Sprawling urbanisation and sky rocketing house prices are major issues in cities around the world. Kasita is a new type of housing and multi-unit development model that provides technologically advanced, environmentally friendly and economical housing for urban citizens.

Two volunteers working with refugees in Berlin set out to create a solution to the administrative and financial challenges that stop refugees accessing higher education. In 2015 they founded Kiron Open Higher Education.

Strava Metro is a data service that aims to make life better for pedestrians and cyclists around the world. By collating the data recorded by individuals' activity tracker apps, it can help urban planners make informed decisions and make cities more bike and pedestrian friendly in the process.

As well as helping to save the planet through reducing pollution and combatting climate change, thanks to SolarCoin, producing renewable energy can now also generate currency.

For refugees fleeing war and persecution, starting over in a foreign country can be a major challenge. RefAid is a mobile app that connects users with local services offered by aid organisations, to help new arrivals re-establish their lives.