Students compete in innovation competition at Scienceefterskolen Nordborg Slot in Denmark

In a dynamic showcase of creativity, over 100 students gathered today for an innovation competition organized by Scienceefterskolen Nordborg Slot in Denmark. This year’s event featured 39 judges from local businesses, demonstrating the school’s commitment to fostering potential among young innovators.

Participants had the past week to transform their ideas into tangible products, culminating in presentations to a panel of local business owners and staff. The top prize was awarded to Arav Jha and Isabella Hollensen, tenth graders at the school, for their invention of a versatile orange medicine dispenser. Jha explained, “Our invention aims to improve the lives of chronically ill seniors and simplify the daily tasks of nurses and doctors.”

The winning entry faced competition from several impressive innovations, including a safety chip designed to alert emergency services in case of a cycling accident and a device that adjusts home lighting based on incoming sunlight. While Jha and Hollensen were confident in their project, they were still pleasantly surprised by their victory. Hollensen remarked, “We hoped to win a little, but we’re thrilled it actually happened.”

Rasmus Andersen, a project manager at Sønderborg Værktøjsfabrik and one of the judges, expressed his admiration for the students’ creativity. “There is undoubtedly significant potential among these young individuals that could benefit Danish companies in the future,” he stated.

This year marks the 13th edition of the competition, which has previously seen alumni reach impressive heights, including a feature on the national show “Løvens Hule Junior.”