QTex AI Takes 1st at Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge

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Katie McInally, Design and Marketing
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April 7, 2025
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QTex AI Takes 1st at Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge

We are thrilled to announce that QTex AI has secured first place in the Technology Track at Boise State University's 11th annual Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge, earning a total of $6,500 in prize money. This includes $5,000 for winning the Technology Track and an additional $1,500 as the Overall Competition Winner.

L-R Oliver MacDonald (COO), Chris Dagher (CEO), and Cara Van Sant (Director, Boise State Venture College) Photo Credit: Boise State University

Our Winning Pitch

We presented PartWise, our innovative AI-driven platform designed to streamline and accelerate the engineering design process. PartWise enables engineers to swiftly find the components they need through a natural, conversational interface backed by thousands of datasheets, enhancing efficiency and reducing time-to-market for engineering projects.​

What This Wins Means for QTex AI

The $6,500 prize will be strategically invested in our infrastructure, specifically to purchase our first dedicated server. This investment aims to significantly reduce our data ingestion costs and enhance our processing capabilities, leading to improved performance and scalability of PartWise.​

What's Next as We Prepare to Launch

With this support, we are more motivated than ever to bring PartWise to market. Our immediate next steps include:

  • Beta Testing Program: We are launching a free beta tester program for PartWise.
  • Product Refinement: Incorporating feedback from our beta testers to fine-tune PartWise, ensuring it meets the highest standards of usability and functionality.​
  • Strategic Partnerships: Leveraging our growing network to build relationships with industry leaders, potential clients, and investors.​

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Boise State University, the Venture College, and all our supporters. Your encouragement fuels our passion to innovate and drive engineering excellence.

Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey!

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