University of Windsor students to turn Lake Erie fish waste into dog treats
The student team won first place at the university's inaugural Hult Prize on-campus finals for their sustainable business concept.
A student team at the University of Windsor in Canada has developed a business concept to transform discarded fish-processing byproducts from Lake Erie into nutritious dog biscuits. The group, known as Team 100% Fish, won first place at the university's first Hult Prize on-campus finals held on February 5, 2026, according to the Times of India.
The project aims to reduce waste from commercial fisheries by repurposing material that might otherwise be sent to landfills or used for biofuels. The initiative involves a collaboration between science and business students to create a product for the pet food market.
The Hult Prize competition featured pitches from six student teams. While Team 100% Fish secured the top spot, Team MycoVolt took second place with a mushroom waste battery concept, and Team Novafloat placed third with a proposal regarding capital access for small businesses.
The winning team is set to compete in the Hult Prize national competition in Montreal during April 2026. This national stage will allow the students to represent the University of Windsor and the City of Windsor as they move closer to the global competition, which offers a $1 million prize.