Vote for your favorite innovator on Qatar Foundation's
edutainment TV program
DOHA,
Qatar, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After weeks
of thrilling competition, Stars of Science has unveiled its
top three finalists, each vying for the coveted title of Top Arab
Innovator. Nada Elkharashi, Haytham Yahaoui and Yaman Tayyar, who have navigated multiple
elimination rounds, are now one step away from claiming a share of
the Grand Prize. With the finish line in sight, one winner and one
runner-up will be chosen through a combination of public voting and
jury deliberation.
Among the finalists is Nada Elkharashi, from
Egypt, whose groundbreaking
project, 'BioVolt', has captured attention with its ability to
generate electricity from air humidity using bacterial nanowires.
This self-powering biomaterial holds the promise of providing
sustainable energy to underserved communities. "I'm proud to be
pushing the boundaries of renewable energy," said Elkharashi. "This
innovation isn't just about science - it's about creating a lasting
impact."
Joining her is Tunisian, Haytham
Yahyaoui, whose Alzheimer's Early Detection App
called 'NeuroVox' offers a cutting-edge approach to diagnosing
Alzheimer's disease at its earliest stages through voice analysis
and artificial intelligence. "This app could be a game changer for
early intervention in Alzheimer's," said Yahyaoui. "Reaching the
finale of Stars of Science is the first step in turning this
dream into reality."
Rounding out the top three is Syrian candidate, Yaman Tayyar, who impressed the jury
with his 'Geno' microfluidic mixer—a device designed to produce
lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for gene therapy. Tayyar's invention has
the potential to reduce costs and make gene therapy, which fixes or
replaces faulty genes for those fighting disease, more widely
available. "Thanks to Stars of Science, I'm excited about
what's next - this is just the beginning for making gene therapy
accessible to all," said Tayyar.
Throughout their journey on Stars of Science, the top
three finalists have witnessed their ideas evolve from ideas into
prototypes competing for a Grand Prize. This transformation
reflects their creativity and the rigorous development process each
contestant undergoes. Supported by a robust mentorship comprising
seasoned engineers, inventors, and business professionals, and an
extensive alumni network, they have received crucial guidance at
every stage—from refining their concepts and developing prototypes
to mastering the art of pitching. Such support has ultimately
enabled them to shape their ideas into solutions with the potential
to make a real difference in the region and the world.
Public voting is now open on www.starsofscience.com and will
close on Friday, 18th October, at 3 PM GMT (6 PM Doha
time). The season finale will air on Saturday, 19th October, when
the ultimate winner will be revealed.
Don't miss the opportunity: To apply to be on Stars of
Science Season 17 and earn a chance to win the title of top
Arab innovator, visit www.starsofscience.info.
About Stars of Science:
Throughout 16 years of success, Stars of Science – the
edutainment TV initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF) – has leveraged
its position as the premier innovation show in the Arab world to
empower Arab innovators to successfully transform innovative ideas
into tangible solutions, strengthening the culture of innovation
among Arab youth. In its sustained journey that started in 2009,
the show has demonstrated how young Arab innovators develop
technological solutions for their communities, aiming to improve
people's well-being, provide financial opportunities to their local
citizens, and advance sustainable development.
Over a 12-week process, the contestants develop their solutions
experimentally in a shared innovation space, competing against time
with the mentorship and support of a team of experienced engineers
and product developers.
An expert panel of jurors assesses and selects more promising
innovators and their projects every week across several prototyping
and testing rounds until three finalists remain to compete for a
share of the Grand Prize. Jury deliberation and online voting from
the public determine the rankings of the two top winners.
To know more about Stars of Science, please visit:
Website, Facebook, X, Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn.
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