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Atlanta, GA | Posted: February 26, 2019
Institute Communications
Summary Sentence:
Six teams will face off to win cash prizes and free patents at Georgia Tech’s annual innovation contest.
Full Summary:
Six teams will face off to win cash prizes and free patents at Georgia Tech’s annual innovation contest.
2019 Georgia Tech InVenture Prize FinalistsThe field of competitors vying for the 2019 InVenture Prize has narrowed to six.
This is the 11th year for Georgia Tech’s annual innovation contest in which student inventors compete head-to-head in a fast-paced pitch competition in front of a live television audience. That televised final round will air on Georgia Public Broadcasting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.
Dozens of teams began the process back in September. The final six teams were chosen in the semifinal round by a panel of judges that included Georgia Tech faculty advisors.
The 2019 InVenture finalists are:
Ethos Medical, a team developing a handheld medical device to guide the placement of needles used for spinal tap procedures. Their goal is to make the procedure safer by providing an intuitive, real-time needle guidance system for use at the patient’s bedside.
Finger Flyer has devised a new way to interact with quadcopter drones that circumvents a standard radio controller. Finger Flyer is hoping to introduce the next generation to the power of drone technology in a fun and novel way.
Team HANDLD has developed a device that gives cyclists the power to identify, record, and report violations of safe passing laws across the nation. Through their invention, the team hopes to help save lives by creating safer roads and drivers.
Team Nix has invented a vaporizer device that tapers nicotine, with the aim of regulating and reducing consumption over time to help smokers quit.
TremorTrainer is a therapeutic glove that implements counterweight technology to enable those suffering from hand tremors to regain their ability to perform everyday tasks.
Team Unfoldit has developed a virtual paper and hole-punching game that is designed to help users develop spatial awareness abilities.
This year’s $20,000 first-place prize will be presented by TDK USA Corporation.
The winners will also represent Georgia Tech in the annual ACC InVenture Prize, which will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 17.
The second-place team will take home $10,000.
The top two teams will also receive free U.S. patent filings by Georgia Tech’s Office of Technology Licensing.
A $5,000 People’s Choice Award will go to the fans’ favorite invention. Voting will be held online and by text messaging during the live broadcast.
The finale will take place March 13 at the Ferst Center for the Arts. Tickets are free and can be requested now. Tickets may be picked up on the night of the show in the lobby of the Ferst Center from 5 –7 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. All audience members are to be seated by 7 p.m.
