There is a clear link between technology standards and patents, with 37% of declared SEPs citing SDO sources.
Slovenian researcher Teja Potočnik developed an automated platform to increase the efficiency of advanced semiconductor device manufacturing.
French-American chemist, Marie Perrin developed a method to retrieve europium—a key material for LED screens and energy-saving lights.
Colombian inventor, Mariana Pérez, has developed a system that removes carbon dioxide and harmful pollutants from the air.
Ugandan entrepreneurs Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita developed a plant-based sachet that extends the shelf life of fresh fruit by up to 30 days.
US scientists Neeka and Leila Mashouf founded Rubi, a startup that transforms waste carbon into essential materials, including textiles.
Austrian industrial designer, Franziska Kerber, has developed a dissolvable paper-based alternative for electronic device casings.
Laurynas Karpus, Vykintas Jauniškis and Irmantas Rokaitis developed an AI-powered enzyme engineering platform to create custom-designed enzymes.
Three Spanish entrepreneurs have developed biodegradable smart labels to monitor food freshness.
Alisha Fredriksson (Sweden/Canada) and Roujia Wen (China) founded Seabound to provide ships with a retrofittable carbon capture system.