Collegiate startup challenge

Akaya is building a human-vetted context-engineering platform that transforms organizational workflows into intelligent, error-reducing processes. Designed initially for university managers and staff, Akaya ingests existing forms, workflow documentation, and institutional knowledge, then uses a conversational system to capture tacit expertise such as process exceptions, common mistakes, and in-house preferences.

Campus GTM is building the operating system for college ambassador GTM programs. Early-stage startups struggle to acquire their first users cost-effectively—paid ads are expensive and unproven channels are risky. We solve this with a software platform that operationalizes campus ambassador programs at scale, combined with strategic consulting to design and execute these programs.

EEGonaut is developing a gamified, accessible, and affordable at-home neurofeedback system that empowers children to master emotional regulation. Millions of children (especially those with ADHD, anxiety, or autism) struggle with overwhelming emotions and frequent meltdowns.

Haulvana is a fleet management and operations platform built specifically for residential and commercial haulers, including roll-on/roll-off services. The waste hauling industry faces major inefficiencies — from fragmented dispatching systems and poor customer communication to manual billing and limited visibility into fleet performance. Haulvana solves these problems by bringing every part of a hauler’s operation — dispatching, routing, customer management, invoicing, and analytics — into a single, modern SaaS platform.

PourUp is redefining the way people discover and experience wine country. Although the global wine tourism industry exceeds 350 billion dollars, most wineries still rely on phone calls, emails, and fragmented tools to manage reservations and guest engagement. This outdated approach limits visibility, efficiency, and growth, particularly among younger, tech-savvy consumers who expect curated and convenient experiences.

Transcribbit provides classrooms with real time lecture transcription, alongside a suite of accommodation and accessibility tools. Our goal is to bring the superpowers of accessibility we all had on Zoom, like captions, translation, and easy participation, to every in-person classroom so no student gets left behind or singled out.