The UNM Innovation Academy, in collaboration with UNM Rainforest Innovations, hosted their spring Rainforest Pitch Competition recently at Bow and Arrow Brewing. Ten finalists from New Mexico universities pitched their innovative business ideas for the chance to win cash prizes.
The winners and finalists from this year’s event included:
Audience Choice Winner
Kiana Alvarez – RoadShow
Judges’ Choice Winners
Myah Rupley – GradGrab
Emmanuel Shepard – Pathora
Finalists
Gabriel Gurule – Uni-Sync
Charles Aguirre – MedGuard
Gavin Richards – Gamble Quit
Kelly McTeigue – MedAssess Financials
Ryder Cockrell – Instant Tint
Isabella Ugalde – Dorm Talk
Diego Nunez – Aeralytics
Learn more about UNM Innovation Academy on their website and stay tuned for more pitch competitions by signing up to the UNM Rainforest Innovations newsletter.
