CINCINNATI — Cincinnati has turned to local innovators to find ways to handle potholes across city streets.

To encourage new ideas, local leaders organized a competition with a $5,000 prize.

The "Shark Tank-style" competition was announced in August by Cincinnati Council Member Evan Nolan, alongside partners with Flywheel Innovation Labs and Tire Discounters.

Flywheel described the prize for the winner as "a $5,000 grant to further develop their solution, with continued support from Flywheel and the potential to engage in future pilot opportunities with the city of Cincinnati."

During the "Demo Day" at the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub, pitches included the use of artificial intelligence, cameras, drones and cellphone apps.

The winner of Wednesday's competition wa

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