Clemson Entrepreneurs hosted the 2nd Annual Blake Family Military & Veterans Pitch Competition on Friday, November 6, 2026, bringing ten finalist teams from across the country to Clemson University to pitch their ventures. CuraTech founder Emi Kordenbrock took first place.
The announcement describes CuraTech as an AI-powered device that connects to existing irrigation systems to water and fertilize plants, control mosquitoes, and repel deer. Bounce Back Smart placed second, Lantern Residences third, and Aegis Vekter fourth.
CuraTech Outdoor Systems turns the irrigation already in the ground into one system that waters, fertilizes, controls mosquitoes, and repels deer. All natural, kid and pet friendly. The first production run launches Q1 2027.
