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Fusion Bionic uses laser interference patterns to efficiently produce micro and nano textures on a wide variety of materials.

Biome Renewables adjusts the aeroacoustics of existing turbine blades to decrease turbulence and increase efficiency.

Sudoc uses enzyme-inspired catalysts to rapidly break down toxins and complex chemicals in the environment, and then break down themselves as well.

Mycocycle uses fungi to break down toxic petrochemicals and produce sturdy, lightweight mycelium byproducts.

Algorithm from Stanford is parameterized by field data enabling it to quickly fix network disruptions.

Design process from Technical University of Denmark uses an iterative process called computational morphogenesis to optimize structural shape and material usage.

7vortex is an interactive graph database that helps create knowledge ecosystems.

Artificial intelligence software from MIT and Georgetown University Medical Center uses prior learning to more efficiently understand visual concepts.

Domed robots mimic snail locomotion and suction capabilities to move separately and join together.

Sudoc uses enzyme-inspired catalysts to rapidly break down toxins and complex chemicals in the environment, and then break down themselves as well.

Sóliome produces non-toxic, biodegradable sunscreen based on the UV-protection provided by kynurenine molecules.

The ventilation system from the National Institute of Standards and Technology fits onto commercial detectors and both inspires and expires air to improve sampling flow dynamics.

The mussel-inspired nanocellulose (MINC) coating from Pennsylvania State University uses negatively charged ions to pull rare earth elements from water while using little energy.

Fusion Bionic uses laser interference patterns to efficiently produce micro and nano textures on a wide variety of materials.

Strong by Form mimics the growth patterns of trees to fuse the sustainability of wood with the performance of advanced composites.

Winglets from NASA are vertical extensions on airplane wings that help reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.