Brandeis Innovation

2018 November Newsletter

Innovation Showcase 2018

WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 

WHERE:  Carl J. Shapiro Science Center, 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02453

Discover the many innovative and entrepreneurial ways the Brandeis community is making an impact at the 4th annual Innovation Showcase. This cocktail reception will feature startups, inventions, social entrepreneurship, and scientific discoveries born out of the dorms, labs and classrooms at Brandeis University. This year, for the first time, the event will be recognized as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world's largest celebration of innovators.

Meet our MakerLab and witness the application of emerging technologies across a wide range of subjects first-hand. Engage with the researchers, students, faculty and staff who are impacting the world in the business, sciences, technology and social sectors.

Attendees will have the opportunity to join the entrepreneurial action and vote for the crowd favorite by "investing" in projects. Join us on Nov. 15 and experience the Brandeisian innovative spirit as you network with Boston’s innovation community, indulge in refreshments, and have the opportunity to win prizes.

Final Applications for SPARK Open

WHEN: Nov. 5, 2018
SPARK offers an opportunity to Brandeis entrepreneurs to bring their vision to life. Up to $50,000 in SPARK funding is divided among the most promising teams to allow aspiring participants to explore the viability of their research and build innovative solutions to solve global issues. Benefits of SPARK include:
  • Industry-leading mentorship program to help you get your idea off the ground
  • Training in innovation, business strategy, and more
  • Free access to Amazon Web Services credits
  • Networking and visibility for your startup throughout the year

Brandeis Innovators Shine at Three Major Entrepreneurship Events in October

Brandeis Innovators have been making remarkable breakthroughs across industries from greentech to artificial intelligence. The week of Oct. 15, Boston’s innovation ecosystem got to see many of these breakthroughs as Brandeis-affiliated companies were featured across the region at three leading startup events: the MassChallenge Awards gala, the 18,000-member-strong Boston New Technology Meetup, and Venture Cafe's International A.I. Night.

Wafaa Arbash to Be Honored at BostInno 50 on Fire

WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 8

WHERE: Artists For Humanity EpiCenter, Boston, MA

Wafaa was also named one of BostInno’s 50 on Fire, joining 50 of Boston’s leading startup founders, social sector leaders, companies, and institutions. She will be honored at the upcoming awards gala on Nov. 8.

CODESTELLATION 2018

WHEN: Nov. 10-11 | 24 Hours

WHERE: Carl J. Shapiro Science Center, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Codestallation is an annual hackathon which welcomes programmers and hackers with all levels of backgrounds. Participants will team up to create an awesome app or software over the course of 24 hours and enjoy other fun activities in-between coding. Sign up for Codestallation 2018 for a weekend full of fun, coding, and friends-making!

Free Biotech Conference with MassBIO

WHEN: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 27

Whether you are an established biotech entrepreneur or are inspired to become one, this BioEntrepreneur Bootcamp and pitch contest is made for you. Join our colleagues at MassBIO on November 27 for a crash-course session on entrepreneurship in biotech.

Profile in Innovation

The HyperTRIBE Team

"People didn’t think it would work," remembers Reazur Rahman, PhD, Joint Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Michael Rosbash lab. Along with Weijin Xu, a 5th-year doctoral student, and undergraduate student Josh Lepson, who work together on the project, Reazur notes that "TRIBE can push the needle along" as biotech strives to create new drugs that target RNA molecules, a key emerging area of drug development.