Tech Awards Honors International Innovators Using Technology to Solve Pressing Global Problems - Seite 2

Embrace, born in a Stanford classroom, is now operating in 11 countries, including India, China and Afghanistan. Its innovative infant warmer doesn't require electricity and is portable, reusable and affordable. It also has an added benefit: increased bonding between mother and child because of its slim design. It is primarily used in remote villages without access to hospitals. It recently merged with the international development nonprofit Thrive Networks; which will allow a greater emphasis on educating parents on newborn care.

The 2015 laureates are being honored in five categories: Intel Environment Award, Microsoft Education Award, Katherine M. Swanson Young Innovator Award, Sobrato Organization Economic Development Award, and Sutter Health Award. Laureates receive unrestricted cash prizes totaling $500,000 the night of the gala, with each taking home $50,000.

"Applied Materials is proud to support the inspiring work of The Tech Award laureates whose innovations are improving lives around the world," said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO of Applied Materials. "They share the vision of all of us in Silicon Valley who seek to use technology to make a difference."

The Tech Awards will also honor John and Tashia Morgridge with the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award. This award honors individuals whose broad vision, philanthropy, and leadership address the world's most challenging problems. The Morgridges, best known for John's tenure as head of Cisco, have dedicated their lives to improving education around the world.

The Tech Awards Laureates 2015

Intel Environment Award

DayOne Response

Offers a lightweight, backpack-sized emergency water purifier system that has provided 7 million liters of clean water to global disaster victims.

(WCS) China Wildlife Guardian App

Fights illicit wildlife smuggling via an app for law enforcement officers to quickly identify the legal status of commonly traded species.

Microsoft Education Award

BeeLine Reader

Improves reading fluency and efficiency with a digital tool that guides the eye for online reading.

OPENPediatrics

Provides free, online medical education content to pediatric health care providers and is used by more than 800 hospitals worldwide.

Katherine M. Swanson Young Innovator Award

Lumkani

Produces an inexpensive, networked fire detector for use in South Africa's urban slums, where blazes are a common and devastating occurrence.

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