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And the Winners Are...

And the Winners Are...

A huge congratulations to all the incredible teams who competed in the TiE U Hackathon Finals! Your dedication, innovation, and passion were truly inspiring.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of both tracks:

Business Innovation Track:

  • Winner: S.L.A.P. - Taking home the grand prize of $2,000! This team wowed the judges with their Student Local Adaptation Program, designed to connect skilled students with local businesses for mentorship in essential digital skills.

  • 1st Runner-Up (Tie):

    • BizElevate - Awarded $1,250 for their AI-powered mentorship platform that provides personalized guidance and support to business owners.
    • SentriBiz - Also receiving $1,250 for their innovative AI-powered security advisor that delivers customized cybersecurity recommendations to small businesses.

  • 3rd Runner-Up: Horizon - Earning $500 for their student-driven mentorship model aimed at empowering small businesses in digital adoption.

Sustainability Track:

  • Winner: Eco-scan - Awarded $2,000 for their innovative approach to PPE recycling, combining technology and behavioral prompts to encourage proper disposal.

  • 1st Runner-Up: Blockchain for Plastics - Taking home $1,500 for their system that uses computer vision and blockchain technology to improve traceability and trust within the plastic recycling industry.

  • 2nd Runner-Up: Waste Classification - Earning $1,000 for their machine learning and computer vision solution that automates the sorting of used PPE for recycling.

  • 3rd Runner-Up: RePlastify - Awarded $500 for their subscription-based recycling system focused on PPE and plastic-based packaging.

Double Your Prize Money at TGS!

All student winners have an incredible opportunity to double their prize money by attending the TiE Global Summit (TGS2024.com) and utilizing the double the Travel Awards option! This is an amazing chance to network with global entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. 

TiE U: A Season of Global Impact

TiE U is incredibly excited about the success of this season's Hackathon!

Here's a glimpse of the incredible global participation:

  • Students from the following countries participated: India, United States, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Nepal, Netherlands, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe!
  • 500+ project drafts started
  • 70 completed projects submitted before official due date!
  • 20 projects advanced to the qualifier and semi-finals where they recieved mentoring and written feedbacks!
  • 8 teams competing in the live global finals!
  • 35+ TiE mentors across 7 countries dedicating on average up to 4 hours in provide critical project feedback.
  • 18 Industry judges from 4 global time zones rated the live presentations and scoring the top teams!

This season has truly exemplified the power of student innovation and global collaboration.

Congratulations again to all our winners and participants! We can't wait to see the amazing things you accomplish in the future.

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