Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences Win Top Honors at SuperCrowd25 Live Pitch Competition
Two impact-focused startups, Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences, achieved rare consensus victories at the NC3 Live Pitch competition, earning recognition from both expert judges and audience voters for their innovative solutions in portable clean energy and botanical-based therapeutics.
The Super Crowd, Inc. announced that Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences emerged as winners of the NC3 Live Pitch competition during SuperCrowd25, a two-day livestreamed event featuring six impact-focused startups. In an unusual display of alignment, both the judging panel and the audience independently selected the same winners on each day of the competition.
Ovanova PET, represented by CEO John Carey, won the first day of competition, while AJNA BioSciences, represented by Joel Stanley, claimed victory on the second day. The event was hosted by Chris Miller, chair and CEO of NC3 (National Coalition for Community Capital), and featured three companies per day. Judges evaluated ventures based on impact, traction, team quality, and investability, while viewers cast real-time votes for the separate SuperCrowd Award.
Devin Thorpe, executive producer of SuperCrowd25 and host of Superpowers for Good, noted the exceptional quality of this year's competition. The alignment between professional judges and audience voters signals strong market validation for both winning companies. The recognition highlights growing investor interest in startups that combine commercial potential with meaningful social impact.
Ovanova PET's Portable Energy Technology represents a significant innovation in clean energy accessibility. The towable, solar- and battery-powered microgrid trailer delivers reliable electricity to construction sites, remote worksites, farms, mobile clinics, and disaster response scenarios. This technology addresses critical infrastructure gaps while reducing emissions and fuel dependency.
AJNA BioSciences focuses on developing botanical-based therapeutics through rigorous scientific research and disciplined regulatory pathways. The company's approach to health solutions combines traditional botanical knowledge with modern scientific validation, potentially offering new treatment options for important health needs.
Both winners received comprehensive prize packages designed to support their continued growth and fundraising efforts. The prizes included a VIP Incubator Membership from Green2Gold, educational resources such as Crowdfunding Made Simple by Devin Thorpe and Investomers by Sherwood Neiss, professional consultation sessions, and membership benefits from KingsCrowd. Learn more about the event at https://TheSuperCrowd.com.
The NC3 Live Pitch program regularly features at SuperCrowd events, specifically designed to highlight entrepreneurs raising capital through regulated investment crowdfunding. The initiative brings together expert judges, live audiences of impact investors, and founders developing solutions across various sectors including climate technology, materials science, health, and biosciences.
The competition's judging panel included notable industry experts such as Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau from KingsCrowd, Sherwood Neiss of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, and Paul Lovejoy from Stakeholder Enterprise. Their unanimous agreement with audience voting patterns suggests both companies demonstrated compelling value propositions with strong market appeal and investment potential.
This dual recognition from both industry experts and the broader investment community provides significant validation for Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences as they continue their growth trajectories. The wins position both companies favorably for future fundraising rounds and market expansion opportunities within their respective industries.