Budge App Wins $1,000 at the HCC Spark! Tank Competition

We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone for The Budge App, winning $1,000 at the HCC Spark! Tank competition! This recognition is a huge step forward for a powerful idea designed to make everyday life easier, and we’re proud to have developed the app behind the winning pitch.

The founder of Budge delivered an inspiring presentation that earned the judges’ confidence and one of the top prizes that will help fuel the app’s next phase of growth. As she shared after the event:

“Officially launched and couldn’t be happier with the opportunity to have presented this little app that’s going to make a huge impact! Thank you HCC Spark Tank for believing in The Budge App.

This money is being reinvested directly into the app so it keeps getting faster, smarter, and more accurate.”

That $1,000 will go right back into enhancing the platform. Improving speed, accuracy, and real-time reporting features that make Budge such a valuable tool.

What Is Budge?

Budge is a simple, free mobile app that helps users plan their day by showing real-time wait times at everyday places. No more guessing how long the line is at a restaurant, salon, DMV, or store. Budge gives you instant clarity in just a few taps:

1. 1. Open the app
   2. Search for a location
   3. View the posted wait time
   4. If you’re there, contribute your wait time with one tap

Fast. Crowd-powered. Totally free.

Proudly Developed by iWAT

Our team at iWAT partnered with ITK Apps to design and build Budge from the ground up. From the backend technology to the user-friendly interface, our goal was to create an app that solves a real problem people face every day — the wasted time and frustration of unexpected waits.

Seeing Budge win at Spark! Tank is not only a win for the founder, it’s a meaningful milestone for everyone involved in bringing this idea to life.

A Win That Fuels What’s Next

The Spark! Tank prize funding accelerates what’s coming next for Budge: more accuracy, more features, and smarter real-time reporting. It also reflects how much value judges and early users see in this app’s potential.

We’re excited to continue supporting Budge as it grows and expands.

Try Budge for Free

Budge is available now, completely free. Download it, try it out, and take back control of your time.