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April 1, 2024
# Announcing the recipients of the 2024 Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs
Now in its fourth year, OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs:
- **$6,000 First Place**
[Mufaro Mukoki/Mukoki Lab](https://www.mufaromukoki.com/) (Mufaro Mukoki), a modern womenswear fashion studio.
- **$5,000 Second Place**
[Matchwise](https://www.instagram.com/matchwiseapp/) (Kimathi Bwomono), a mobile app designed to facilitate intergenerational connections.
- **$4,000 Third Place**
[Student Must-Stash](https://studentmuststash.ca/) (Felipe and Santiago Bohorquez-Alvarez), a simple storage that helps newcomers navigate change.
- **$3,000 Honorable Mention**
[DoubleTake Puzzles](https://www.instagram.com/doubletakepuzzles/) (Iris Elliott), double-sided wooden jigsaw puzzles with a twist.
- **$1,000 Ample Labs Prize for a business tackling a social problem:**
[Matchwise](https://www.instagram.com/matchwiseapp/) (Kimathi Bwomono), a mobile app designed to facilitate intergenerational connections.
These individuals were selected by our jury of experts: Dr. Alia Weston, Associate Professor of Creative and Business Enterprise at OCAD University; Charlene McFarlane, Founder of The New ROR; Jaymin Luces-Mendes, founder of Toni Marlow Clothing, and Noire Now; Kimani Peter, founder of LOUD.army; and Tammy Yiu Coyne, co-founder and CEO of Partial.
We would also like to shout out the other finalists for this year’s Seed Fund:
- [XING STUDIOS](http://www.xingstudios.co/) (Aimee Wu) is a sustainable fashion label centering heritage, healing, circularity and creative reimagination.
- [The Good Citizen Studio](https://www.thegoodcitizenstudio.com/) (Katherine Valenzuela) explores the power of image to create meaningful change.`
- [CEREMONY](http://www.ceremony.community/) (Katie Sullivan): Experiments in collaboration. Research in creativity.
- [QUANTUM FOOTWEAR](https://www.instagram.com/quantumfootwear/) (Lily Li) utilizes 3D printing technology to create sustainable and affordable footwear for all.
- [Board](https://gotboard.com/) (MURATHAN BILIKTU) - Handpicked Local Events: Join, host, and connect with creative locals
- [Gray Objects By V.I.A](https://www.instagram.com/vincentakinbode/) (Vincent I. Akinbode) is an atelier store for collectors. We transform space via contemporary product design.
This year, all ten finalists will receive 1-on-1 mentorship to help them further develop their business idea.
Learn more about the CEAD at: [www.ocadu.ca/cead](http://www.ocadu.ca/cead)
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