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Finalists of the Global Entrepreneurship Challenge Semifinals
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iWaste
– Shuai Luo, Katherine Olson, Mohan Qin, and Hayden (Hei Tsun) Tse
The integrated microbial electrolysis cell and forward osmosis (MEC-FO) system can achieve the recovery
of valuable resources while treating livestock wastewater. During the treatment process this system can
simultaneously recover fresh water, electricity, and ammonia for industrial and agricultural applications.
Park and Diamond, Inc.
– Jordan Klein and David Hall
Our mission is simple: to disrupt the cycling industry with revolutionary products to protect both avid cyclists
and commuters.
Biological Systems and Solids
– Jacob Cantor
Biological Systems and Solids is a sewage waste to biofuel producer that helps cement kilns save money on fuel,
concrete mixers save money on transporting ash, and municipal wastewater systems save money on disposal.
Glide Robotics
–Yuan Lin, Dalton Hare, David Jensen,Atul Kumar, Jason Lin, and Jonah Orevillo
Glide Robotics is a community of roboticists and entrepreneurs at Virginia Tech who are committed to
developing an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle platform for education.
Yard Mapper
– David Evans and Patrick Acker
Yard Mapper tracks trailers and shipping
containers at distribution centers significantly
reducing the time required to locate trailers
while also reducing related penalty fees.
The system does not require any extensive
infrastructure (includingWi-Fi) and can be
installed in a matter of hours.
Leva
– Martin Trapero, Marco Perez-MacCollum,
and Guillermo Semidey
Leva is designing a wristband device tailored to
help individuals learn and improve new skills
through haptic passive feedback. Our product
combines neuroscience and wearable technology
to provide a new way of learning.
Haven
– EmilyWills, Kirby Emerson, Ruby Kang,
Sean Palmer, Chris Dare, Dennis Ahn, and Ashlyn
Jenkins
We are Haven. Our goal is to provide peace
of mind through wearable technology and a
distinct understanding of our market combined
with human nature. Haven is inconspicuous
and fashion-forward, while providing a faster
connection to responders.