BABL AI, a leading company dedicated to ensuring AI systems comply with regulatory standards, celebrates a significant achievement as its founder, Dr. Shea Brown, clinches first place and a $25,000 cash prize at the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) Innovation Challenge Awards.
The prestigious award ceremony took place on April 18 at the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City, showcasing the innovative spirit and entrepreneurial prowess of individuals and businesses in the region.
Iowa JPEC serves as a vital catalyst for entrepreneurial education and outreach at the University of Iowa, providing invaluable support to students, faculty, staff, and community members in their endeavors to launch and grow successful ventures.
This year’s Innovation Challenge Awards saw a total of $135,000 distributed across three divisions to fuel innovation and foster growth within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. BABL AI emerged triumphant in the faculty/staff/graduate student/incubator startup division, securing the coveted first-place position.
A total of 29 startups were recognized for their ingenuity and received cash prizes at the Spring Innovation Challenge. Winners across the faculty/staff/graduate student/incubator startup division, undergraduate division, and alumni division collectively shared $135,000 in funding.
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About BABL AI:
Since 2018, BABL AI has been auditing and certifying AI systems, consulting on responsible AI best practices and offering online education on related topics. BABL AI’s overall mission is to ensure that all algorithms are developed, deployed, and governed in ways that prioritize human flourishing.
