One student's surviving entry is called Ageless Tobacco. Ageless Tobacco seems to be barking up the right money tree. Such ideas do not require any real expertise or competitive knowledge. Last year's winner was Eyegen, now known as Genigma. The company produces EyeGenRed, a dye that makes DNA visible to the naked eye.
Losers actually do quite well.
Lexicus originally produced handwriting-recognition technology for bank checks, then evolved to do the same for PDAs. Finalists in this year's competition will be announced on May 11. The finalists, usually around seven teams, will then begin to prepare their presentations for the judges. A parking system based on an existing wireless infrastructure. A global professional sports league to redefine the relationship between fans and athletes.