Ventures

Executive Summaries

A library of concise, downloadable venture documents for supporters, partners, donors, and media.

Friction Worx

2026 Grant Winner

Tre Brown (ME '26), Xano Sweeting (ME '26) and Spencer Kirsch (ME '26) are creating a device that closes the gap between manual and power-assist wheelchairs that is lighter and tougher than current options, and that users can attach themselves, restoring range and freedom without sacrificing independence.

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Nepipen

2025 Grant Winner

Seyeon Park (EE '25) and Joshua Ashvil (ME '25) are creating a more intuitive two-dose epinephrine autoinjector designed to reduce common user errors.

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Ovelia

2025 Grant Winner

Jaehyeon Park (ME '26), Aaryan Mahipal (ME '25), and Himanshi Sharma are building a platform for PCOS risk assessment, symptom tracking, personalized insights, and connection to healthcare resources.

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Tap.in

2025 Starter Grant Winner

Led by Oliver Coria (Art '25), Tap.in helps people discover New York events, get outside, and use social technology to bring people together.

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Global Key Solutions Corp

2024 Grant Winner

George Kwiecinski (BsE '25) and Zephaniah Odidika (ME '25) are developing AI tools, content, and software for the biopharmaceutical regulatory process.

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The Cooper Union Satellite Launch Initiative (CUSLI)

2024 Starter Grant Winner

This interdisciplinary Cooper Union space-science organization is developing smart-surface thermal-control technology with the long-term goal of launching a CubeSat.

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Saint Lev

2023 Starter Grant Winner

Akil Foster and Gautaman (Gaudi) Asirwatham (both ME '25) created You2, an NFC-enabled brooch that connects customers with product information and purchasing options from local clothing brands.

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PreFent

2023 Grant Winner

Nicole Shamayev (CE '24) developed PreFent, a single-use pocket fentanyl screener designed to make lateral-flow testing faster and more compact for first responders and people at risk of overdose.

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Bettercharge

2022 Starter Grant Winner

Daniel Zaretsky (ME '24) and Maya Grutman (ME '24) aim to keep single-use batteries out of landfills through convenient recycling bins and the reuse of recoverable battery components.

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Cooper Purple

2022 Grant Winner

Seokwoo (Ryan) Chung (ME '25), Julian Lam (ChE '25), Joonhyuk Woo (Arch '26), and Kyle Ku create customizable fashion from recycled and biodegradable materials.

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Ekosfere

2021 Starter Grant Winner

Sisters Irisa (EE '21) and Ana Llana founded Ekosfere to bring natural, sustainable personal-care, cleaning, and beauty products—and bulk refills—to New York City.

Cutouts

2020 Grant Winner

Kevin Kerliu (EE '21), Eugene Jeong (ME '23), and Hans Kiessling (ME '24) are developing a more sustainable alternative to cardboard by reusing wastepaper.

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CROMAS Shoe Company

2020 Grant Winner

Chris Mignano, Enea Dushaj, and Yuval Philipson (all ME '21) combine innovative design with sustainable materials to reduce waste and create customizable shoes.

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Twist Talk

2019 Grant Winner

Brian Chung (EE '21) and Hannah Quirk (ME '21) advanced Twist Talk through a working prototype, patient-testing requirements, and a pilot program with support from Maroon & Gold Labs mentors.