Awards & Recognitions

Sunstone CSU Startup Launch Competition - May 2024

  • The Sunstone CSU Startup Launch is a unique competition dedicated exclusively to nurturing and celebrating the entrepreneurial talents of CSU entrepreneurs. Offering over $200,000 in prizes, this startup contest is poised to draw the most promising startups from across the CSU system.

  • Finalists

  • 2nd Place in Competitive Edge

  • 2nd Place in Team Capability

LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7192264204580499456/

NASA MSI Incubator - March 2024

  • The challenge seeks innovative uses of NASA's resources like AI and remote sensing to create practical wildfire management solutions. Proposals should focus on equity and environmental justice, developing accessible tools for communities heavily impacted by climate change. This initiative gives MSI students and staff a chance to pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and NASA experts, advancing wildfire and climate technology for a more inclusive future.

  • Runner-up Award

NASA Climate Tech Article: https://www.nasa-climate-tech.org/wildfires/wildfire-project-gallery-project-firewatch

Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge (SVIC) - November 2023

  • One of three programs offered through the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship. Cultivating entrepreneurs at San Jose State University (SJSU) by providing the necessary tools and guidance to enable students to take their innovative business ideas to the next level. 147 Teams participated overall.

  • 2nd Place Best Overall Innovation Winners

SJSU GIS Day - November 2023

  • Local event to celebrate National GIS Day at SJSU with Bay Area colleges hosted by Spatial Analytics and Visualization Institute (SAVI) and SJSU GIS and Drone Society. Allowing students to submit posters on topics related to GIS; such as Urban Planning, UAV/Drones, Wildfires, Computer Vision, and Computer Engineering.

  • Public Selection Award Winners

SJSU SpartUp - October 2023

  • SpartUp at SJSU facilitates entrepreneurship by connecting affiliated startups with Silicon Valley resources, fostering a unique entrepreneurial experience, and promoting economic growth. Seeking to bridge the gap between SJSU-affiliated companies and the resources needed to start and build successful companies.

  • While we didn't secure a victory in our first competition, we view the experience as a valuable learning opportunity. Participating in this competition was, in itself, an achievement for us, and the knowledge gained will undoubtedly contribute to our growth and success in future endeavors.