Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences Win Top Honors at SuperCrowd25 NC3 Live Pitch Competition

The Super Crowd, Inc. announced Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences as winners of the NC3 Live Pitch competition at SuperCrowd25, a two-day livestreamed event featuring six impact-focused startups. In a rare consensus, both the judging panel and audience independently selected the same winners each day, with Ovanova PET winning Day 1 and AJNA BioSciences winning Day 2. The competition, hosted by Chris Miller, chair and CEO of NC3, featured three companies daily evaluated on impact, traction, team, and investability criteria.

Devin Thorpe, executive producer of SuperCrowd25 and host of Superpowers for Good, noted the exceptional quality of competition, stating that the alignment between judges and audience voting independently demonstrated the compelling value propositions of both winners. The recognition validates both companies' missions and their potential to drive meaningful social impact through innovative solutions. Winners received comprehensive prize packages designed to support continued growth and fundraising success.

Ovanova PET, represented by CEO John Carey, offers Portable Energy Technology featuring towable, solar- and battery-powered microgrid trailers that deliver clean, reliable electricity for various applications including construction sites, remote worksites, and disaster response scenarios. AJNA BioSciences, represented by Joel Stanley, develops botanical-based therapeutics following rigorous scientific and regulatory pathways to address important health needs while creating sustainable value. The NC3 Live Pitch program regularly showcases entrepreneurs raising capital through regulated investment crowdfunding, connecting expert judges with impact investors and founders advancing solutions across multiple sectors.

The prize package for winners included a VIP Incubator Membership from Green2Gold, educational materials such as Crowdfunding Made Simple by Devin Thorpe and Investomers by Sherwood Neiss, professional consultation sessions, and complimentary memberships to support their ongoing development. The judging panel comprised industry experts including Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau from KingsCrowd, Sherwood Neiss from Crowdfund Capital Advisors, and Paul Lovejoy from Stakeholder Enterprise. SuperCrowd25 is produced by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation dedicated to advancing impact crowdfunding and empowering diverse founders through events that connect social entrepreneurs with impact investors. More information about the organization and its initiatives is available at https://TheSuperCrowd.com.