Resilient New Orleans Innovation Challenge

Finalists

Gro Enterprises

Gro Enterprises is implementing and manufacturing carbon negative, high performance building materials sourced from industrial hemp, creating sustainable housing for the future of New Orleans.

Presenter: Joel B. Holton, CEO

Geopolymer International

Geopolymer International is engaged in the research, development, and production of geopolymer-based sustainable and resilient construction materials, alongside the equipment to mix and print them.

Presenter: Tarek Maassarani, CEO

Shibusa Systems Inc.

Shibusa Systems - where building science, technology, and economics converge to transform ordinary people into extraordinary homebuilders.

Presenter: Katy Reynolds, Co-Founder and CEO

Gradient Comfort

Gradient makes high efficiency air conditioning and heating equipment that can be installed by anyone.

Presenters: Bryant Elder, Director of Business Development and Jason Wexler, SVP of Policy and Technology

RainStick Shower

RainStick is developing water and energy innovation technology for the home, allowing people to thrive using only 13 gallons of water per person daily. Their first technology is a shower appliance that saves 80% water and up to 80% energy.

Presenter: Alisha McFetridge, CEO

RainGrid Inc.

The Global Model of Green Technology for Resilient, Decarbonized Stormwater.

Presenter: Kevin Mercer, Founder and CEO

Frontline Gig

Frontline Gig is an AI-driven workforce development platform that will connect 10 million blue-collar workers to the green economy.

Presenter: Kala Fleming, CEO

Walker Digital Fabrication of Louisiana

A Home for your Children to Grow up in, In a Neighborhood that you can Grow Old In. Mass-Printing Sustainable Communities in Louisiana

Presenter: Lynwood Walker, CEO