For a Better World

For a Better World automates and shortens the process of determining blood type. Developed by Ana Ferraz, of Portugal, the technology will enable emergency responders to determine, in five minutes, which type of blood to use for a transfusion in the field. The technology is low-cost and portable and can be used on any Windows 8 device, including phones and tablets. According to Ferraz, the technology will will help save lives by creating a fast solution for emergency blood tranfusion and eliminating blood transfusion issues involving universal donors. Ferraz won first place in the World Citizenship competition, a $50,000 prize.