2025 Winners
Hills League
1st Place
LifePatch
An adhesive patch that monitors heart fluid buildup to improve efficiencies in heart failure detection.
2nd Place
Li-ON
Solving improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries by removing them before they go to landfills.
3rd Place
VIBZ
Solving social isolation in teenagers in rural towns by providing gathering spaces.
Hollers League
1st Place
Ever-Safe
A safety bracelet solving exploitation and violence against teenage girls.
2nd Place
Good Gear
Solving buyer's regret in sporting goods with a customized AI-powered survey.
3rd Place
Knot a Problem
A magnetic device that prevents tangled jewelry while traveling.
2024 Winners
Thomas More University Session
1st Place
Oasis
An innovative mobile food bank collaborating with local farmers to address food desert challenges in Appalachia.
2nd Place
Athena
Solving the lack of female representation in car crash testing by producing test dummies of all shapes and sizes.
3rd Place
FlowWays
A subscription box of menstrual products, with profits used to provide essential hygiene products in developing nations.
University of Kentucky Session
1st Place
Voluntera
A platform that optimizes and simplifies the connection between nonprofit organizations and opportunities for teenage volunteers.
2nd Place
Rebound
Reducing recidivism rates among formerly incarcerated individuals with enhanced access to education and employment opportunities.
3rd Place
Urban Roots
Providing green roofs and urban gardens to help businesses reduce energy costs and enhance the aesthetic appeal of city rooftops.
