June 27, 2025
Every great business starts with an idea, and the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge is helping turn it into reality. Here’s a list of the June awardees who secured up to $500 in non-equity funding.
A La Card blends the charm of classic recipe cards with the ease of modern grocery shopping. Each thoughtfully designed card features a delicious, kitchen-tested recipe and a QR code directly linking to a prefilled online grocery cart with the needed ingredients. Designed to reduce food waste and streamline meal planning, each set includes two recipes with shared ingredients for variety and savings.
AIBridge Tech Solutions helps government agencies and businesses adopt secure, ethical AI technologies that streamline operations and boost efficiency. Focused on making advanced tools accessible to even the least tech-savvy users, the company bridges the gap between innovation and practical application, empowering clients to navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape with confidence and impact.
Dyno Outfitters is Vernal’s premier destination for rock climbing and via ferrata adventures — offering gear rentals, guided tours, and retail equipment. As the area’s only climbing shop, Dyno was founded to support Utah’s first public via ferrata and meet the growing demand for outdoor recreation in the Uintah Basin.
FeedFreed is a mobile app that reduces doomscrolling by hiding addictive features and algorithmic feeds while preserving functions like messaging. Unlike most similar solutions that block apps completely, FeedFreed offers a more mindful experience, letting users stay connected and productive without falling into time-wasting habits.
Fueld is a clean-label, savory protein bar brand made for busy people who want a real, satisfying meal on the go without compromising on health, taste, or simplicity. Unlike the typical sweet, additive-filled bars on the market, Fueld offers an alternative made with wholesome ingredients like egg whites, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, nuts, and herbs — perfect for anyone seeking nutritious food without the hassle.
MVP Launcher is a rapid development service that uses AI-assisted tools and streamlined frameworks to build minimum viable products for startups within seven days. They offer custom-built web or mobile applications, helping entrepreneurs validate ideas quickly. Each MVP is fully owned by the client, with scalable codebases, clean UI/UX, and essential features like user authentication, databases, and integrations — all developed efficiently and affordably.
Scrapp’d is an experiential sewing studio where anyone can create custom clothing from recycled fabrics regardless of skill level. Through guided workshops, private events, and design support, Scrapp’d makes sewing fun, accessible, and eco-friendly while promoting creativity, community, and sustainability. Every project helps reduce textile waste and turn self-expression into wearable art.
TechConnect aggregates cheap and donated laptops to help set up micro tech centers in Africa. The company aims to assist new and existing partners, such as the BYU Marriott School of Business Whitmore Global Business Center, Bloom, and the Help Start Education Foundation, in gaining global access for their students and professionals.
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