Audi is the main driver of the Innovative Nation award. 25 young talents were chosen with the support of 5 ambassadors recognized in their field for innovation. Find out here how you can vote to choose the winner.
More than 100 years of “technical cutting edge”, a premise that, according to the brand, has guided all its activity. Technology, design and construction quality have been some of the pillars of this long journey, now Audi wants to pass on its experience to new talents and improve its products using Portuguese people who stand out in their areas.
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The challenge was launched by Audi to SIC Notícias and seeks to promote the most innovative work being done in Portugal. The Nação Inovadora award will have an international echo, with the Portuguese most innovative in their areas having the possibility of having direct contact with the experience of the rings brand, and may even contribute to the evolution of the products.
The 5 Ambassadors
To choose the 25 talents, Audi A had the support of 5 recognized ambassadors for his work in the field of innovation:
Bárbara Coutinho (Director MUDE)
Joana Vasconcelos (Plastic Artist)
Miguel Pina Martins (CEO Science4You)
Paulo Pereira da Silva (CEO Renova)
Rosalia Vargas (CEO Ciência Viva).
The 25 chosen talents
Ana Ferraz (researcher)
André Arroja Neves (mathematician)
André Dias (CEiiA responsible)
Capicua (rapper)
Cristina Fonseca (Uniplaces)
Edgar Martins (photographer)
Gonçalo Fortes (Prodsmart)
Joana Moura (molecular gastronomy)
João Melo e Costa (fashion designer)
João Paulo Costeira (Print)
João Ribas (visual artist)
Jonas Runa (musician)
Mauro Boneco (My Child)
Miguel Gaspar (Keyinvoice)
Miguel Neiva (Color Add)
Miguel Santo Amaro (Uniplaces)
Nuno Ferrand (researcher)
Paulo Henrique Durão (architect)
Pedro Miguel Cruz (teacher)
Susana António (Social Design Laboratory)
Teresa Braula Reis (visual artist)
Tiago Mota Saraiva/Andreia Salavessa (Ateliermob).
Vasco Futscher (artist)
Vasco Pedro (Unbabel)
Zita Martins (research fellow)
Of the 25 chosen, 3 will be selected by the public and you you can also vote for your favorite here . At the end of the voting, the ambassadors will select the grand winner of the Innovative Nation award.
The prize
The three finalists will have the opportunity to live experiences provided by the Audi brand, at the level of innovation, as well as the great winner “Innovative Nation” who will also receive a prize in the amount of 10 thousand Euros.
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