Congratulations to Winners and Finalists in the 2022 Challenge Season!
Here are the top competitors in the 2022-23 academic year NFTE World Series of Innovation.
MetLife Foundation Good Health and Well-Being Challenge - 2022
The Challenge: Design a solution to promote equitable access to physical and/or mental wellbeing in your community.
Winners
- First Place: MADS, advances SDG 3 by developing a device that monitors adulterated milk concentrations in underdeveloped communities in India. Developed by 17-year-old Aaditya Sharma and 16-year-old Advay Bajaj from Strawberry Fields High School in India. See their video here.
- Second Place: Impatch, advances SDG 3 by developing a a micro-needle patch that administers hormone treatment for transgender communities. Developed by 17-year-old Verena Wong, 17-year-old Jessica Wang, 16-year-old Isabella Song, and 16-year-old Sophie Lin from Westridge School for Girls and San Marino High School in California. See their video here.
- Third Place: UmeedVR, advances SDG 3 by developing a virtual reality game to offer affordable therapy to patients with autism. Developed by 17-year-old Hridyanshu, 15-year-old Kavya Gupta, 16-year-old Kunal Bhardwaj, and 15-year-old Pranav Chahal from Amity International School Saket in India. See their video here.
Finalists
- BubbleOn, advances SDG 3 by designing novel nanobubbles that can discharge medications to patients with epilepsy. Developed by 15-year-old Sanchali Banerjee and 18-year-old Sohini Banerjee from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia. See their video here.
- Essential Care Center, advances SDG 3 by offering mental and physical healthcare resources to Spanish-speaking communities. Developed by 16-year-old Jollet Garcia and 15-year-old Jocelyn Blanco from Pajaro Valley High School in California. See their video here.
- GrandmaPath, advances SDG 3 by designing a user-friendly navigation app to reduce the incidence of elderly pedestrian accidents. Developed by 14-year-old Sunwoo An from North London Collegiate School in South Korea. See their video here.
- Mind Crusaders, advances SDG 3 by building an online platform that supports individuals in mental crises situations. Developed by 14-year-old Atharv Parrek, 14-year-old Ridhav Kothari, and 14-year-old yana Hingad from Rockwoods International School in India. See their video here.
- PERCH, advances SDG 3 by streamlining healthcare communication through a compiled database that assists patients with limited healthcare literacy. Developed by 16-year-old Kian Salimi, 16-year-old Theodore Gaillard, 13-year-old Shayan Salimi, and 13-year-old Aidin Salimi from The Nueva School in California. See their video here.
- Strive for Stride, advances SDG 3 by launching a website and mobile that provides young people access to footwear fundraisers to promote equal access to affordable footwear. Developed by 16-year-old Ethan Lo and 16-year-old Minh Annh Vo from Blair Academy in Vietnam. See their video here.
- Sunrise Senior, advances SDG 3 by launching a senior community center to incentivize healthy habits. Developed by 17-year-old Jasmine Aquinde from Independence High School in California. See their video here.
More Challenges
Impact League (ages 13-24)
6 Clean water and sanitationAramco Clean Water Challenge
9 Industry, innovation and infrastructureCBT Technology Solar Innovation Challenge
CBT Technology Institute
sdg 9
Enhance learning environments and reduce costs for public community facilities.
8 Decent work and economic growthCiti Foundation Youth Economic Advancement Challenge
Citi Foundation
sdg 8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
4 Quality educationComerica Quality Education Challenge
Comerica Bank
sdg 4
Increase the number of youths with technical and vocational skills
16 Peace, justice and strong institutionsEY Responsible AI Challenge
EY
sdg 16
Utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and entrepreneurship to create inclusive communities.
4 Quality educationIntuit Game Based Financial Learning Challenge
3 Good health and wellbeingMetLife Foundation Good Health and Well-Being Challenge
MetLife Foundation
sdg 3
Promote high quality access to physical and/or mental wellbeing in your community
13 Climate actionZuora Climate Action Challenge
Imagination League (ages 5 - 12)
6 Clean water and sanitationAramco Clean Water Challenge
Aramco
sdg 6
Imagine a tool or machine that can turn dirty water in your community into clean, usable water!
8 Decent work and economic growthCiti Foundation Youth Economic Development Challenge
Citi Foundation
sdg 8
Help everyone have a good job and make sure that everyone, including people who might have trouble finding work, can earn money and have a happy, safe place to work.
3 Good health and wellbeingMetLife Foundation Good Health and Well-Being Challenge
MetLife Foundation
sdg 3
Promote high quality access to physical and/or mental wellbeing in your community.