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2005 Teams

Division I

ImmunID
EM LYON
ImmunID is a revolutionary patented solution for characterization and tracking of the human immune system. ImmunID can shorten new drugs clinical trials and time to market by early detection and identification of side effects.
Farid Bouzidi, Nicolas Pasqual, Pierre-Edouard Vincent
Faculty Adviser: Rickie Moore

 

Biomedic Research
ITESM
Biomedic Research is a company that develops technological products and services that improves the quality of life of people everywhere.
Aldo Lopez, Emillio Inda
Faculty Adviser: Ruben Alanis

ConfoCal
University of North Carolina
ConfoCal is a state-of-the-art optics-based medical device that provides a cheaper, safer, more accurate approach for measuring corneal thickness in the diagnosis of glaucoma.
Ian Campbell, Matt Williamson, Jesse Shaver
Faculty Adviser: Jeff Reid

Midway Pharmaceuticals
University of Chicago
Midway’s technology has the potential to treat a range of gastrointestinal disease. The HMW PEG forms an artificial mucous in the intestine, protecting it from bacteria.
Ana-Maria Nicolau, Dhiren Jhaveri, Robert Durden
Faculty Adviser: Waverly Deutsch

Spark Biotech
Northwestern University
Spark Biotech develops orally delivered formulations of Biologic drugs. Spark’s lead drug is an oral, glucose sensitive formulation of Insulin – Sparkulin™.
S. Bobby Koritala, Matthew Kenning
Faculty Adviser: Barry Merkin

Division II

NanoMed Delivery
University of Louisville
NanoMed Delivery is changing the way you take medicine. Using patent-pending nanotechnology, we are developing a transdermal patch to pass any medication through the skin.
Christina Hansen, Sarah Rogers, Shivaram Muddappa, Thomas Seel
Faculty Adviser: Van G. H. Clouse

 

PharmaSilk Company Limited
Chulalongkorn University
PharmaSilk was established to develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products derived from silk.  FibroCure has outstanding cell regeneration properties that are well-suited for the treatment of deep and chronic wounds such as bedsores, diabetic ulcers, ischemic ulcers, burns, surgical wounds, and trauma wounds.
Nick Pisalyaput, Suwida Kingmuangkow, Wisa Gavinlertvatana, Tritecha Tangmatitham
Faculty Adviser: Ian Fenwick

AccuMEM
Carnegie Mellon University
AccuMEM provides a solution that will eliminate the current tedious process of blood testing, lag time of testing result and intensive labor involved.
Bee-Bee Liew, Min Kim
Faculty Adviser: Thomas Emerson

Intelligent Nutraceutical Company of America
University of Georgia
INCA will develop and market nutraceutical products whose health benefits have been proven scientifically. INCA’s first product is Rejuvalin™, a patent-pending glucosamine cream that treats osteoarthritis by delivering 25 times more of its glucosamine to affected joints than any other product on the market.
Michael B. Clark, Solomon T. Garner, Jr., Christopher Miller, Heard Robertson, Mary Ellen Thompson
Faculty Adviser: Charles W. Hofer

CleanSmart
University of Oregon
CleanSmart is developing a novel, environmentally benign technology for effectively decontaminating wood treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCD) as well as other challenging waste streams.
David Grove, Eric Brunsvold, Will Glasson
Faculty Adviser: Randy Swangard, Don Upson

Division III

SuperSeed
Fundacao Getulio Vargas
SuperSeed offers a solution to improve agricultural productivity by converting ordinary seeds in “SuperSeed enabled”, through patented and environmentally friendly technology.
Patroclos Prasinos, Veronica de Souea Miranda, Frederico Antonio de Araujo Moreira, Mauricio Miceli Kerbaux, Marcelo Zampronha
Faculty Adviser:Paulo Clarindo Goldschmidt

 

Believables Corporation
San Diego State University
Believables will be the first company to successfully transition the meat alternative food category, a rapidly growing and proven $1.1 billion per year industry, from the retail food channel to the quick serve industry through a chain of restaurants that appeal to 100 million Americans.
Daniel Nagel, Blake Travis, Carlos Rodriguez, Vincent Di Nino
Faculty Adviser: Harvey Goodfriend

