Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:45 PM
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Student startups receive funding

The Boerne Independent School District held its third-annual Incubator Pitch Night at Boerne-Champion High School. Students from both Boerne and Champion High School pitched their businesses to judges from the business community. A total of $20,000 in seed money was won by the students.
Student startups receive funding

The Boerne Independent School District held its third-annual Incubator Pitch Night at Boerne-Champion High School. Students from both Boerne and Champion High School pitched their businesses to judges from the business community. A total of $20,000 in seed money was won by the students.

Easy Hang took first place and was awarded $10,000. Made up of students Laci Bex, Matthew Jeffery, Ryan George, and Turner Rey, Easy Hang is a multipurpose camping tool to help you hang your bear bag or hammock.

Made 2 Fit, the team of Ally Desmond, Sadie Bachmeyer, Abbie Partlow, and Maddox Tierney, placed second. Their business is a utility accessory to make your clothes fit better.

The third-place winners were Still, the team of Brooks Jones, Walter Carr, Damian Tapia, and Nick Cocita. They created a calming stress ball that is infused with essential oils.

The Incubator class had generous donations and sponsors, as well as mentors from the local business community.


Photos courtesy of the Boerne Independent School District.

Photos courtesy of the Boerne Independent School District.


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