@TheEdgeAEI

Providing opportunities for entrepreneurs to help startups and to drive growth of their businesses. We support both new and established firms

 Tuscaloosa, AL
the-edge.ua.edu
Joined January 2013
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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. This year's booth 12 winners: ▪ 1st Place - Shop Ahead ▪ 2nd Place - Auto - IMEC @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 12 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: SHOP AHEAD DANIEL DOUGLAS | DAVID CAMICK | SHELBE YOUSEY SECOND PLACE: AUTO - IMEC GREGORY ALLEN SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 12 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: SHOP AHEAD DANIEL DOUGLAS | DAVID CAMICK | SHELBE YOUSEY SECOND PLACE: AUTO - IMEC GREGORY ALLEN SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. This year's booth 11 winners: ▪ 1st Place - OffGrid ▪ 2nd Place - RoomiCheck @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 11 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: OFFGRID WALTER HAAKENSON SECOND PLACE: ROOMICHECK ARUZHAN SHYNARBEK | SANDRA ONYISHI SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 11 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: OFFGRID WALTER HAAKENSON SECOND PLACE: ROOMICHECK ARUZHAN SHYNARBEK | SANDRA ONYISHI SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. This year's booth 10 winners: ▪ 1st Place - Zero-Gravity Rig ▪ 2nd Place - Rapid Wheel Cover @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 10 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: ZERO-GRAVITY RIG SEAN ABERCROMBIE | ELANOR ASUNCION-CRABB | HUNTER MATTHEWS | JESSE PARK | WILLOW WILSON SECOND PLACE: RAPID WHEEL COVER SANDRA ONYISHI | AARON SHARP SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 10 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: ZERO-GRAVITY RIG SEAN ABERCROMBIE | ELANOR ASUNCION-CRABB | HUNTER MATTHEWS | JESSE PARK | WILLOW WILSON SECOND PLACE: RAPID WHEEL COVER SANDRA ONYISHI | AARON SHARP SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. Booth 9 winners: ▪ 1st Place - Rising Legends Program ▪ 2nd Place - Testimonial Tees @TheresaWelbourn
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‼️ Entrepreneurs ‼️ Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa is coming Jan 23–25, 2026! Spend 54 hours building, learning & pitching like a real startup team. Register by Jan 12 @ 11:59 PM CST for a free event shirt + swag. Sign up: techstarsstartupweekendtusca… @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: Black + White Picture of the Bama Belle TEXT: techstars_ Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa Powered by TCEDA (Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority) The University of Alabama January 23-25, 2026 Turn ideas into reality in just one weekend. Collaborate, get mentored, and create something real. The EDGE logo Address: 2627 10th Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute + The University of Alabama Logo

ALT IMAGE: Black + White Picture of the Bama Belle TEXT: techstars_ Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa Powered by TCEDA (Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority) The University of Alabama January 23-25, 2026 Turn ideas into reality in just one weekend. Collaborate, get mentored, and create something real. The EDGE logo Address: 2627 10th Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute + The University of Alabama Logo

