Congratulations to the 2025 Winners.

Grand Prize $40,000

University of Virginia, Métopi

Second Prize $25,000

Lipscomb University, OnTheJob

Third Prize $15,000

University of Chicago, Rise Reforming

Mittelstaedt/Waste Connections Innovation Award $8,700

University of British Columbia, Metallyze

Founders' Award $5,000

Standford University, TouchStone

Founders' Award $5,000

Michigan State University, BRCE

James 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

2024

University of Texas, PlatoAI

2023

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

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

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

2019

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

2018

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

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

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

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

2014

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

2013

2013

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

2012

2012

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

2011

2011

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