Celebrating its 20-year anniversary the Peter Farrell Cup (PFC) is UNSW’s longest running student-led and teams-based competitive ideas program designed to fast-track the next generation of entrepreneurs.
This year, from a pool of 79 applications, 46 student teams were selected to participate in a series of experiential workshops to help build the skills and mindset necessary to test, integrate, pitch and potentially launch a real business. Each team was also matched with an industry mentor to enhance their personal growth and knowledge.
Last week, the teams pitched their ideas in the preliminary Pitch Fests, with the top 10 now chosen to compete for a share in $20,000 at the Finals Night on 20 May. This year’s finalists are incredibly inspiring and represent a great cross-section across many faculties, including Business, Engineering, Science and Medicine, with one team from UNSW Canberra.
The Peter Farrell Cup 2020 finalists:
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Airshuffler: streamlining your airport experience so you never miss a flight.
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Alten: finding the correct cancer treatment quickly and effectively outside the body
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Audigo: a better podcast experience
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Elenta: the learning reinforcement platform
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FreighTo: Creating opportunities for primary logistics and transportation
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Plant Aid: reducing the waste of pesticides into the atmosphere
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Negotium: a better way to sell your business
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New Age Care: never be disconnected to aging relatives again
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Waru: solving property loss in bushfire prone areas.
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Zelk: efficient & sustainable jam/spread dispenser to replace single use portion packages
The PFC Finals Night will be held at 6pm on Wednesday 20 May. Set a little differently this year, the top 10 pitches will be available for prior viewing, with a live announcement of the judge’s final decision made on the night. The audience will still have the opportunity to cast their votes live for the People’s Choice Award also announced on the evening.
The Peter Farrell Cup would not be possible without the generosity and valuable contribution of our many supporters, most significant the Farrell Family Foundation. We want to thank everyone who has contributed to this program’s continued success and congratulate all the teams for their participation. This is the beginning of your entrepreneurship journey!