Congratulations to the winning teams in BPC 2025.

Collegiate League

1. Wearable Aromas– Asolid perfume locket necklace designed for on-the-go, mess-free application
2. Kerat AI– Personalized recommendation platform uses a novel technology to measurecustomers’ unique hair type and recommend hair care products best formulated forthem.
3. Rainmaker Solutions– Offers a turnkey automation service built for mobile car detailers.
4. Driveway Pit Stop – Mobile Mechanic– Mobile oil changing service providesconvenience to busy vehicle owners whowant to keep their car well-maintainedwithout disrupting their schedule.
5. Miata Fitment– Simplifies the buyingprocess with a 3D fitment visualizer, allowing users to input any wheel, tire, and suspension setup.

Open League

1. Neuro Prima – a cranial implant eliminating one surgery for faster recovery and less complications (Johns Hopkins University)

High School League

1. Vital– Sammamish High School – AI Landscaping Service
2. Sweet Labs– Mead High School – Interactive dessert shop
3. Someone Loves You– Mead High School – Hoodies with uplifting messaging.
4. Arachnid Apparel– Mead High School – Recycling clothes into trendy fashions

CougsFirst! Best Trade Show: Someone Loves You

Best Tech Innovation: Kerat AI

Best Social Impact: Whisker & Willow: Cat Cafe –An experience-driven cat cafe that relieves overcrowded shelters

Valicoff Fruit Company Best Ag Innovation: AgTag – Electronic ear tag that monitors biometrics and location in livestock

Collegiate League

• Driveway Pit Stop – Mobile Mechanic– Mobile oil changing service providesconvenience to busy vehicle owners whowant to keep their car well-maintainedwithout disrupting their schedule.
• Kerat AI– Personalized recommendation platform uses a novel technology to measurecustomers’ unique hair type and recommend hair care products best formulated forthem.
• Miata Fitment– Simplifiesthebuyingprocesswitha3Dfitmentvisualizer,allowinguserstoinputanywheel,tire,andsuspensionsetup.
• Rainmaker Solutions– Offers a turnkey automation service built for mobile car detailers.
• Wearable Aromas– Asolid perfume locket necklace designed for on-the-go, mess-free application

Open League

• Neuro Prima – a cranial implant eliminating one surgery for faster recovery and less complications (Johns Hopkins University)

• Universal Extrusion Solutions – a desktop sized, plug-and-play device that converts pellets or shredded recycled waste into filament, which can be fed directly into a 3D printer or spooled onto a new filament roll (Eastern Washington University)

• AgTag – an electronic ear tag that monitors biometrics and location in livestock (University of Montana Western)

• WineClub – a digital wine community and club that connects wineries with consumers through an intuitive mobile app (Washington State University Tri-Cities)

High School League

• Arachnid Apparel– Mead High School – Recycling clothes into trendy fashions
• Someone Loves You– Mead High School – Hoodies with uplifting messaging.
• Sweet Labs– Mead High School – Interactive dessert shop
• Vital– Sammamish High School – AI Landscaping Service

These teams will be presenting at the BPC 2025 Finals and Tradeshow on April 24 at the CUB. Visit the Entrepreneurship site for more information.

