2022 Winners
Students from across Western Michigan University's campus, as well as regional high schools, participated in the annual competition. One person from each company is allowed to present the pitch for their team's innovative idea.
First place: The Lux Scrub
The Lux Scrub: First place and $2,000
The Lux Scrub is an attachment for the kitchen sink that makes dishwashing more efficient. Team members include Julia Haas, Rachel Millett, Paige Roden and Mandy Sorensen.
Sportwatch: Second place, People’s Choice Award and $1,700
Sportwatch is an app for high school cross country and track coaches to easily manage data for their team rosters. Team members include Seth Byrne and Matt Loucks.
Grocery Guardian: Third place and $800
Grocery Guardian is a camera that, when placed inside of a refrigerator and accompanied by an app, aims to reduce food waste. Team members include Alex Schmitt, Harley Seelbinder and Nathan Wenke.
T.E.G. Glasses: Fourth place and $500
T.E.G. Glasses is a device for frames that generates electricity to counteract the condensation on glasses. Team members include Enock Barasa, Niko Kaltsas, Kaden Jacobson and Mila Mitovski.