At the end of Nexus Maximus, the annual four-day innovation challenge at Thomas Jefferson University, 220 students from 10 universities across six countries had come together to think through Philly’s challenges.

From Sept. 21–24, the students worked on tech solutions to address problems like the opioid crisis, affordable housing and pedestrian safety.

The award for the most innovative solution — as well as people’s choice — went to the group behind Fresh Express, a company that would work to bring leftover produce from farms and grocery stores to Philly food deserts through a digital platform.

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