Brandeis Innovation

Brandeis Innovation A hub for the innovative and entrepreneurial activity happening at Brandeis. Helping the great ideas

The Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center fosters a culture of collaboration across Brandeis University’s campus and with the greater innovation ecosystem around us. It brings together students, faculty and staff in pursuit of innovation. Rooted in our identity as both a research university and liberal arts college, we engage and inspire our community to create positive change in the world through ground-breaking research and discovery.

04/29/2026

📣 SparkTank 2026 is TOMORROW!!! 📣

Meet ORINTEA: a modern tea brand that makes premium Chinese tea accessible to American consumers. Instead of requiring tea knowledge or ritual, we focus on whole-leaf quality, intuitive flavor profiles, and an easy daily wellness experience. We aim to create a new entry point for Chinese tea in the U.S. market.

📅 April 30, 2026
🕐 1PM to 4PM
📍 Rapaporte Treasure Hall

04/29/2026

📣 SparkTank 2026 is TOMORROW!!! 📣

Meet MakeMySchedule: a platform that helps Brandeis students plan their courses through smart filters, an AI chatbot, drag-and-drop scheduling, and one-click Google Calendar export. It makes it easy for students to manage their time and classes from one portal.

📅 April 30, 2026
🕐 1PM to 4PM
📍 Rapaporte Treasure Hall

04/29/2026

📣 SparkTank 2026 is TOMORROW!!! 📣

Meet GetTogether, a spontaneous activity-matching app that connects nearby users to walk, study, exercise, or share everyday activities together in real time. They aim to make socializing easier on campus and off by connecting users to activity buddies close by.

📅 April 30, 2026
🕐 1PM to 4PM
📍 Rapaporte Treasure Hall

04/29/2026

📣 SparkTank 2026 is TOMORROW!!! 📣

Meet Signal: a dashboard for businesses that don’t have a data team. They figure out what information you actually need to see, then build you one place to see all of it. No more jumping between spreadsheets and software to answer basic questions about your own business.

📅 April 30, 2026
🕐 1PM to 4PM
📍 Rapaporte Treasure Hall

Meet the judges of SparkTank 2026: operators, investors, and leaders across tech, venture, AI, and global innovation. Fr...
04/28/2026

Meet the judges of SparkTank 2026: operators, investors, and leaders across tech, venture, AI, and global innovation. From building companies to funding them, they’ve seen what it takes to go from idea to ex*****on to impact.

📅 April 30, 2026
🕕 1PM to 4PM
📍 Rapaporte Treasure Hall

Come through, learn from the best, and see which startups rise to the top.



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Carousel introducing SparkTank 2026 judges with headshots and bios of leaders in tech, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.

This is where Brandeis startups take the stage.SparkTank 2026 brings together the builders, ideas, and energy shaping wh...
04/16/2026

This is where Brandeis startups take the stage.

SparkTank 2026 brings together the builders, ideas, and energy shaping what’s next.

📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 1–4 PM
📍 Rapaporte Treasure Hall

Come meet the teams, connect with the community, and vote for your favorite startup.

Open to students, alumni, and the local community.



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Flyer for SparkTank 2026 on April 30, 1–4 PM at Rapaporte Treasure Hall, featuring Brandeis startups and a QR code to sign up.

🚀 Branda Designathon 2026 is here! 🚀Got an idea that could make student life at Brandeis University easier? Now’s your c...
03/24/2026

🚀 Branda Designathon 2026 is here! 🚀

Got an idea that could make student life at Brandeis University easier? Now’s your chance to design it. In just 5 slides, pitch a feature you’d add to the Brandeis app and show us how it could improve the student experience. No coding needed — just creativity.

🏆 Prizes:
1st — $200
2nd — $150
3rd — $100

Everyone who submits enters a $50 Amazon gift card raffle!

📅 Submit: March 16 – March 30

Download the app, see what’s missing, and build something better with Branda.

It’s TODAY!!! You’re invited.Join us for a conversation on what it really takes to start and scale a startup while in co...
02/27/2026

It’s TODAY!!! You’re invited.
Join us for a conversation on what it really takes to start and scale a startup while in college.
📅 Feb 27 (Friday)
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 SCC Theater @ Brandeis
If you’ve ever wondered how founders turn ideas into momentum, this is your room.
See you there.

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Flyer inviting students to “Building & Backing Transformative Tech” on Feb 27 at 3:30 PM at SCC Theater, Brandeis, about starting and scaling a startup in college.

Master the art of pitching your ideas. 🎤🚀The 2026 Asper Center Pitch Summit is back—open to all majors and experience le...
02/06/2026

Master the art of pitching your ideas. 🎤🚀

The 2026 Asper Center Pitch Summit is back—open to all majors and experience levels. Join us for hands-on workshops, mentorship, and real feedback to sharpen your public speaking and pitching skills (no business plan required).

📅 Feb 6–7, 2026
📍 Brandeis School of Business & Economics
🍽️ Free food + cash prizes

Pre-register now at the link in comments.

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Flyer for the 2026 Asper Center Pitch Summit at Brandeis, featuring public speaking, workshops, and prizes.

Spark is officially on ⚡️We’re excited to welcome our Spark 2026 teams, a group of founders building across tech, AI, cr...
02/05/2026

Spark is officially on ⚡️

We’re excited to welcome our Spark 2026 teams, a group of founders building across tech, AI, creative tools, and more. Huge congratulations to everyone selected. We can’t wait to see what you build this year.

Didn’t catch the application deadline but still want to get involved? Send us your resume and interests, and we’ll do our best to match you.

Stay tuned for what’s next.
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A graphic announcing Spark 2026 teams, listing selected startup names and congratulating participants.

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