In April 2025, Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences announced the successful birth of three dire wolves, calling it the world’s first true de-extinction. To achieve this, Colossal developed a first-of-its-kind mammalian cloning method from blood samples, leading to the company's 2026 gold Edison Award. [Screenshot: Colossal video]
Colossal Biosciences took home a gold Edison Award for developing a first-of-its-kind mammalian cloning method from blood samples—which led to what the company called "the world’s first true de-extinction" of the dire wolf. Also, Breakout Learning won a silver for its NextBook learning platform, while OhmBody took home a bronze for its period-easing wearable nerve stimulation device.