It’s go-time tonight for eight college students participating in ImpactU, an accelerator program for college entrepreneurs. Following their ten-week program, they’ll have five minutes to pitch their business models to the start-up community during ImpactU Demo Day at UNC Charlotte Center City.
Here’s a quick look at the class of 2015’s participants, schools and projects:
Wiphala, from Jared Burris of University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Peter Rossi of Davidson College: This venture develops and manufactures llama fleece-based insulation, then sells it to apparel and bedding brands, retailers and manufacturers. This sustainable product can also increase Peruvian- or Bolivian- llama ranchers’ livelihoods.