Nominate for the Hjärnäpplet Innovation Prize
The past three years' recipients of the Hjärnäpplet Innovation Prize: Alireza Malehmir, Department of Earth Sciences; Inger Persson, Department of Statistics, and Johan Elf and Özden Baltekin, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology. Photo:Mikael Wallerstedt, Marcus Holmqvist.
Would you like to honour one or more colleagues for their contributions in transforming research results into innovation and societal benefit? It's time to nominate for the Hjärnäpplet Innovation Prize 2025! The nomination period runs throughout March.
Nominate for the Hjärnäpplet Innovation Prize.
Each year Uppsala University awards the Hjärnäpplet prize to highlight innovations arising from the world of research. The award aims to recognise and reward efforts within research and valorisation at the university that have led to new solutions capable of making the world a better and more sustainable place.
Last year's recipient was Alireza Malehmir from the Department of Earth Sciences. Together with his research team, he developed a seismic landstreamer system used in various locations worldwide to examine subsurface conditions and stability. This innovation facilitates geophysical surveys in challenging environments such as cities, tunnels, and mines, contributing to sustainable urban environments and society's energy transition and climate adaptation.
Nominate candidates from all disciplinary domains
All members of staff at Uppsala University can nominate one or more candidates for the prize, which includes a diploma, a statuette and a grant of SEK 50,000. The prize is presented during the university's anniversary celebration in October.
Don't miss the opportunity to recognise a colleague who has contributed to translating knowledge into, for example, a new product or service with the potential to make a difference in society. Given that the award aims to reflect the university's breadth, innovative power, and pursuit of a sustainable future, nominations from all scientific fields are welcome.
Nominations for the Hjärnäpplet prize are open from 1–31 March 2025.
Sara Gredemark