The 17 finalists in the second edition of the MWCapital Awards tackle global challenges through technology 

• Organised in collaboration with GSMA Foundry, B Lab Spain, the Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and Red.es, the awards recognise technological projects that place sustainability at their core. 

• The 17 finalists, selected from 298 applications, will gather at La Pedrera in Barcelona, where the winners of the second edition of the MWCapital Awards will be announced. 

Mobile World Capital Barcelona (MWCapital), in collaboration with GSMA Foundry, B Lab Spain, the Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and Red.es, has announced the 17 finalist projects of the second edition of the ‘MWCapital Awards: Technologies for a Sustainable Future’.  

This year’s edition has seen a significant increase in participation, highlighting the accelerating pace of global digital transformation and a growing commitment to harnessing technology to tackle some of the world’s most urgent social and environmental challenges. 

The call for entries, which closed in March, attracted 298 applications from 62 countries, with 65% of submissions coming from international initiatives. The 17 shortlisted projects represent 13 countries, showcasing a diverse and global innovation ecosystem. Finalists come from regions including India, Kenya, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, China, Denmark, Pakistan, the United States, and Spain, among others. 

The selected projects span key sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and energy. Each initiative demonstrates strong potential to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while contributing to a more inclusive, ethical, and responsible digital transition. The 17 finalist projects are: 

• AgreenaCarbon (Denmark) – Agreena’s digital platform uses satellite data, AI, and field-level insights to measure, verify, and scale regenerative agriculture. (SDG 13 – Climate action) 

• BraiN20® (Spain) – Developed by Time is Brain, this real-time brain monitoring device enhances stroke care from symptom onset through to hospital discharge. (SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being) 

• ChargeByte (Kenya) – ChargeByte delivers solar-powered energy and connectivity hubs for low-income communities across Africa. (SDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy) 

• DeepPsi (United States) – DeepPsi’s physics-based AI foundation models simulate quantum matter to enable the design of lower-carbon materials and quantum hardware. (SDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy) 

• dIAna (Spain) – Created by ILUNION, this purpose-led AI platform supports employee training and professional development. (SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth) 

• HeliumDoc AI (Nigeria) – Helium Health’s AI-powered platform strengthens climate- and disaster-resilient healthcare in flood-prone communities. (SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being) 

• HERA (Turkey) – Co-created by HERA Digital Health and refugee communities, this AI-powered digital health platform and WhatsApp navigator helps women access essential healthcare services. (SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being) 

• Internet para todos (Peru) – Led by IPT, this global collaborative initiative expands sustainable mobile infrastructure in rural and underserved regions. (SDG 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure) 

• HS-Mind by KnowS (China) – Developed by Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, in technical collaboration with Null Hypothesis Information Technology Co., Ltd., this ReAG-LLM and multi-agent AI platform democratises access to top-tier oncological expertise, bringing equitable and life-saving cancer care to aging populations in grassroots communities. (SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being) 

• MicroHeal (China) – Heilongjiang University has created an AI-optimized, cold-resistant microbial ecosystem that transforms wastewater treatment in high-latitude rural areas into an affordable and efficient solution. (SDG 6 – Clean water and sanitation) 

• mObywatel (Poland) – Developed by the Polish Centre for Information Technology (COI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Affairs, this nationwide platform provides secure digital identity, official documents, and essential public services directly into citizen smartphones. (SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions) 

• Nun Jukrä Tä Kwin (Panama) – Implemented by the Pan American Health Organization, this drone-enabled initiative improves access to essential medicines and diagnostics in remote communities. (SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being) 

• OmniaLight (Spain) – CIRCE Centro Tecnológico’s intelligent traffic light to improve pedestrian safety and reduce emissions associated with unnecessary stops. (SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities) 

• Rcare (China) – Developed by the Harbin Institute of Technology, this AI-powered millimeter-wave radar system enables high-precision, contactless monitoring of vital signs. (SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being) 

• Safecity (India) – Created by Red Dot Foundation, this survivor-centred civic-tech platform uses ethical, privacy-first data to map and address gender-based violence. (SDG 5 – Gender equality) 

• SAM Photo Diagnosis App (Senegal) – Developed by Acción contra el Hambre, this mobile application uses morphometric analysis to detect severe acute malnutrition, even offline. (SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being) 

• Wondertree (Pakistan) – WonderTree’s AI and augmented reality platform transforms physiotherapy and special education into engaging and accessible experiences. (SDG 4 – Quality education) 

During the next phase, a jury of national and international experts in sustainability, technology, and social innovation will assess the 17 shortlisted projects to select one winner per category, as well as the Barcelona Horizon Award. In addition, all finalists will work closely with B Lab Spain to deepen the measurement, management, and improvement of their impact through personalised action plans. The awards will culminate on 18 June at La Pedrera, where all finalists will gather and the winning projects will be officially announced. 

The MWCapital Awards are organised by Mobile World Capital Barcelona in collaboration with GSMA Foundry, B Lab Spain, the Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and Red.es. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing a responsible digital transition and underscores the role of technology as a key driver of sustainability.