Jan Rust

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Machine lets anyone print their own clothes at home

The OpenKnit project has created a device that's able to automatically create custom clothes from a digital file.

Trendy shoes use GPS so parents can keep track of their kids

Created in China, Budiu are a pair of kids' sneakers that feature embedded GPS locators so parents know where they are.

Platform gives businesses green supply chain recommendations

ProductBio is a database of suppliers that helps businesses find partners that match their ethical policies.

In Ghana, remote teachers bring education to disadvantaged communities

Making Ghanaian Girls Great is a program that's delivering expert education from the country's capital to remote places using virtual teaching in the classroom.

Device turns playgrounds into a controller for video games

From Spain, HYBRIDPLAY has developed a smart clip that connects any playground to smartphone games, requiring kids to be physically active to complete each level.

Plastc is a single payment card for everything

Plastc is an all-in-one payment solution, which features an e-ink touchscreen and remote security through users’ smartphones.

In Brazil, soccer pitch floodlights are powered by players’ energy on the field

Shell’s Morro da Mineira Project has opened a soccer pitch in the favelas that captures the energy of players and uses it to sustainably power…

App lets hikers meet strangers to conquer mountains together

hikewith.me lets hikers find others that share their interests and want to embark on a walking adventure with them.

Snap any charity logo to instantly donate

SnapDonate is letting people donate to any charity simply by scanning their logo whenever they see it.

Through DNA analysis, doctors tailor drugs to each patient

Geneix is using big data and algorithms to detect patients' unique characteristics to recommend drug prescriptions with minimal side effects.

Service will 3D print prototypes with same-day delivery

Fictiv is a new platform that leverages idle 3D printers to offer same-day delivery on prototypes and product parts.

Platform lets buyers choose the price of tech gadgets

Greentoe is an online marketplace that enables consumers to choose their own price for tech gadgets and connects them with retailers willing to fill the…