Vireo
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Vireo offers a revolutionary natural substance that increases the keeping qualities of fresh foods. Vireo is targeting the fishing industry due to specific challenges found in Norway.
Fredrik Halmoy Wisloff, Thor-Egil Solhaug, Morten Bergsten
Faculty Advisers: Karl Klingsheim, Erik Wold

Mi Viejita USA
London Business School
Mi Viejita USA is a manufacturer of seven authentic Mexican food products in a dehydrated form, targeted to Mexicans living in the U.S.
Ernesto Gallo, Vicente Armendariz, Tomas Tejero
Faculty Adviser: John Bates

Idyll Life
Thammasat University
Idyll Life introduces pure lite, a natural zero calories sweetener that is FDA approved, 300 times sweeter than sugar and ready for introduction to the market.
Pitinapa Rakchaiwan, Pornpan Wisidwutikul, Wanwipa Teerasopon, Twipat Tesprateep, Suttipan Sutas Na Ayuthya
Faculty Adviser: Bill Randall

Division IV

Parvez Michel
Pepperdine University
Parvez Michel is a wholesaler of original wall art. By applying a new technology and mimicking the business models of Dell and Zara, we deliver affordable and stylish wall décor to the urban customer.
Parvez Taj, Emilie Fritz
Faculty Adviser: Mark Mallinger

Earthgard
University of Arkansas
Earthgard has developed a patented and scientifically proven water filter to meet the urgent needs of communities in the United States and the world.
Jon Massey, Matthew Carroll, Alicia Owens, Jeff Denman
Faculty Adviser: Carol Reeves, Jon Johnson

KNS International
University of Oklahoma
KNS International imports and distributes memorabilia for collegiate sport markets. The products come from Russia and are custom made.  KNS also creates a competitive-edge supply chain utilizing the latest technology and creating relationships with vendors in Russia to the respective end retailers in the US.
Svetlana Masalkina, Nathan Rice
Faculty Adviser: Lowell Busenitz

A-Gro Solutions
Thammasat University
A-Gro Solutions introduces a patented new agricultural sprayer that reduces fertilizer/pesticide costs by 50% and boosts crop yield by 22% in the $6 billion Thai rice market.
Anchalee Chaichanavijit, Atip Kulasiriswad, Ekachai Wangprapa, Supishsha Sajjamanochai, Nantakan Chookarnkhar
Faculty Adviser: Bill Randall

One World
Fundacao Getulio Vargas
One World fulfills the growing demand for natural and healthier products in the U.S. market by providing a packaged all natural coconut water that serves as an alternative to sports drinks, energy drinks, sodas, enhanced waters and bottled waters.
Rodrigo Veloso, Eric Loudon
Faculty Adviser: Tales Andreassi

Division V

EnviroFlux
University of Florida
EnviroFlux uses its patented technology for measuring groundwater contamination to offer a site characterization service that provides better contamination data at lower cost than current methods.
Matt Tilman
Faculty Adviser: Bill Rossi

Crossing Point Technologies
Georgia Institute of Technology
Crossing Point Technologies develops software that diagnoses a user’s visual capabilities and enacts customized interface changes to optimize computer interactions for individuals with visual impairments.
David Beck, V. Kathlene Leonard, Mike Orndorff
Faculty Advisers: Pat Dickson, Marie Thursby

Your World Technologies
University of Oxford
Your World Technologies develops assistive technologies enabling the developmentally disabled to utilize everyday technology products that would otherwise be beyond their reach.
Declan Murphy, Lauren Weymouth, Roy Kuo, Hopewell Norwood, Adrian Mulindwa
Faculty Adviser: Stephan Chambers

Spark Parking
Northwestern University
Spark Parking uses patent-pending wireless technology to reshape the economics of parking facility management. Our low-cost, high-margin service is compelling to owners and drivers alike.
Cooper Marcus, Brandon Bidlack
Faculty Adviser: Linda Darragh

Perpetua
University of Oregon
Perpetua’s first product, the Perpetua Harvester™, is a long-life power source solution delivering significant cost savings to the explosive-growth wireless sensor market.
Jon Hofmeister, Clayton Jones, Jed Cahill, Mason Adair, Lars Juel
Faculty Advisers: Randy Swangard, Don Upson

Division VI

Team NTyre
Bond University, South Africa
N-Tyre is a digital, wireless tyre management system which generates its own power and reduces heavy-duty transport costs. Indirect savings aside, it pays within one year.
Willie Strauss, Colin Sampson, Dries Zietsman
Faculty Adviser: Michiel Erasmus

