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The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced the fifteen finalists for this year's award. European Inventor Award and Young Inventors Prize. These include teams and individuals in more than 15 countries who are working hard to improve life on our planet and the Earth itself.

The EPO is the European administrative body that grants patents for new inventions. The European Inventor Award is a sought-after symbol of innovation in the technical field in Europe and beyond.

These finalists and their inventions are tackling challenges that help create more sustainable societies and improve our daily lives. They are driving technological advances ...