Clean Plate Innovations

🚀 BREAKING: Clean Plate Innovations selected for AlphaLab's 2025 Cohort! This marks a transformative milestone in our mission to revolutionize food waste management through AI-powered analytics. As we join Innovation Works' prestigious hardware accelerator, we're unlocking: 💰 $100,000 in funding ($50K upfront + $50K upon milestone completion) 🛠️ Manufacturing bootcamp access and workshop space 🧠 Expert-led product development mentorship 🤝 Direct connection to Pittsburgh's innovation ecosystem 🔬 Real-world testing opportunities for CPIsight Our roadmap is clear: In our first 90 days, we'll refine our beta version, expand customer discovery, and develop a scalable manufacturing plan. From there, we're targeting 3-10 pilot programs with partners that could impact potentially 5M+ tons of food waste annually. Want to be part of this journey? Connect with us to explore pilot partnerships, follow our progress, or simply join the conversation about creating more sustainable dining operations. https://lnkd.in/gYuB95uh #CleanTechStartup #FoodWasteInnovation #AlphaLabGear #PittsburghTech #Sustainability #AIforGood #AcceleratorProgram #StartupJourney

Every time you throw away food, you're pouring away something far more precious. 💧 This World Water Day, we're diving into a staggering reality: that burger on your plate? It represents 831 gallons of water – from the beef patty to the humble lettuce leaf. At Clean Plate Innovations, we see beyond the food waste in university dining halls. We see the invisible crisis: Millions of tons of discarded food annually translates to over 250 BILLION gallons of water – enough to fill 125,000 Olympic swimming pools. It's why we've developed AI-enabled tracking that captures waste data at the source. Because when we save food, we're not just preserving calories or cutting costs – we're protecting our most essential resource. Water scarcity doesn't always look like drought. Sometimes, it looks like a half-eaten meal sliding into a trash bin. Today, we invite you to think differently about what's on your plate – and what happens when it's wasted. Together, we can turn the tide on this hidden crisis, one plate at a time. #WorldWaterDay #Sustainability #FoodWaste #WaterConservation #CleanPlate #FoodTech

📱 Beyond the data points and AI algorithms lies the human story of Clean Plate—the late nights, breakthrough moments, and small victories that fuel our mission to revolutionize food waste management. We're excited to invite you to experience this journey through a different lens by following our new Instagram account: Clean Plate Innovations While LinkedIn remains our home for industry insights and professional milestones, our Instagram offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, passion, and purpose driving our technology forward: • Meet the team turning data into sustainability impact • Glimpse our technology in action across university dining halls • Join us at events where food waste solutions take center stage • See how plate-by-plate, we're building a more sustainable future This isn't just about building a company—it's about creating a movement. And movements thrive on community. Follow our story: https://lnkd.in/ekuSuSMT #SustainabilityInAction #StartupJourney #FoodTech #CleanPlateStory #Sustainability #FoodTech #ArtificialIntelligence #StartupLife #GreenTech #FoodWaste #Innovation #CircularEconomy #SustainableBusiness #TechForGood

Duquesne University’s New Venture Challenge has announced its five finalists, selected from a record-breaking 150+ entries. Among them are Scale Resident, Clean Plate Innovations, leveraging machine learning to reduce cafeteria food waste, and Robotics Factory Alum, Reclamation Factory, Inc., using small-scale robotics to revolutionize plastic manufacturing. They’re joined by medical device innovators EASI and PinPointDX, and Pittsburgh Coastal Energy, specializing in underwater charging for drones. These teams will compete for over $40,000 in prizes, legal support, and business consulting on April 12, 2025. To learn more about the finalists and the upcoming competition, read the full article. https://lnkd.in/epJRRGZ8

Incase anyone was unsure what Clean Plate Innovations...Now you know!!! Website: https://lnkd.in/eC_yMXjd #Sustainability #FoodTech #ArtificialIntelligence #StartupLife #GreenTech #FoodWaste #Innovation #CircularEconomy #SustainableBusiness #TechForGood

