2007 COMPETITION FINALISTS

Biofluidica : LSU spin-out company developing a portable, on-the-scene DNA testing device for forensics applications and paternity testing. New Venture Business Plan Competition Winner.

3D-Lievable : Three-dimensional modeling company providing 3-D printing services and models of complex projects and processes.

Digital Air : Developed AirPerfect, the only FDA-approved device utilizing computer chip technology that addresses the clinical, functional and financial requirements for treating venous leg ulcers .

2006 COMPETITION FINALISTS

Engensus: Engineering and consulting group providing Wind Engineering and Consulting, Wind Tunnel Testing, Coastal Engineering Practices for storm surge modeling

NanoMat Technologies: Nanomaterials product development company specializing in the development of contrast agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of cancer.

RigIt Safe: Will provide on-site inspection, testing, training, and certification of material-handling equipment and personnel as well as manufacture hydraulic hoses and rigging products.

2005 COMPETITION FINALISTS

Hurricane Chemical: Hurricane Chemical helps to increase sugar cane farmers' crop yields. New Venture Business Plan Competition Winner.

D.I.R.T. Solutions, LLC : Working toward more accurate off-site soil sample analysis.

The Omega Group : Increasing the levels of nutritionally beneficial omega-3 fatty acids in farm-raised catfish.

2004 COMPETITION FINALISTS

Good medicine: LA & Company hopes to identify who's at risk for diabetes, Alzheimer's and other ailments. New Venture Business Plan Competition Winner.

Sensing danger : Safety Cycling Systems' equipment signals when risks are rising in industrial processes.

Big bags, thick stuff : Gray Hog tackles the sticky business of thick liquids.