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Brand Builder Award – Which Team Will Take Home $5,000?

The e-Fest finalist teams were given the task of creating short, high-impact videos showcasing their ventures. Now, it’s your turn to decide who wins!

1st Place $5,000 | 2nd Place $2,500
Awarded to the top two teams with the most public votes

First, watch the videos on this page. Then use the form at the end of the page to vote for your top three.

    1. 📺 Watch the finalists’ “Ready for Market” videos
    2. 🗳️ Vote for your top 3 favorites by April 25 at 4PM CT
    3. 🏆 The winning team will be announced at the e-Fest Awards Ceremony on April 25

    The best startups don’t just exist—they grab attention, spark curiosity, and make people take action. Use these questions to guide your decision in choosing your favorites:

    • Which ventures stand out?
    • Which ones make you want to learn more?
    • Which videos make you want to hit “Buy Now”?

1. Watch the finalists’ “Ready for Market” videos

BounceBack Pickle

Florida Gulf Coast University
Pitch Slam! Winners - Second Place ($5,000)

CocoMar

Michigan State University

CognitionIQ

University of St. Thomas
Pitch Slam! Winners - First Place ($10,000)

CollegeTown

Florida State University

EZ – Hook

Dartmouth College

FMX Flex

Florida State University

Fuller Radiance LLC

Buena Vista University
Ready for Market Award ($10,000)
Brand Builder Award - Second Place ($2,500)

GuLP

California State University, Sacramento
Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge - Fifth Place ($10,000)

KATHA

College of Charleston

Kujali

Johns Hopkins University

Momentum Endurance

College of Charleston

Parkevo™

High Point University
syp
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syp

University of South Florida

TOZ Haircare

Drexel University
Brand Builder Award - First Place ($5,000)

2. Vote for your top three favorites by April 25 at 4PM CT

Submissions are closed.

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