Entrepreneur's Cup

Entrepreneur's Cup Formerly known as the Governor’s Cup, the Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup is a collegiate business plan competition open to students on any Oklahoma campus.

The Black Oak Social Innovation Award, made possible by the Moore Family Foundation, celebrates ventures at the intersec...
05/02/2026

The Black Oak Social Innovation Award, made possible by the Moore Family Foundation, celebrates ventures at the intersection of impact and innovation. Congratulations to:

- 1st Place – Auximotus from The University of Tulsa, winning $4,500
- 2nd Place – Catering Change from Oral Roberts University, winning $3,000
- 3rd Place – EcoShield from The University of Tulsa, winning $1,500

The Entrepreneur's Cup 90-Second Pitch competition rewards clarity, conviction, and presence, and this year’s winners ha...
05/01/2026

The Entrepreneur's Cup 90-Second Pitch competition rewards clarity, conviction, and presence, and this year’s winners had all three. Each earning $2,000, the pitch winners were:

- Timothy Blanco with OASIS – Oral Roberts University (Small Business)
- Jaylen Rider with ASA – University of Central Oklahoma (High Growth Undergraduate)
- Anagraciela Lara with TorchBear – Oral Roberts University (High Growth Graduate)

Beyond the main division awards, several students received special recognition at the Entrepreneur's Cup awards dinner o...
05/01/2026

Beyond the main division awards, several students received special recognition at the Entrepreneur's Cup awards dinner on April 23.

The Paulsen Scholarship recognizes entrepreneurial promise in students who stand out for both their ideas and their drive. This year, $5,000 scholarships were presented to:

- Jared Fimple – Oklahoma State University
- Nathan Thaler – The University of Oklahoma
- Vusal Karimov – The University of Tulsa

The High Growth Graduate division champion: Auximotus from the The University of Tulsa, earning 1st place and $30,000!Au...
04/30/2026

The High Growth Graduate division champion: Auximotus from the The University of Tulsa, earning 1st place and $30,000!

Auximotus is a rehabilitation technology company developing robotic solutions that support physical therapy, reduce caregiver strain, and track patient progress with measurable data.

Exceptional performance from team member Bradford Kerst and advisor Joshua Schultz.

TorchBear from Oral Roberts University took 2nd place and $20,000 in the High Growth Graduate division!A portable tool t...
04/30/2026

TorchBear from Oral Roberts University took 2nd place and $20,000 in the High Growth Graduate division!

A portable tool that safely fuses synthetic rope ends into durable, long-lasting tips, TorchBear reduces fraying and improving reliability across demanding environments.

Well done to team members Anagraciela Lara and Josh Brennan, and advisor Kevin Schneider.

In the High Growth Graduate division, Verda Robotics from The University of Tulsa secured 3rd place and $10,000!Verda Ro...
04/30/2026

In the High Growth Graduate division, Verda Robotics from The University of Tulsa secured 3rd place and $10,000!

Verda Robotics is an ag-tech startup building autonomous rovers and AI tools that help farmers detect issues earlier and make smarter, data-driven decisions to protect crop yields.

Credit to team members Vusal Karimov and Umnisa Babayeva, and advisors Kazim Topuz and Chris Wright.

Winning 1st place and $30,000 in the High Growth Undergraduate division: GreenSense from the The University of Tulsa!Gre...
04/30/2026

Winning 1st place and $30,000 in the High Growth Undergraduate division: GreenSense from the The University of Tulsa!

GreenSense has developed a haptic golf technology that helps players feel and understand the slope of the green in real time, improving putting performance and confidence for golfers of all levels.

Outstanding work from team members Brett Walsh, Hadley Neese, and Powell Sanders, along with advisor Chris Wright.

ASA from the University of Central Oklahoma earned 2nd place and $20,000 in the High Growth Undergraduate division!ASA i...
04/30/2026

ASA from the University of Central Oklahoma earned 2nd place and $20,000 in the High Growth Undergraduate division!

ASA is an AI-powered platform that gives K–12 educators real-time, practical guidance for handling classroom challenges, helping teachers make confident, informed decisions in the moment.

A well-deserved finish for team members Jaylen Rider and Alex Minh, and advisor Mark Steele.

Moving on to the High Growth Undergraduate division winners. In 3rd place with a $10,000 award, Nocturne Systems from th...
04/30/2026

Moving on to the High Growth Undergraduate division winners. In 3rd place with a $10,000 award, Nocturne Systems from the The University of Oklahoma!

They’re building a drone technology platform that makes aerial data more accessible and affordable, combining smart mission-planning software with flexible hardware to expand real-world use.

Congratulations to team members Rawsen Mitchell, Zaine French, and Ben Parzych, and advisor Bobby Lepak.

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