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UW Graduate Sky Yang Launches SnapMatePhoto, Seattle Marketplace Connecting Customers with 120+ Photographers
Sky Yang founded SnapMatePhoto, a Seattle-based digital marketplace launched in October that connects customers with over 120 photographers for various events, offering services priced from $35 to $700. The platform facilitates booking and payments, taking commissions from both photographers and clients, and grew out of Yang’s experience as a UW student and amateur photographer.
University of Washington Hosts First Husky PitchFest with 27 Teams Pitching Innovative Ideas in One Minute
The first-ever Husky PitchFest at the University of Washington brought together students, researchers, and faculty for one-minute pitches to showcase innovative ideas, with prizes awarded and valuable networking opportunities. The event highlighted diverse projects, including a food redistribution initiative and a personalized food delivery platform.
Founder Institute Relaunches Seattle Accelerator with Local Leadership and In-Person Programs Starting March 2024
Founder Institute is relaunching its Seattle chapter with local leadership led by tech veteran Aniket Naravanekar to revive in-person mentorship, events, and funding opportunities for startups. The first new cohort starts in March, with a launch event scheduled for December 12.
Find Ventures Shuts Down After Six Years Due to Funding Challenges, Donates Remaining Funds to UW
Find Ventures, a nonprofit supporting early stage Washington startups and underrepresented entrepreneurs with non-dilutive funding, is shutting down due to funding challenges after six years. The organization raised $700,000 in 2022 but could not secure capital for a second cohort amid a challenging macro environment and declining donor interest.
University of Washington Announces Second Annual Innovation Month with Dozens of Interdisciplinary Events
The University of Washington is hosting its second annual Innovation Month, featuring dozens of events that celebrate innovation across various disciplines.
UW Startup Voltair Wins $15,000 Prize for AI Self-Charging Drones Inspecting Power Lines to Boost Grid Reliability
University of Washington startup Voltair won the $15,000 grand prize at the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge with AI-powered self-charging drones that inspect power lines to prevent outages. Their drones recharge from power lines and detect vegetation threats, aiming to improve grid reliability amid rising energy demands and workforce retirements.
UW Students' Jaundice Detection Tool Wins $17,500 at 2024 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge
A University of Washington student team named Luminovah won the grand prize and another award at the UW Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge for developing a non-invasive jaundice detection tool effective across all skin tones. The team is partnering with Seattle Children’s for human trials aiming for FDA approval and plans to offer rental devices to parents of affected newborns.
University of Washington’s AgroFilms Wins $15,000 at 2023 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge
University of Washington students competed in the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge, with AgroFilms winning the $15,000 grand prize for their biodegradable solution. The event showcased innovative climate tech startups integrating various technologies to tackle environmental challenges.
University of Washington Students' Endozene Wins $15,000 for Endometriosis Menstrual Blood Test at 8th UW Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge
University of Washington students' startup Endozene won the top prize and $15,000 at the 8th annual UW Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge for developing a menstrual blood test to detect endometriosis using a lateral flow assay. Other winning teams included Amor, creating an artificial liver support device, and OneCourt.
UW Team Just Right Bite Wins $10,000 Herbert B. Jones Foundation Second Place at 2022 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge
Team Just Right Bite from the University of Washington won the $10,000 Herbert B. Jones Foundation Second Place Prize at the 2022 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge. The award recognizes innovative environmental entrepreneurship efforts.
UW Student Ryan Yousefian’s ApnoMed Wins $25,000 Grand Prize for Sleep-Apnea Device at 2020 Dempsey Startup Competition
University of Washington student Ryan Yousefian’s startup ApnoMed won the $25,000 Herbert B. Jones Foundation grand prize at the 2020 Dempsey Startup Competition for a device treating obstructive sleep apnea; the virtual contest awarded $77,500 total and drew 97 teams from the Pacific Northwest.
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