modern and innovative security system: a built-in Bluetooth transmitter sends a signal to the owner’s smartphone when the bag is left behind and the bag communicates with an App that helps locate the bag. The German company Yunikue focuses on high-quality and sustainable design.
Learn more on yunikue.com
Germany, 2011
The Fitted Bag by Yunikue Hamburg is made of organic leather and fuses the classic leather briefcase with the everyday backpack. The custom-made Fitted Bag offers well-organized space not only for laptops but also for all every-day accessories. In spite of its innocent looks, the bag features a modern and innovative security system: a built-in Bluetooth transmitter sends a signal to the owner’s smartphone when the bag is left behind and the bag communicates with an App that helps locate the bag. The German company Yunikue focuses on high-quality and sustainable design.
Learn more on yunikue.com
Winner - Sportswear
Shark Attack Mitigation System
Australia, 2012
The Shark Attack Mitigation System is a patented technology enabling the manufacture of marine apparel, which reduces the risk of shark attacks. SAMS was developed with the University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute and is based on breakthrough science in determining what sharks can see under what light and water conditions. This knowledge has been incorporated into neoprene materials and wetsuit designs with disruptive coloration and shaping that either hide the wearer in the water or distort their appearance from the perspective of predatory sharks.
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Australia, 2012
The Shark Attack Mitigation System is a patented technology enabling the manufacture of marine apparel, which reduces the risk of shark attacks. SAMS was developed with the University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute and is based on breakthrough science in determining what sharks can see under what light and water conditions. This knowledge has been incorporated into neoprene materials and wetsuit designs with disruptive coloration and shaping that either hide the wearer in the water or distort their appearance from the perspective of predatory sharks.
Learn more on sharkmitigation.com
Winner - Digital
Ueapaa!
Switzerland, 2011
The idea for the Ueapaa! rescue App was born from the sad reality of thousands of accidents occurring in the Swiss Alps every year, often in areas with no cellular coverage. It integrates an alert and tracking rescue service into smartphones and enables users to call for rescue from anywhere, including uncovered areas. This is made possible by a disruptive wireless Peer2Peer2Peer communication network developed by ETH Zürich. The App includes remote tracking following the user’s route in real-time, Buddy Aid accident alert, Automatic Accident Detection (if the alarm cannot be engaged by the user), and a 24/7 Emergency Center connecting to professional ground and air rescue teams.
Learn more on uepaa.ch
Switzerland, 2011
The idea for the Ueapaa! rescue App was born from the sad reality of thousands of accidents occurring in the Swiss Alps every year, often in areas with no cellular coverage. It integrates an alert and tracking rescue service into smartphones and enables users to call for rescue from anywhere, including uncovered areas. This is made possible by a disruptive wireless Peer2Peer2Peer communication network developed by ETH Zürich. The App includes remote tracking following the user’s route in real-time, Buddy Aid accident alert, Automatic Accident Detection (if the alarm cannot be engaged by the user), and a 24/7 Emergency Center connecting to professional ground and air rescue teams.
Learn more on uepaa.ch
Winner - Social Awareness
Kipepeo
Germany, 2010
Kipepeo is a social non-profit business that supports schools and education in Tanzania by selling T-shirts with designs drawn by primary school students in the East African country. All Kipepeo shirts are ethically made and 100% fair trade, made of 100% organic bio-combed cotton from East Africa and hand-printed by volunteers in Germany. For each shirt sold, money for school fees, food, medical support, existing and new school buildings is donated to support the Tanzanian school system. Each shirt comes with a label that shows a picture of its “designer” and the story behind the product.
Learn more on kipepeo-clothing.com
Germany, 2010
Kipepeo is a social non-profit business that supports schools and education in Tanzania by selling T-shirts with designs drawn by primary school students in the East African country. All Kipepeo shirts are ethically made and 100% fair trade, made of 100% organic bio-combed cotton from East Africa and hand-printed by volunteers in Germany. For each shirt sold, money for school fees, food, medical support, existing and new school buildings is donated to support the Tanzanian school system. Each shirt comes with a label that shows a picture of its “designer” and the story behind the product.
Learn more on kipepeo-clothing.com
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