Founder Stories

New Copper halts the copper degradation cycle that turns statues, roofs and even nickels green, using a veritable liquid reactive ink, which requires a relatively low-temperature method at 150 degrees Celsius to create copper that remains stable over time and that can print copper onto nearly any surface without oxidation or corrosion.

Silvec Biologics prevents the spread of the citrus greening disease, a bacterial infection that has decimated more than 90% of oranges, grapefruits and other fruits in Florida since it was first documented in the United States in 2005. Fruit trees are vaccinated using a ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus to deliver antimicrobial peptides, which lab tests have shown it to be effective.

PHNX Mind is a free mental health mobile app for Black youths where they can input daily reflections on their mood; take assessments that reveal insights about their overall wellness or specific struggles with ADHD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, and PTSD; journal about their day; and track their day-to-day progress with the help of Avery, an AI assistant.

Milan is a marketing major.

Brown Boy Nation is a custom streetwear company.

Nidhin Gangisetty ’28 is a computer science major.

Adam Pouliot ’27 is an economics major.

Williama Carver ’27 is  a real estate development major.

Philana Hin ’27 is a neuroscience major. 

Kato is an apartment finder website for college students.

Evelyn is an operations management and business analytics double major.

Energy by Evelyn produces pre-workout healthy energy snacks.