Michigan Business Challenge - 2010 MBC Winners

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This page will be updated with the results from the 2010 Michigan Business Challenge.

The 2009 Michigan Business Challenge awarded a total of $36,500 in prize money to the following recipients:

Pryor-Hale Award for Best Business:
Husk - a clean tech startup that converts agricultural waste into thin, high-grade insulation
Audiallo (Runner Up) - designs biologically-inspired, audio-processing technology which targets the hearing aid and high-end audio markets

Erb Award for Sustainability:
Algal Scientific - manufactures and operates turn-key water treatment systems that combine wastewater treatment with biofuel production using algal growth bioreactors and proprietary processing technology

Williamson Award for Cross-Functional Teams:
Ikanos Power - develops and manufactures flexible fuel electricity generation products for use in military, trucking and distributed power markets

Undergraduate Award:
Project Freestyle - designs, develops, and sells online tools for managing team sports

Best Written Plan:
Innovet Technologies - develops products and services to treat painful conditions ranging from minor fractures to joint replacements for small animal veterinary needs

Outstanding Presentations:
Caliente - the first national chain in Poland serving Mexican fast food
Roomations - an online design and construction consultation for do-it-yourself home improvement