10/25/2024 — Personal Plasma Drive

The Spark: After surgery, people want to help — but not everyone knows how.
The Pitch: A donation system where people can give blood or plasma “in your name.” It’s not a direct match, but it tracks contributions made in your honor.
Why It Matters: Turns community support into a tangible resource and builds goodwill in times of need.

10/27/2024 — Pear Box

The Spark: Pears are only ripe for a tiny window.
The Pitch: A smart produce box that detects ripeness based on gas sensors or pressure — and tells you when your pears are ready.
Why It Matters: Reduces waste, improves timing, and saves you from biting into a brick.

10/27/2024 — Candy Slow Release

The Spark: You want to hand out candy for Halloween — but you also want to go out.
The Pitch: A timed candy dispenser that releases treats at intervals, like a dog food feeder. Keeps trick-or-treaters happy while you’re away.
Why It Matters: Participation without presence. Every house becomes a smart house.

10/29/2024 — Freezer Instagram

The Spark: You forget what’s in the freezer until it’s too late.
The Pitch: A photo-based inventory app that lets you browse what’s in your freezer like a social feed — with tags, filters, and expiration reminders.
Why It Matters: Helps reduce food waste and meal planning anxiety.

10/29/2024 — Should I Care About Weather?

The Spark: Most weather apps are overcomplicated for daily needs.
The Pitch: A personalized weather app that answers one question: “Do I need to care today?” You customize your triggers — “I bike to work” or “my kid has soccer” — and it gives a simple yes/no.
Why It Matters: Information tailored to your life, not generic percentages.

10/29/2024 — AI Scrubber

The Spark: Sending video to customer support is risky when your space is personal.
The Pitch: A tool that scans video submissions and redacts private content — faces, documents, photos on walls — before you send it.
Why It Matters: Preserves privacy and makes video help tickets safer.

10/31/2024 — Halloween Tokens

The Spark: Candy is fun, but what if kids could trade it for experiences?
The Pitch: Buy a bag of tokens instead of candy. Kids redeem them at local businesses for treats, discounts, or even small toys.
Why It Matters: Builds community and supports local shops while still delighting kids.

12/1/2024 — Fake Shopping Mall

The Spark: Some people love shopping but don’t want the stuff.
The Pitch: A simulated shopping experience with fake credit cards, real products, and no obligation to keep anything. You can buy for real, but you don’t have to.
Why It Matters: A form of therapy, entertainment, or budgeting training — without the clutter.

12/7/2024 — Mandalorian Snowboarding Helmet

The Spark: You want to look cool on the slopes and stay protected.
The Pitch: A snowboarding helmet styled like Mandalorian armor, with an integrated snow visor. Functional and iconic.
Why It Matters: Combines safety and fandom. Also just looks awesome.

12/7/2024 — Rock Climbing Foot Wipes

The Spark: Your hands need chalk. Your feet need to not be gross.
The Pitch: Portable wipes specifically for cleaning the bottom of climbing shoes before a session. Keeps holds cleaner, too.
Why It Matters: Obvious product that surprisingly doesn’t exist. Hygiene meets performance.

12/23/2024 — Cozy Card Reader

The Spark: Credit card machines are cold, impersonal, and ugly.
The Pitch: A knit or soft covering for the reader that makes it look like a plush animal or cozy object — think Etsy meets Square.
Why It Matters: Adds a bit of delight and warmth to everyday retail interactions.