29/09/2026
Two Henley students. Two competitions. Two wins.
Godfrey Dekera and Paula Garzon, who both picked up prizes at IDEAFEST 2026 earlier this year, have done it again - this time at just IMAGINE if... 2026, the University of Reading's business innovation competition held over two days at Henley Business School's Greenlands campus in Henley-on-Thames.
Alongside University of Reading alumnus Arnav Collaco, they were named winners from a field of ten finalists, each taking home £5,000 in seed funding as well as ongoing support from Henley, the University of Reading and business mentors.
The winners are:
Godfrey Dekera - V-VET, an AI-powered platform connecting smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa with veterinary intelligence and advice via a smartphone, helping reduce animal losses and improve livestock health.
Paula Garzon - DUNA, a climate-smart luxury sleepwear brand creating fair employment and supportive salaries for women in vulnerable communities in Colombia, while addressing the environmental impact of fast fashion.
Arnav Collaco - Abiliti, a device that collects data from walking aids during rehabilitation, giving physiotherapists greater insight and helping patients managing long-term mobility conditions achieve better outcomes.
As Chancellor Paul Lindley put it: "Every one of our finalists has already imagined a better world because of their ideas."
Huge congratulations to Godfrey, Paula and Arnav; to every finalist who had the courage and creativity to develop an idea with the potential to make a real difference; and to everyone involved in delivering this year’s competition.
