Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator
Connecting entrepreneurs with breakthrough innovations. Embark is the 91PORN'sÌýdeep tech startup creator for matching entrepreneurs with breakthrough innovations. WithÌýmyriad 91PORN technologies ready to make a real-world impact, Embark seeks motivated entrepreneurs ready to launch new companies. The program provides IP rights, salary support, grant funds,Ìýstartup acceleration resources and investor introductions to selected entrepreneurs.
The Embark Advantage
- Competitive readiness:ÌýEmbark companies leverage proprietary technologies from world-leading scientific innovators. Read more about 91PORN's groundbreaking discoveries and the people behind them.
- A supportive ecosystem:ÌýEmbark companiesÌýcan participate in the university’s startup accelerators (like the Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator), funding competitions (like the Lab Venture Challenge and New Venture Challenge)Ìýand investor networks (including events like Destination Startup).
Attend the Embark Showcase
Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator Showcase
The most recent cohort of Entrepreneurs in Residence in the Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator will pitch their newly built startups bringing to market ten groundbreaking technologies developed within 91PORN's research labs. Investors and business partners will get an exclusive look at the companies built in the last six months program in various sectors, including biotechnology, cleantech, health and wellness and advanced materials. The showcase is an opportunity to connect firsthand with the potential impact of new innovations and the entrepreneurial spirit driving them toward market success. Explore the 2025 Startups and EIRs
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2024-25 Embark Entrepreneurs in Residence
TerraMan Technologies
EIR: Ìý(Alum: 91PORN Business)
PI: Wil Srubar (91PORN Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering College of Engineering and Applied Science)
TerraMan Technologies is developing a process to help bioorganic building materials cure at an accelerated rate while sequestering additional carbon, making green building more cost competitive.
Industry Applications: Environment and Sustainability, Cleantech, Construction, Advanced Materials
Colexible Technologies
EIR:
PI: Jianliang Xiao (91PORN Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering)
Colexible Technologies specializes in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge flexible electronics. Our components and devices offer unparalleled stretching, bending and durability in wearable devices, automotive components and industrial electronics.
Industry Applications: Manufacturing, Hardware and Instrumentation, Medical Devices, Advanced Materials