The 5G Challenge is a technological innovation competition that seeks to validate, recognize and reward solutions that drive digital transformation and the future of companies. In this 2nd edition, the aim was to take the potential of 5G further, discovering use cases and services that exploit advanced features such as network slicing.
The challenge was aimed at innovative solutions, both national and international, powered by technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, big data, the cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT) or others that, together with 5G connectivity, make a difference to companies' lives.
2nd edition of the 5G Challenge breaks record for number of applications.
With around 50 proposals from Portugal, Ireland, England, the United States, among other countries, this edition was marked by diversity, with solutions coming from various sectors, including health, industry, agriculture, retail, smart cities, mobility, education and tourism. Choosing the winners was a major challenge.
In order to fulfill this mission, the awards ceremony had the help of four members of the jury: Nuno Nunes, Chief Sales Officer for B2B at Altice Portugal, José Pedro Nascimento, Chief Technology Officer at Altice Portugal, Fátima Caçador, Director of Casa dos Bits, and Hélder Almeida, Operations Director at Efacec Power Solutions.
More news, more prizes.
The 12 solutions selected for the final competed for prizes totaling 30,000 euros, distributed among three different categories. And without further ado... the winners:
Enline was the winner of the
5G Technology Innovation Grand Prize, with an associated value of 15,000 euros. This solution, which combines Artificial Intelligence with electromagnetic models, provides digital twin technology for electrical assets without the need to install sensors, in order to reduce losses and detect faults, optimizing asset efficiency and aiding maintenance and management.
Also winning over the jury was the solution
eSole which, through a smart insole, aims to drive the digital transformation of musculoskeletal health assessment, making a significant impact on health sports and potentially improving health at work. The start-up raised 10,000 euros by being considered the
Best Portuguese Solution.
The third winning solution of the afternoon,
.lumen, won the
Sustainability and Social Impact Award, with a cash prize of 5,000 euros. In response to the lack of guide dogs in relation to the number of blind people, the solution features glasses for the blind, developed using Artificial Intelligence for spatial navigation.
In addition to the cash prizes, the winning solutions will also have the opportunity to access our GoLabs5G laboratory and will be eligible to join the portfolio of MEO Empresas and the universe of its strategic partnerships, allowing us to leverage the go-to-market solutions of our customers.
The 5G Challenge once again affirmed MEO Empresas 's commitment to fostering innovation and digital transformation, highlighting the crucial role of 5G in the evolution of business services and improving people's quality of life. The winning projects are a testament to the unlimited potential of this technology and the creativity of the minds behind these solutions.
See you in the next edition!
Text: Adriana Pereira | Photo: Helena Costa