Ideation Challenge

formulated by: DESY / Hereon / UKE

Our current economy predominantly uses linear processes: We extract materials from the earth, process them into products and throw them away as waste at the end of their life. A circular economy can reduce the pressure on the environment and improve the availability of raw materials. Analytical research infrastructures at DESY, Hereon and UKE can help to gain insights into materials and processes to enable the reuse of resources or, for example, to develop preventive health applications. With or without scientific material research, there is a lot of potential to recycle waste products.

formulated by: FH Wedel / Helmut Schmidt Universität

Health often goes hand in hand with quality of life. And, health affects everyone on many different levels. What can we do preventively to stay healthy? What can we do if we fall ill? How can we think ahead socially and give education about our (mental) health a place?

The question is intended to initiate the development of ideas on this topic so that not only information on physical health is shared among people, but also conversations about mental health are stimulated and reach the center of society.

formulated by: HAW Hamburg / Hamburg Media School

Choose one of the following five areas: 1. vacant Karstadt building in Bergedorf 2. the area around Hamburg Central Station, Steintorplatz 3. Alsterpavillon Jungfernstieg 4. Lüneburg Kurpark 5. place of your choice (in the HH metropolitan region)

Given the challenges that underutilized spaces and unused buildings pose for the attractiveness of Hamburg’s city center, we ask: How can we revitalize these specific places in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region to make them more appealing to a specific target group? The aim is to develop innovative, inclusive, and sustainable concepts in small groups.

formulated by: Technische Universität Hamburg

The sensible and safe use of digital media and information is more difficult than ever for adults and young people alike. Challenges include the credibility of information, the risk of addiction, and the spread of hate and bullying. At the same time, the digital world in particular has the potential to make information widely accessible, drive forward new technologies, and have a positive impact on society.

formulated by: Universität Hamburg

Consumers’ demands on products are growing. Sustainability is often already taken for granted. One challenge is the effectiveness of products. Hygiene, cosmetics, and even sports products seem to lose performance as soon as they become more sustainable. Positive examples that show that the two can work together include Frosch, Sante Naturkosmetik, and Patagonia.

formulated by: Leuphana

Sensors, IoT, and AI technologies have the potential to contribute significantly to sustainability by making the way buildings are made, used, and disposed of smart and efficient.

Examples include smart grids (smart grids use IoT and AI to better manage energy supply and demand, minimizing energy losses), smart cities (cities use IoT and AI to optimize traffic flows, improve public transport, and reduce pollution), and predictive maintenance (monitoring structures, machinery, and equipment in real-time and predicting maintenance needs can extend the life cycle and reduce downtime and material waste).