Nexus Technology Cup

Encore CO2 is developing climate technology that turns carbon dioxide and water into ethanol and acetic acid. Their electrolyzer creates value-added alternatives to traditional carbon sequestration and opens new paths for sustainable manufacturing.

Built in Louisiana to help families and providers track early development with clarity and confidence.

FarmSmarter.ai is an AI-powered assistant designed to support data-driven farming decisions. The platform helps identify plants, diagnose crop issues, and deliver evidence-based recommendations tailored to real conditions in the field.

Developed by two students from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Dristi is an AI-powered app that provides real-time scene descriptions to visually impaired users via voice commands, offering independence through accurate, smartphone-based visual assistance.

Poseidon is a custom-designed FIRST Robotics Competition robot. After early testing revealed weight and performance constraints, the team redesigned the robot’s arm to improve versatility and successfully integrated a climbing mechanism within a two-week window.