2023:
1st – $5,000: CounSil (Web-based software solution that guarantees the efficiency and effectiveness of the funding and purchasing processes in the military), John Barbour, South Dakota Mines
2nd – $4,000: eqUTI (Urinary tract infection prevention in women), Grace Kramer, Northern State University
3rd – $3,000: Vizion UAS (Next-generation precision agricultural services to aid farming efficiency), Zackery Holloway, Gerald Waterhouse, Devin Filter and Micah Healy, South Dakota Mines
4th – $2,000: Bio-Navitas (Production of renewable and sustainable graphitized carbon products from corn stover to be used as electrode material for supercapacitors), Bharathkiran Maddipudi and Khang Huynh, South Dakota Mines
5th – $1,000: Score-Score (Combines a social media platform with a robust music database. The platform enables band directors to catalog and track pieces they are interested in, with its recommendation engine providing personalized suggestions), Chami Senarath, Haakon Anderson, Christian Olson and Haley Armstrong, South Dakota Mines
2022:
1st – $5,000: Disappex LLC (Resin for 3D printers that will dissolve in water; initial application is molds for manufacturing products), Whytneigh Duffie, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
2nd – $4,000: ITE Solutions LLC (Automated asphalt paving system, fleet tracking and data collection), Nick Degen, Ben Diersen, Rick Kittelson and Kade Griesse, South Dakota State University
3rd – $3,000: SYNOZYME (Enzymatic biodegradation of un-recyclable consumer plastic products), Tawnie Williams, Northern State University
4th – $2,000: Li-Tech Lures LLC (Patented fishing lure that allows user to control action of the tail), Philip Litecky, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
5th – $1,000: Envision 3D (Custom gaming accessories), Justice Forster and Pack Forster, Dakota State University
2021:
1st: Fomeno, Brigit Blote and Payton Ryz, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
2nd: Prairie BioTechnology, Matthew Cole, Logan Wolf, Nolan Lee and Jordan Traub-Jense, South Dakota State University, Brookings
3rd: Chi-X, Nghia Thai and Nhu Y Mai, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Rapid City
4th: Lafdr, Morgan Vagts and Debbie Liknes, outh Dakota School of Mines & Technology Rapid City
5th: GreenLight Bionics, Marc-Antoine Niamba, Megan McCray and Alex Steinley, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
2020:
Brook VanDerWolde, Rescue Innovations, South Dakota State University, Brookings
Jacey Orthaus, Feather-Lite Soil Mix, Florence High School, Florence
Maryam Amouamouha, Aqua Smart Solutions, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
Evan Fick, Caleb Bray, Anna Fasen, Shoe Crew, South Dakota State University, Brookings
2019:
William Trevillyan, Home Metrics, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
Justin Schroeder, Antier Skateboards, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
Anahita Haghizadeh, SunUp, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
Nik Medvedev, Zeropipe,LLC, South Dakota State University, Brookings
2018:
Abigail Fuller, Argent Bottles, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
Emily Toering & Kelsey Westad, Skinapse, South Dakota State University, Brookings
Elton S. Menard, Akicita Wo Awanglaka (Protection Warrior), Sinte Gleska University, St. Francis
Olaf Hanson, Wolves Wheels, Northern State University, Aberdeen
2017:
– Provender Technologies, Henry Wegehaupt, SD School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City and
– The Calving Book App, Ellen Schlechter, Faulkton High School, Faulkton
SD Refining Company, Scyller Borglum & J. Zack Malone, SD School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
The Knak, Sam Hummel & Tyler Frank, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
305 Bucking Stock, Jack Stark, South Dakota State University, Brookings
2016:
Botanical Extraction Technologies, Aaron Worlie and Erica Howie, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
Synechotech, Kelly Sutko and Brandon White, South Dakota State University, Brookings
Borglum Natural Gas Storage Solutions, Scyller J. Borglum, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
RackStar, Jace Doan, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
Ki’s Chords, Kianna Knutson, South Dakota State University, Vermillion
2015:
Farnsworth Downs Technology, Conrad Farnsworth and Siouxzanna Downs, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
WeConnectU, Michael Helgerson and Naveen Rokkam, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
N-DORFN Foods, Inc., Taylor Huseman, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
CookieGram, Taylor Steiger and Jamie McKinney, South Dakota State University, Brookings
HelpU, Zak Fik, University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls
2014:
Ashley Kingdon-Reece, Independent Health Solutions, Dakota Wesleyan University, Huron
Kyle Cooper, College Golf Bound, South Dakota State University, Brookings
Jeremiah Fawcett, Dr. Dak’s Protein Pack, Northern State University, Pierre
Greg Christensen, Nanotechnology R&D Company of the Black Hills, SD School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City
2013:
The Student Competition ended with tie for first place
Alexander Thomason, Braced with Style, Washington High School, Sioux Falls
Aaron Zaug & Melisa Rudd, SkinBait, South Dakota State University, Brookings
Sam Papendick and Karl Koth, Hay Camp Brewing Company, SD School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
Samuel Konstant & Nathan Souvignier, Order IT, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
2012:
Thomas Renner, Remote Grain Moisture Sensor, USD, Vermillion
Alexander Bachwich, Zephyr Luxury Coach Services, SDSM&T, Rapid City
Joel DeJongh, DeJongh Manufacturing, USD, Vermillion
Carlos Pasara, ASPAR Process & Technologies, LATI, Watertown
2011:
Lee Ertman, Great Plains Aquaponics, NSU, Aberdeen
Luke Rensink and Thomas Strubel, Heist Brewing Company, SDSU, Brookings
Royce McDaniel, Nism Snow, SDSU, Brookings
Carlos Beatty Jr., Cloaca Maxima, SDSM&T, Rapid City
2010:
Dustin Pratt, Solid Rock Clothing, Vermillion
Nolan Wiese & Megan Aanenson, Backyard Salsa LLC, Sioux Falls
Aaron Sherman, Feel Better Kids LLP, Sioux Falls
Tom Waletich, Valley Environmental, Milbank
2009:
LB3, Matt Lagerstrom, White
Bidyourhunt.com, Kyle Mulder, Vermillion
Detail Express, Jesika Garrett, Dupree
2008:
J-Wheelz, Jacob Mills, Volga
Krystal Klear Kart Bodies, Chris Flack, Rapid City
Valde Robotics, DJ Kjar, Rapid City
2007:
Flight One Corporation, Kelly Patnoe, Rapid City
Pro MAGS, Wakonda
Whoa Doggie Co., David Napolitano, Sioux Falls
