Pava Center for Entrepreneurship Fuel Demo Day Fall 2024

Get ready for an electrifying experience at our Fall 2024 Fuel Demo Day! Ten ventures will take the stage to pitch their groundbreaking ideas to an esteemed panel of judges, all vying for a chance to win a share of the impressive prize pool!

The excitement doesn’t stop there! Each venture will deliver a captivating pitch that showcases its vision and potential. As an audience member, you’ll have the unique opportunity to cast your vote for the Audience Prize.

After the pitches conclude, you’ll have the chance to mingle and connect with the ventures and fellow attendees, fueling new ideas and potential collaborations. This is more than just a pitch competition; it’s a celebration of innovation, creativity, and community.

Mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and networking. The future of entrepreneurship starts here!

Doors open, and food will be served at 6:15 pm; the event begins at 6:30 pm.

We have also added a virtual option for those who are unable to join us in person. Please select Virtual Admission at checkout, and a Zoom link for the live video stream will be emailed to you.

All teams:

• Atwero (BSPH, WSE): Refines and expands the availability of physical mobility assistive devices to marginalized people with disabilities to enable the use of pit latrines in an independent and sanitary way.
  
• Campus Connect (WSE): An online platform aiming to boost collaboration within the student-led startup ecosystem. By providing students with a portal to both hire or look to join another student, CampusConnect streamlines the process of forming connections within and between schools.
  
• Codahx (SOM, WSE): Uses AI to help patients lower their medical costs. Through their web app, users can scan their bills for overcharging and apply for eligible financial assistance, all with a few clicks.
  
• Fetal Therapy Technologies (WSE): Partnered with the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy to develop a novel, radially expanding port system that is optimized for fetal surgeries. Currently, there are no FDA-approved fetal surgical instruments; Fetal Therapy Technologies aims to create instruments for the uterine environment.
  
• KaraOrchee (Peabody): A digital platform designed to empower classical musicians through innovative technology, offering smart virtual orchestral accompaniment, real-time musical interaction, and a connected online classical music community. The venture bridges the gap between musicians, educators, and enthusiasts, aiming to revolutionize classical music performance and education.
  
• Nestor Health (WSE, KSAS): A medtech software company focused on bringing sustainable interoperability to the healthcare industry. They use real-time data exchange and easy-to-learn software that will help increase efficiency in the workflow of providers and reduce burdens on patients, especially for smaller or solo practices.
  
• Ovelia (WSE): An app designed to help reproductive-age women identify their risk of having polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), connect with relevant healthcare resources, and prevent long-term consequences of PCOS, such as infertility & type 2 diabetes.
  
• Protice (KSAS): Offers customizable health insurance for students and young professionals, optimizing care quality while reducing costs. Protice will guide members through the healthcare system, making informed decisions that fit their busy lifestyles and alleviate the stress of healthcare decision-making.
  
• Scheduling Wizard (WSE): Simplifies the scheduling process by creating a custom software solution for any scheduling problem. High school administrators are expected to either learn complicated and inflexible software systems or schedule by hand, both of which are time-consuming, and resource-intensive and lead to suboptimal schedules. Scheduling Wizard’s software can deliver effective schedules and an interface to manage and disseminate these schedules directly to schools.
  
• Sunkara Wellness (SOM): A unique meditation solution combining neurology, meditation, and engineering: a headset and companion app designed for individuals with depression and anxiety, especially those who haven’t responded to conventional therapies. Sunkara’s system uses neuromodulation, mindfulness therapy, and AI journaling to stimulate mood-regulating brain networks, like those activated by advanced meditation practices.

Esteemed Judges:

• Barbara White, Founder and CEO, The Avoka Group
• Matt Hellauer, Managing Partner at PTX Capital 
• Jon Kling, CEO, Municipal Ventures
• Charlotte Clark, Investment Program Manager, DC Tech & Venture Coalition, and Economic Recovery Corps Fellow, International Economic Development Council