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Meet the Teams: NYU Tech Venture Workshop Fall 2024 Cohort

Posted By Keith Mauppa
on Wed, Nov 6, 2024

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We are thrilled to introduce the Fall 2024 cohort of the NYU Tech Venture Workshop. This cohort brings together innovative teams exploring a diverse range of technologies to address real-world challenges.

About the Tech Venture Workshop

The Tech Venture Workshop (TVW) is the first phase of the three-part NYU Tech Venture Program. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, TVW is a three half-day intensive program where NYU faculty and their PhD/postdoc teams explore the commercial potential of their research by engaging with customers and partners. Completing the workshop is the first step toward applying to the NSF I-Corps and Tech Venture Accelerator programs, which offer up to $100,000 in grant funding to support research commercialization.

PlayMeme  

PlayMeme is a platform that enables users to create "playable memes" — short, interactive games inspired by real-world news or trending topics. By using natural language prompts, users can generate and share custom 10-second games, transforming everyday humor into interactive experiences.  

Team: Julian Togelius (Tandon Faculty), Michael Green (Tandon Faculty)

MultiSenz  

MultiSenz is a diagnostic and advisory platform designed to support language inclusivity in language processing technologies. It provides insights to help companies identify and mitigate biases in their language processing algorithms.  

Team: Renee Blake (CAS Faculty), Zack Jaggers

Impossible Surgery  

Impossible Surgery is developing a robotic solution to assist physicians in improving surgical precision and enhancing treatment outcomes. The team envisions their technology becoming an essential tool for physicians looking to enhance accuracy during complex procedures.  

Team: Rui Li (Tandon Faculty), Digant Gupta (Tandon ‘24)

Verita Research  

Verita Research is creating automated fact-checking software to help users quickly evaluate the credibility of information they encounter online. Targeting politically engaged users, the tool assesses the likelihood that a statement is true, fostering a more informed public.  

Team: Andrew Bell (Tandon ‘25), Joao Fonseca

Flor Biosciences LLC  

Flor Biosciences aims to commercialize a carbon-capturing technology for academic and industrial use. Their initial market focuses on university students studying carbon absorption technologies, with future applications targeting industries seeking sustainable solutions.  

Team: Kutura Bailey (Tandon ‘26), Adia Redd (Tandon)

AskMyProf  

AskMyProf offers a platform for creating AI-driven faculty avatars that provide personalized, on-demand academic support for students. By simulating the teaching style of university faculty, the platform helps alleviate workload while providing continuous support to students.  

Team: Ruopeng An (Silver Faculty), Adam Zhang, Xixi Kang (Silver), Jeremy Lu

Join Us
To learn more about the program and application process, join our next info session on 12/11. RSVP here!

Learn more about some of the participating teams from prior Tech Venture Workshops cohorts:

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