BCHEM SOLUTION, FROM UFMG, WINS IDEA TO PRODUCT™ COMPETITION LATIN AMERICA 2013

Bhem Solutions, from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, with judges Luiz Langbeck (L), Vanessa Vitoriano da Silva, Marcelo Tambascia and competition director Rene Jose Rodrigues Fernandes (R).
August 31st, 2013 – BChem Solutions, from UFMG, was the winning team for the 2013 Idea to Product Competition – Latin America. BChem has a innovative catalyst for the production of biodiesel as a byproduct from used vegetable oil.
Championship Results
Winner: BChem Solutions
1st Runner Up: Hidrata R
2nd Runner Up: Nanolysis
Honorable Mention: Terminus
Challenge Round Results
3M Challenge Winner: Hidrata R
Grupo Boticário Challenge Winner: Terminus
Outstanding Presentations: Terminus and Nanolysis