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Demo Day

The Mill, Event Hall | July 31st, 2-5:30 PM

Join us for the grand finale of Startup Summer, where student-led founders will pitch, demo, and share what they’ve built in just over two months of rapid development. From early traction to fundraising rounds, each team is ready to take their next big step, and you might be the connection that helps get them there.

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What is Startup Summer?

Startup Summer is the premier startup accelerator for collegiate founders, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs take their ideas, prototypes, or revenue-generating businesses to the next level. Over the course of nine intensive weeks, participants work full-time on their startups, receiving the following support:

  • Financial support
  • Mentorship
  • Networking
  • Tailored programming
  • Expert-led workshops
  • Startup showcase (Demo Day)
  • Bloomington ecosystem integration
Experience the vibrant energy of Startup Summer's finale, where vision meets reality, ideas turn into innovation, and student-led startups showcase their journeys. Demo Day isn't just about pitches; it's a celebration of ambition, hard work, and the remarkable transformations these teams have undergone in just nine weeks.
 
We’ll kick things off with short pitches, have a brief intermission, and then proceed with the remaining pitches. The event will close out with demo tables and a social hour featuring drinks and food.
 
Whether you're scouting investments, mentoring talent, or simply eager to glimpse the future, Demo Day offers a front-row seat to Bloomington's innovation ecosystem. Join us as we toast the entrepreneurs who are shaping the next chapter of business, right here at The Mill.
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  • 12
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    Bold Ideas Brought to Life
  • 19
    Student Founders
    Collegiate Entrepreneurs Shaping Tomorrow
  • 9
    Weeks
    Of Relentless Building

The Event

Timeline

Introduction - 2PM

We're kicking things off with a brief welcome and an overview of this year's cohort and what to expect from Demo Day 2025.

Pitches - 2:30PM

Hear dynamic pitches from our first round of innovative student-led startups.

Intermission - 3:15PM

Take a short break to grab refreshments, network, and get ready for round two.

Pitches - 3:45 PM

Continue discovering impactful ideas as our remaining startups share their visions.

Social Hour - 4:30PM

Celebrate the founders, explore demo tables, and connect over drinks and good conversation.

2025 Cohort

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AcreX bridges the gap between crypto communities and agriculture by reimagining access to farmland. Members who hold an AcreX membership token gain unique perks tied to specific acres, including variable distributions based on crop performance. AcreX brings transparency, accessibility, and liquidity to an asset class that has traditionally been capital-intensive and difficult to access. Members also receive automated distributions and voting privileges, making it easier than ever to participate in the future of farmland.

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Ai powered environmental compliance workflow automation

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Credify is a blockchain-powered identity verification platform in development, aimed at eliminating redundant KYC checks by enabling a single, reusable digital identity. It is designed to give users full control over their data, allowing selective disclosure while preserving privacy and security. For businesses, Credify promises faster, cost-effective KYC compliance without directly handling sensitive data. Built to integrate with both traditional (Web2) and decentralized (Web3) ecosystems, Credify aspires to bridge the gap between legacy systems and the future of digital identity.

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Credify is a blockchain-powered identity verification platform in development, aimed at eliminating redundant KYC checks by enabling a single, reusable digital identity. It is designed to give users full control over their data, allowing selective disclosure while preserving privacy and security. For businesses, Credify promises faster, cost-effective KYC compliance without directly handling sensitive data. Built to integrate with both traditional (Web2) and decentralized (Web3) ecosystems, Credify aspires to bridge the gap between legacy systems and the future of digital identity.

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ElevateEd is an AI-powered platform that helps high school students unlock the full value of their dual credits—saving time and money on college through more informed decision-making. With a new state-wide dual credit initiative gaining traction, ElevateEd equips schools with an all-in-one solution to guide students through transfer planning, tuition savings, and opportunity cost evaluation—through a simple, chat-based experience.

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A B2B platform and logistics service connecting restaurants and grocers with organic food suppliers, with the aim to raise awareness about the health and environmental benefits of organic products and drive their adoption across the food industry.

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Martha AI is an automated ad strategist built specifically for small eCommerce teams selling online goods. Designed to eliminate the overwhelm of managing social media ads, Martha acts as your on-demand marketing department—without the cost or complexity of hiring one.

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Martha AI is an automated ad strategist built specifically for small eCommerce teams selling online goods. Designed to eliminate the overwhelm of managing social media ads, Martha acts as your on-demand marketing department—without the cost or complexity of hiring one.

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Mithrarya is an anonymous, AI-powered healthtech platform that connects people through shared emotional experiences such as grief, anxiety, trauma, and loneliness. Unlike therapy or social media, Mithrarya creates a safe, judgment-free space where users can speak freely and feel truly understood. With emotional matching, a privacy-first design, and a global vision, Mithrarya is redefining how we access human connection and emotional support, anytime, anywhere.

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MyChance is an AI-powered, gamified college admissions platform that helps students discover their perfect-fit colleges and guides them step-by-step through the entire application process. We use smart matchmaking, personalized recommendations, and engaging rewards to make applying to college less stressful, more transparent, and even fun for everyone, not just the privileged few.

