Student Startup Residency Demo Day spotlights transformative AI, biomedical, and semiconductor ventures
Mentor in Residence, John Achoukian, and student resident entrepreneurs meet with with guest speaker Dr. David Cook, a former practicing physician at the Mayo Clinic and Chief Medical Officer at UnitedHealth Group Ventures LLC
On Thursday, June 27th, twenty-four University of Arizona students will present their original venture concepts at the FORGE Student Startup Residency Demo Day. The Student Startup Residency is an innovative program where student innovators receive stipends and support to attend an intensive summer boot camp. During the eight-week program, student entrepreneurs meet with mentors, industry experts, and investors to gain insights and refine their original concepts. The student venture concepts represent unique solutions in AI, Biomedical and Semiconductor industry areas. Made possible through support from private donors and the University of Arizona Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing , this program provides beginning entrepreneurs with the critical support needed to develop their concepts and gain experience working with investors and industry mentors.
The Demo Day will be presented both live and virtually. Space is limited. RSVP here for tickets to join us at the Demo Day event to support and encourage tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.
The presentation schedule will be shared with all registered attendees prior to the event. Concepts presented at the demo day will include the following student ventures:
AI Glucose: Collaborating with glucose monitoring device producers to create a database and AI glucose monitor app - by Garegin Mazmanyan a junior pursuing a degree in computer science in the College of Science.
AI MedForm Solutions: Using AI to digest and assist in formulary management for managed care organizations - by Bryan Lomeli a graduate student in the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy.
AI Mining Solutions: Optimizing planning and scheduling processes to enhance mining operations sustainability with an AI-powered platform - by Mehri Aghdamigargari, a graduate student in mining engineering with a minor in operations research and optimization in the College of Engineering.
Cancer DeDe: Combining existing cancer detection methods with alpha-therapy to provide precise detection and destruction of tumors - by Ray Lee an MBA student in Eller College of Management. He is a founding member of a UArizona biotechnology startup and a coordinator of the Student Startup Residency program.
DERMAR: Augmented reality and AI-driven app for precise dermatological diagnostics and patient care - by Sai Laasya Gorantla a graduate student pursuing a master’s in information science with a focus on machine learning in the iSchool.
Fig Microchips: Lowering the cost of various magnetic sensor-based integrated circuits by replacing many sensors with one - by Ali Taha Habiboglu a PhD candidate majoring in physics, and minoring in materials science and engineering, in the College of Science.
Financify: Providing hyper-personalized planning to manage debt and financial goals for Millennials and GenZ - by Kartik Bihani a sophomore pursuing computer science and entrepreneurship in the College of Science and Eller College of Management
Integrative Remedies: Focusing on value-based medicine with an all-encompassing, one-stop shop healthcare center - by Ny'Kol Turner a student-athlete at UA with a BS in pharmaceutical science from the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. She is currently a PharmD candidate.
interviewprep.ing: Preparing people for interview success through AI - by Ali Elbekov, a computer science senior in the College of Science.
ITSAI-Consulting: Using AI-based software for staffing and resource management consulting - by Varun Soni, a graduate student pursuing a master’s in information science with an emphasis in machine learning in the iSchool.
JobHuntGPT: Navigating the broken era of recruiting for job seekers to land a high-paying job by leveraging cutting-edge technology - by Yash Nileshkumar Mirani a graduate student pursuing dual master's degrees in business administration and MIS in Eller College of Management.
KeyVoid: Gamified tools for life purpose and career decisions with holistic skill evaluation - by Gaurvendra Pratap Singh Pundhir a computer science freshman in the College of Science.
ManageMates: All-in-one business coaching that guides users through every step of starting and growing a business - by Noor Shaheen a first-year electrical and computer engineering student in the College of Engineering and College of Science.
Market Morpher: Transforming practices to encourage sustainable product marketing through cutting-edge AI - by Sameeka Maroli a junior majoring in Mathematics with an emphasis in computer science and a minor in business administration in the College of Science.
MediSense Magnetics: Pioneering magnetic sensors from tunnel junctions for breakthroughs in medical and biotech applications - by Sarthak Hajirnis a Graduate Student majoring in physics and minoring in electrical engineering in the College of Science.
NuevaNephTech (NNT): Crafting a bioengineered kidney with dynamic flows, offering a breakthrough in treating kidney diseases - by Melisa Kafali a PhD candidate in biomedical engineering in the College of Engineering.
QuirkTalk: Enhancing remote team communications by utilizing AI to add emotional intelligence to digital interactions - by Akshat Kumar Singh a sophomore studying computer science in the College of Science.
ROVER: Trip planning with AI assistance that creates groups, shares pictures, and books hotels and flights - by Ibrahim Rafiq, a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information science with a data science emphasis and a minor in computer science in the iSchool.
SEBREH: Developing a novel herbal-based radio protective drug - by Sara Sheikhlary a biomedical engineering PhD student in the College of Engineering, minoring in pharmaceutical sciences in the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy.
StudySync: Streamlining academic success through an AI-powered planner with automated progress tracking and optimized study hours - by Shreyas Mani Tripathi a graduate student pursuing dual Master's degrees in business administration and MIS in Eller College of Management.
Tomorrow AI: Transforming students into self-driven AI and technology learners through up-to-date, project-based AI courses - by Jackson Grove, a first-year student studying information science and computer science in the iSchool and W.A. Franke Honors College.
UpSales CRM/ GroSales: Helping businesses find new leads and build stronger relationships with customers - by Neeraj Shiledar a sophomore studying business management in Eller College of Management.
VitalsCare: Tracking vital signs, health records, emergency alerts, and early signs of heart attacks and strokes through a health guardian - by Ritul Banerjee, a freshman pursuing a degree in neuroscience and cognitive science and a minor in business administration in the College of Science.
VacayBuddy: Revolutionizing travel planning by providing personalized travel itineraries through an AI app - by Vyshnavi Vanamala a graduate student undertaking dual degrees in business administration and MIS in Eller College of Management. She is also a Student Mentor for the SSR program.