ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø students and faculty interested in protecting the planet from climate disasters are being asked to make climate change innovation a priority. To help make that dream a reality, Speedemissions, in partnership with The Front Yard at ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø, has established the initiative.
Through the Project Planet U.S.A initiative, environmental entrepreneurs with potential tech solutions geared toward addressing climate change may share their concepts, innovative ideas, or solutions for a chance to win a cash grant in the amount of $6,000 and in-kind professional services consisting of mentoring, public relations, and network connections.
Those looking to apply are required to attend at least 1 of 3 workshops. The first workshop was held on October 1. Interested students and faculty members can register for an upcoming workshop today:
, November 4, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
, December 3, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Applications are due by January 31, 2025. Up to two winners—individuals or groups—will be selected. Winning entries will retain all product, concept, or idea rights.
About The Front Yard at ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø: The Front Yard, a cutting-edge educational platform, seeks to develop an advanced "Tool Box" for ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø's students, alumni, and faculty to support entrepreneurial and innovative ideas by establishing connections with companies and organizations to foster term long-term relationships, joint ventures, partnerships, and sponsorships.
About Speedemissions: Founded in January 2001, SpeedEmissions has conducted over 2.5 million vehicle emission inspections and 1.25 million vehicle safety inspections, pioneering the "Vehicle Test, Only" store model to prioritize customer service and inspection accuracy. This test-only model means that the company’s emission testing stores do not repair cars that fail emission and safety inspections. Speedemissions has been working to protect the environment from toxic automotive pollutants for decades.
Executive Director and founder of the Center of Sustainable Business Steven Mezzio and ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø alumnus Joseph Kenner '02 along with Alejandra Veltmann and Jose Ignacio Morejon co-published an article in CPA Journal about the growing ESG movement, and how small and medium sized business can rise to the challenge.
Nisha Troupe, Anjienna Lowtan, and Danielle Hanson, students in ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø’s College of Health Professions, have won $15,000 in the Project Planet USA competition for their rainwater filtration system, aiming to tackle global water scarcity sustainably through innovation and partnerships.
Seidenberg grad student Shubham Harishchandra Madhavi is making waves in the fight against climate change. His recent victory in the Project Planet USA contest, securing a $15,000 grant, has propelled his innovative concept into the spotlight.