2024 Fowler Semifinalists & Winners Guide

Menya STEM STEM education to underserved Rwandan communities using engaging tools and curricula, directly contributing to workforce development. Mellissa Ingabire ‘25, Mechanical Engineering

Ador Hospitality A proactive start-up dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of isolation and loneliness among young adults aged 18 to 24 by creating intentional social gatherings that foster meaningful connections. Marquan Harper ‘24, Digital Media Arts & Communications Boundless Dental Bus The Boundless Dental Bus will serve Minnesota’s prison population by traveling to prisons to deliver the proper dental care that all incarcerated people are entitled to receive. Elayna Chambers ‘26, Juris Doctorate

NUSE An AI-driven, voice-activated platform designed to empower non-literate, rural women entrepreneurs in Togo by connecting them to microfinance, business insights, savings, and insurance—all accessible through spoken commands in local languages. Essivi Komlanvi ‘25, MS in Business Analytics PowerPath A social enterprise providing affordable, off-grid solar energy PowerPods to underserved, low-income U.S. households and small businesses, using a pay-as-you-go model. Natalie Larson ‘26, Financial Management & Economics Noah MacDonald ‘26, Financial Management, Accounting, Economics ShelterLive An innovative livestream platform designed to help animal shelters increase the visibility of animals awaiting adoption. Bao (Derek) Le ‘24, MS in Big Data & Software Engineering SheSanctuary A transformative social enterprise committed to empowering women and children in rural India by providing safe, clean, community toilets and free menstrual hygiene products. Jenny Behrens ‘25, MBA

Centra An all-inclusive gunpowder detection system to combat school shootings and loss of life in the United States.

Smriti Datta ‘27, Entrepreneurship & Marketing Alex Morgan ‘27, Entrepreneurship & Finance

Drip A nonprofit focused on collecting outdated reusable drinking vessels from community members for refurbishing by local artists and recycling of valuable materials. Sara Kangas ‘25, Business Management Future Forward Modular, affordable housing constructed from sustainable materials, prefabricated units provide a secure and cost-effective home designed to meet the essential needs of Minneapolis families experiencing housing insecurity. Brandon Gill ‘27, Marketing Healing Grounds Coffee A nonprofit coffee shop located in the Twin Cities with a mission built around providing support, resources, and community for

Typhi Guard A water bottle that contains water filtration and mosquito repellent features. Nadia Khumbah ‘27, Neuroscience

young adults struggling with mental illness. Evan Dimich ‘25, Entrepreneurship & Finance

Vigilance Safety A student-led nonprofit developing a technical solution to improve school safety and reduce school shootings. May Zeroni ‘28, Finance Voln A nonprofit software platform that partners with employers to enhance community engagement by connecting their employees with curated volunteer opportunities, fostering social connections while supporting employers’ corporate social responsibility efforts. Nour Issa ‘28, Entrepreneurship Georges Macheta ‘25, Entrepreneurship & Computer Science

Hobby Heroes Revolutionizing accessibility in hobbies for individuals with physical disabilities through customized, adaptive equipment solutions. Srajan Pillai ‘24, MS Mechanical Engineering Living Prideful An organization aiming to provide affirming temporary and long-term foster placement services for LGBTQ+ homeless youth in the Twin Cities by connecting them with trained and supportive foster families. Brennan Cashman ‘25, Entrepreneurship

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