We’re grateful to have received the second place prize at the Backyard Brawl pitch competition. $45,000 in technical assistance funding will go a long way towards validating and commercializing our electric UTV powertrain kits. We want to extend a huge thank you to the hosts of this awesome event! You’re continuously doing wonders to support the startup ecosystem in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Mountaineers solve big problems. Whether you are a student, faculty, or WVU community member, the Mountaineer Innovation Ecosystem is here to help you succeed on your innovation journey.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Backyard Brawl: Innovation Edition! 🌟 We had an incredible turnout and were inspired by the creativity and passion on display. We’re excited to spotlight the winning teams across our three tracks: Bio/Life Sciences, Evolving Energy, and General. Bio/Life Sciences 🧬 🥇 First Place for $10,000: Jordyn Ting with Lexi Medical, Inc. 🥈 Second Place for $5,000: John Barnett with ExesaLibero Pharma 🥉 Third Place for $5,000: Katherine Lee, PhD with Montani Biotechnologies Evolving Energy ⚡ 🥇 First Place for $55,000 (in technical assistance funding): Luca Pandolfi with Woodland Biomass Innovations 🥈 Second Place for $45,000 (in technical assistance funding): Jonathan Powers with Super Powers Mobility (SPM) General 💡 🥇 First Place for $12,500: Logan Cuvo with Best Dam Tape 🥈 Second Place for $5,000: Seth Mason with The Esport Company 🥉 Third Place for $2,500: Natasha Zoe with Jarhead Farm Thank you to everyone who joined us to pitch and to support these bold innovative ideas. We can’t wait to see what’s next! If you are interested in learning more about the pitch teams, click the link below: 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-MSpVbZ
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