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Meet the Winners of the 2021 European Inventor Award All finalists of European Inventor Award 2021
EPO President António Campinos
EPO REVEALED THAT IT HAS ESTABLISHED THE YOUNG INVENTORS PRIZE FOR INNOVATORS AGED 30 AND UNDER
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n June 17, the European Patent Office (EPO) announced the winners of the European Inventor Award 2021, its prestigious annual innovation prize. This year’s Award
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ceremony, held for the first time as a digital event, was entirely open to the public, who tuned in from around the world as the winners were announced. The Office also revealed that it has established the Young Inventors prize for innovators aged 30 and under.
“In these challenging times, it is inspiring to see the creativity and dedication shown by these inventors in bringing innovative solutions to the world,” said EPO President António Campinos. “Their achievements remind us that obstacles can be overcome by applying imagination, knowledge, and ingenuity. The ability to take a new idea to market also demands perseverance and a supportive environment for innovation, and the finalists and winners of the European Inventor Award 2021 are all testament to this.”
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