Recently updated on January 31st, 2023 at 12:18 pm
Team Schrodinger Energy of Bayero University Kano, Nigeria has emerged as third place winner in the Ericsson Innovation Awards 2022.
REINLIGHT by Team Schrodinger Energy is a portable water disinfection system which reduces numerous health risks and is operable in areas that lack electricity.
The Team receives a cash prize of 5,000 EUR.
Open to university students of all ages based anywhere on earth, the Ericsson Innovation Awards recognize revolutionary concepts that utilize technology to solve global challenges.
Team Benoit of the University of Indonesia, Indonesia emerged overall winner for their work “PARASOL”, which is a flexible and accessible perovskite-based solar PV that uses plastic waste.
According to Team Schrodinger Energy said:
“We are thrilled to have been awarded the third place in the Ericsson Innovation Awards 2022. The support and mentorship we received throughout the competition has been invaluable and we are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference with our portable water disinfection system. We will keep pushing until everyone has access to clean, portable water and we cannot wait to see the impact it will have on communities in need.”
Country Manager of Ericsson Nigeria, Peter Olusoji Ogundele, said:
“The Ericsson Innovation Awards is a crucial platform for nurturing the skills and creativity of young talent, and we are thrilled to see Team Schrodinger Energy win third place in this year’s competition. Their portable water disinfection system not only addresses a crucial problem faced by many communities, but also demonstrates the innovative spirit and potential of young talent in Nigeria. At Ericsson, we are dedicated to developing problem solvers and fostering a culture of innovation. We congratulate the team on their well-deserved recognition and are excited to see the impact their solution will have on improving public health and wellbeing.”
With more than 1,300 students from universities around the world participating, the theme of this year’s EIA, was Impact Our Sustainable Future. Entrants were asked to propose solutions and create technological products and solutions to tackle challenges such as food waste, water purity, and renewable energy sources. The competition concluded at the Ericsson headquarters in Kista, Sweden, in December after more than six months of proposal development, mentorship from Ericsson solution and business professionals, and analysis. More than EUR 50,000 in prizes were distributed.
