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Travellers’ app a winner in Summer Institute pitch competition

17.08.12
Issue: 
Winter 2013
Kurt Hodge and Isabel Barrera of winning venture Moja Labs

Queen’s Summer Innovation Institute wrapped up its session for budding entrepreneurs with a pitch competition. Teams of Engineering and Commerce students participated in a Dragon’s Den-style contest for a chance to win up to $25,000 for their start-up companies. The winning team included Kurtis Hudge, Comm’13, whose Moja Labs venture developed a mobile platform that makes it easier for travellers to explore a city’s attractions.

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