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A total of nine ideas were submitted to the Inspired competition, addressing current and future challenges in the areas of health, sustainability, digitalization, social innovation, and emerging technologies.
The diversity of the submissions impressively demonstrated the wealth of creativity, commitment, and innovative strength present in the region.
What is the Inspired competition about?
Many good ideas arise in everyday life, during studies, in research projects, or through observing social developments. Often, however, these thoughts remain unspoken or are not pursued further. This is precisely where the "Inspired" ideas competition comes in. It creates a platform where innovative approaches can gain visibility and have the opportunity to develop further.
The competition offers students, researchers, staff, and aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to present their ideas to a broad audience and receive valuable feedback from experts.
The focus is not solely on awarding prizes to the best concepts. Rather, it is about encouraging people to develop their ideas further, adopt new perspectives, and take the first step towards innovation or even starting a business.
The motivations for participating in the ideas competition are as diverse as the submitted concepts themselves. Many participants want to actively contribute to solving the challenges of our time. Topics such as demographic change, climate protection, digitalization, and improving healthcare directly affect society and offer numerous starting points for new solutions.
Others see the competition as an opportunity to put their own interests and skills into practice. An idea with the potential to improve the lives of many people can emerge from a scientific question, an observation in daily work, or a personal experience.
Last but not least, enthusiasm for new things also plays an important role. The desire to think differently, optimize existing processes, or use innovative technologies effectively drives many creative minds.
The competition provides the perfect setting to showcase these ideas and receive initial support for their further development.
And these are the winners
The winning and submitted projects exemplify the ingenuity, expertise, and creative drive of their creators. With their innovative approaches, they contribute not only to identifying challenges but also to offering concrete solutions.
- Category: Researchers / Graduates / External
- 1st Prize (350 EUR + iPad)
ImmersiScent – Development of scents for healthcare training to make learning situations more realistic.
Team: Verena Minge, Jann Vogel and Stefan Michalski
→ Innovative expansion of simulation-based teaching and skills labs through targeted scent simulations for healthcare professions. - 2nd Prize (350 EUR)
"Fit Together" – Exercise and relaxation programs for single-parent families with childcare and shared meals.
Team: Andrea and Jan Kirchstein
→ Socially innovative prevention and health program for families facing challenges. - 3rd Prize (150 EUR)
ROOTPRINT – Sustainable forest burials with digital memorial functions.
Rhea Saldanha
→ Combining reforestation, memorial culture and climate-resilient forest conversion.
- Category: Students / Trainees
- 1st Prize (350 EUR + iPad)
EcoTrace – AI-based CO₂ accounting for food
Lennart Standtke
→ Automatic sustainability assessment of food via packaging images. - 2nd Prize (350 EUR)
MaBu – Software for direct agricultural marketing
Marie Buck
→ Digital support for small agricultural businesses in marketing and business management. - 3rd Prize (150 EUR)
GreenSite AI – Digital Site Analysis for Wind and Solar Energy
Mehrdad Fardebrahimnia & Hamidreza Shoghian
→ Using AI and geodata for faster site decisions.
- Special prices
- Special Prize for Social Commitment (€500):
REALtalkFRIENDS – a prevention program promoting mental health and healthy friendships among young people.
Rebecca Taufer - Special Prize for Future Technology (€500):
Green-Map Solutions – Intelligent agrivoltaic systems for the simultaneous use of agriculture and solar energy.
Nazmus Sadat
The first and second place winners in the two main categories have also qualified for the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern statewide ideas competition.
The statewide awards ceremony for the Inspired competition will take place on July 8, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald.
Why participating in the competition is worthwhile
A competition like "Inspired" offers far more than the prospect of an award. For many participants, it's a valuable opportunity to critically examine and further develop their own ideas.
Exchanging ideas with experts, potential partners, and other idea generators creates new impetus and valuable contacts.
Furthermore, participation helps participants formulate their ideas clearly and present them effectively. This skill is not only important for future startup ventures but also crucial in science, business, and civic engagement.
Another advantage lies in the motivation generated by the competition. Those who submit their ideas engage intensively with their potential, benefits, and feasibility. An initial thought can thus evolve into a concrete project. It's not uncommon for competition entries to later develop into research projects, collaborations, or even successful startups.
