HOUSTON, Aug. 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:

Eight emerging companies showcase technologies spanning healthcare, energy and engineering at Innov8 Hub Pitch Day

By J.J. Adams - 713-743-8960

Stacey Gorniak takes the top prize at the Innov8 Hub Startup Pitch Day.

Photos by Brenda Cruz

The University of Houston Technology Bridge recently hosted its eighth Innov8 Hub Startup Pitch Day competition, pitting innovators across eight businesses to win the grand prize.

The latest Innov8 Hub Startup Pitch Day was May 26 and featured 16 inventors representing eight companies. Each participant had five minutes to pitch their ideas to a table of judges, potential investors and a curious audience.

This year's top...