2025 Winners
Developed Track
1st Place
$15,000
University of Louisville
Nüks Nootropics
Nicotine-free energy pouches with brain-boosting ingredients to combat fatigue and mental fog.
Joe Crepps CEO, Tim Filliatreau COO, Gerdhaus Olde Loohuis CTO
2nd Place
$7,000
University of Louisville
Jet Ski 502
Jet ski rentals providing access to more water recreation options in urban areas.
Golden Mashindi CEO, Arnold Moto CTO
3rd Place (Tie)
$5,000
University of Kentucky
RAM Devices
A wearable sensor-based device revolutionizing stroke rehabilitation with intuitive, real-time feedback on hand movement.
Madison Bats, Founder
3rd Place (Tie)
$5,000
University of Louisville
Due Gooder
An app that uses AI to pull information and sync with a calendar to improve organization and time management.
Nate Royal, Founder
Exploratory Track
1st Place
$5,000
University of Louisville
G&E Solutions
A sanitary portable shower for communities with no plumbing or electricity.
Emmanuel Haynes and Golden Mashindi, Co-Founders
2nd Place
$4,000
University of Kentucky
HandyHat
Headwear with a magnetic bill to hold small metal hardware while working.
Wyatt Hench, Founder
3rd Place
$3,000
University of Kentucky
PRLZ Extracts
Producing all-natural, solventless cannabis options packaged in standard doses.
Eli Gersony, Avery Nelson, Venkatesh Suryadevara, Co-Founders