Four Wilson College of Textiles doctoral students took first place honors in one of the Lulu eGames competition categories on April 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team\u2019s novel nonwoven based air-filtration products won the B Corp Champions Challenge portion of the annual startup competition. The B Corp track allows NC State students the opportunity to create and showcase a business plan for a new sustainable venture. This challenge is designed for students who are building ventures that are using business as a force for social and environmental change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Sumit Phalak, co-inventor, Graduate Research Assistant, The Nonwovens Institute<\/li>
• Yasar Kiyak, co-inventor, Graduate Research Assistant, The Nonwovens Institute<\/li>
• Xiaomeng Fang, co-inventor, Graduate Research Assistant, Fiber and Polymer Science Program<\/li>
• Samaneh Mohseni, co\u2010inventor, Graduate Research Assistant, The Nonwovens Institute<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  Guided by Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi<\/a>, the team was awarded $4,000 for the B Corp track win and another $500 for winning Fan Favorite Video for their pitch video during the Lulu eGames Expo and Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  NC State student and faculty entrepreneurs showcased their innovative products and new ventures during the Lulu eGames Awards Ceremony. The competition awarded more than $60,000 in prize money across five different categories. The annual competition is sponsored by Lulu.com and is made possible by a gift from its founder, Bob Young. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n

  Four Wilson College of Textiles doctoral students took first place honors in one of the Lulu eGames competition categories on April 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  The team\u2019s novel nonwoven based air-filtration products won the B Corp Champions Challenge portion of the annual startup competition. The B Corp track allows NC State students the opportunity to create and showcase a business plan for a new sustainable venture. This challenge is designed for students who are building ventures that are using business as a force for social and environmental change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Sumit Phalak, co-inventor, Graduate Research Assistant, The Nonwovens Institute<\/li>
  • Yasar Kiyak, co-inventor, Graduate Research Assistant, The Nonwovens Institute<\/li>
  • Xiaomeng Fang, co-inventor, Graduate Research Assistant, Fiber and Polymer Science Program<\/li>
  • Samaneh Mohseni, co\u2010inventor, Graduate Research Assistant, The Nonwovens Institute<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Guided by Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi<\/a>, the team was awarded $4,000 for the B Corp track win and another $500 for winning Fan Favorite Video for their pitch video during the Lulu eGames Expo and Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NC State student and faculty entrepreneurs showcased their innovative products and new ventures during the Lulu eGames Awards Ceremony. The competition awarded more than $60,000 in prize money across five different categories. The annual competition is sponsored by Lulu.com and is made possible by a gift from its founder, Bob Young. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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