Electrical and Electronic Engineers in Business Competition

In this competition, working in teams, students propose an innovation, service or product idea relating to the Information Technology, Electronics and Computing sector that they believe could be commercialised. The proposed business idea should aim to generate at least £50,000 of income in the first year of trading and break even within three years. To develop their business concept, as part of the activity each team will produce a business plan report and give a presentation to a panel of judges as in the Dragons’ Den.

First place: TrackEats

Project:

TrackEats is a mobile app designed to reduce food waste and provide households a way to save hundreds annually on groceries. Food waste and management is one of the world’s most significant current problems in our current age, this combined with the current cost of living crisis, signifies the importance of solving this problem and reducing overall food waste. While currently in the development stage, TrackEats proposes an innovative solution to managing food waste in the domestic setting through an app that provides the average household a way to save up to £730 annually and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Students:

Alessio Mendola – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Chad Borbe – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Jacob Molloy – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Oskar Kolodynsky – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Hudson Ashmoore – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Yaroslav Sayenko – Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Awarded: £1,500

Second place: Clearway Innovations

Project:

Clearway Innovations Ltd has developed the Guide Master, a revolutionary interactive guide cane designed to provide visually impaired individuals with enhanced mobility and independence. The Guide Master integrates cutting-edge technology to create a sophisticated, user-friendly device that significantly improves situational awareness and navigational capabilities.

Students:

Hashnit Gulati – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Athanasios Chatzipantazis Liafos – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Michail Provatakis – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Konstantinos Ioannidis – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Chun Hei Lee – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Jai Sharda – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Denis Makara – Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Awarded: £1,000

Third place: Recon Air Technology

Project:

Recon Air leverages advanced UAV technology with Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) capabilities. These UAVs are equipped with sophisticated technologies such as computer vision, infrared imaging, and concrete-penetrating electromagnetic waves. This enables them to efficiently navigate disaster zones, identify survivors with precision, and significantly enhance the efficacy of rescue operations.

Students:

Suzannah Binns – English Literature and History
Cara Ryder – Business in a Creative Industry
Maciek Filicha – Medical Engineering
Saud Kidwai – Computer Science with Year in Industry
Abdullah Qureshi – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Nhyl De Guzman – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Marian Francis – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Martin Bolmat – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Louis Ilett – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Chhavi Goyal – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Emily Percy – Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Awarded: £500

Positive feedback

The Engineer in Business Prize Fund is invaluable as it encourages engineering students to merge technical expertise with entrepreneurial skills, fostering innovation and real-world problem-solving. This financial support motivates students to elevate their projects and pitches to a higher standard.

Dr Mahtab Mirmohseni
Senior Lecturer
University of Surrey