The winners of the seventh round of the INNOspace Masters competition have been awarded.

The 15 winners of the innovation competition INNOspace Masters 2021/22 have been determined. Five expert jurys selected visionary innovation projects from research institutions, SMEs and startups in fields such as satellite earth observation and satellite communication, medical technology, energy supply, materials science and digitalisation.

Since its inception in 2015, the INNOspace Masters competition has received nearly 800 submissions from companies, SMEs, start-ups, universities, research institutes, non-university research institutions and individuals from around 50 countries. These submissions ranged from basic applied research up to market ready technologies in the innovation and integration phase.

Satellite-supported systems for Earth observation, navigation and communication are now an integral part of the mobility sector and an important element within the safe operation of all modes of transport: whether in traffic surveillance, management and safety for road and rail transport, in maritime navigation or in aviation.

Designing a sustainable energy system is dependent on there being sufficient storage capacities available for green energies. To use energy resources efficiently and sustainably, surpluses from energy production must be stored and distributed geographically or staggered over time.

Space plays an important role in promoting human development on Earth. It can help to address global challenges related to climate change and preserving human health.