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Innovative bike hack provides zero electricity machinery in Guatemala

Maya Pedal transforms old bicycles into an array of devices powered by pedalling. >
Free language education for the world

Tech entrepreneur Luis von Ahn created an app that enables anyone, anywhere to learn a language for free. >
Luis von Ahn

Technology Designer

Tech entrepreneur and crowdsourcing pioneer Luis von Ahn is best known for creating CAPTCHAs and the language-learning platform Duolingo. >
Battling climate change with holistic solutions

Farmers in Guatemala are adapting to climate change using climate-smart strategies. >
Wakami's ethically crafted accessories empower over 500 Guatemalan women

Working with women in rural Guatemala, Wakami is a design-driven organisation that sells over $1-million in products to over 20 countries. >
Eco-friendly trap designed to stop spread of virus-carrying mosquitoes

An innovation made from old car tyres helps contain mosquito-related virus outbreaks in Guatemala. >
An ocean cleanup project, innovative healthcare and vertically-grown vegetables: five designs that could revolutionise life

Celebrate designs that address serious modern challenges, this year's INDEX Awards winners include clean energy batteries and a language learning app. >

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