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Tim DenOuden, a junior majoring in computer information systems, presented at the 2017 Bronco Startup Challenge as part of the winning BioScope team that took home the $10,000 prize.

Entrepreneurial Spirit Thrives at Bronco Startup Challenge

Posted July 19, 2017 / Melanie Johnson

Tim DenOuden felt his nerves start to fray as he waited for his turn to take center stage. The junior majoring in computer information systems was part of a trio competing in the Bronco Startup Challenge, sponsored by Poly Founders,…

Colin Trotter presents Battle of the Bards, a role-playing video game that uses a guitar-shaped controller, at the 24-hour Hackpoly competition. The Battle of the Bards entry was the top-finishing all-Bronco team.

Hackpoly 2017 Breaks New Ground with Competitors

Posted March 15, 2017 / Chris Neprasch

Not only did Hackpoly 2017 break an attendance record for the second straight year, the annual challenge to bring ideas to life also ventured into uncharted territory. For the first time, a college from outside California competed among a field…

Aspiring Entrepreneurs Compete in Bronco Startup Challenge

Posted May 25, 2016 / Chris Neprasch

Ten teams of aspiring entrepreneurs pitched their product ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes and donor-funded seed money worth $10,000 at the fifth annual Bronco Startup Challenge. Hosted by Cal Poly Pomona’s College of…

More than 500 technology enthusiasts participated in the 24-hour innovation challenge Hackpoly Feb. 6.

24-Hour Hackathon Draws Collegiate Inventors

Posted February 23, 2016 / Chris Neprasch

While most people were setting up for Super Bowl parties, more than 500 technology enthusiasts gathered at Cal Poly Pomona for Hackpoly, a 24-hour innovation challenge. Organized by the student club Poly Founders, Hackpoly brought undergrad and graduate students from…