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We are delighted to announce the completion of a rigorous six-month journey (September–February) for seven NYU deeptech ventures in the NYU Tech Venture Accelerator (TVA). Guided by experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and subject matter experts, these teams engaged in a milestone-based curriculum that included specialized workshops, mentorship, and up to $50,000 in grant funding provided by NYU’s Office of the Provost. Each venture originates from research labs across NYU, reflecting the University’s commitment to fostering real-world impact through scientific and technological innovation.
The Tech Venture Accelerator is made possible by the generous gift of NYU alumnus and trustee Mark Leslie (Arts ‘66) and his wife Debra, who have gifted the Mark and Debra Leslie Fellowship for participating teams. Notably, these seven teams are alumni of NYU’s Tech Venture Workshop, a preparatory program equipping NYU faculty with foundational skills in research commercialization. If you are interested in bringing your research to market, the next application cycle for the Tech Venture Workshop will take place during summer of 2025.
Below is an overview of each venture in this year’s cohort, including founders, faculty principal investigators (PIs), and notable programs they have completed:
- Description: A dynamic, noninvasive SaaS triage tool for personalized aneurysm and stroke care, leveraging 3D imaging of blood flow dynamics to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
- Founders: Prithvinath Reddy Garigapuram (Tandon '23), Srushti Katore (Tandon '23), Kurt Becker (Fmr. Tandon Faculty)
- Faculty PIs: Albert Favate (Grossman Faculty), Danielle Panazzo (Courant Faculty)
- Participation: Female Founders Fellowship, Tech Venture Workshop, NSF I-Corps
- Description: A noninvasive outpatient medical device that continuously monitors blood flow to the brain via the carotid artery, allowing early detection of stroke indicators to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
- Founders: Nisha Maheshwari (Tandon '25), Lokesh Sharma (Tandon '28)
- Faculty PI: Albert Favate (Grossman Faculty)
- Participation: Female Founders Fellowship, Tech Venture Workshop, Startup Sprint
NovelAI
- Description: AI-powered remote health monitoring for firefighters via wearable devices such as Fitbit and Apple Watch, providing continuous evaluation of risk factors (e.g., arrhythmias, sleep apnea) to mitigate sudden cardiac events.
- Founders: Tanmay Mandal (Tandon '25), Praneeth Kumar Thummalapalli (Tandon '25)
- Faculty PI: Prabodh Panindre (Tandon Faculty)
- Participation: Tech Venture Workshop, NSF I-Corps
- Description: A thin-film coating technology that enhances solar panel performance by up to 15% through innovative light transformation, reducing costs and increasing energy yield for both manufacturers and consumers.
- Founders: Conradin Caviezel (Stern '24), Minh Tran, PhD (Tandon Postdoc)
- Faculty PI: Eray Aydil (Tandon Senior Vice Dean)
- Participation: Tech Venture Workshop, NSF I-Corps
- Description: Next-generation oncolytic viral immunotherapy platform designed to address the limitations of current cancer treatments by more effectively harnessing patients’ immune responses.
- Founders: Aldo Pourchet (Fmr. Grossman Postdoc), Bruno Larida
- Faculty PI: Ian Mohr (Grossman Faculty)
- Participation: Tech Venture Workshop, NSF I-Corps
- Description: A suite of CPR apps available on Android and iOS, providing proficiency-based training, real-time data collection, and improved resuscitation management for both clinical and consumer settings. The technology reinforces the critical pillars of CPR: early, high-quality intervention, timely defibrillation, and effective team coordination.
- Founders: Beno Oppenheimer (Grossman Faculty), Greg LaPrad, Rian Wendling
- Faculty PI: Beno Oppenheimer (Grossman Faculty)
- Participation: Tech Venture Workshop, NIH I-Corps
- Description: Speech visualization software for speech-language pathologists and learners working on complex speech sounds. Their first product provides real-time visual feedback for the English /r/ sound, addressing a prevalent and challenging speech issue more effectively than current solutions.
- Founders: Amanda Eads (Steinhardt '25), Tara McAllister (Steinhardt Faculty), Wendy Liang (Steinhardt '16)
- Faculty PI: Tara McAllister (Steinhardt Faculty)
- Participation: Female Founders Fellowship, Tech Venture Workshop, NSF I-Corps
Join Us for the NYU Tech Venture Summit (Demo Day) on April 18
We invite NYU faculty, PhD candidates, researchers, and staff to attend the NYU Tech Venture Summit on April 18 – a dynamic half-day event designed to spark inspiration, foster connections, and showcase the commercial potential of NYU-based innovations. You’ll hear from over 30 faculty and researchers who are driving their technologies toward real-world impact.
Registration: https://lu.ma/fb3ot06q
Please note: This event is limited to the NYU community (faculty, PhDs, researchers, and staff). NYU IDs will be checked at the door.
The NYU Tech Venture Summit is organized by the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute in partnership with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Technology Opportunities & Ventures (TOV), and Tandon Future Labs. Special thanks to Goodwin Procter and NSF I-Corps for sponsoring the Summit.
Looking Further Ahead: Summer 2025 Tech Venture Workshop
If you are an NYU faculty member or researcher ready to explore the market potential of your deeptech innovation, plan to apply for the Summer 2025 Tech Venture Workshop! This hands-on program is the prerequisite for participation in the Tech Venture Program which comes with $102K+ in grant funding benefits.
Key Benefits of the Tech Venture Workshop include:
- Entrepreneurial Education – Acquire the fundamentals of commercialization, market validation, and startup formation.
- Mentorship Network – Receive guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts.
- Pathway to Funding – Position yourself to qualify for milestone-based grants and investment opportunities.
Questions about the Tech Venture Workshop? Please email Keith Mauppa, ktm9861@nyu.edu.
