Brandeis Innovation

November 2, 2024

In the latest episode of Profiles in Innovation, Christina Inge sits down with Hisham Issak and Jason Tothy, co-founders of QuickSlot Health, a startup that emerged from Brandeis University’s Spark program. QuickSlot Health is reimagining administrative processes in healthcare, addressing a crucial and often overlooked source of physician burnout: excessive documentation. QuickSlot’s innovative approach focuses on reducing the time private practice physicians spend outside of clinical hours on administrative tasks—allowing them to prioritize patient care over paperwork Read more.

October 26, 2024

Brandeis Innovation Joins a Nationwide Network Working to Accelerate Transformative Health Solutions

Brandeis Innovation has been selected as a spoke for the Investor Catalyst Hub, a regional hub of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network launched by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Based in the Greater Boston area and managed by VentureWell, the Investor Catalyst Hub seeks to accelerate the commercialization of groundbreaking and accessible biomedical solutions. It utilizes an innovative hub-and-spoke model designed to reach a wide range of nonprofit organizations and Minority-Serving Institutions, with the ultimate aim of delivering scalable healthcare outcomes for all Americans Read more.

September 25, 2024

On September 18, 2024, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff gathered to pitch their ideas and get inspired by the pitch of other participants! Usdan International Lounge was filled to the brim with aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking to share their ideas and get feedback from experts. The panel consisted of Sam Aronson, Alumni and Previous Spark Program participant Sam Aronson of Tree for the Taking, and the Spark team—Juan Giraldo, Fern Shamis, Gianna Saludo, and Kapil Naidu Read more.

September 12, 2024

Students gathered at Shapiro Science Center for the Ideation Workshop. Participants were divided into three groups, each addressing a specific Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) challenge: Kids Malnutrition (SDG 2), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9) Read more.

September 8, 2024

On September 4, 2024, Brandeis Innovation kicked off its fall programming with the annual Startup (Entrepreneurship) Mixer at the Mandel Forum. The event brought together diverse students, faculty, and alums, as it provided a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to connect with resources on campus and learn more about the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Brandeis Read more.

July 29, 2024

The path from academic research to a thriving STEM career is not always clear-cut, especially for underrepresented students. That’s where the MRSEC REU/SMURF annual program comes in, creating a bridge between academic excellence and industry readiness. This unique initiative, hosted at Brandeis University in partnership with Hampton University—a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)—aims to broaden the pipeline of Black undergraduates entering STEM careers Read more.

July 2, 2024

The Sprout Program is excited to announce the new projects and teams selected for this year's funding cycle. Supported by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Technology Licensing (OTL), the Sprout Program aims to advance technologies with commercial potential developed within the Division of Science by faculty, students, postdocs, and staff. Each year, the program allocates up to $100,000 across multiple projects to help foster innovation and facilitate the journey from research to market Read more.

April 30, 2024

SparkTank, Brandeis Innovation’s signature startup pitch event was in a new location this year, but the energy, excitement and creativity were the same as always at the annual innovation competition. Marking the culmination of months of work refining their business ideas, developing their business models, and in some cases, developing viable prototypes, SparkTank is a celebration of startup energy on the Brandeis campus, in addition to being a chance for Spark participants to showcase their inventions Read more.

April 3, 2024

Within Brandeis University's dynamic environment, Brandeis Innovation serves as a hub for creativity and entrepreneurship, empowering students, faculty, and staff. Alongside offering training, mentorship, and pitch competitions, Brandeis Innovation features the "Profiles in Innovation" podcast, spotlighting community members who embody a culture of innovation and impact Read more.

April 2, 2024

Waltham, MA - In an exciting development for the food industry, and potentially for personal care and wellness industries, Brandeis University has officially announced a groundbreaking licensing agreement for JavaPower^Ⓡ Coffee Bean Flour, an innovative ingredient set to be the next on-trend ingredient in the food and nutrition sector as a natural source for antioxidants. Greenwood Innovation, LLC is now the exclusive licensee for this coffee bean-based ingredient, and the sole provider of JavaPower^Ⓡ to food & beverage manufacturers, commercial bakeries, food service and other developers of functional food products. This deal reflects the Brandeis University Innovation Center’s continued commitment to fostering innovation and promoting healthier food alternatives on a global scale Read more.

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