Today’s Solutions: September 05, 2026

When you take a look at the finalists of the #BuiltByGirls startup challenge, a competition that works to promote women in tech, you will see that the future of the world is in good hands. Ideas for solving problems including autism-related anxiety, waste decomposition, and knee injuries were all presented on stage, but the winning idea came from an 18-year old whose app could help impoverished communities around the world cheaply and easily find out whether their water supplies are contaminated with harmful bacteria.

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