Welcome to the “Think Like an Entrepreneur” Competition
The Competition tapped into the entrepreneurial spirit of students and invited submissions that shed light on a social cause they feel passionately about.
The judges judged, selected semi-finalists, and the community voted. Here’s the gallery of winners.
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: $10,000
Cress Mobile App from Hofstra University
Entry Submitted by:
Michael
University:
Hofstra University
Summary:
Cress is a mobile health app that connects those suffering from addiction with a 24/7 virtual support community, daily check-ins, and the ability to send out an urgent request for support if they feel they may relapse.
Campfire Initiative from Marquette University
Entry Submitted by:
Joseph
University:
Marquette University
Summary:
Campfire Initiative is a subscription-based service that provides education and camper recommendations to summer camps. This helps their programs reach capacity as well as helps campers find the most suitable placements.
Solar Cloak from Elon University
Entry Submitted by:
Charlie
University:
Elon University
Summary:
Solar Cloak is a flexible, convenient, solar-powered blanket that covers and powers electric vehicles when parked, keeping the "electric vehicle" movement truly a green one.
Young Authors Publishing from Clark Atlanta University
Entry Submitted by:
Leah
University:
Clark Atlanta University
Summary:
Young Authors Publishing provides children in low income communities with classes on writing and financial literacy so they can publish their own children’s story and keep the proceeds in a savings account for their future.
Travler Pack from MIT
Entry Submitted by:
Vick & Max
University:
MIT
Summary:
Travler Pack is a high quality, multi-purpose, portable sleeping bag, specifically designed to help refugees in the Middle East stay warm in the winter.
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