The 2025 Cleantech Challenge and Everyday Entrepreneur Finals are just around the corner! Join us on March 28th at the PSU SEC Building to see Portland State's brightest innovators pitch their prototypes and business models.
Meet the Cleantech Challenge Teams:
Plastic Scanner Squad
Blurb: A handheld plastic scanner designed to identify and sort plastics, making recycling easier and more efficient.
Team Members: Kaleb Rice, Adan Velasquez, Mohammed Alreshoud, Natalie Kashoro
The (W)hole Collective
Blurb: Experimental research startup creating biodegradable biomaterials for art and infrastructure that enhance soil health and foster community collaboration.
Team Member: Isla Vogelsang
Cyberarm Dynamics
Blurb: Affordable and durable prosthetic arm with lifelike movement, crafted using carbon fiber 3D printing to balance functionality and aesthetics.
Team Members: Thuwanon (Antuan) Sodwilai, Harnoor Singh
Shiddie Gear
Blurb: Custom gear made with strong sustainable materials to withstand the elements.
Team Member: Piper Easton
Mode Motor
Blurb: Hobbyist-grade needle winding machine for electric motor stators, providing precise and efficient motor assembly.
Team Members: Devesh Mohan, David Turcic, Grace Gonzalez
Earth Panels
Blurb: Eco-friendly construction panels that improve air quality, control humidity, and regulate temperature for sustainable architecture.
Team Members: Eric Giovannetti, Sophie Anderson
Meet the Everyday Entrepreneur Teams:
Life Lab
Blurb: A modern learning platform offering expert-led, bite-sized lessons on essential life skills for Gen Z and Millennials.
Team Members: Madeleine Parmenter, Ekaterina Ialoven
TeamGo
Blurb: A driver-focused platform with a fair Pay-Per-Day model to increase earnings transparency and restore dignity to rideshare drivers.
Team Member: Aditi Simha
Night Shift Café
Blurb: An upscale, employee-owned café for nocturnal individuals, offering organic meals, event spaces, and quiet rooms for work and study
Team Members: Madeleine Lyu, Natalia Cruz
Sleepy
Blurb: Innovative device designed to monitor and improve sleep quality for better health and well-being.
Team Members: Xi Yu, Michael Wilson, Abdul Shaik, Alakananda Melethil
IV Fluid
Blurb: A regional IV fluid manufacturer addressing supply gaps in the market with reliable production for the Pacific region.
Team Members: Daniel Lambert, Mary Lambert
The Weave
Blurb: A B2B software company enhancing employee engagement with a social platform and team-building games for stronger workplace culture.
Team Member: Kyra Boveda
Don’t miss this exciting double feature! Join us on March 28th to see all 12 teams pitch live!
1st Place Winners will receive $1500
2nd Place Winners will receive $1000
3rd Place Winners will receive $500
Date: March 28th
Time: Pitches Begin at Noon
Location: SEC Building
Get Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1234945999729?aff=oddtdtcreator