Event Details

Join us on the campus of Wichita State University for the Koch Innovation Challenge. The Grand Champion round is free and open to the public.

Grand Champion Competition:

Friday, May 5, 2023, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Woolsey Hall, room 134 (first floor, southeast corner off lobby)
Presented live in-person as an exciting elevator pitch competition, during the annual Engineering Open House
Grand Champion winning team announced shortly after the conclusion of the elevator pitch presentations.

2023 Angel Competition Finalists:

ViBracelet - a wearable vibrating alarm clock for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Home Ace - a centralized smart device to make home management easier.
Seazzle - a 3D puzzle for elementary students to learn about ocean floor geography.
AfterTrack - a convenient GPS device to track packages through delivery.
Pathfinder Security - an online course to educate senior citizens on phishing scams.

National Competition:

Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization Global Pitch Competition
October/November 2023

KOCH Industries

A device to make changing the tiny batteries in hearing aids easier

Hearing aid batteries are often small and difficult to replace due to their size. To simplify battery swapping, this pen-like handheld device utilizes an electromagnet to make battery change-outs a push-button process, regardless of the size of the battery or hearing aid. Its larger size also makes it easier to grip and handle.