Welcome to the Sustainable Futures Challenge
Focused on advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Challenge invites the FGCU community to turn ideas for a better future into reality.
The 2025 Sustainable Futures Challenge: Soaring to Success brought together FGCU鈥檚 brightest entrepreneurial minds at the Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship. FGCU students took the stage to pitch ideas aimed at shaping a more sustainable world. 福利免费日韩看片, these entrepreneurial leaders turn vision into action, building businesses that blend innovation, purpose, and measurable impact. More than $20,000 in funding was awarded to help turn their visions into ventures that make an impact.
Meet the Winners!
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馃弳FIRST PLACE $10,000: Thrift & Sip 鈥� Redefining the retail experience by blending thrift fashion with community and sustainability.
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馃SECOND PLACE $7,000: Mental Over Muscle 鈥� Promoting mental wellness through programs that strengthen resilience, self-awareness, and community support.
- 馃THIRD PLACE $5,000 : Cargo Crafters 鈥� Creating custom, sustainable cargo solutions designed to minimize waste and maximize function.
- WINNER $500.00: Art By Yana & Jake (Osprey & Otter Prints) 鈥� Merging art and environmental awareness through sustainable, nature-inspired printmaking.
- WINNER $500.00: BURST Beverages (Boba) 鈥� Innovating the beverage industry with eco-friendly packaging and responsibly sourced ingredients.
- WINNER $500.00: Thrift Rewards App 鈥� Encouraging conscious shopping through a digital platform that rewards sustainable consumer choices.
- Over $20,000 will be awarded in cash prizes.
- Open to all FGCU students and recent alumni, Fall 2023 and later.
- Ideas must directly address one or more .
- Gain feedback, build networks, and present to potential investors.
- Teams may include up to four members and must include at least one current FGCU student or recent alumnus from any major.
- Applications are due by Friday, Sept 26, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
$10K
First Place
$7K
Second Place
$5K
Third Place
$500
Fourth to Sixth
Have Questions?
If you have questions about the Sustainable Futures Challenge, reach out to Scott Kelly, Assistant Director for the Rist Institute for Entrepreneurship. Scott can help with submissions, eligibility, and any other part of the Challenge.
Scott Kelly
Lucas Hall 119
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965
smkelly@fgcu.edu