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RateMyPlace

Rate My Place is an apartment rating and listing website that allows you to see how apartments rank on specific criteria. Reviews from previous tenants include sociability rankings, management rankings, and overall livability rankings. It will also be a platform for students looking to buy and sell contracts, all included on the site.
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Rattlesnake Solutions (Tranter)

The Tranter is a landscaping tool designed to move heavy objects including young trees and rocks in a safe, efficient, and easy way. It uses a winch and pulley system to lift and cart these objects around a landscaping environment, saving workers pain and time.
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Skapa

Skapa is an app that enables parents to create custom routines and rewards for their neurodiverse children (autism, ADHD, etc). Neurodiverse children often require constant supervision to start and perform a routine. It can become quite taxing to a parent as they must keep track of all of the routines and all the rewards they have ‘promised’.
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Repurpose Recycling

We have created a machine that allows us to turn waste plastic into it's base chemical components. This allows us to make fuels such as diesel and kerosene from plastic that is currently considered unrecyclable. This is a huge step forward in the recycling industry because most plastics produced are considered unrecyclable with current technology.
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Geneial

Geneial is developing a privacy-preserving and patent pending genetic data search engine and marketplace. Our mission is to help relieve human suffering through the creation of a decentralized worldwide network of genomic biobanks that connects biobanks to each other and to researchers.
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The Seed Cup

The Seed Cup will completely change how people eat sunflower seeds. The Seed Cup is a simple cup with a divider down the middle used to separate the raw seeds from the spit seeds. This makes it easier to eat seeds while driving or any other time you want sunflower seeds.
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welift

welift is an online marketplace comparable to Uber or DoorDash but for the moving industry. We connect people who need things moved (a couch, some boxes, our their whole house) with local independent contractors in their area who are willing to help for a small fee.
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FamilyTab

FamilyTab is a small, discreet tab that can be attached to the shoelace or backpack of a loved one. Its primary function will be to send its GPS location of the wearer to a phone application. FamilyTab is a standalone device with a built in ESIM and a novel kinetic charger. It is shockproof and weatherproof.
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OrganoGen

OrganoGen is a new method in creating tiny organs (organoids) in the lab, dramatically reducing the cost of drug development. OrganoGen allows doctors and scientists to use a patient’s own cells to recreate their organs in under two weeks and screen drugs that may be effective specifically for them.
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YouPick

YouPick is an app that helps you decide on a restaurant with a significant other/group of friends - think Tinder for picking a restaurant. Simply swipe through restaurants with others and we show you the matches. YouPick includes filters based off of price, location, cuisine, and dietary restrictions.
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LastMask

"The product is a smart facemask, whose main features are integration with a phone and smartwatch app to remind users to bring a mask with them. An additional product would be integrated with a blood O2 monitor that would track data within the app."
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FootCore PRO

The FootCore PRO is the first home therapy device that directly addresses the biomechanics of the foot responsible for flat feet, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and a host of other foot problems. Its patented design reteaches the patient's arch to support the body's weight and propel it forward.
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NOVOS Footwear

An athletic shoe that utilizes a unique lacing strategy and sole construction to provide superior compression to the foot, minimizing slip at the foot-shoe interface. The shoe employs laces that travel circumferentially around the foot and a sole constructed of rigid foam cells in a flexible matrix.
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Breath of Life

The Breath of Life is a choking remedy device designed to solve the problems that other competing solutions don't — one-handed, portable, intuitive, at a profit max price. Most choking deaths & incidences are from elderly people or small children but their caretakers are mostly not confident to use the Heimlich maneuver & need a better solution.
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PrintC

PrintC is a quick, easy, and tasty way to customize sweet treats. Leveraging the 3D printing community, PrintC is an add-on for common "Prusa-style" printers. By melting text and images into powder made from your favorite chocolate bars, PrintC adds an extra layer of detail and customization to baked goods for parties, weddings, and other events.
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LaparoVision

LaparoVision will reduce surgical error and improve workflow efficiency during millions of laparoscopic procedures a year by swiftly cleaning the lens inside the patient, rather than the timely and current practice of completely removing the scope. LaparoVision is a more efficient, safe, and economical solution to a widespread problem.
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Murch

Murch is a mobile app company that seeks to expedite the apparel shopping experience and make it more enjoyable than it has ever been. Browse through clothes that will fit you first, find one you like, and make your purchase. Murch is an exciting store tailored to you! We get your perfect fit the first time, every time.
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RELAY

Teenagers and young adults without the ability to meet in-person are craving fun and fulfilling interaction. RELAY is a remote, team-oriented, and challenge-based game. In the hands of young people, RELAY’s IoT baton enables interaction that bridges the physical and virtual in a fun, inclusive way.
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Cloud Crowd AI

We improve AI creation by increasing the speed and security using crowdsourced hardware and blockchain technology.
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Poly Platform

Poly is an engagement platform that is excellent for organizations of all sizes, streamlining companies with internal communication, schools with student engagement, and municipalities with resident engagement! Poly Platform allows organizations to schedule events and send mobile push notifications to the members of their organization, as well as conduct surveys and polls with real-time data analytics for data-driven decision making.
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Cool Flow Exhaust Treatment System

Our invention consists of two nested aluminum cylinders that are connected by a series of fins. The device is secured around the outside of the exhaust pipe of a vehicle (gasoline or diesel) and its primary purpose is to cool the exhaust gases to improve the vehicle's engine efficiency.
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Sonoplex

