Science and Engineering Challenge – 2024

First place: MEDIAid

MediAid is designed to radically transform the accessibility of healthcare services, bridging significant healthcare gaps, particularly across continents where resources and infrastructure may be limited. The platform combines user registration, identity verification, and advanced prescription and medication ordering services into a seamless B2C mobile application.

The primary innovation stems from its dual capacity to not only function as a healthcare delivery tool but also as a robust data management system, which ensures accuracy and security in the transmission and storage of sensitive medical information. This technological solution notably reduces the delay and complexity generally associated with healthcare treatments and pharmaceutical logistics, especially in less accessible regions.

By digitising critical parts of the healthcare management process, MediAid effectively reduces the barriers between providers and patients. This new system is particularly transformative for remote areas, enhancing healthcare equity by leveraging technology to provide timely and necessary medical interventions.

Students:

• Binish Nisar – Computer Science
• Freda Farida Oludare – Business Analytics

Prize awarded: £1,500

Second place: VirtFit

Mobile application VirtFit aims to revolutionise the garment fitting experience in online fashion shopping. VirtFit uses innovative technology to allow users to upload their pictures and generate precise anthropometric data, create 3D models, and virtually try on clothes.

This solution addresses the common problem of ill-fitting garments experienced in online shopping, reduces return rates, and provides users the benefit of visualising how clothes would look on them without physical trials. By combining Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and 3D Mesh Recovery, VirtFit offers accuracy, convenience, and personalisation, making online shopping more efficient and reducing waste. This leads to significant cost savings for retailers and enhances customer satisfaction by providing a more reliable online shopping experience.

Students:

• Oluwafemi Lamusa – Artificial Intelligence
• Ofonime Eset – Artificial Intelligence

Prize awarded: £1,000

Third place: Follo.site

Follo.site is an innovative website builder designed specifically to enhance the online reputations of professionals by providing an efficient, cost-effective solution tailored to non-technical users.

The platform empowers users to create compelling portfolio websites using premium, easy-to-use templates. The core innovation lies in its pricing model and seamless integration with Martian Days for further customisation. Unlike traditional website builders that require monthly fees, follo.site charges users a single annual fee equivalent to what others charge monthly. This disruptive pricing model makes it an affordable option, particularly for non-technical individuals such as students and recent graduates who may not need to maintain their portfolio sites after achieving their immediate goals.

Students:

• Fayaz Rafeek – Computer Application, Android Developing and Cloud Technology
• Abdul Sait – Artificial Intelligence

Prize awarded: £500

Fourth place: LifeCycle

LifeCycle is a pioneering social media health app designed to bridge the gap between elderly individuals and their healthcare providers, specifically GPs.

By facilitating seamless communication and regular check-ins, the app ensures that older adults can maintain a consistent and proactive approach to their health management. This continuous connection helps in monitoring chronic conditions, scheduling appointments, and providing reminders for medication, which collectively contribute to better health outcomes and peace of mind for both the elderly and their families.

Students:

• Fatima Ovais – Data Science
• Theophilus Oisehimimen – Business Analytics

Prize awarded: £0