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inventing solutions to prevent ocean pollution

tracking dehydration with smart wearables: q&a with Adria Abella Villafranca from E-Team, hDrop

E-Team grantee, Adria Abella Villafranca of hDrop developed a wearable device that analyzes dehydration levels and alerts users when it’s necessary to drink water.

customer interviews: tips, do’s, and don’ts

Customer interviews help entrepreneurs discover if their idea is worth pursuing before putting a lot of time and effort into it.

the six biggest challenges faced by student entrepreneurs

We fund some of the nation’s top university students dedicating their time to inventing something new. Here are the top six challenges they typically face.

innovating infection prevention: five startups slowing the spread of disease worldwide

rethinking water in the age of climate change

These E-Teams are part of a new generation of ventures that are rethinking how society uses, manages, and protects water in the age of climate change.

preventing the spread of germs on public transportation: q&a with Wyatt Dike from E-Team, VertX Advertising

Wyatt Dike of E-Team, VertX Advertising, is developing antimicrobial coatings for use in public transportation that double as advertising space.

navigating the rules and risks of startup crowdfunding

We highlight what crowdfunding is and what startups need to know before jumping into high-stakes opportunities, which can spell trouble down the line.

celebrating 10 women redefining the face of invention

In honor of National Inventors’ Day, we’re showcasing 10 women innovators we’ve supported to motivate and inspire tomorrow’s female inventors.

reducing grid reliance: q&a with Doris Marie Candelaria from e-team, INSU Health Design

Doris Marie Candelaria of E-Team, INSU Health Design, has learned to be open to feedback and understand different perspectives on the team’s innovation.

perfecting surgical simulations: q&A with hannah eherenfeldt from e-team, ReSuture

ReSuture is developing a material for use in surgical simulations for future surgeons to learn complex procedures before operating on a patient.

Teaching Green: Integrating Sustainability Principles into I&E Curriculum

Jeremy Faludi’s Tools for Design and Sustainability includes a guide to teaching green principles in innovation and entrepreneurship courses.

reducing the spread of tuberculosis: q&a with bonolo mathekga of e-team, drizzle

Bonolo Mathekga of drizzle developed a device that can be used in low-resourced regions to diagnose tuberculosis in individuals.

innovating treatment for opioid addiction: q&a with sahil parikh of MedLock

MedLock hopes to help patients recovering from opioid addiction with a secure pill dispenser that tracks and transmits the data to healthcare providers.

how startups can lessen their environmental footprint

From using renewable energy sources to minimizing packaging waste, early-stage innovators can find ways to lessen their environmental footprint.

innovator spotlight: clay andrews of HALE

Clay Andrews, co-founder of E-Team, HALE, has learned that over-thinking can prevent a good idea from ever getting out of the lab and into the market.

Entrepreneurship Activities on Campus: Helping Students Leverage the Power of an Ecosystem

Faculty play a key role in helping students identify campus entrepreneurship activities that most align with their personal and professional interests.

Innovator Spotlight: Sidney Collin of De Oro Devices

Sidney Collin of E-Team, De Oro Devices, has complemented her technical background with business and entrepreneurship skills.

How Challenging Assumptions Can Help Startups Save Lives

Challenging assumptions is a valuable process for any venture, and one that entrepreneurs should not be afraid to embrace.

Innovator Spotlight: Myriam Sbeiti of Sunthetics

Myriam Sbeiti of Sunthetics has developed a solar-powered device to use during nylon production to help eliminate greenhouse gas emissions.

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