This initiative, developed by students from Axular Lizeoa in Donostia, proposes a digital device that automatically converts texts to braille via a mobile application. This reduces barriers such as high costs, the bulk of physical books, and the limited availability of adapted materials.
The competition, organized by ESME Junior Empresa of Deusto Business School, has become a benchmark in the educational and entrepreneurial landscape of Gipuzkoa and Álava. This year, approximately 120 students from high school and vocational training programs participated, developing original and viable proposals as their first foray into the business world.
“"The high standard of the projects presented and, above all, the enthusiasm and effort put in by the students over recent months were highlighted."
The awards ceremony took place last Friday in the plenary hall of Donostia's city council, with support from various entities promoting youth entrepreneurship and innovation, including: Adegi, Geroa, La Perla, Fomento de San Sebastián, University of Deusto, and the Donostia City Council.
The first-place winner, 'B-Book', received a scholarship to study at the University of Deusto, 600 euros, and a thalassotherapy circuit at La Perla. The second prize went to 'BluLife', a smart bottle that personalizes user hydration, and the third place was awarded to 'Sign Bridge', a real-time communication system for deaf and hearing individuals using smart gloves.
