The fifth edition of the PwC Uruguay Innovation Award, which aims to promote development and innovation in the country, was a success for Universidad ORT Uruguay.
In the startup category, three of the four finalists are affiliated with the university’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), with Horizon emerging as the overall winner.
Horizon, an artificial intelligence platform that optimizes business processes, took home the top prize, while Crowder and TripWip also stood out among the finalists.
This achievement reinforces the university's role as a driving force behind innovative and entrepreneurial projects in the country.
Automation and efficiency at the service of businesses
Horizon offers an AI-powered platform that identifies inefficiencies in companies' internal processes.
Nicolás Scopesi, an industrial engineer; Manuel Stapff, a systems engineering student at ORT; Nicolás López, a graduate of ORT’s programmer-analyst program; and Miguel Langone, a computer engineer, have developed this solution, which significantly reduces costs and time.
This platform not only facilitates process optimization, but does so 10 times faster than traditional methods.
Horizon is revolutionizing the way companies identify and address inefficiencies, enabling strategic decisions in record time.
Notable finalists: Crowder and TripWip
Crowder, a digital crowdfunding platform, is another of ORT's CIE gems.
Its approach democratizes access to investment for businesses, connecting investors with productive ventures and thereby promoting financial independence in Uruguay.
The co-founders, including Marketing Analyst Mateo Infantozzi and Andrés Piccardo,MBA, both graduates of ORT, have developed a project that is transforming the fintech sector in Latin America.
For its part, TripWip offers an innovative car-sharing platform that promotes collaborative and sustainable mobility in the region.
Founded by Juan Andrés Vico, a systems engineering student at ORT, and Juan Manuel Pancic, the platform allows users to easily rent vehicles using advanced technology and real-time geolocation.
Crowder and TripWip aren't just offering innovative solutions; they're redefining key sectors of our economy.
This recognition of the projects at the 2024 PwC Awards highlights the university's commitment to fostering entrepreneurial ventures that generate impact and value for society.
Innovation continues to be the driving force behind ORT's continued leadership in education, research, and technology.