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. This year's Booth 8 winners: ▪ 1st Place - OpenHydro ▪ 2nd Place - MoCura @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 8 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: OPENHYDRO SAVALAN NASER NEISARY SECOND PLACE: MOCURA KATE MANNING | CHRISTOPHER MOEHLENPAH SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 8 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: OPENHYDRO SAVALAN NASER NEISARY SECOND PLACE: MOCURA KATE MANNING | CHRISTOPHER MOEHLENPAH SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. This year's Booth 7 winners: ▪ 1st Place - Painted Truth ▪ 2nd Place - WellNexx @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 7 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: PAINTED TRUTH GRACE BARTELS | MOREA QUICK SECOND PLACE: WELLNEXX – NEXT GENERATION WELLNESS ARIANAH LOMNICK | JOSIE WHITEHEAD SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 7 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: PAINTED TRUTH GRACE BARTELS | MOREA QUICK SECOND PLACE: WELLNEXX – NEXT GENERATION WELLNESS ARIANAH LOMNICK | JOSIE WHITEHEAD SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. Congratulations to this year's Booth 6 winners! @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 6 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: MEMORY FOR PRIIVACY NA GONG SECOND PLACE: MANUFACTURING OF FLEXIBLE SOLAR MODULES BY PRINTING DAWEN LI SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 6 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: MEMORY FOR PRIIVACY NA GONG SECOND PLACE: MANUFACTURING OF FLEXIBLE SOLAR MODULES BY PRINTING DAWEN LI SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. This year's Booth 5 winners: ▪ 1st Place - SolSistr ▪ 2nd Place - The Petition Company @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 5 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: SOLSISTR EVAN CHILDERS | AUGUST CONNORS |WESTON POOF SECOND PLACE: THE PETITION COMPANY SAMUEL UNDERHILL SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 5 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: SOLSISTR EVAN CHILDERS | AUGUST CONNORS |WESTON POOF SECOND PLACE: THE PETITION COMPANY SAMUEL UNDERHILL SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. This year's Booth 4 winners: ▪ 1st Place - Foodi ▪ 2nd Place - Plenty @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 4 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: FOODIE GAVIN LORENZO SECOND PLACE: PLENTY SERENA O’BRIEN SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 4 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: FOODIE GAVIN LORENZO SECOND PLACE: PLENTY SERENA O’BRIEN SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work. This year's Booth 3 winners: ▪ 1st Place - LumiD - A Vitamin D Tracker ▪ 2nd Place - Refraction @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 3 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: LUMID – A VITAMIN D TRACKER SUSHMA KOTRU SECOND PLACE: REFRACTION MEGHAN KELLEM SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 3 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: LUMID – A VITAMIN D TRACKER SUSHMA KOTRU SECOND PLACE: REFRACTION MEGHAN KELLEM SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas. This year's Booth 2 winners are: ▪ 1st Place - Supporta ▪ 2nd Place - Quantum Stake @theresawelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 2 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: SUPPORTA SOPHIE HERRERA | NOAH MCADAMS SECOND PLACE: QUANTUM STAKE NOAH LUTTRELL | LUKE SHORROCK SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 2 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: SUPPORTA SOPHIE HERRERA | NOAH MCADAMS SECOND PLACE: QUANTUM STAKE NOAH LUTTRELL | LUKE SHORROCK SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas. This year's Booth 1 winners are: ▪ 1st Place - Big Daddy Sauces and Catering ▪ 2nd Place - Santina Fitness Health and Wellness @theresawelbourn
IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 1 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: BIG DADDY SAUCES + CATERING SECOND PLACE: SANTINA FITNESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS LORENZA JAMES | TYKENYA REID SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

ALT IMAGE: TWO BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE AT MANDERSON LANDING ROUND IMAGE: FIRST PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO TEXT: BOOTH 1 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: BIG DADDY SAUCES + CATERING SECOND PLACE: SANTINA FITNESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS LORENZA JAMES | TYKENYA REID SQUARE IMAGE: SECOND PLACE WINNER’S PHOTO

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Entrepreneurs!! @startupweekend is coming to Tuscaloosa January 23–25, 2026! This is your chance to spend 54 immersive hours thinking, working, and building like a real startup team. Register at techstarsstartupweekendtusca… @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: Black + White Picture of the Bama Belle TEXT: techstars_ Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa Powered by TCEDA (Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority) The University of Alabama January 23-25, 2026 Turn ideas into reality in just one weekend. Collaborate, get mentored, and create something real. The EDGE logo Address: 2627 10th Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute + The University of Alabama Logo

ALT IMAGE: Black + White Picture of the Bama Belle TEXT: techstars_ Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa Powered by TCEDA (Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority) The University of Alabama January 23-25, 2026 Turn ideas into reality in just one weekend. Collaborate, get mentored, and create something real. The EDGE logo Address: 2627 10th Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute + The University of Alabama Logo

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TOMORROW IS DEMO DAY! Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with entrepreneurs in West Alabama. Event Details: •Nov 20 •11AM–8PM •The EDGE •RSVP: bit.ly/DemoDay_2025 We look forward to engaging with everyone tomorrow! @TheresaWelbourn
OMBRE LIME GREEN AND GRAY BACKGROUND. TEXT: TOMORROW DEMO DAY 2025 DISCOVER WHAT ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TUSCALOOSA AND WEST ALABAMA LOOKS LIKE! EVENT DETAILS: DATE ICON: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH TIME ICON: COME + GO 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM LOCATION ICON: THE EDGE 2627 10TH AVENUE RSVP ICON: BIT.LY/DEMODAY_2025

ALT OMBRE LIME GREEN AND GRAY BACKGROUND. TEXT: TOMORROW DEMO DAY 2025 DISCOVER WHAT ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TUSCALOOSA AND WEST ALABAMA LOOKS LIKE! EVENT DETAILS: DATE ICON: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH TIME ICON: COME + GO 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM LOCATION ICON: THE EDGE 2627 10TH AVENUE RSVP ICON: BIT.LY/DEMODAY_2025

