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15 challenge prize moments of 2020 making our future brighter

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Congratulations

If you are reading this, it means you have almost graduated from 2020. A year where everyone held their breath (literally and figuratively) and waited to see how things were going to pan out. While there is still a lot of uncertainty, and a lot of work to be done, we can all be sure of one thing... it has not been easy.

That is why we are proud to bring you 15 important moments for challenge prizes in 2020 that are making our future brighter. Along with some amazing partners and innovators, we have launched, delivered and awarded an array of challenge prizes and competitions that we hope will make a big impact on all of our futures. This is not an exclusive list (for all of our news, head here), but highlights some of our current and ongoing work with innovators in the UK and beyond.

From assistive tech for people with lower limb paralysis to tools and services that improve access to jobs and money in the wake of COVID-19, from ideas on how to make cities climate-neutral to improving surgical training simulation in lower income settings, this year has been rich in innovative ideas and solutions that will make a difference. So strap in and enjoy.

Read our Great Innovation Report to see where we are headed.

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