“Generate significant positive impacts”
Their move to the maturation phase marks a crucial milestone: the teams will now continue to develop their startups over the coming year, with funding of up to $50,000 each. This phase focuses on refining their technologies and preparing them for the market.
QuoteNet also won the People’s Choice Award.
Abraider, along with Aimée Nduwumwe, Divine Kayitare and Chelsea Bahenduzi, won the Most Innovative award. Abraider aims to transform the hair braiding industry by making braiding easy, affordable and accessible.
Two other startups, HomeEatz and Lodavo, also impressed at Demo Day.
The HomeEatz team, comprising Harinder Parap Singh, Harmanvir Singh, Sukoon Tandon, Jashanbir Singh and Karanbir Singh, seeks to enhance culinary experiences by making it easy for users to prepare and share home-cooked meals through its user-friendly platform.
Lodavo, led by Benjamin Thomas, Killian Hedou and Luke Freund, revitalizes personal finance by merging saving with the opportunity to win prizes, adding an element of excitement to financial management.
“By leveraging technologies like augmented reality and AI, our students are not only improving software capabilities, but also generating significant positive impacts in our community,” says Emad Shihabassociate dean of research and innovation at the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science.
“Projects like these could play a crucial role in promoting healthier lifestyles and sustainability. It’s inspiring to see our students at the forefront of such transformative innovations.”
Learn more about Concordia Gina Cody School of Business Innovation Fund.
