Our Ventures
Discover student-led companies and projects supported by Maroon & Gold Labs.
Friction Worx
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.
Nepipen
Seyeon Park (EE '25) and Joshua Ashvil (ME '25) are creating a more intuitive two-dose epinephrine autoinjector designed to reduce common user errors.
Ovelia
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.
Tap.in
Led by Oliver Coria (Art '25), Tap.in helps people discover New York events, get outside, and use social technology to bring people together.
Global Key Solutions Corp
George Kwiecinski (BsE '25) and Zephaniah Odidika (ME '25) are developing AI tools, content, and software for the biopharmaceutical regulatory process.
The Cooper Union Satellite Launch Initiative (CUSLI)
This interdisciplinary Cooper Union space-science organization is developing smart-surface thermal-control technology with the long-term goal of launching a CubeSat.
Saint Lev
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.
PreFent
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.
Bettercharge
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.
Cooper Purple
Seokwoo (Ryan) Chung (ME '25), Julian Lam (ChE '25), Joonhyuk Woo (Arch '26), and Kyle Ku create customizable fashion from recycled and biodegradable materials.
Ekosfere
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
Kevin Kerliu (EE '21), Eugene Jeong (ME '23), and Hans Kiessling (ME '24) are developing a more sustainable alternative to cardboard by reusing wastepaper.
CROMAS Shoe Company
Chris Mignano, Enea Dushaj, and Yuval Philipson (all ME '21) combine innovative design with sustainable materials to reduce waste and create customizable shoes.
Twist Talk
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.