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Meet the 2019 winners

Meet the 2019 winners

Meet the 2019 winners

FedEx Small Business Grant program

FedEx Small Business Grant program

FedEx Small Business Grant program

Get inspired by their success

A photo of Justin Li and J.D. Willcox  from Qore Performance with one of their products
A photo of Justin Li and J.D. Willcox  from Qore Performance with one of their products
A photo of Justin Li and J.D. Willcox  from Qore Performance with one of their products

Qore Performance

Meet the innovative company that’s using ice to help military, law enforcement, and civilians alike reach peak levels of performance.

A photo of David Zamarin holding up a bottle of product
A photo of David Zamarin holding up a bottle of product
A photo of David Zamarin holding up a bottle of product

DetraPel

As a high school student, David wanted a better way to keep his sneakers clean. So he invented a nontoxic solution to protect sneakers and other fabrics.

A photo of Maxim Thuriere being interviewed
A photo of Maxim Thuriere being interviewed
A photo of Maxim Thuriere being interviewed

Enbois Originals

A brilliant dorm room idea to create handmade quality accessories has turned into a successful company with an environmental focus.

A photo of Lauren Bercier and Laken Swan, founders of Something Borrowed Blooms
A photo of Lauren Bercier and Laken Swan, founders of Something Borrowed Blooms
A photo of Lauren Bercier and Laken Swan, founders of Something Borrowed Blooms

Something Borrowed Blooms

Two cousins set out to transform the wedding industry with affordable and picture-perfect silk floral rental bouquets.

A photo of twin brothers Mike and Dan Friedman from Tall Order
A photo of twin brothers Mike and Dan Friedman from Tall Order
A photo of twin brothers Mike and Dan Friedman from Tall Order

Tall Order

When two tall twins couldn’t find fun, comfortable socks, they took matters into their own hands — and feet.

A photo of husband and wife David and Rynn Caputo, from Caputo Brothers Creamery
A photo of husband and wife David and Rynn Caputo, from Caputo Brothers Creamery
A photo of husband and wife David and Rynn Caputo, from Caputo Brothers Creamery

Caputo Brothers Creamery

Running a food business isn’t easy, but this family-owned business has succeeded by delivering authentic, handmade Italian food and cultural experiences.

A photo of co-founders, Jeff Abella and Ishan Tigunait, from Moka Origins
A photo of co-founders, Jeff Abella and Ishan Tigunait, from Moka Origins
A photo of co-founders, Jeff Abella and Ishan Tigunait, from Moka Origins

Moka Origins

Chocolate and coffee do more than satisfy cravings. In rural Africa, they’re helping empower entire farming communities, uplifting them from poverty.

A photo of Neu Inc. Founders, Kwame Boler, Rilwan Lawal and Claudius Mbemba
A photo of Neu Inc. Founders, Kwame Boler, Rilwan Lawal and Claudius Mbemba
A photo of Neu Inc. Founders, Kwame Boler, Rilwan Lawal and Claudius Mbemba

Neu, Inc.

When three entrepreneurs were faced with challenges surrounding the cleaning of Airbnb rentals, they saw an industry that was ripe for disruption.

A photo of occupational therapy practitioners, Holly Masters and Ali Izzo
A photo of occupational therapy practitioners, Holly Masters and Ali Izzo
A photo of occupational therapy practitioners, Holly Masters and Ali Izzo

Purpose

Learn how this subscription box service for older adults is helping combat loneliness within an underserved population.

A photo of Steven Ford and his business partners Brandon Leibel and Bruno Aschidamini, holding up a Sand Cloud towel
A photo of Steven Ford and his business partners Brandon Leibel and Bruno Aschidamini, holding up a Sand Cloud towel
A photo of Steven Ford and his business partners Brandon Leibel and Bruno Aschidamini, holding up a Sand Cloud towel

Sand Cloud

For three San Diego business partners, creating a best-in-class product that could help make an environmental impact proved to be a vision whose time had come.

A photo of Hannah Garrison, with her guitar, leaning against a wall
A photo of Hannah Garrison, with her guitar, leaning against a wall
A photo of Hannah Garrison, with her guitar, leaning against a wall

Wear Your Music

Trash was the spark of inspiration that launched Hannah Garrison’s business. Learn how she is using her guitar string bracelet concept to help green the music industry.

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Grand Prize

$50,000 (1 winner)
Plus $7,500 in FedEx Office®
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Silver Prize

$30,000 (1 winner)
Plus $5,000 in FedEx Office®
print and business services


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Bronze Prize

$15,000 (10 winner)
Plus $1,000 in FedEx Office®
print and business services