Current Teams

bdl

The Business Development Lab (BDL) at WPI proudly hosts a range of innovative startups, all spearheaded by our talented students and alumni. These ventures are a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity fostered within our community. Each startup benefits from our comprehensive support system, including mentorship, resources, and a collaborative environment, enabling them to grow and thrive. Our current teams exemplify the cutting-edge innovation and practical application of knowledge that WPI is known for, making significant strides in their respective industries.

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Founded in 2015

THERAPEUTIC INNOVATIONS

Therapeutic Innovations is dedicated to developing medical interventions for emerging economies without compromising on quality. We hope that someday all children across the global will have access to life saving and affordable medical technology.

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Founded in 2022

Croi

Croi is revolutionizing the college process with its web-based college data platform that not only equips students with personalized college data but also teaches them financial literacy, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.

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Founded in 2024

ADVISIMO

Utilizing advanced AI technology, Advisimo streamlines the advising process, providing personalized guidance and support to students. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, offering a user-friendly interface for both advisors and students. Advisimo’s goal is to improve student outcomes by ensuring timely, relevant, and data-driven academic advice.

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Founded in 2024

SAMIS AI

SAMIS is a collaborative tool that simplifies, and streamlines aviation maintenance and inspection processes. SAMIS leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to empower autonomous aviation maintenance and inspection operations, ensures safety by design, and fosters a collaborative environment between humans and robots using spatial computing, blockchain, and robotics.

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Founded in 2014

Gompei’s Goat Cheese

Gompei is WPI’s beloved goat mascot, and now you can buy goat cheese bearing his name! Gompei’s Goat Cheese is WPI’s first non-profit, student-run business. We partner with Westfield Farm, in Hubbardston, MA, offering ten flavors of goat cheese. Our products are sold online and at local Worcester businesses. All proceeds fund student IQP scholarships. It’s great cheese... for a great cause.

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Founded in 2024

Gradhomes

Gradhomes.com is an international student housing provider dedicated to assisting international students in finding right accommodations in the USA. Recognizing the challenges faced by students moving abroad for their studies, GradHomes.com offers a seamless and supportive service to secure safe, affordable, and convenient housing options.

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Founded in 2021

360energy

We are dedicated to providing clean electricity to rural areas of Indonesia by deploying low-cost hydroelectric microgrids. A donation will help fund microgrid deployments in communities without electricity throughout West Java, Indonesia.

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Founded in 2024

Skilltrak AI

Your AI Pocket Career Coach. Skilltrak Makes Career Services Personalized, Accessible and Scalable. We unify your learning, help you receive career-specific advice, uncover blind spots in your decision-making, and help you achieve your dream career with Skilltrak.

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Founded in 2022

Technotonin

Technotonin is a startup focused on rapid product development for innovative products. Currently, they are working on the PAWE (Portable Affordable Wheelchair Enhancer), designed to enhance the mobility and independence of wheelchair users.

Previous Teams

sprout
SproutChange

Empowering Health through Alternative Medicine and Sustainability

Founded by Priscila Espinosa, SproutChange is a startup backed by UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, focusing on consumer education in alternative medicine, organic agriculture, and social justice to improve health outcomes in North Central Massachusetts.