Collegiate League

• AVIA– An artificial bird manufacturing company that produces artificial birds forairline manufacturers.
• Bong Caddy– A unique all-in-one storage solution for bong users
• Carma Pay– Handle secure payments, verify titles through the state databases, and complete the car title transfer, all in one simple, trusted flow
• Driveway Pit Stop – Mobile Mechanic– Mobile oil changing service provides convenience to busy vehicle owners who want to keep their car well-maintained without disrupting their schedule.
• Helical Solutions– Leverages CRISPR technology for rapid, onsite DNA/RNA analysis in 40 minutes without a lab
• Kerat AI– P ersonalized recommendation platform uses a novel technology to measure customers’ unique hair type and recommend hair care products best formulated for them.
• Miata Fitment– Simplifiesthebuyingprocesswitha3Dfitmentvisualizer,allowinguserstoinputanywheel,tire,andsuspensionsetup.
• Next Step Invest– Teaches financial literacy through three integrated components
• OasiFi– An all-in-one platform for exploring, managing and optimizing passive income.
• Pop!Golf– Brings the ultimate portable mini-golf experience straight to your event,
• Rainmaker Solutions– Offers a turnkey automation service built for mobile car detailers.
• REFRSH– Agamified digital detox app incentivizing young adults to engage in real-life experiences while reducing screen time.
• Side Quests– Offers users tailored experiences for diverse experiences
• Stepocalypse– Platform that reimagines walking as an immersive, rewarding game experience.
• stillHQ– First Linux-based OS that is truly consumer-friendly
• Team Cat– An experience-driven cat cafe
• The Growth Innovators– Offersa more robust vetting process by acting as a trusted connector betweenemployers and gig workers.
• Three Doughmigos– A small restaurant in the heart of downtown Boise providing high-quality artisan pizza.
• Vision Tag– An advanced learning management system (LMS) with aninteractive desktop device that integrates hardware, software,and AI to modernize classroom learning.
• Wearable Aromas– Asolid perfume locket necklace designed for on-the-go, mess-free application
• Data Deviant(Alternate) – C reate a more efficient testing environment by limiting the amount of data that is affected by sensors malfunctioning
• Lucio’s(Alternate) – B ringing people together through an unforgettable authentic Italian dining experience in Costa Rica
• Mythic(Alternate) – A premium, all-natural hair oil designed to tame frizz, deeply hydrate, and promote overall hair health
• PetAura(Alternate) – Monitors pet’s health in real-time
• Round-the-clock Rain(Alternate) – A smart irrigation system built using AI to determine effective irrigation water usage.

Open League

• AutoAspira– a Fine Needle Aspiration ( FNA) – assistive device that enhances cellular yield while simplifying the procedure for non- specialized clinicians.
• Neuro Prima– Cranial implant eliminating one surgery for faster recovery and less complications.
• SinuStim– A patent-pending, non-invasive oral neuromodulation device that regulates overactive nasal nerves , the root cause of CRS congestion.
• Universal Extrusion Solutions–a desktop sized, plug-and-play device that converts pellets or shreddedrecycled waste into filament, which can be fed directly into a 3D printer or spooledonto a new filament roll.
• AgTag(Alternate) – an electronic ear tag that monitors biometrics and location to notify ranchers of potential illness or injury and allow them to locate and treat an animal before loss occurs.

High School League

• Arachnid Apparel– Mead High School – Recycling clothes into trendy fashions
• Someone Loves You– Mead High School – Hoodies with uplifting messaging.
• Sweet Labs– Mead High School – Interactive dessert shop
• Vital– Sammamish High School – AI Landscaping Service
• JC Duck Calls– Mead High School (Alternate) – High-quality, tunable, and affordable duck calls

Join us at the Commons 110 starting at 5PM for an hour of free food, a 10-minute survey that earns you $10 and a review of your Executive Summary (due on March 21) for the Business Plan Competition 2025!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE EVENT

Event Overview:

This one-hour event provides students with:

✅ Expert feedback on their 2025 Business Plan Competition executive summary.

✅ A quick 10-minute survey to improve CfE’s programs, with a $10 incentive.

✅ Free Chipotle while networking with Paul Warner, professors Dr. Leah Sheppard, and Dr. Amrita Lahiri

✅ Amplifier Credit

Location

 
Washington State University – Startup Den – Commons Building 1st Floor

225 SE Idaho Street Pullman, WA 99164-3615

Date and time

 
Wednesday, March 19 · 5 – 6 p.m. PDT

Medimon, a gaming company comprised of a WSU student and UI professor won the 2024 JMA Pitch Demo, the culmination of a summer of hard work and business building for three teams. Other teams in the JMA included PicsGenie, a B2B printshop software solution and Helical Solutions, which is developing remote measuring devices. Held in the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center at WSU, It was the largest attended event for the Pitch Demo on record and students were treated to catered dinner, beverages and the opportunity to network with industry professionals.

