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.   

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FIRST PRIZE WINNERS: $500

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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