Finalists
Fortescue Zero
Fortescue Zero Battery Electric Trucks
The Fortescue Zero Battery Electric Mine Haul Truck programme is a groundbreaking example of how inclusive, cross-functional teamwork can drive sustainable innovation at pace.
Our project brought together engineers, designers, maintenance, and manufacturing teams across the UK and Australia to develop and deploy a bespoke electric powertrain system for mining applications. The first prototype, developed in Oxfordshire and tested under extreme conditions in Pilbara, Western Australia, is a major step forward in decarbonising heavy industry.
Teamwork was central to the project’s success. With restrictions limiting travel and a team spanning the globe, the team adopted digital collaboration tools to maintain seamless communication across time zones. This enabled real-time problem-solving and decision-making, despite the geographical divide.
We adopted a “follow-the-sun” working model, enabling progress to continue around the clock. This required a high level of trust and autonomy, supported by clear documentation, shared digital workspaces, and asynchronous communication tools. Team members were empowered to make decisions within their areas of expertise, reducing delays and ensuring that work could continue even when counterparts were offline.
Our team embodied the Fortescue values of Stretch Targets, Integrity and Safety, through ensuring that despite the technical challenges, they never lost sight of the end goal - a safe, functional Battery Electric Truck.
National University of Singapore
Building Beyond Roads: Human-Centered Engineering for a Climate-Conscious Society
This collaborative effort among Chiang Mai University (CMU), Siam Cement Group (SCG) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) arose from the urgent need to reform road construction practices in response to climate change and sustainability challenges.
This involves addressing the multiple challenges faced by Chiang Mai, including roads that degrade prematurely, communities faced increasing plastic waste with limited practical uses, and conflicts between infrastructure development and natural heritage.
The NUS team led by Associate Professor Harn Wei Kua, and assisted by Ar. Abhimanyu Goel, helped the CMU’s team in conducting the life cycle assessment of the innovative waste-derived concrete mixes to confirm that their net carbon emissions are lower than conventional asphalt and concrete mixes.
Taylor’s University
Harvesting the Value of Water
The Harvesting the Value of Water team has received recognition for our groundbreaking work in Sabah, Malaysia where community empowerment and engineering innovation came together to create lasting impact.
The project executed through the Clean Technology Impact Lab, Taylor's University Malaysia, integrates sourcing of a gravity water feeder for the village community (centralised), integrating rainwater harvesting systems (decentralised) and harvest the value of it through sustainable farming practices.
Our effort provided 250 people with 24/7 clean water and enabled farmers to transition from subsistence to sustainable livelihoods.
We have demonstrated how inclusive engineering can address urgent issues, improve communities, and establish a standard for rural development globally by bringing together academics, non-governmental organisations, industry professionals, and local villagers.
The Thinking Pod Innovations Ltd
Vidar Smart Electric Motor
A multidisciplinary team which included electrical, electromagnetic, thermal, and control engineers, supported by quality and project management professionals.
TTPi worked closely with academic partners from the University of Nottingham’s Power Electronics and Machines Group, and Vidar, an ITT company to co-develop a novel, high-efficiency power conversion topology that has been embedded directly within the motor housing without compromising reliability or thermal performance.
This innovation has led to proven energy reductions of up to 60% in industrial processes.
Finalists
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Bridging Electrical Network Schematics and 3D Spatial Platform for Presenting Data Insights to Enable Digitalisation of Airport Asset Management
We're working as a united team with members from different departments of the Airport Authority Hong Kong. Our goal is to integrate engineering and technology with domain knowledge from professional personnel, enabling a collaborative approach to uphold the airport's operation and maintenance at the top tier of Hong Kong International Airport.
Our project, "Bridging Electrical Network Schematics and 3D Spatial Platform for Presenting Data Insights to Enable Digitalisation of Airport Asset Management," has revolutionised airport operations through the integration of LiDAR Scan, BIM, GIS, and AI with cloud capacities.
Our team fosters a multi-disciplinary collaboration among Fault Response, Electrical & Mechanical, Retail Management, and Data Analytics teams through our developed Digital Twin solutions.
MTR Corporation Limited
Tree Intrusion Monitoring System (TrIMS) for MTR Light Rail Vehicle
Through strong collaboration among project team members across various railway disciplines, the "Tree Intrusion Monitoring System" has been successfully developed utilising LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology.
This system effectively collects data on trees within the network, followed by AI analysis to enhance preventive tree management strategies in Light Rail network.
The design of the system integrates invaluable insights and expertise from the tree management team, LR maintenance team and the I&T team, coupled with timely execution facilitated by the project management team.
The system enables prioritisation of tree pruning activities with a more targeted approach, significantly enhancing overall risk management with innovative technology.
Finalists
Marvelstone Healthcare
Portable MRI systems
Marvel Stone Healthcare was founded in 2019 by a team of MR technological and commercial leaders.
We are powered by in-depth understanding of MRI physics, strong know-how on system-level product development, and first-hand international business experience.
Our team strives to lead the transformation of conventional MR scanners to more accessible devices, through dedicated hardware, physics modelling and AI enhancement.
Our company's leadership and key members are MRI physics experts and have robust system-level product development capabilities; the broader teams include developers, designers, data analysts and customer success specialists, fostering a collaborative, creativity-driven culture.
We prioritise diverse academic and professional backgrounds, viewing them as the foundation of breakthroughs.
Taylor’s University
Focus Lens : Utilising Ultrafocus Spectacles, Sound Therapy and an Integrated App for ADHD management
Our team, led by Dr. Manee Sangaran from Taylor’s University, Malaysia, brings together a unique blend of expertise in engineering, psychology, and digital health to tackle the complex challenges of ADHD management. With a shared commitment to inclusivity, we have developed Focus Lens, an innovative solution designed to improve attention, emotional regulation, and daily functioning among individuals with ADHD.
The Focus Lens team combines expertise in engineering, psychology, and digital health to create an inclusive ADHD management solution. Through strong collaboration and community partnerships, we drive real-world impact by enabling Focus Lens accessible, scalable, and life changing for ADHD individuals.
What sets us apart is its emphasis on collaboration and community partnerships, ensuring that the solution is not only technologically advanced but also practical and aligned with the real needs of ADHD individuals and their families.
Focus Lens has been envisioned as a scalable and life-changing tool, capable of supporting educational, clinical, and personal environments.
Tsinghua University
Meta-Scan: Smart Low-Field MRI for Community Clinics
The Meta-Scan team is dedicated to addressing the critical challenge of disparities in access to diagnostic imaging worldwide.
By integrating metamaterial-enhanced radio frequency (RF) coils, customised spectrometers, and an AI-powered cloud imaging platform, we have successfully developed a smart low-field MRI system that is portable, affordable, and easy to operate.
The project seeks to make MRI globally accessible by embedding equity and innovation into everyday clinical practice and helping to close the global diagnostic gap.
The success of the “Meta-Scan: Smart Low-Field MRI for Community Clinics” project is a testament to the synergy, adaptability, and shared mission of our team.
Led by Dr. Xiaoguang Zhao of Tsinghua University, the collaboration brings together experts from Beijing Limecho Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and other partner institutions.
We unite a wide spectrum of disciplines from electrical engineering and materials science to computer science and radiology driven by a common goal: to democratise access to diagnostic imaging through an affordable, portable, and intelligent low-field MRI system.
Our effectiveness stems from its agile and highly integrated structure, which enabled the development of a novel MRI system in under 18 months.
This collaborative success is built on an inclusive culture intentionally fostered through practices like "Innovation Roundtables" and peer-to-peer recognition, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.