The Venture
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.
Venture Profile
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Their product, You2, aims to integrate NFC technology into clothing to allow local brands to sell their products through their customers. The product will be in the form of a brooch that can be easily attached and detached from any garment. The brooch will feature a luxurious design and will contain an NFC chip that can be scanned by smartphones to access product information and purchase options.
Grant Year2023
FoundersStudent Team
MentorsMatched
StatusIn Development
Milestones
- Prototype / proof of concept
- Testing and validation
- Mentor review
- Next-stage goals
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