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Spore: solar-powered battery charger wins $10k from Drexel

The startup, which also won last February's Lean Startup Machine competition, will receive $10,000 and space in Drexel's new Baiada Institute incubator.

The forthcoming Gerri C. LeBow Hall, where the Baiada Institute will move in early October. Photo from Drexel.

Spore, a company that sells solar-powered battery chargers, won Drexel University‘s annual incubator competition.

The startup, which also won last February’s Lean Startup Machine competition, will receive $10,000 and space in Drexel’s new Baiada Institute incubator. Drexel undergrads Jason Browne and David Hunt founded the company.

Find the other winners below.

2nd Place: BookSmart, a platform that aims to make booking concerts easier for agents and promoters, won $8,000 and space in the Baiada Institute incubator

3rd Place: Skyless Games, a video game development company, won $6,000 and space in the Baiada Institute incubator

Companies: Spor / Drexel University
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