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Professional Participants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Industrial Hyperspectral Solutions<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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The mission of Project Rachel, developed by the startup Industrial Hyperspectral Solutions (IHS), is to provide a tool to help reduce the number of deaths and lives being destroyed by illegal and deadly narcotics and other harmful substances. Product Rachel is designed to provide a new technology to assist the law-enforcement community and those affected by the deadly fentanyl epidemic growing in our country.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Mobile Med<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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The healthcare landscape is increasingly burdened by rising costs and limited access to providers, leaving patients frustrated and underserved. Many individuals struggle to secure timely medical attention, particularly for urgent needs. Mobile Med addresses this critical gap by offering a membership-based model that combines primary and urgent care services. This innovative approach ensures same-day appointments and direct patient care, revolutionizing health care accessibility and efficiency for individuals seeking affordable, convenient solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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WaterWise Technologies (Winner!<\/em>)<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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WaterWise Technologies is an innovative water treatment company deeply committed to environmental sustainability. Our mission is to revolutionize the industry with cutting-edge, non-chemical solutions that ensure safe and sustainable water resources for communities worldwide. At the core of our efforts is a state-of-the-art aquatic drone, also referred to as an unmanned surface vehicle (USV), that integrates real-time monitoring, prevention, and treatment into a single device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This technology proactively targets pathogens, algae, and toxins in freshwater ecosystems, accelerating water cleaning and enhancing public health. By focusing on environmental sustainability and public well-being, we offer a proactive approach to water management, transforming the industry and safeguarding our natural resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Za\u2019de\u2019s Soul Food<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Za\u2019de\u2019s Soul Food is a mobile food business that brings the comforting flavors of traditional Southern cuisine to the community. With humble beginnings in backyard BBQs, we have grown into a full-fledged catering and mobile food service, currently operating from a tent set up on average, three days a week. Our team has a strong background in restaurant service, management, and customer care, which allows us to deliver high-quality food and exceptional service with every meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Student Participants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Junietta<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Junietta is creating an affordable, accessible, easy-to-use, universal music device \u2013 also known as a synthesizer. Imagine it as a digital piano with keys that allow you to create a limitless amount of music. We plan to use our product to support local musicians, education systems, and shop owners.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Motiv<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Motiv is an app designed specifically for high school sports teams. It automates announcements, group chats, calendars, attendance, team store, and more so that you can spend less time worrying about communications, administration, and fundraising, and spend more time out on the field with your athletes.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Terrabuffer<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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At Terrabuffer, our mission is simple: Preserve Ohio’s natural waterways. We do this by collaborating with farmers and landowners who want to dedicate portions of their land to vital conservation efforts. We are committed to restoring the presence of native plants and combating water pollution to protect and enhance Ohio\u2019s natural ecosystems. Our mission goes beyond environmental protection\u2014we\u2019re committed to fostering strong relationships with people who share our passion for conservation. We work closely with customers, schools, small businesses, and conservation nonprofits to provide knowledge about native plants and promote sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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SearchOwl (Winner!<\/em>)<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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SearchOwl is a skincare website that offers a better way to do shopping! Our site is entirely ad-free, and our algorithm learns user\u2019s preferences over time. Founded by five college students upset with online retailers\u2019 practices of search advertising and limiting access to brands, we\u2019re building a better shopping paradigm – a site that puts users first, not advertisers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Zen Music Group<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Zen Music Group’s mission is to reshape the music industry by providing an innovative platform that bridges the gap between music creators, libraries, and businesses in need of music for sync licensing. Our goal is to make the music discovery and licensing process efficient, transparent, and accessible for all parties involved by leveraging AI. By doing so, we aim to empower musicians to monetize their work while enabling businesses to easily find and license the perfect music for their projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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