Other Challenges

The other challenges that were nominated for the Longitude Prize 2014

Dementia

How can we help people with dementia live independently?

The challenge was to develop intelligent, affordable integrated technologies that revolutionise care for people with dementia, enabling them to live independent lives.

Food

How can we ensure everyone has nutritious, sustainable food?

The challenge was to invent the next big food innovation, helping to ensure a future where everyone has enough nutritious, affordable and environmentally sustainable food.

Paralysis

How can we restore movement to those with paralysis?

The challenge was to invent a solution that gives paralysed people close to the same freedom of movement that most of us enjoy.

Flight

How can we fly without damaging the environment?

The challenge was to design and build an aeroplane that is as close to zero-carbon as possible and capable of flying from London to Edinburgh, at comparable speed to today’s aircraft.

Water

How can we ensure everyone can have access to safe and clean water?

The challenge was to alleviate the growing pressure on the planet’s fresh water by creating a cheap, environmentally sustainable desalination technology.