Little Bang! 2025 Winners

2025 Little Bang! Pitch+Poster Competition Winners

In the 2025 Little Bang! Pitch + Poster Competition, twelve teams were awarded $1,000 for their innovation and pitch, and one team was awarded the $500 People's Choice Award. Read on to meet the teams and learn more about their winning innovation.

$1,000 Award Recipients

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Sustainability 3D

Kutay Ozcelik, Shikang Hu, Anirudh Kashyap, and Cal Ringgold

Refilament by Sustainability 3D offers a sustainable source of plastic for 3-D printing through the utilization and improvement of existing technology to convert plastic bottles into 3-D printing filament. 

 

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AgroSAP

Varsha Thummaty, Pranavi Khanna
 

AgroSAP uses super absorbent polymer (SAP) technology to remove heavy metals from soil in a cost-effective and scalable way. Originally used in hygiene products for their high absorption capacity, these polymers can be repurposed to trap toxic metals like cadmium and copper, reducing their uptake by crops. This biodegradable and affordable solution helps farmers and environmental groups clean contaminated soil without disrupting agriculture.

 

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EnvisionEd

James Escobedo, Eshel Dror, Calvin Laurenson, Mariam Syed, Rosalee Whithaus

 

ClassSync by EnvisionEd is a customizable classroom management software that streamlines attendance using facial recognition and tracks when students enter and leave the classroom for school administration. It also generates seating charts based on student preferences and strengths while adapting to classroom layouts. All features are accessible through an easy-to-use website for teachers and administrators.

 

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fetch.

Betty Kang
 

fetch. helps users find their best-fitting clothing size by taking their measurements upon registration and using an algorithm to compare them against size charts from thousands of brands. It provides personalized size recommendations, highlights differences when no exact match is found, and allows users to make informed decisions when selecting sizes. Designed primarily for online shopping, the app also features an explore page where users can browse products available in their size.

 

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The Rolling Rack 

Lola Garibay, Claire Seyk, Jennifer Muheim, Amelia Robinson-Burmester

 

The Rolling Rack is a mobile second-hand clothing boutique that combines curated fashion with personalized styling services to promote confidence and self-expression. Starting in Davis, CA, and traveling to nearby cities, it provides a sustainable and affordable shopping experience through community donations and second-hand sourcing.

 

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College Bound Hub

Janella Padilla, Abby Seffern, Page Alderson, Kaylee Chastain

 

College Bound Hub is a free app and website that helps students plan their college journey with personalized resources, including college search tools, application tips, and financial aid support. Funded through corporate sponsorships, it also provides free supplies to students, making higher education more accessible.

 

 

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Fortaleza Ice Cream 

Joshua A. Felipe, Benico Rodriguez, Efren Ramirez, Jacqueline Valdez, Edwin Santiago
 

Fortaleza creates protein-infused ice cream with Latin inspired flavors, allowing customers to enjoy their favorite frozen treats while meeting their nutritional goals.

 

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ProcrastApply 

Eddie Brown
 

ProcrastApply is an AI-powered platform that automates job applications for students. It tailors resumes, writes cover letters, and matches students to specific roles so students can spend less time worrying about applying to jobs and more time studying. 

 

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uNANOmous Biotech

Joe Morrison, Talia Lemmons
 

To reduce the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), uNANOmous Biotech developed a novel process to adhere processed chitin to interior catheter surfaces to make them microbe-resistant. Chitin is widely available and biologically safe, providing a sustainable solution to reducing UTIs. 

 

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RetroDecarb

Subhrajit Chakraborty 
 

RetroDecarb provides a cost-effective solution to help homeowners reduce fossil fuel use through a retrofit kit that converts existing air conditioners into multi-function heat pumps (MFHPs). MFHPs are energy-efficient heat pumps for heating, cooling, and water heating. 

 

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Splash Smarttech Corp

Rain Sun, Gabriel Sigala 
 

Splash Smarttech Corp's pool automation device simplifies pool maintenance by monitoring chemical levels and providing personalized balancing instructions to pool-owners. Installed directly on pool plumbing, it offers professional-grade accuracy for both pool owners and service providers.

 

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Swap

Hannah Proctor, Arav Parikh
 

Swap is a housing exchange platform that helps college students reduce living expenses by swapping homes with students from different universities. The app matches users based on location and housing preferences, ensures safety through verification procedures, and facilitates legally binding rental agreements.

 

$500 People's Choice Award 

The People's Choice Award is awarded to the team that receives the most votes from the public in attendance on pitch night. 

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Better Standing Sports 

Eva Peterson, Eva Wilson, Gulab Boon-Long, Isaac Chen
 

Better Standing Sports' platform, Athelon, creates opportunities to financially support underfunded school sports through encouraging and processing donations that go toward equitable funding for school sports teams.