Zero‑waste commercial sandbox
Premium canine wellness products made from upcycled 100% organic brewers’ spent grain—a zero‑waste pipeline that trains student talent while funding public benefit.
From “spent” to value
Brewers’ spent grain is nutrient‑dense and often discarded. Sterling Treats turns that liability into a clean input stream—reducing waste and creating jobs.
Compliance is part of quality. We adhere to applicable Mississippi requirements (Cottage Law or Commercial Feed Law, as applicable) including labeling standards: brand name, net weight, guaranteed analysis, and ingredient preponderance.
Clients submit projects. Students submit résumés.
Catalyst matches real partner work with Belhaven student talent—so clients get delivery and students get paid, portfolio-ready experience. Built on the UMRF Ventures paid-student model, using Riipen-style project, work-based learning, and internship modes.
Prospective clients
Bring a scoped problem. You get faculty-supervised student teams, defined deliverables, and living-wage project capacity without a full-time hire.
- Outcome-focused sprints with clear success metrics
- Healthcare AI, data, product, and venture sandbox options
- NDA, IP, and compliance intake before sensitive work
Belhaven students
Share your résumé and when you can work. You get matched to real projects at a $20/hour living wage with Creation-level deliverables for your portfolio.
- Paid project work during the semester
- Skills applied on Track A research or Track B ventures
- Introductions when your availability and skills fit a sponsor need