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PitchDeck is a urinal tray that keeps pipes clog-free, cleanup easy, and ads conveniently placed, providing men with a designated spot to dispose of pouches, gum, and other waste.

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PitchDeck is a urinal tray that keeps pipes clog-free, cleanup easy, and ads conveniently placed, providing men with a designated spot to dispose of pouches, gum, and other waste.

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Attacking the anxiety of Driving & Parking pronto aims to make driving an experience you never loathe.

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Taptic is a mobile app that detects everyday sounds—like fire alarms, doorbells, and baby cries—and alerts Deaf and Hard of Hearing users through vibrations, flashlight, and push notifications. It turns any smartphone into a portable accessibility device, offering safety and independence without the cost of IoT hardware or retrofitting homes.

We operate on a freemium model: emergency sounds (sirens, alarms) are always free, while full sound access is available for $5/month. Taptic already has active paid subscribers on both monthly and yearly plans. With 2,800+ iOS users in under 8 months, 87% 3-month retention, and a 5.98% conversion rate, we received over 100K impressions and an Android waitlist of 350+ users.

We’ve completed 47 app iterations informed by 350+ ASL customer interviews. Taptic is currently piloted in 3 Deaf schools, supported by 5 Deaf organizations, and has been showcased at the three largest Deaf expos in the U.S. The Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources endorses Taptic as "disruptive accessibility technology."

In a market of 466 million Deaf and Hard of Hearing people globally (including 48 million in the U.S.), most solutions are expensive, stationary, and detect only one type of sound. Taptic is the only real-time, portable solution. No wifi needed. Connect to Bluetooth devices like Apple Watches to extend the alert range.

Our mission is to spark a silent revolution in universal accessibility to never miss an important alert again.

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Taptic is a mobile app that detects everyday sounds—like fire alarms, doorbells, and baby cries—and alerts Deaf and Hard of Hearing users through vibrations, flashlight, and push notifications. It turns any smartphone into a portable accessibility device, offering safety and independence without the cost of IoT hardware or retrofitting homes.

We operate on a freemium model: emergency sounds (sirens, alarms) are always free, while full sound access is available for $5/month. Taptic already has active paid subscribers on both monthly and yearly plans. With 2,800+ iOS users in under 8 months, 87% 3-month retention, and a 5.98% conversion rate, we received over 100K impressions and an Android waitlist of 350+ users.

We’ve completed 47 app iterations informed by 350+ ASL customer interviews. Taptic is currently piloted in 3 Deaf schools, supported by 5 Deaf organizations, and has been showcased at the three largest Deaf expos in the U.S. The Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources endorses Taptic as "disruptive accessibility technology."

In a market of 466 million Deaf and Hard of Hearing people globally (including 48 million in the U.S.), most solutions are expensive, stationary, and detect only one type of sound. Taptic is the only real-time, portable solution. No wifi needed. Connect to Bluetooth devices like Apple Watches to extend the alert range.

Our mission is to spark a silent revolution in universal accessibility to never miss an important alert again.

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Today, aspheric lenses are critical for correcting spherical aberrations in high-performance optical systems, but they are rarely used due to high production costs and complexity. Manufacturing these lenses requires expert technicians, expensive custom equipment, and time-consuming, iterative processes. Our venture addresses these barriers by developing an intelligent robotic system that dynamically adjusts polishing in response to real-time measurements and environmental conditions. This reduces manual intervention and enables scalable, cost-effective manufacturing of custom aspheric lenses, unlocking new possibilities for advanced optical applications.

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Today, aspheric lenses are critical for correcting spherical aberrations in high-performance optical systems, but they are rarely used due to high production costs and complexity. Manufacturing these lenses requires expert technicians, expensive custom equipment, and time-consuming, iterative processes. Our venture addresses these barriers by developing an intelligent robotic system that dynamically adjusts polishing in response to real-time measurements and environmental conditions. This reduces manual intervention and enables scalable, cost-effective manufacturing of custom aspheric lenses, unlocking new possibilities for advanced optical applications.

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Today, aspheric lenses are critical for correcting spherical aberrations in high-performance optical systems, but they are rarely used due to high production costs and complexity. Manufacturing these lenses requires expert technicians, expensive custom equipment, and time-consuming, iterative processes. Our venture addresses these barriers by developing an intelligent robotic system that dynamically adjusts polishing in response to real-time measurements and environmental conditions. This reduces manual intervention and enables scalable, cost-effective manufacturing of custom aspheric lenses, unlocking new possibilities for advanced optical applications.

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Today, aspheric lenses are critical for correcting spherical aberrations in high-performance optical systems, but they are rarely used due to high production costs and complexity. Manufacturing these lenses requires expert technicians, expensive custom equipment, and time-consuming, iterative processes. Our venture addresses these barriers by developing an intelligent robotic system that dynamically adjusts polishing in response to real-time measurements and environmental conditions. This reduces manual intervention and enables scalable, cost-effective manufacturing of custom aspheric lenses, unlocking new possibilities for advanced optical applications.

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