Edison Awards

Looking forward to celebrating these amazing young students at the 2025 Edison Awards! ??

??MEET OUR FINALISTS?? CYBERSECURITY & DIGITAL PROTECTION ??Cypienta - Cypienta Cypienta is an AI startup backed by ORNL, TVA, NEE, FPL, MITRE, NVIDIA, BAE,& Techstars, with unique correlation & contextualization AI that connects the dots like a detective to uncover coordinated attacks lurking in the vast noise of false positives & isolated incidents, empowering you to contain targeted attacks that would otherwise go unnoticed. ??Featureless-Secure Encryption System for IOT - MIRDC Taiwan FSESI utilizes dynamically randomized multiple chaotic systems to generate keys that approximate true random numbers. Additionally, the specially designed synchronization algorithm enables instant synchronization of the encryption and decryption keys, ensuring stable encryption with untraceable keys in unstable network domains. ??Janus: AI-Driven Cybersecurity Gatekeeper - Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)(工業技術研究院, 工研院) Janus is on-site software designed to protect companies from cyberattacks. Its AI automation enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reduce costs and assess security risks without IT specialists. #EdisonAwards #Cybersecurity #DigitalProtection #AI #Software #Cyberattacks #Security #Innovation #Finalists

Resilience isn’t just about recovery—it’s about building stronger, smarter, and more adaptive systems from the start. Join us for the "Building for Future Resiliency" panel at the 2025 Edison Awards, where top industry leaders will explore the critical strategies shaping the future of infrastructure. From securing funding and venture investments to leveraging cutting-edge technologies that mitigate disaster losses, this discussion will highlight how innovation is driving long-term sustainability in an unpredictable world. Featuring expert insights from Natalia Moudrak (AON), Syd Kitson (Kitson & Partners / Babcock Ranch), Carmichael Roberts (Material Impact / Breakthrough Energy), and Patrick Hogan (Black & Veatch), this is a must-attend conversation for anyone invested in the future of resilient design and infrastructure. #EdisonAwards #2025EdisonAwards #PanelSeries #InnovationInAction #InnovationInLeadership #BuildingForResiliency

Can't wait to celebrate innovation with Cargill at this years Edison Awards! #KeepInnovating

??MEET OUR FINALISTS?? TOXIN-FREE & HEALTH-FIRST MATERIALS ??Ascera? - Microban International Ascera is a metal-free antimicrobial technology with an active ingredient inspired by nature, offering a built-in solution that inhibits bacterial growth up to 99.99% and reduces negative impacts on the environment. Ascera provides 24/7 product protection, is UV-stable and integrates easily into polymers and coatings, helping extend product life. ??PFAS Alternatives: TRITON? FCX Surfactants - Dow Industrial Solutions Dow’s TRITON? FCX Surfactants are readily biodegradable alternatives to "forever chemicals” (PFAS) currently used in paint formulations as block additives to prevent painted surfaces (doors, windows) from sticking together. Easy to handle and cost-effective, performance vs PFAS is not sacrificed and is even improved in many paint formulations. ??PRIMAL? CA 750 Adhesive - Dow Coating Materials PRIMAL? CA 750 Adhesive bonds foam, textiles, and wood for mattress and furniture construction, replacing allergenic poly(chloroprene), which derives from a likely carcinogen. This drop-in solution is applied by spray or roll coating and uses a distinct mix of biomaterials and polymer chemistry to trigger tack and build strong, yet flexible bonds. #EdisonAwards #ToxinFree #antimicrobial #biodegradable #Adhesive #MaterialsScience #Innovation #Finalists

