2021 Winners

Be it an app to help the blind using smartphones, or a website reanimating history- the World Summit Awards offer a platform for those, who think beyond the box. Please check here some of the past winners in the national contest held in Portugal:

GOVERNMENT & CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT – URBAN PLATFORM
GLOBAL WINNER

It is a cloud-based solution for efficient territory management. Created specifically for local governments by Ubiwhere, it gives decision-makers insight into a city’s progress and the ability to respond efficiently and in a coordinated way.

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HEALTH & WELL BEING – GLOOMA

It is a solution to prevent breast cancer, aggressive treatments and deaths. Through a mobile app and SenseGlove, a glove-shaped smart home and portable health device, it is possible to detect any kind of abnormalities. The app reminds the user to do the screening every month.

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LEARNING & EDUCATION – CLINIC IMMERSIVES

It is a hands-on training solution for nursing students and faculty. Through the use of virtual reality goggles, they have access to the NP Immersive Clinical Skills Labs. It provides application and headset control, student progress monitoring, and analytical reporting.

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SMART SETTLEMENTS & URBANIZATION – PICK

It is a set of tools for transportation providers that allows them to give people control, convenience, and time by taking care of all aspects of travel. It moves people, payments, and information seamlessly, making mobility transparent and accessible.

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ENVIRONMENT & GREEN ENERGY – RECYCLE BINGO

It is a game created for smartphones, which aims to motivate people to recycle. Combining gamification with geolocation, inApp Games, and augmented reality, it helps people reduce waste, reuse, and recycle.

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BUSINESS & COMMERCE – LOQR

It is a platform created specifically for companies without extensive IT knowledge. It aims to bridge their technology gaps by providing digital identity management, authentication and fraud solutions.

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INCLUSION & EMPOWERMENT – SPEAK
GLOBAL WINNER

It is a mobile app aimed at connecting migrants, refugees, and locals through an exchange of language and cultural experiences. People sign up on a web platform to learn or help others learn a language, then meet in groups for 12 90-minute sessions, online or offline.

CULTURE & TOURISM – ZOOMGUIDE
GLOBAL WINNER

This is an artificial intelligence-powered guidebook that allows for an immersive user experience exploring places, including interiors, such as museums. Simply take a picture with your phone to access multimedia content. It is available in several languages.

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HONORABLE MENTIONS | WSA PORTUGAL 2021

GOVERNMENT & CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT

GHEALTH & WELL BEING

GENVIRONMENT & GREEN ENERGY