It has been shortlisted from over 550 applicants for the final round of the Young Inventors Prize, launched by the European Patent Office in 2021. This year marks “the first time a Tunisian and Arab team has reached the final” stage of the international competition, the EPO said in a statement. The political crisis has been compounded by a biting economic meltdown — but that has not dampened the young women’s spirits. Alongside Ben Ahmed and Ben Temime, the other team members are Sirine Ayari, 28, and Ghofrane Ayari, 27, who are not related. The Young Inventors Prize — which rewards “exceptional inventors under the age of 30” — awards a first prize of $21,600, a second of $10,748 and a third of $5,374.

Source: Ethiopian News June 09, 2024 17:07 UTC