??MEET OUR FINALISTS?? HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING MATERIALS ??LEXAN? LUX2289-8G9B2937 Polycarbonate - SABIC LEXAN? LUX2289 is the first ultra-white light shielding material for headlight brackets. Formerly light would leak into the bracket. Also in previous designs, three parts and materials were needed; now only is one part is needed. The material is: light-tight while providing reflectivity; 10% lighter weight; and 25% less cost than current solutions. ??LNP? WF0087N and WFB16NiQ Compounds - SABIC LNP? WF0087N/WFB16NiQ Compounds are pioneering smartphone middle-frame solutions. Using Nano-Molding Technology (NMT—efficient metal-plastic hybrid technology with exceptional waterproofing), WF0087N’s non-halogenated flame retardancy (FR) enables superior fire safety and WFB16NiQ’s low-dielectric properties advance antenna design/improve signal. ??Non-combustible Tyvek? Trifecta? A2 Membrane - DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Revolutionary product by DuPont? named Tyvek? Trifecta? is a game changer rewriting the rules of fire safety and building performance. Based on breakthrough in science and innovation, Tyvek? Trifecta? offers the delicate balance of critical properties to building envelope technology making a vital difference for the brighter future of construction. #EdisonAwards #HighPerformance #MaterialsScience #Innovation #Finalists

??MEET OUR FINALISTS?? CRITICAL SAFETY MATERIAL ADVANCEMENTS ??Kevlar? EXO? aramid fiber - DuPont DuPont? Kevlar? EXO? is a breakthrough aramid fiber innovation that delivers best-in-class ballistic protection as well as the highest level of flexibility compared to competitive solutions, providing increased comfort and mobility to users. It is also inherently flame-retardant, further setting it apart from non-aramid ballistic solutions. ??LNP? ELCRES? FST2734E - SABIC Polymer modification additives are needed for recycled materials to match performance of virgin polymers. ELVALOY?AC copolymer additives enable the recyclability of automotive, electronic, and household appliance parts made from recycled polyacrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (rABS), boosting its properties to outperform virgin ABS (vABS). ??LNP? THERMOCOMP? WFC061I COMPOUND - SABIC THERMOCOMP is first flame-retardant (FR), laser-weldable thermoplastic for electric vehicle control units (EVCU), the brain behind EV operations. Replacing today’s metal enclosure, it’s lightweight, water-/dust-/gas-proof, safeguarding diagnostics and coordination in high-voltage systems while improving EV performance/reliability/sustainability. #EdisonAwards #CriticalSafety #MaterialsScience #Innovation #Finalists

A big thank you to 35 Mules for sponsoring the 2025 Edison Awards! As Florida’s first innovation hub powered by Florida Power & Light, they are fueling the next generation of startups with the resources, mentorship, and funding needed to turn big ideas into reality. Exciting news: Applications are now open for their 2025 program! If you’re a visionary entrepreneur looking to scale your business, don’t miss this opportunity. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4kAHZpG #EdisonAwards2025 #Innovation #InnovationStartsHere #35Mules

How do the world’s top innovators stay ahead and inspire change? Join us live from the 2025 Edison Awards for an exclusive Founders Edition fireside chat with Jensen Huang, the visionary co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, whose relentless pursuit of innovation has redefined computing, AI, and the future of technology. In a conversation led by fellow NVIDIA co-founder Chris Malachowsky, Huang will share insights on pioneering breakthroughs, the mindset required to push the boundaries of innovation, and the leadership principles that have shaped NVIDIA’s success. Don’t miss this dynamic 45-minute discussion—register now!

??MEET OUR FINALISTS?? CIRCULAR DESIGN ??EcoWorx? Resilient - Shaw Industries EcoWorx Resilient is fully recyclable, PVC-free flooring that offers unmatched design, performance and sustainability attributes for commercial properties – all at a price that’s within reach. It’s built to stand up to high-traffic commercial spaces while addressing market demand for material health, low carbon impact and product circularity. ??Enabling-ABS-recyclability with ELVALOY?AC Acrylate Copolymers - Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics Polymer modification additives are needed for recycled materials to match performance of virgin polymers. ELVALOY?AC copolymer additives enable the recyclability of automotive, electronic, and household appliance parts made from recycled polyacrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (rABS), boosting its properties to outperform virgin ABS (vABS). ??NaPoGlass - Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)(工業技術研究院, 工研院) NaPoGlass is a nanoporous composite material made from waste LCD glass. It adsorbs metal ions and filters wastewater without leaving metal sediment, facilitating the recycling of treated water. After multiple uses, NaPoGlass can be repurposed into new products such as humidity-regulating tiles, deodorizing insoles, and antibacterial keyboards. #EdisonAwards #CircularDesign #PVCFree #Recyclability #TreatedWater #Repurpose #MaterialsScience #Innovation #Finalists