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GSBI - The GSBI Class of 2004

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The Class of 2004


Class of 2004


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Participant: Ramani Sankaranaraynar
CT-x Green

Location: Canada / India
Source: World Bank Development Marketplace

Carbon-neutral biodiesel-fueled energy in Orissa, India.

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Participant: Mai Siriphongphan
Digital Divide Data

Location: Laos / Cambodia

Source: World Bank Development Marketplace

Digital IT services enterprises in developing countries, providing training and employment.

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Particpant: David Sowerwein
EcoSystems, Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Nepal

Source: 2003 Tech Awards Laureate

Wire bridges and hand or pedal-powered generators for Nepal's poor.  

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Participant: Ronni Goldfarb
Equal Access

Location: USA / Worldwide
Source: 2003 Tech Awards Laureate

Digital Satellite broadcasting and solar energy with local content for under served global markets.

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Participant: Ovadje Oviemo
Eatset Blood Transfusion

Location: Nigeria
Source: 2002 Tech Awards Laureate

Appropriate medical devices - recirculating blood transfusion pump - for use in developing nations.

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Participant: Kristine Pearson
Freeplay Foundation

Location: South Africa / Worldwide
Source: 2001 Tech Awards Laureate

Wind-up and solar powered radios and life-saving information for some of the poorest people in Africa.   

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Participant: Joe Madiath
Gram Vikas

Location: India
Source: 2003 Tech Awards Laureate

Technology includes a vertical shaft brick kiln for use in constructing building material for homes and sanitation solutions applicable in rural India. 

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Participant: Alice Hartley
Green Map System

Location: USA / Worldwide
Source: 2001 Tech Awards Laureate

Universal icons and frameworks for promoting public awareness of natural and cultural environments using new media and communications tools.    

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Participant: Robert Bortner
Greenstar

Location: USA / Worldwide
Source: 2001 Tech Awards Laureate

Solar powered Internet-enabled PC's as a tool for micro-enterprise development in the rural areas of developing countries.

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Participant: Ana Silvia Huertas
INBio

Location: Costa Rica
Source: 2003 Tech Awards Laureate

Bioinformatics and data storage for enhancing bioliteracy and profitable uses of biodiversity resources.

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Participant: Roberta Hollimon
League of Women Voters of California

Location: USA
Source: 2003 Tech Awards Laureate

Smart Voter is an internet application that gives citizens the nonpartisan information they need for informed voting and participation in the democratic process.


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Participant: Jody Ehlers
STARBRIGHT Foundation

Location: USA
Source: 2001 Tech Awards Laureate

Provides support and information electronically, enabling children living with serious illness to better cope with their challenges.

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Participant: Mario Mariscotti
Thasa

Location: Argentina
Source: 2002 Tech Awards Laureates

Reinforced concrete tomography for nondestructive building inspection.

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Participant: Robert Levin
Transclick

Location: USA / Worldwide
Source: 2002 Tech Awards Laureate

Digital translation for email and mobile text messaging.

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Participant: Faris Gammoh
United Group

Location: Jordan
Source: World Bank Development Marketplace

E-commerce, supply chain, and Web sales tools for women's handicrafts from Jordan.