 

Alianza
Brigham Young University
Alianza provides Voice over Internet Protocol communications solutions to small and medium –sized businesses in Mexico and around the world.
Brian Beutler, Scott Bell, Luis Camarillo
Faculty Adviser: Gary Williams

Business Systems International
University of Georgia
BSI develops upscale web-systems for its clients using U.S. sales offices, while out-sourcing development to the Ukraine.
Allan Michael Grant, John Bash, Jonathan Prisant
Faculty Adviser: Charles W. Hofer

DuraPower
University of Michigan
DuraPower will provide outdoor enthusiasts and professionals with extended off-grid portable power through the first commercial application of a propane-based military fuel cell.
Nick Cucinelli, Edward Chao
Faculty Adviser: Paul Kirsch

JARN
Simon Fraser University
JARN is focused on simplifying and consolidating storage through a Serial-attached SCSI switch that provides enterprises with a scalable, reliable and high-performance data storage solution.
Nigel Alvares, Joanna McKay, Ally Mullani, Ravi Singh
Faculty Adviser: Michael Parent

Division VII

InMotion
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
InMotion Ltd. will be formed as a high-tech company whose main objective is to capture the Digital Writing Instrument market. InMotion will launch a novel digital writing instrument called the Wizard Maker.
Albert Climent, Angela Li, Selina Wu, Guangyi Shi, Kevin Louie
Faculty Adviser: Hugh Thomas

StyleHigh
University of Michigan
StyleHigh is the first made-to-order personalized apparel and merchandise vendor to the high school, middle school and elementary school market.
Todd Sullivan, Ben Lewis
Faculty Adviser: Paul Kirsch

P’kolino
Babson College
P’kolino believes that play should be fun and that play is critical to a child’s physical, mental and social development. Our company is committed to improving play at home by developing and marketing innovative play products and accessories.
Antonio Turco-Rivas, J. B. Schneider
Faculty Adviser: Andrew Xacharakis

PillowVue
Queensland University of Technology
The PillowVue is a bedtime big screen projector providing a 100cm picture to the ceiling above from a small projection unit on your bedside table.
Gary Rayner, Kitty Hetzel, Kristy Ouwerkerk, Jim Efthimiou, Sergio Cueva Leal
Faculty Adviser:  Kerry Holmes

Auditude
University of California, Los Angeles
Auditude uses its proprietary audio fingerprinting technology to provide verification services and accountability to the $50 billion broadcast advertising industry.
Nicholas Seet, Johanna Wright, Erik Haus
Faculty Adviser: Robert Foster

Division VIII

Whole Loan Trader
University of Arizona
Whole Loan Trader (WLT) makes money by using its "WLT Synergy" software platform to consolidate and leverage large volumes of loans in the secondary mortgage market.
Larry Owens, Neel Chakraborti, Arsen Ovanessoff, Nathan Taube
Faculty Advisor: Jim Jindrick

Wildfire Protection Systems
WHU
Wildfire Protection Systems markets innovative cover systems that protect homes from approaching wildfires and can thus help alleviate the global wildfire hazard by substantially reducing recurring multi-billion dollar damages.
Johannes Doll, Volker Bergner, Lukas Schoenberger, Martin Goring
Faculty Adviser:Volkmar Liebig

PrimaSafe Products
Fayetteville State University
PrimaSafe Products will provide innovative safety products for use in residential, commercial, and rehabilitation living environments where safety and fall prevention are critical factors. 
Derek Dickens, Christine Gable, Evelyn McCray, Daniela Pavel
Faculty Adviser: Assad Tavakoli

 

Bigfoot Networks
The University of Texas at Austin
Bigfoot Networks is a gaming network hardware company that sells speed to online gamers. Bigfoot Networks’ products will deliver a Faster Than Life™ gaming experience.
Harlan Titus Beverly, Mike Cubbage, Bob Grim
Faculty Adviser: Gary Cadenhead

Spectrohound Technologies
University of Manitoba
Spectrohound Technologies will develop and market a near-infra red light based system for performing real-time evaluations on the water exiting municipal and corporate treatment plants.
Lucas Golebioski, James Swirsky
Faculty Adviser: Robert Warren