Sonoplex is a device that relies on the physics of sound, amplifying the existing volume of a phone without the use of electricity. It folds down to easily fit in a pocket or wallet, and when open can attach to a phone speaker by a system of spring powered clips.
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Fallsafe

Too many seniors are suffering due to bathroom falls. Fallsafe works to make the bathroom, usually the most dangerous room for falls, safer for senior citizens, disabled persons, and caregivers. Currently we have a prototype for a shower and bathtub security deivce that is easily installed and allows the senior to fall without such serious injury.
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Simple self driving lawn mower

I have built an effective, affordable, and safe self-driving lawn mower. Our mower uses off-the-shelf parts, and is optimized for cost to the consumer, while not compromising lawn mowing quality. We have done this by taking advantage of the lower part count of electric motors, and the lack of per-unit cost of software.
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SpeedPod

SpeedPod is a new type of tripod that doesn’t use clamping devices to secure the tripod legs in place. The tripod operates on a magnetic track and locking system that allows the user to easily and quickly extend or retract the telescoping legs of the tripod. Speedpod has the ability to auto-level and to be setup of taken down in one smooth motion.
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YourLock: Porch Vault

Our innovation is a device that is designed to prevent packages from being stolen. Our design allows for packages to be easily inserted while preventing the packages from being removed. With 1.7 million packages stolen daily, we know that this is a huge problem and we are here to solve it.
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Dosys

1 in 4 patients prescribed opioids misuse them. We’ve been distributing medication wrong for years. Dosys is creating a pill dispenser that releases one dose of medication exactly at the rate the doctor prescribes it. Dosys: because no one’s life should be destroyed by a doctor’s note.
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Boundless Kayaks

Boundless has designed a kayak for backpacking. It is lightweight (~10lbs), portable(6”x8”x21”), and durable. We use a skeleton structure made from Carbon Fiber and Fiber Glass rods to form the structure of the kayak. Because of the rigid structure and the sharp intersections, the kayak has a defined hull allowing for nice kayak control.
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Specktrum Air

Specktrum Air is an air sanitization project that employs UV-C light-emitting diodes to kill pathogens in the air we breathe. We are working to build an efficient and compact device with applications in vehicular air flow systems, building HVAC systems, masks, and portable devices.
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Autonomous Sanitation Robot

My project is a robot that uses camera sensors to navigate any environment and locate and clean doorknobs without any human interference or setup. This will make door knobs which are very dirty much more clean which is good for preventing the spread of illnesses.
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Maestro

Maestro, an IOT device aiming to help beginner violinist form good bowing habits while away from the teacher, goes under the strings between the bridge and the fingerboard of the violin. The device uses proximity sensors to sense the bow’s motion, and provides instant feedback when students are out of position to help them avoid forming bad habits.
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Pack-a-pot

This project is a light-weight origami camping pot that utilizes magnets to hold its shape and origami creases to fold flat. It can be used in camping or backpacking trips. It is easy to clean and easy to store. Designed for the avid backpacker and camper that wants to save space, travel light, and minimize hassle.
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Mesmotic Studios

Interior designers look to sellers to provide solutions to fill lobby spaces. Many of their customers, such as hotels, tech companies, airports, etc., are looking to differentiate from the rest. We believe that empowering interior designers with scalable, aesthetic, kinetic art robotics will provide a leap in value for their customers.
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Clean CNC

The Clean CNC is a fully enclosed CNC router designed for maximum efficiency when machining soft metals such as aluminum and brass, but also excels in machining wood, plastic, steel, and precious metals. The design of the router enables it to be operated outside of a workshop environment, making it the ideal solution for in-house manufacturing.
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Home Cloud

The Home Cloud offers an opportunity for families to protect themselves online in the same way a home security system provides physical shelter . As powerful companies continue to flex their power over our digital lives, it is becoming obvious that families need greater digital protection and assurance.
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Raeya Fit

Raeya Fit is a high quality, well-designed women's active wear line that’s affordable for anyone. The trendy designs and high quality textiles are made from recycled fabrics. The company mission is to promote sustainability, movement and body positivity.
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Scoop'n

My project is a dog food scooper with an extended handle. The long handle makes it easier to scoop dog food out of the container/bag. The user no longer has to bend over or squat down. It is made of strong and durable material and has a comfortable grip. There are measurement lines on the scoop to ensure dogs are given their optimal serving size.
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CNC Clay Cutter

The CNC Clay Cutter is an innovative new way for polymer clay artists to cut clay. Instead of being limited by the shapes of traditional polymer clay cutters made out of metal or 3d printed plastic, artists can now cut whatever shapes they choose.
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Tala

Our product is a bluetooth radio designed for rock climbers. We believe that Tala can become a must have product for all rock climbers. It not only solves a problem that all rock climbers have, it is a very easy-to-use and easy-to-customize product so anyone can use it.
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MagTrax

MagTrax is a modular magnetic marble track that destroys boredom and boosts creativity without creating clutter! It is made of 25+ types of magnetic track pieces including loop-de-loops, funnels, and even one that can turn off your light. Each kit includes metal plates and reusable wall putty so they can be built anywhere. Order now at MagTrax.co!
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Amano

Amano is revolutionizing the swimming pool industry with our innovative water monitor that eliminates the need for daily or weekly chemical testing. Our monitor helps pool owners have peace of mind and avoid the costly wear and tear that comes to their very expensive chemical equipment when their levels get out of balance. Join us!
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