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Juan Sebastián Ávila Pérez

2026: 3rd PLACE
Juan Sebastián Ávila Pérez, a 14-year-old Colombian birdwatcher and inventor, created "Wings of Inclusion" (Alas de Inclusión) to build accessible vibrotactile tech tools that allow deaf youth to "feel" birdsong and connect with nature.

Gunisha Kaur

2026: 3rd PLACE
Gunisha Kaur, a 16-year-old researcher from Ludhiana, founded "Buzzing Blooms" to build sensory-friendly, chemical-free pollinator gardens across India and Thailand, combining urban ecological restoration with neurodivergent youth inclusion.