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Rothberg Catalyzer Fund / EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition
University of Miami · Coral Gables, Florida
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Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
ABG Now Monitor
$20,000
prize won
University of Miami
2024 Rothberg EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition winner ($20,000).
CitrusMimic
$10,000
prize won
University of Miami
Citrus disease detection startup; 2024 Rothberg EPIC winner ($10,000).
StyloSight
$30,000
prize won
University of Miami
Health tech intubation startup; 2026 Rothberg EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition grand prize ($30,000).
The Rothberg Catalyzer Fund and EPIC (Engineering Pitch and Innovation Challenge) is an annual pitch competition at UM's College of Engineering, sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg (biotech pioneer, National Medal of Technology and Innovation). Founded 2023. 15 finalists each year receive $2,000 prototype grants, with top prizes of $5K-$30K. Faculty mentors: Suhrud Rajguru and Samiul Amin. Open to all UM students with interdisciplinary teams encouraged. 2026 winners included StyloSight (1st, $30K).
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Rothberg Catalyzer Fund / EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition
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Rothberg Catalyzer Fund / EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition
University of Miami College of Engineering's annual EPIC (Engineering Pitch and Innovation Challenge) pitch competition and Rothberg Catalyzer Fund, sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg.
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