Edson Student Ventures
To see a list of student ventures supported by the Edson Initiative, select an
award year below.
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2005 Ventures
AWARE: A Worldwide Action Revitalizing Education
Enhances the effectiveness of healing practitioners by providing opportunities for crosscultural learning and exchange. More»
Beetle Detection, Inc.
Develops a new, more effective method of forest beetle detection by using pheromone concentration analysis. Forest beetles accounted for an estimated $500 million of timber loss during the year 2000. More»
BioEnginuity
Produces balance-training devices, with the first being a portable platform which directly targets and improves the postural control of the older adult population. More»
Blue Banana Marketing (now Green Tang, LLC)
Delivers low-cost/high-impact advertising and promotional services to small businesses and organizations whose target market includes the age range of 18-24 year-olds. Blue Banana Marketing, LLC has undergone a name change to Green Tang, LLC and is now operated by two of the Blue Banana Marketing, LLC founding members. More»
Can I See Your Menu (CISYM)
Develops a website that will bring restaurants and consumers together by allowing the consumer to utilize a web driven database to search for a new dining experience while browsing up-to-date online menus and detailed restaurant information. More»
COAR - Community Outreach and Advocacy for Refugees (formerly Refugee Resettlement Volunteers)
Supports locally resettled refugees as they adapt to their new surroundings by 1) recruiting and training volunteers to work one-on-one with them; 2) guiding refugee students towards higher education; and 3) raising public awareness and advocacy of refugee issues. COAR is a non-profit organization. More»
DEWMOR, LLC
Develops environmentally responsible transportation products and services for personal and personnel needs. More»
DigiFlix DVD Production
Accesses unused promotional funds to enhance customer service and satisfaction. The initial product is an instructional and promotional pool maintenance DVD. More»
ETEKA LLC
Invents and licenses new technologies, including a process for the instant marinating of foods. More»
Flowchips, Inc.
Develops the means to supply small volumes of prototype, customizable biochips and microfluidic devices. More»
Green Cell Technologies (formerly Algal Biorefinery Team)
Patents and licenses an algal photobioreactor used for large-scale wastewater remediation and in the production of high-value nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. More»
Halo Cups, Inc.
Develops and markets a patented fountain drink cup with an embedded lid that provides a cost-effective, sanitary solution to the traditional separate offering. More»
MedFrame
Develops and markets a software system to manage patient records and health care information using state-of-the-art computer hardware, databases and security technologies. More»
Off-Road Direct
Designs and manufactures off-road vehicle suspension lifts and other innovative off-road vehicle products while promoting responsible off-road driving. More»
Phoenix Creative Network
Provides non-profit organizations with branding-related educational opportunities and a network of graphic design and production professionals to enhance the marketing and design needs of non-profits. More»
Youth Re:Action Corps (YRC)
The mission of this nonprofit organization is to educate, empower, and invest in young people to change the world. Youth Re:Action Corps runs a high school based program to engage youth as leaders in local and global social change. More»
