Madalena Filipe and Frederico Mauritty of Lisbon, Portugal came in second with HidroQapa, a waterproof bioplastic made from chitosan extracted from shrimp shell waste. The sustainable, biodegradable material could help reduce waste and environmental pollution.
First prize went to a team from Georgia for an AI-enabled app that identifies cancerous tumors.
The winners were selected from nearly 2,000 high-school-aged entrants representing almost 70 countries. In total, the nearly $10,000 in grants were awarded to students with innovative projects focused on finding cures for cancers affecting women, sustainable packaging innovation, and protecting our planet’s most valuable resources.