Curtinnovation Awards

2024 Curtinnovation Awards Finalists

Curtin University is delighted to announce the 16 finalists that have been nominated for the 2024 Curtinnovation Awards. After an exceptionally competitive assessment period, the nominated teams represent a broad spectrum of exciting innovations being developed through research, study, work or partnership at Curtin University, further exemplifying our strengths in research commercialisation.

This year’s finalists are:

• RETdrop: Eye drops delivering gene therapy to restore vision in children with Usher syndrome;
• ChemoDX: A tool predicting the response of patients to chemotherapy prior to the start of treatment;
• ImageHeal: An imaging technique improving patient recovery from radiotherapy by predicting healing trajectories;
• MiniJet: An Australian designed spacecraft thruster enabling small satellites to affordably achieve higher orbits and longer missions;
• DRPO: Technology to help the mining industry automate production drilling processes for maximum efficiency;
• AnalyZr: A tool to reduce mineral exploration risk and audit resource origins using statistics and artificial intelligence;
• Procuracon: A two-sided marketplace connecting property owners with trusted construction experts;
• An AI-enhanced stethoscope designed to improve early detection of heart valve disease;
• SMAAT: Software that uses facial recognition detection and tracking algorithms to aid speech pathologists in diagnosing speech sound disorders in children;
• Edison Collab: A digital AI-powered platform helping workshop facilitators record and report group discussions automatically;
• CeSL: An AI chatbot streamlining support for university students reducing the need for direct input from staff;
• Healthy Connections: a mobile medical kit providing preventative health screenings in Pilbara communities;
• Moombaki VR: A virtual reality educational program designed to inspire children to engage with their Noongar culture and language;
• Shell-to-Sheet: A new sustainable type of food packaging for manufacturers incorporating waste from abalone processing;
• Children’s Technology Cove: An interactive experience to help parents and educators safely build children’s digital literacy and skills;
• An auto-optimisation technology transforming the way maintenance planners build their shutdown schedules.

The 2024 Curtinnovation Awards recipients will be announced at a private luncheon on Friday 30 August.

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