HPC Wins First Place at Microsoft + LAEDC AI Sustainability Pitch

🎉 Big news from the HPC team!

Last week, our founder Hamilton Perkins took home 1st place at the AI Sustainability Pitch Competition, hosted by Microsoft and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).

The event highlighted breakthrough innovations at the intersection of AI and sustainability — and we’re honored to be recognized among such a strong group of founders and startups building for a cleaner, more circular future.

This milestone reinforces our vision: turning high-fashion waste into the next generation of sustainable materials through biotech and advanced recycling. The $10,000 non-dilutive award helps accelerate our work at a critical moment — as we scale pilot production and deepen partnerships across the fashion industry.

Huge thanks to @Microsoft, @LAEDC, and all the organizers and judges who believe in the future we’re building.

📣 If you’re an investor, brand partner, or supporter passionate about circular economy innovation — we’d love to connect