Original Source: Cal Poly UCM
Reporter: Stephanie Zombek
Date: December 12, 2025
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Surface22, a team building titanium cutting boards designed to reduce microplastics in home kitchens and the culinary industry, won Cal Poly Entrepreneurs’ (CPE) annual Startup Launch Weekend.
Held over 54 hours on Nov. 14-16 at the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s (CIE) HotHouse in downtown San Luis Obispo, the event brought together students from across the university for a fast-paced experience in idea development, customer discovery and startup formation. Participants formed teams Friday evening and worked through the weekend to prepare final pitches to panel of judges on Sunday night.
Seventy-two student participants worked beside mentors, engaged in market research and refined concepts under tight deadlines. The weekend allowed students to explore entrepreneurship in a fast-paced environment while networking with founders and industry experts.