📊 Excited to share Clean Plate Innovations newly refined presentation that maps our journey in tackling commercial food waste through AI-powered analytics! Did you know commercial cafeterias waste nearly 5 million tons of food annually—costing the industry $11 billion? Even more striking: 66% of that waste happens on the consumer side (plate waste). Our solution captures these missed opportunities through a four-step process that transforms waste data into actionable insights. From real-time analytics to automated CSR reporting, we're building a comprehensive platform that delivers on three core pillars: 1️⃣Operational Excellence: Real-time waste identification enables immediate intervention 2️⃣Strategic Planning: Aggregate trend data drives menu optimization and demand forecasting 3️⃣Sustainability Leadership: Automated reporting turns environmental impact into a competitive advantage This presentation reflects our progress from concept to prototype, and so much more. It's not just about the technology—it's about creating a movement where data transforms how institutions approach sustainability. See how we're serving up solutions to food waste, one plate at a time. #FoodWasteSolution #AIforSustainability #CleanTech #UniversityPartners #CommercialDining #PittsburghStartups #DataDrivenImpact #SustainableBusiness #FoodTech #SmartDining #WasteReduction #InstitutionalDining #AIStartup #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #TechForGood

🏆 Game-changing validation for Clean Plate Innovations! We've officially been named a FINALIST in the 2024-2025 Duquesne University New Venture Challenge, competing for over $40,000 in funding on April 12th! This recognition isn't just an honor—it's powerful validation of our mission to transform food waste management through AI-powered solutions. From 15+ impressive semi-finalists to the final 5, this journey has already rewarded us with: • Expert mentorship through Duquesne's SBDC • $1,000 advancement funding • 3rd place in the video pitch competition • Access to world-class business planning resources To everyone who's believed in our vision for more sustainable dining operations—thank you. This milestone belongs to our entire community of supporters who've championed our work from concept to competition finalist. The road from classroom idea to commercial solution hasn't been easy, but moments like these confirm we're on the right path. Stay tuned as we prepare to showcase how Clean Plate is revolutionizing food waste management, one data point at a time! #StartupValidation #SustainableTech #FoodInnovation #DNVC2025 #DuquesneUniversity #PittsburghStartups

Honored to be named a 2024-2025 DNVC Finalist! 🎉 This journey from idea to finalist may have happened in one short year but this has been brewing for years for our founder, Nolan Sulpizio. Specifically the las four years of persistence, pivoting, learning, and refusing to give up on the entrepreneurship life through his undergrad led to this. What started as a simple observation about plate waste in university cafeterias has evolved into Clean Plate Innovations AI-powered solution that's now competing alongside incredible innovations in healthcare, clean energy, and sustainable materials. The road to this moment hasn't been straight or easy. It's been built on late nights, countless conversations with potential clients, and the unwavering belief that food waste isn't just an operational problem—it's an opportunity to create meaningful environmental impact. To be recognized by Duquesne University Palumbo Donahue School of Business validates not just our technology, but the problem we're solving. On April 12th, we'll present our vision for transforming how institutions manage food waste, competing for over $40,000 in funding that could accelerate our growth. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. This milestone belongs to our entire community of believers, advisors, and champions. The best is yet to come! 💫 #StartupJourney #Sustainability #FoodTech #DNVC #DuquesneUniversity #PittsburghStartups #EntrepreneurLife #CleanTech #AIforGood #VentureCapital #FoodWaste #InnovationNation #StartupCompetition #FounderStory #BusinessPitch

Technical.ly’s REALlist Startups of 2025 is here! This annual feature spotlights Pittsburgh’s top emerging companies poised for continued success—those making waves in industries like medical devices, marketing, manufacturing, recycling, agriculture, and health insurance. We’re thrilled to celebrate several companies from our portfolio that made this prestigious list: 🏅 Lead-In Record Co. 🏅 Grasp Robotics 🏅 HeadStrait Labs 🏅 ForSight Assistive Devices 🏅 Reclamation Factory Honorable Mentions 🏅 Clean Plate Innovations 🏅 Shelfmark These startups have demonstrated significant growth, innovation, and impact, securing major investments, participating in top accelerators, and tackling real-world challenges head-on. A huge congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! Check out the full list: https://lnkd.in/dMkttAJz

The journey of tackling institutional food waste is challenging but necessary - with dining facilities wasting nearly 20% of food served, our AI-powered CPIsight & plATElogic platform is targeting the 66% that happens at the plate level. Thank you to our investors, mentors, and to our pilot partners who believe in our vision. This recognition fuels our passion to create sustainable dining solutions that benefit both operators and our planet. Pittsburgh's startup ecosystem is thriving, and we're proud to be part of a community building technologies that matter. The best is yet to come! 💚♻️🍽️ #FoodWaste #SustainabilityTech #PittsburghStartups #CleanPlateInnovations #AIforSustainability #RealLISTStartups #FoodWasteInnovation #SustainableTech #PittsburghStartups #AIforSustainability #InstitutionalDining #WasteReduction #CircularEconomy #FoodServiceTech #CleanTech #RealLIST2025 #InnovationWorks #StartupJourney #GreenBusiness #ImpactDriven