Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge – April 7, 2022 – Boise, Idaho

Join us for First Thursday at JUMP (1000 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702) on April 7, 2022 at 4:30 pm to meet the 24 finalists and watch the 4 track winners compete for additional cash prizes and a spot in the 2022 Boise Entrepreneur Week (BEW) Pitch Competition.

IEC is open to the public, no registration required.

Meet the 24 Finalists

Manufactured Goods Track

The Bee Team
Boise State University
The Bee Team is a company driven to not only improve the trade of beekeeping but also to educate and advocate towards the keeping of bees. We are focused on providing tools that benefit the beekeeper but also ensure the safety of the hive. Our product, The Keeper, allows for continuous use throughout the inspection of multiple hives and permits control of the temperature and amount of smoke produced.

Cops and K-9s
Idaho State University
Cops & K-9s helps improve police K-9 training for departments of all sizes and budgets. Our goal is to work with K-9 handlers to specifically address and correct problems they are having with their current training.

Elite
University of Idaho
Elite provides a solution for boaters everywhere who use inflatable rafts, kayaks, or other equipment by providing them a portable waterproof blower pump. It offers more power than other pumps and a pre-selected psi feature not offered by competitors.

GOAT Backpack
Idaho State University
GOAT Backpack gives parents of Idaho students a way to purchase unique backpacks that contain all of their class-specific school supplies and have them shipped to their door for less than the cost of Walmart or Amazon. GOAT Backpack is an affordable and convenient solution that utilizes economies of scale to make it easier for kids to climb the mountain of education.

Happy Trails
University of Idaho
Happy Trails Bike Trailers bring the fun of the bike path to everyone with our unique patent-pending electric-assist bike trailer. Young, old, or handicapped passengers can experience a smooth, no-sway ride with our also patented trailer and suspension system and we include an electric-assist motor and heads-up controls for ease of operation.

Voguish’s Tinker Shop
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Voguish’s Tinker Shop is a startup additive manufacturing company that specializes in tabletop gaming equipment and accessories. We are currently working on producing and selling specialized cases that are catered to the player and to the games they play.

Services Track

CD Master Center
The College of Idaho
Empowering the next generation for a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous Angolan society in which everyone has the opportunity to thrive academically and professionally.

Lower Gear Cycles
Boise State University, College of Western Idaho + Idaho State University
Lower Gear Cycles is an affordable and convenient mobile alternative to traditional walk-in bicycle repair shops. We provide a full line of cycle repair services, visiting customers wherever and whenever they need us.

Maggie
Boise State University
Maggie connects women in low-wage jobs to high-paying roles in tech sales – like Girls Who Code but for women in tech sales. Inspired by her own journey from homelessness to six figures, founder Jenny Anderson leverages her experience hiring, inspiring, and developing early-career sellers to help women go from poverty to prosperity through job training and placement, ongoing mentorship & community, and financial education.

Orbis
Boise State University
Orbis is a MarTech company that provides unique exposure through exclusive marketing tech that creates a brand awareness platform for all types of businesses. Orbis leverages Gig-economy workers to create “On-ground” marketing beacons that generate daily exposure and impressions.

Refresh Office Assembly, LLC
College of Western Idaho
ROA is a local company in the Treasure Valley dedicated to affordable assembly (tailored budgeting) by serving commercial and residential sites even if it’s just a bookcase. Client needs come first and negotiations second. I strive for two pillars. High customer satisfaction and timeliness so your space is ready for you when you need it.

Zibe Design
Idaho State University
Zibe Design creates individually curated seasonal décor packages and delivers them to the customer. Order online, set up your décor, and enjoy the season.

Software Track

ChatterQuant
Boise State University
ChatterQuant offers real-time discussion and sentiment monitoring on over 28,000 stocks, ETFs, and over 10,000 cryptocurrencies. Using proprietary artificial intelligence algorithms and techniques, ChatterQuant is able to make unique data interpretations and provide actionable insights to funds, banks, and traders.

Findr
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Findr gives businesses a platform to map out their stores and offer incentives to customers. We aim to make shopping more convenient and fun!

Guide Pass
University of Idaho
Guide Pass, a digital rewards program, is creating a system to track the economic impact of guides and Outfitters and of the clients they bring to communities. The data collected will help localities, tourism and commerce departments, and guide services to capture the full impact of these high-dollar users and give outdoors enthusiasts a bonus for their purchases.

Medimon
University of Idaho
Recruiting and training the next class of physicians is critical for most rural areas so Medimon has brought unique creatures to life by gamifying cells, organs, bacteria, and viruses and bringing them into a fun med science game. Appropriate for middle schoolers to med students, Medimon is Taming the Monsters of Medical Education!

Pet-tastic
College of Western Idaho
In the world of technology and the increase of pet adoptions, Pet-tastic provides the ability to connect it’s users with local pet businesses, dog walkers, pet sitters, and everything of the like to make being a pet parent much more simple. Pet-tastic also houses the ability to connect with other pet parents in a specific area to set up play dates for the furry family members. The app also provides tips and tricks from other pet owners that decide to share their successes with Pet-tastic.

TAC Security
Boise State University + College of Western Idaho
TAC Security is a platform that blends physical security with cybersecurity tools into a real time threat management system. Affordable prices and vast compatibility make us the perfect fit for any organization!

Technology Products Track

Dharma Dr.
Boise State University
Dharma Dr. is the outfitter for the journey within. Our Tabs are the worlds most elegant and accessible bilateral stimulation device; clinically proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety in under 30 seconds.

R2 Wheeling
Boise State University
The R2 module turns electronic accessories on camper-vans/RV’s/cars into smart devices that can be controlled and monitored from a smartphone. Though R2 was born from off-roading, it is useful for any car enthusiast that wants to control/monitor accessories and gauges from one single place.

SafeFlate
University of Idaho
A sleek water safety shirt for infants and children. By using selected sensors, it will detect when children show distress in the water and automatically inflate hidden inflatables that will bring them to the surface while notifying the parent via the app.

Sun Valley Solar Solutions
College of Southern Idaho
At Sun Valley Solar Solutions we are committed to providing our customers with low cost and environmentally friendly solutions to the production and storage of power amidst global climate change.

VandalEyes
University of Idaho
VandalEyes is an affordable all-in-one security system that protects your equipment trailers. You have the necessary equipment including live video and GPS to detect and deter thieves, giving you the ability to respond immediately. Theft stops when everyone is watching.

VarScent Reverse Alzheimer’s
Boise State University
VarScent Reverse Alzheimer’s is a research and development group funded by Boise State University. We aim to combine virtual reality with scent stimuli in order to create a robust diagnostic and therapeutic tool for cognitive decline.

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