Congratulations to Winners and Finalists in the 2023 Challenge Season!

Here are the top competitors in the 2023-24 academic year NFTE World Series of Innovation.

Zuora Subscription Economy Challenge - 2023

The Challenge: Design a solution to fight climate change and advance sustainability through innovation in the Subscription Economy.

Winners

• First Place: Evergreen, a data-driven solution to reduce food waste in schools by recombining ingredients into more sustainable, affordable, nutritious, and delicious meals for students. Submitted by Arjun Bindra (17), Jeevan Bindra (16), and Yashwin Sajja (17) from Jericho Senior High School in New York, USA. See their video here.
• Second Place: Greenfuse Lens, a biodegradable contact lens that uses groundbreaking technology to offer an accessible, eco-friendly alternative to single-use, plastic contact lenses. Submitted by Maanav Rajesh (17) from Carmel High School in Indiana, USA. See their video here.
• Third Place: Maternal Moments, a clothing service for environmentally conscious expecting mothers who need a boost of self-esteem with stylish, affordable, upcycled clothing. Submitted by Avneet Kaur Sahota (16), Jershika Evelyne (15), Nowshin Saiyara Mahmud (17), and Sahiba Sethi (18) from Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School, Port Credit Secondary School, and Brock University in Canada. See their video here.

Finalists

• Chiang Mai Scholar's Sustainability, a business that provides a subscription service to public entities and corporations to reduce their trash intervals while recycling their waste for the benefit of underdeveloped communities and educating the public. Submitted by a team from Thailand. See their video here.
• Egreen, a business that makes recyclable and biodegradable products in which it delivers the products sustainably with electric drones and packages them using corrugated cardboard boxes. Submitted by a team from California, United States. See their video here.
• GreenMeld, a sustainable, customizable, and pollen-based sponge, offering a unique solution that combines environmental responsibility with unparalleled versatility and skin safety in makeup application. Submitted by a team from South Korea. See their video here.
• Moroccan Heart, an integrated application combining commerce and philanthropy, connecting local producers to the market and facilitating transparent donations for urgent needs, fostering sustainable development in remote Moroccan communities. Submitted by a team from Morocco. See their video here.
• Script Cycle, a subscription that allows offices to conveniently recycle papers and office supplies in exchange for newer materials and resources with minimal negative environmental impacts. Submitted by a team from California, United States. See their video here.
• Techscription, a subscription service that brings high-quality technology to a more accessible level to ensure everyone can utilize what modern technology has to offer. Submitted by a team from California, United States. See their video here.
• Voltify, revolutionizing urban travel by offering a versatile and eco-conscious electric vehicle fleet through a user-centric, technology-driven subscription service. Submitted by a team from New York, United States. See their video here.