Second Prize $25,000
Lipscomb University, OnTheJobThird Prize $15,000
University of Chicago, Rise ReformingMittelstaedt/Waste Connections Innovation Award $8,700
University of British Columbia, MetallyzeFounders' Award $5,000
Standford University, TouchStoneFounders' Award $5,000
Michigan State University, BRCEJames and Marjorie Sly Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award $2,500
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Technotonin
Honorable Mentions $2,500
National University of Singapore, MenSC Labs
University of Pennsylvania, Horus Health
Michigan State University, BRCE
Stanford University, TouchStone
Special Awards:
Ripple Award $1,000
McMaster University, Power of Play
Tulane University, Cloud IX
Miami University, HERO
Investor Challenge $2,500 Each:
Natalie Blickensderfer, Lipscomb University, OnTheJob
Networking Challenge $1,000
University of Cincinnati, Motiv
Grand Prize Winners 2011-2025
2025
University of Virginia, Métopi

2024
University of Texas, PlatoAI

2023
Rowan University, 4U Medical Design
4U Medical Design's 3rd Party tested Medical Device Stickers are a quick and easy way to decorate medical devices. Brighten up these intimidating devices with colorful child friendly images that have proven benefits.

2022
Brown University
Pointz Mobility is a safer navigation app for micromobility riders. Their proprietary road rating script gives each road a 1-5 bike-friendliness scale by taking into account a variety of factors and datasets to determine the rating. The Pointz proprietary routing algorithm favors more bike-friendly routes.

2021
Clarkson University
KLAW Industries is developing a sustainable concrete pozzolan made from recycled glass called Pantheon™, a partial replacement for cement in concrete. It provides a lower-cost alternative to cement while reducing the concrete manufacturer’s carbon footprint, giving them access to LEED projects, and making their concrete stronger and more chemically resistant.

2019
American University
Celise produces biodegradable alternatives to plasticware and straws made with cornstarch and almost identical in feel and performance as plastic.

2018
University of Iowa
ABAL Therapeutics automates Applied Behavior Analysis to make autism treatment more accessible and affordable for the 740,000 children with autism in the United States.

2017
University of Iowa
Health Tech Solutions modernizes communication in organ transplant using a real-time mobile software app that is HIPAA compliant and enables instantaneous information flow.

2016
Loyola Marymount University
InterWallet is a cloud-based platform that provides the underserved with a payment solution without hidden fees. Consumers insert cash into convenient terminals and access it from their mobile phone.

2015
San Diego State University
W.E. Do GoodTM provides a low-cost, human-powered machine to improve agronomic practices and impact poverty in Ethiopia and other countries.

2014
University of Arkansas
BioBotic Solutions provides a patent-pending BioBox to limit contamination and mix-ups in pathology labs.

2013
George Washington University
Crowdvance is an online fundraising outlet for nonprofit organizations that rewards donors.

2012
University of Houston
UNlimiters is an online retailer for products and services for people with disabilities.

2011
Belmont University
Spring Back Recycling employs disenfranchised men to deconstruct and recycle mattresses to decrease landfills.