2024 Render Competition Winners

We are excited to announce the winners of the fifth annual Render Competition. On May 1st, a record 12 winners introduced their companies to the Louisville startup community. The Render Competition aims to make funding more accessible to local early-stage startups in the Greater Louisville region and to attract new entrepreneurs to the area who will be positioned to grow and scale locally. These 12 startups have each been awarded an investment of $100,000, plus a broad package of benefits and support.

2024 Render Competition Winners

Aurat Aroma, Answers the consumer question: how can I quickly adjust my mood after everyday annoyances to boost my productivity? By leveraging the broad market appeal of aromatherapy as a vector to deliver an emotional regulatory solution.

Bold Move Beverages, Disrupting brunch-time drinking with Cold Brooze, a unique and premium canned cocktail for coffee lovers that combines three timeless ingredients: Guatemalan/Colombian cold brew coffee, aged American whiskey, and Madagascar vanilla.

Card.io, A community management and cardio fitness gamification app focused on empowering people to fall in love with moving every day.

Day1, A personalized AI practice coach for junior lawyers.

iba, A lightly sparkling, plant-powered energy drink that delivers a clean, natural alternative to traditional energy drinks.

KidVestors, An AI-driven financial curriculum software for K-12 students, combining a culturally relevant approach, entertainment, and gamification, all while offering students opportunities to earn real cash.

Lifequipt, A disruptive tech startup building secure, user-friendly mobile applications that give individuals control over their identity, credentials, health records, and benefit eligibility information.

Melanated Healthcare, A digital health platform and credentialed telemedicine practice that connects Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and underserved communities to health professionals.

Open Bay Autos (OBA.ai), On a mission to upgrade the way we interact with our vehicles.

Rhome, A co-ownership platform designed to make homeownership accessible for first-time buyers. Its model allows co-owners to purchase, share, swap, and sell, building equity without relying on costly middlemen.

Rush Roto, Product photos and videos instantly, with AI.

Salubata, A sustainable footwear brand revolutionizing the industry with innovative modular shoes crafted from repurposed plastic waste, contributing significantly to reducing environmental pollution.