A pioneer of offshore wind power, named on 94 granted European patents, this Danish innovator made his first wind turbine for his family’s farm when he was just 16.
This prolific French physicist and entrepreneur has created hundreds of inventions ranging from electronics and medical sensors to security and telecommunications.
This Swiss physicist has advanced pulsed laser technology for over 30 years. Her lasers are used worldwide in many medical devices, and to precisely cut and weld in countless industrial processes.
This German biochemist developed an artificial spider silk fibre that is many times stronger than steel.
This Irish product designer and her team have developed the world's first mouldable glue, which makes it easy to fix everyday items and cut down waste.
The shower developed by this Swedish industrial designer uses 80% less energy and 90% less water by filtering and recycling the same 5 litres of water.
This US scientist invented the compact batteries that power tiny implantable cardiac defibrillators. The batteries can deliver life-saving shocks up to 900 volts and last five years, benefiting millions of users worldwide.
Brazilian software engineer and inventor Alex Kipman has developed the Microsoft HoloLens, a computer-powered headset featuring sensors and lenses for a mixed reality experience which blends the virtual and real worlds in the eyes of the wearer.
The leading edge of the flippers of humpback whales have bumps – tubercles – that have inspired this US-Canadian team to develop blades for wind turbines and fans which are quieter and more efficient.
