Winners overview 2025
We are so proud of our brilliant winners 2025. We can't wait to welcome you all soon to the MED-EL Headquarters in Innsbruck, Austria!
Aurora Schiazza
9 years
From Italy
Smart-watch Alarm
Vibrating wake-up alarm integrated into smart-watch
Amanda Cunha de Mello
10 years
From Brazil
Infinite Battery Translator
Processor with infinite battery and translation control
Arabella Lillian Romsa
12 years old
From the US
USB Audio Recorder
USB device for recording audio from processor
Camila Marelli
9 years
From Argentina
EcoHear
Waterproof, eco-friendly, AI-powered processor
Ian Froilan Alarcón Suárez
11 years
From Colombia
Shock-resistant audio processor
Shock-resistant material for low interference
Joshua Obadin
12 years
From Nigeria
SleepWear Cover
Nighttime cover for processors
MarĂa Mattos Santisteban
7 years
From Spain
Robot Medi
AI robot for language learning
Mathilde Santuber Sinnig
8 years
From Germany
Sonnet Pods
Bluetooth AirPod-like audio processor
Pola Binienda
8 years
From Poland
Solar-powered RONDO 3
Solar cover and battery monitor for RONDO 3
Yintao Fan
12 years
From China
Sporty Wearfit
AI-powered music device with Bluetooth
About IDEASforEARS
IDEASforEARS is a global invention contest for children aged 6–12, powered by MED-EL. Since its launch in 2017, the competition has inspired over 1,700 creative entries from more than 45 countries worldwide. Each year, children submit their original ideas for inventions that could help people with hearing loss—promoting inclusion, accessibility, and awareness in a fun and meaningful way.
The goal of IDEASforEARS is to encourage young minds to think creatively about how to improve life with hearing loss. Whether it’s a clever gadget, a smart app, or a completely new concept, every idea matters.
A highlight of the contest is the celebration event in Innsbruck, Austria, where winners and their families are invited to explore the MED-EL world, meet other participants, and enjoy a truly unforgettable experience. The event is always a joyful and inspiring occasion for everyone involved—children, families, and the MED-EL team alike.
Further outstanding ideas
Congratulations to these wonderful inventors
