Stanford ESE Students, Alice Nuz and Isaac Ju, Named Runner-Up at MIT Climate & Energy Prize Competition
ESE students Alice Nuz and Isaac Ju, pitched EarthFlow AI—also co-founded by ESE alumna Dr. Gege Wen and Professor Sally Benson—to a panel of expert judges. Their innovative startup earned runner-up and a $7,000 prize, beating out teams from more than 120 universities around the world.
“This year’s competition was incredibly competitive,” said Nuz. “We’re thrilled to show that the research coming out of Stanford ESE has strong commercial potential and is resonating with industry.” The team also garnered strong interest from venture capital firms at the event, with several recognizing EarthFlow AI as a smart investment, even in a low-subsidy climate.
The MIT Climate & Energy Prize empowers entrepreneurs to tackle the world’s toughest climate challenges. Since its inception in 2007, it has supported over 315 teams with world-class mentorship and awarded more than $3.4 million in non-dilutive funding.
We are incredibly proud of Alice, Isaac, and the EarthFlow AI team for representing Stanford ESE on this prestigious global stage. Their success underscores the real-world impact of ESE research and the entrepreneurial spirit of our students. Congratulations!
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