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK! Don’t miss your chance to see what local startups are building and learn how West Alabama founders are getting traction. Demo Day 2025 → Thu, Nov 20 | 11AM–8PM (come-and-go) | The EDGE | FREE RSVP: bit.ly/DemoDay_2025 @TheresaWelbourn
GRAPHIC - 11 individuals pitching their idea, clustered together. TEXT: 2025 DEMO DAY NETWORK, LEARN, AND GROW WITH ENTREPRENEURS IN WEST ALABAMA! DATE ICON: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 TIME ICON: COME + GO FROM 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM WEBSITE ICON: bit.ly/DemoDay_2025

ALT GRAPHIC - 11 individuals pitching their idea, clustered together. TEXT: 2025 DEMO DAY NETWORK, LEARN, AND GROW WITH ENTREPRENEURS IN WEST ALABAMA! DATE ICON: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 TIME ICON: COME + GO FROM 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM WEBSITE ICON: bit.ly/DemoDay_2025

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Demo Day 2025 is less than one week away! Come see what founders in West Alabama are building and how they’re getting traction. Event Details: Date: Thurs, Nov 20 Time: 11AM–8PM (come-and-go) Location: The EDGE Free to Attend! RSVP: bit.ly/DemoDay_2025 @TheresaWelbourn
IMAGE: 3 pictures with a lime green overlay. Picture 1 - Top Left Corner = woman presenting her business. Picture 2 - Top Right Corner = man pitching his business. Picture 3 - Bottom = spectators watching a presentation. TEXT: LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY

ALT IMAGE: 3 pictures with a lime green overlay. Picture 1 - Top Left Corner = woman presenting her business. Picture 2 - Top Right Corner = man pitching his business. Picture 3 - Bottom = spectators watching a presentation. TEXT: LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY

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Make plans to attend Demo Day 2025 on Thursday, November 20th at The EDGE. The year's keynote speaker will feature Charlie Pond, Executive Director, SSBCI at Innovate Alabama from 5:30–6:30 pm. Click the link to save your seat: bit.ly/DemoDay_2025 @theresawelbourn
IMAGING: NEON GREEN BACKGROUND WITH A HEADSHOT OF CHARLIE POND. TEXT: DEMO DAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER CHARLIE POND Executive Director, Alabama SSBCI Innovate Alabama

ALT IMAGING: NEON GREEN BACKGROUND WITH A HEADSHOT OF CHARLIE POND. TEXT: DEMO DAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER CHARLIE POND Executive Director, Alabama SSBCI Innovate Alabama

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We’re a little over one week away from Demo Day 2025! Drop in anytime to meet founders, explore demos, and join quick, tactical workshops led by student and community entrepreneurs. It's free to attend. Save your seat by RSVPing at bit.ly/DemoDay_2025. @TheresaWelbourn
GRAPHIC: Three pictures. Picture 1 – 2 men and a woman talking. Picture 2 – attendees listening to a presentation. Picture 3 – 2 women and man talking. ALT TEXT: DEMO DAY CONNECT WITH AND LEARN WHAT ENTREPRENEURS IN WEST ALABAMA ARE DOING! DATE ICON: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 TIME ICON: 11 AM – 8 PM COME + GO LOCATION ICON: THE EDGE 2627 10TH AVENUE RSVP ICON: BIT.LY/DEMODAY_2025

ALT GRAPHIC: Three pictures. Picture 1 – 2 men and a woman talking. Picture 2 – attendees listening to a presentation. Picture 3 – 2 women and man talking. ALT TEXT: DEMO DAY CONNECT WITH AND LEARN WHAT ENTREPRENEURS IN WEST ALABAMA ARE DOING! DATE ICON: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 TIME ICON: 11 AM – 8 PM COME + GO LOCATION ICON: THE EDGE 2627 10TH AVENUE RSVP ICON: BIT.LY/DEMODAY_2025

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Demo Day 2025 is a couple weeks away, and you’re invited to spend a day with the founders shaping our region’s next wave of innovation. Free to attend! RSVP: bit.ly/DemoDay_2025 What to Expect: 💡Product Presentations 💡Entrepreneur Showcases 💡Networking @TheresaWelbourn
TEXT: DEMO DAY 2025 November 20, 2025 | 11AM - 8PM (Come + Go Event) | The EDGE Logo 2627 10th Avenue IMAGING: Techy prongs in the background. 3 pictures. Picture 1 - a woman promoting her cookie company. Picture 2 - a woman promoting her clothing line. Picture 3 - a diverse group of people listening to a presenter.

ALT TEXT: DEMO DAY 2025 November 20, 2025 | 11AM - 8PM (Come + Go Event) | The EDGE Logo 2627 10th Avenue IMAGING: Techy prongs in the background. 3 pictures. Picture 1 - a woman promoting her cookie company. Picture 2 - a woman promoting her clothing line. Picture 3 - a diverse group of people listening to a presenter.

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