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AdBook is a self-serve platform that lets local businesses easily discover, book, and manage ad inventory across TV, radio, and digital channels in one place.
Founded by Isaiah Hashimoto, McCormick '28.
AirNX builds the first consumer-focused, humidity-powered carbon capture device utilizing thin flexible panels to remove and store CO2 in swappable cartridges users return for cash-back, discounts, or carbon credits while also generating electricity, laying the foundation for a future city-scale carbon capture network built directly into urban infrastructure.
Founded by Hanseo Kim Kim, McCormick '29.
Bhive is a company making affordable, US made, AI driven drone swarms.
Founded by Michael He, McCormick '26.
BlossomsAI is an AI Coursera that turns all your scattered thoughts, articles, videos, and GPT chats into a personalized, structured course built with learning science.
Founded by Emily Wang, SESP '27.
CrowdListen transforms large-scale social conversations into actionable insights via multi-modal ai content understanding.
Founded by Terry Chen, Weinberg '26.
Domyra Health is software to scale hospital at home operations.
Founded by Tim Schwirtlich, Feinberg '28.
ELIOS is a student-focused tech startup simplifying campus life through tools like PurplePulse, which consolidates Northwestern events from multiple platforms into a personalized feed, curating activities that match students’ interests and schedules.
Founded by Delia Zuzarte, McCormick '29.
Enoki is a personalized meal planning platform with recipes from the internet delivered to your doorstep.
Founded by Ryan Kang, Weinberg '27.
FeedLogic uses vibration to help CNC machinists make parts faster and better.
Founded by Lance Locker, McCormick '27.
Fracture Club make dressing easier through adaptive design for patients with limited mobility
Founded by Grace Nie, Kellogg '27.
Gambit is an edtech startup aiming to reimagine the student experience based on top of existing LMS through gamification, integrated AI study tools, and breakthrough UX.
Founded by Sahil Agarwal, SESP '29.
Grid Gate is developing a Machine Learning program that de-risks energy project by helping developers navigate interconnection queues.
Founded by Kiran Moore, Weinberg '26.
HaptE is building optical intelligence for supply chain warehouses.
Co-founded by Victoria Israel, McCormick '26 & Trevor Abbott, McCormick '26.
Irisight turns black box AI Models (GPT, Claude, Gemini, etc) into fully explainable and auditable systems so regulated industries like Finance, Healthcare, etc can also fully incorporate AI into their workflow.
Founded by Sripad Ganti, Weinberg '27.
JukeBox is a music rating social platform designed to bring music-lovers together to promote community and engagement beyond listening.
Co-founded by Jeb Scipio del Campo, Weinberg '28 & Matthew Smith, SoC '28.
Keys for The Mind Project delivers individualized, ear-led and visual-based piano lessons for assisted living residents to exercise working memory and executive function to strengthen cognitive reserve and support healthy brain aging free from dementia.
Founded by Marcus Yeung, Weinberg/Bienen '28.
Kinetic Robots specializes in 3D-printed robotic servo motors to decrease their costs and accelerate the pace of technological advancement.
Founded by Dimitri Gunawan, McCormick '29.
LeakLogik is a smart toilet valve designed to detect and stop toilet leaks early--saving customers money and saving the world's water.
Founded by Samuel Grayson, McCormick '27.
Litterbox LLC: WHERE WILDCATS STORE THEIR SH*T, Summer storage made for Northwestern students — by Northwestern students.
Led by Kelvin Wong, Medill '26;.
Locket Cybersecurity certifies students to protect your business from cyber threats through pro-bono security audits.
Co-founder by Kris Yun, SESP/Weinberg '27 & Theo Maurino, Weinberg '26.
Mancer provides robotic non-destructive inspection and predictive-maintenance software that maps degradation on critical industrial assets and forecasts failures to reduce outage risk and maintenance cost.
Founded by Tahasin Shadat, McCormick '28.
Meemo provides an instantaneous alert to both guardian and child when they step too far away from one another.
Founded by Madeline Conter, McCormick '27.
MuddBites is a student-run venture launching a vending machine at Northwestern University’s Mudd Library to offer Asian snacks and instant noodles, catering to students seeking diverse, late-night meal options.
Co-founded by Vincent Yang, Weinberg '26; Jessica Sun, SESP '26; Hailee Kim, Weinberg '26.
nestd is a secondhand digital marketplace for college students to easily and safely buy and sell furniture on campus.
Co-founded by Maria Bejjani, McCormick '27 & Alexandra Boico, Weinberg '27.
northwestern.love sends college students on a date with someone cute.
Founded by Nandan Dhanesh, Weinberg '27.
Nyck AI is an AI Employee that manages purchasing for SMB food manufacturers & distributors.
Founded by Marc Davis, Kellogg/McCormick '26.
OneCalla AI-powered phone call assistant for everyday users.
Led by Zhenzhen Guan, Kellogg '26.
OnSight develops automated gym equipment management.
Co-founded by Angel Mendoza, McCormick '26 & Matthew Martinez, McCormick '26.
Pathways.AI is a web app that helps companies reach key people such as top freelancers, creators, executives, or buyers by turning cold outreach into strategic warm introductions.
Founded by Julia Li, Weinberg '27.
POMwear is smart shapewear that helps women take control of their menstrual pain by delivering discreet and adaptive menstrual pain relief that moves with them and leaves them feeling empowered, confident, and in tune with their body every day.
Led by Dev Jhaveri, McCormick '28.
QuickSlot Health puts private practice on autopilot so independent clinicians can start, run, and grow their own practice with minimal cost and supervision.
Founded by Jason Tothy, McCormick '27.
ReCat is an app (and game!) that helps couples build stronger relationships by encouraging expressions of gratitude and healthy communication.
Founded by Ashley Guo, SESP '26.
Restless is a CPG company aimed at improving the health outcomes of the military, first responder, and blue-collar community.
Founded by Daniel Medina, Kellogg '27.
Roots is a vendor to retirement homes that records family history.
Founded by Sophia Bogdanovitch, Bienen/SoC '27.
Somnia helps people struggling to fall asleep faster through an app that transforms your phone into a bedside projector and guides you through a research-backed breathing routine.
Founded by Raajvir Vijay, McCormick '29.
Stella's Imagination is a handmade plushie business, crafting adorable, high-quality creations with care since 2015 and shipping worldwide to bring joy to every customer.
Founded by Anastasia Jiminez, Weinberg '26.
Symbia grows leather out of recycled Kombucha and Bacterial culture to redefine functional sustainability and introduce a new source of income to rural craftspeople worldwide.
Founded by Rayden Yap, McCormick '29.
Tedio helps parents raise children who can consciously refuse fast dopamine through a book series and mobile app.
Founded by Breanna Lee, Weinberg '27.
Tuka is a personalized, AI-supported search engine that turns trusted word-of-mouth recommendations from your social network into an easy, curated way to discover and share places, experiences, products, and more from and with your real community.
Co-founded by Josephine White, McCormick '26 & Autymn Williams, Bienen '26.
Ultra is an always-visible desktop app that allows you to autofill any text on your screen, from job applications to emails, using context that you give it.
Led by Andrew Yuan, McCormick '28.
VernondAI is an AI-powered copywriter and web designer, currently helping college and career applicants build personal websites.
Founded by Charles Meng, SESP '29.
Willie’s Wallet bridges the Northwestern and Evanston communities by offering students exclusive e-coupons to over 20 local businesses, uplifting Evanston establishments and strengthening community ties.
Led by Junseo Lee, Medill/Weinberg '28.
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