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Dr. Tao Startup Challenge Student Award
In honor of Dr. Eric Tao's contributions to the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED) as founding director, California Institute for Global Education makes an annual donation to the Startup Challenge Monterey Bay competition to support the Student Award winner.

2022 Student Division Winner - BAASH Collective

2021 Student Division Winner - Ironwood Makerspace

2020 Student Division Winner - Howe Neat

2019 Student Division Winner - Charge City