Tyler Boies, founder of Helical Solutions said of the JMA, “The Jones Milestone Accelerator program has been an incredible experience, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with such dedicated and knowledgeable mentors. Your support has not only helped shape the future of my business but has also given me the confidence to continue pushing forward with our mission.”

Sign up for the JMA begins April 7, 2025. Most teams that apply for JMA, have often competed in the Business Plan Competition first.

For more on the Jones Milestone Accelerator Program and Team info, visit: JMA Website

During the summer, three talented teams participated in the Jones Milestone Accelerator and are ready to pitch!

Come see them, starting at 4PM, Sept. 5 at the WSU Cultural Center. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

In “SharkTank” style, founding teams will present their pitch decks to investors and a startup founder. They will have 15 minutes to present and the judges will have 15 minutes to ask questions. Which team will win? Will it be:

Medimon

PicsGenie

or

Helical Solutions

Appetizers and beverages will be available.

For more on the Jones Milestone Accelerator Program and Team info, visit: JMA Website

Info: 4PM-6:30PM | Sept 5, 2024 | WSU Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center 405 SE Spokane St, Pullman, WA 99164

WSU entrepreneurs are looking to take their business ideas to the next level in the 2024 JMA

The teams participating in the accelerator this summer are:

Autonomous eDNA Collection for Aquatic Ecosystems: Introducing a compact, autonomous device designed to filter and analyze DNA directly within aquatic environments, revolutionizing the way we monitor biodiversity.

Medimon: A revolutionary health science education platform that merges interactive gaming with a trading card dynamic, enriching learning through nostalgia, collection, and ownership.

PicsGenie.com: Makes thousands of customer experiences better by allowing anyone to design a shirt online in only 15 seconds, making it possible for anyone to have a blast designing a custom T-Shirt. No experience necessary.

The JMA is a program open to undergrads, graduates, post-docs and recently graduated alumni. It is designed to take entrepreneurs from learning to launch with hands-on mentorship and resources. You can read more about it here.

Student teams presented their business ideas and competed for cash and in-kind prizes totaling $86,000 at the Business Plan Competition 2024, hosted by the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE).

Two hundred thirty-six students from nine WSU colleges, six universities, and six high schools across Washington and Idaho formed 118 venture teams that competed in three different leagues. The unique venture teams represented a wide variety of academic majors and programs of study including arts and sciences, natural resource sciences, veterinary medicine, neuroscience, global challenges, communications, business, and more.

The winning College League teams were:

• Cordoba, $15,000
  Cordoba is an AI plug-in that facilitates communication between architects and clients.
• PicsGenie, $10,000
  PicsGenie uses AI to allow anyone to customize shirts in under 15 seconds.
• Snap Chains, $7,000
  Snap Chains is an alternative snow chain designed for instant installation and removal.
• Serenity Spaces, $4,000
  Serenity Spaces is a furnishing company that allows individuals to rent customized furnishing packages.
• Main Street Trader Bar and Grill, $2,000
  Main Street Trader Bar and Grill is a restaurant in Vancouver, Washington, offering diverse food, drink, and live entertainment.

The following teams in alphabetical order are advancing to the Final Round Presentations:

• Cordoba – An AI plug-in for architects that generates editable 3D building models in their native software.
• Main Street Trader Bar and Grill – Restaurant
• PicsGenie – AI-generated images on products that can be shipped right to your doorstep.
• Serenity Spaces – A furnishing company that lets individuals customize furnishing packages to their preferences, with a monthly payment structure allowing you to rent for the length of the lease.
• Snap Chains – Quicker and safer alternative to snow chains, instant application and removal.

Alternate:

• Anlibri – An app that gives users the ability to build and customize their virtual bookshelf, while recommending new books to readers. Works as a book log, recognizes unpublished works and integrates a social platform to allow readers to connect with others.