Dr. Tao Startup Challenge Student Award

In honor of Dr. Eric Tao's contributions to the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED) as founding director, California Institute for Global Education makes an annual donation to the Startup Challenge Monterey Bay competition to support the Student Award winner.

2024 Student Division winners - Tallyrus

2024 Startup Challenge winners Tallyrus receiving their award from Dr. Eric Tao and Brad Barbeau

Student winner and Brad Barbeau holding large check

2023 Student Division Winner - Bubby Wines

2022 Student Division Winner - BAASH Collective

2021 Student Division Winner - Ironwood Makerspace

2020 Student Division Winner - Howe Neat

Institute for Innovation and Economic Development

Dr. Tao Startup Challenge Student Award

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