A group of five students at Georgia Tech recently received the ‘Inventure Prize,’ a $10,000 award for their mind blowing invention. The ‘Chlorocyte Bioreactor’ utilizes algae to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions, a very timely accomplishment.
We would be hard-pressed to find any other invention that has the potential to reduce our carbon footprint. Christopher Klaus, one of three judges in the competition, said "It’s a potential game changer for the planet."
Runners up from the competition include ‘DialPrice’ which allows a shopper to compare prices via cell phone, and the ‘Heat n’ Go,' a container that heats food by chemical reaction.
One of the Georgia Tech Inventure prize winners said, "We want to build a world where energy and the environment go hand in hand."
Algae to Fight CO2
The 'Chlorocyte Bioreactor' Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Trend Themes
1. Algae-based Carbon Capture - The 'Chlorocyte Bioreactor' invention highlights the trend of utilizing algae to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of carbon capture technologies.
2. Green Energy Solutions - The invention's focus on building a world where energy and the environment go hand in hand represents a trend towards developing innovative and sustainable green energy solutions.
3. Mobile Price Comparison - The 'DialPrice' runner-up invention showcases the trend of utilizing mobile technology to provide convenient price comparison services, indicating potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the e-commerce and retail industries.
Industry Implications
1. Carbon Capture Technologies - The Chlorocyte Bioreactor invention opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the carbon capture industry by harnessing the power of algae to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
2. Green Energy - The focus on integrating energy and the environment in the Chlorocyte Bioreactor invention suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the green energy sector, including renewable energy generation and energy-efficient technologies.
3. E-commerce and Retail - The 'DialPrice' runner-up invention highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in the e-commerce and retail industries by leveraging mobile technology to enhance price comparison capabilities and convenience for shoppers.