Introducing the 2020 Startup Cohort

Looking to mentor our newest cohort? Find the form here.

The end of the year means were welcoming new startup ideas for our 2020 cohort! Over the past few weeks, weve worked with expert judges–from investors to successful entrepreneurs, educators to executives–to help evaluate our entries. We've selected 28 CCNY student-led projects (our biggest cohort yet!) who will compete for the Standard Chartered Women+Tech4NYC Prize, the Kaylie Hardware Prize, and the Zahn Social Impact & Zahn Technology Prizes. Although the competition will officially kick off next semester with our bootcamp, you can meet the teams now.

Disclaimer: You'll notice the following descriptions are short & sweet. This is intentional. First, we need to remind our readers that these ideas are “work-in-progress” ideas, and they may develop & change. Second, the short descriptions protect the intellectual property of our students (which is very important to us). And third, our students join our program for a variety of reasons, and some may choose not to pursue their idea as a company when they complete the program.

Competing for the Standard Chartered Women+Tech4NYC Prize

  • The Bella Zoia Project: lasting engagement and creative promotion for non-profits
  • Green Capsule: a sustainable way to reduce heating and cooling costs for buildings
  • Healistic: a preventative care tool
  • ParkBreezy: a community-based parking app

Competing for the Kaylie Hardware Prize

  • Ermos: introducing and optimizing scalable waste-to-energy systems
  • E-Shoes: a device that recycles energy
  • IASSER: a product aiming to reduce the amount of car accidents
  • Trias: a portable pre-diagnostic tool

Competing for the Zahn Social Impact Prize

  • Blue G: upcycles plastic waste into art and other materials
  • Earthly Beings: developing personalized skincare products
  • GuineaClean: a waste management solution for markets in Guinea
  • Recycle for All: a B-Corp dedicated to community-based recycling and remanufacturing

Competing for the Zahn Technology Prize:

  • BERA: an app that helps individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder find jobs
  • Dype: is “Ebay on blockchain technology”  with a focus on street wear
  • Foodini: an app that serves as a database for all foods, highlighting cultural dishes
  • Staff to Go: a staffing app for the restaurant industry

 

Once again, we're excited to see where these teams land. If you're a student who'd like to join one of these teams, please visit our “Join A Startup” form here. If you're interested in mentoring, please visit our Mentorship Page.

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