Prof. Hanspeter Pfister An Wang Professor of Computer Science, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Project Overview Current high-quality video editing tools are expensive and difficult to use, which limits the content individual fans can create. The team in Hanspeter Pfister’s laboratory is developing an easy-to-use video editing tool for creating and editing engaging sports videos. Augmented sports videos incorporate sports data into the video, for exa

Prof. Joost J. Vlassak Abbott and James Lawrence Professor of Materials Engineering John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Juanjuan Zheng, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering Project Overview Pathogenic bacteria are increasingly acquiring antibiotic resistance and new forms of resistance are continuously emerging; upwards of 50% of treatments are started with the wrong antibiotics. Current culture-based Antimicrobial Sus

Prof. Michael J. Aziz Tracy Sykes Professor of Materials & Energy Technologies Project Overview Green hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier that can help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and increase energy security by providing a reliable source of renewable energy. Transition to a green hydrogen economy requires not only hydrogen generation, but crucially it requires innovation in safe, cost-effective hydrogen storage. The Aziz lab is developing a system for reversibl

Researchers: Pamela Silver and Michael Springe Project Overview Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most common greenhouse gas responsible for climate change. CO2 also lingers longer than other greenhouse gases, which means it must be removed from the atmosphere to stop warming temperatures. The rock cycle is Earth’s natural way of capturing CO2 through rock weathering, which permanently locks CO2 into the oceans. However, weathering takes millions of years, and the need to address c

Researcher: Michael Aziz Project Overview Hydrogen peroxide is a key industrial chemical used widely in manufacturing products ranging from paper to textiles. Making hydrogen peroxide currently requires fossil fuels and expensive catalysts, contributing to climate change. The process of creating the chemical also produces hazardous byproducts. ​ A research team led by Michael Aziz, Gene and Tracy Sykes Professor of Materials and Energy Technologies, has developed a novel appr

Researcher: Vinothan N. Manoharan Project Overview Most plastic packaging is not recyclable and adds to waste pollution. But plastic is doing much more to harm the planet than sitting in landfills for decades and polluting our oceans. Creating plastics requires fossil fuels, emitting large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. Thanks to dyes and additives, many of the plastics in use today are un-recyclable.  ​ A research team led by Vinothan N. Manoharan, Wagner Family Prof

Akita  Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on redefining preventive and precision health by developing advanced nasal-spray technologies that strengthen the body’s natural defenses and deliver therapeutics more effectively. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, September 18, 2025 Dr. Jeff Karp  is a distinguished professor of Anesthesiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. With over 35,000 citations , he is a prolific researcher with a gift of seei

EndoShunt, provides trauma surgeons with a way to rapidly gain targeted control of abdominal hemorrhage. The company expects to receive FDA clearance in the next 18 months, following which it will begin a targeted launch in seven hospitals. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, September 18, 2025 Since his sophomore year of high school, Michael Finn Henry  has been deeply involved in graduate-level research projects, demonstrating an early passion for innovation through scientific d

After his postdoc at SEAS, he co-founded Zapata, a company born from Harvard IP with a meteoric run in quantum computing - attracted seed and Series A funding - but ultimately didn’t stick the landing. He’s since pivoted gracefully to lead Quantum & AI at BCG X, shaping cutting‑edge solutions. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, August 21, 2025 Yudong Cao  is the Head of Quantum and AI at BCG X, the tech build & design unit of Boston Consulting Group , where he drives innovative s

Tender Food is a Boston-based food technology startup that creates realistic plant-based whole-cut meats, like pulled pork and chicken breast, using a proprietary fiber-spinning process. Its mission is to make alternative meats so delicious and affordable that eating animals becomes unnecessary. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, August 21, 2025 Grant Gonzalez  is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Tender Food  where he leads the reinvention of food production through

Righthand Robotics' RightPick system is the best-in-class piece-picking solution for reliable and autonomous order fulfillment, driven by machine learning and AI, using proprietary industrial hardware. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, June 27, 2025 Leif Jentoft is a co-founder of RightHand Robotics, a company that provides hardware and software solutions for automating order-picking in logistics. He and his colleagues designed an underactuated robotic hand that uses a single mo

Nabla Bio is expanding the universe of druggable targets with AI-powered protein design. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, March 27, 2025 Frances Anastassacos, PhD , is President and Co-Founder of Nabla Bio, Inc ., a Series A stage biotech start-up focused on using AI and multiplex biology to enhance biologics design. She completed her PhD at Harvard in 2019 and has prior experience in venture capital at Flagship Pioneering, as well as roles in pharma and consulting. Frances hol

Adden Energy is a startup focused on developing next-generation solid-state batteries, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs). The company, spun out from Harvard University, is working on lithium-metal battery technology that aims to offer faster charging times, longer lifespan, and improved safety compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Their innovation could significantly enhance EV adoption by addressing range anxiety and charging concerns. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Th

QuEra Computing is the scientific and commercial leader in quantum computers using neural atoms. QuEra is revolutionizing computation by developing scalable quantum computers to tackle some of today’s “impossible” problems, from complex simulations to groundbreaking advances in artificial intelligence. QuEra is backed by strategic industry partners such as Google Quantum AI and recently secured $230mil in funding. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, February 27, 2025 Dr. Nathan G

Boréas Technologies ultra-low-power piezo drivers enable the next generation of high-definition piezo haptics. Using a multidisciplinary approach, our team crafts new reference designs and electronics to help you improve the touch user experience of your products with HD piezo haptics. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, November 21, 2024 Simon Chaput , while pursuing his Ph.D. at Harvard University between 2013 and 2017, invented a new technology to reduce the energy used in piez

Mori formerly Cambridge Crops manufactures all-natural protective layer to slow down the spoiling process of food and keep fresher food for longer. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, November 21, 2024 Adam Behrens is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mori , a company that enhances food resilience using a natural and edible protein derived from silk. Mori Silk™ can be integrated at any stage, from farm to shelf, optimizing the growth, processing, packaging, transportation, and enjoyment

Metalmark Innovations is a Harvard-based startup focused on developing innovative air purification technologies. Their flagship product, Tatama, is a self-renewing air cleaner that can effectively remove harmful airborne particles, wildfire smoke, and pathogens. This unique technology offers long-lasting performance and reduced maintenance costs. Metalmark's mission is to improve indoor air quality and contribute to a healthier environment. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, Octo

Metalmark Innovations is a Harvard-based startup focused on developing innovative air purification technologies. Their flagship product, Tatama, is a self-renewing air cleaner that can effectively remove harmful airborne particles, wildfire smoke, and pathogens. This unique technology offers long-lasting performance and reduced maintenance costs. Metalmark's mission is to improve indoor air quality and contribute to a healthier environment. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Thursday, Octo

Plex Research was founded on the notion that more data should mean better medicines. To accomplish that goal, Plex is making the world's scientific data findable, accessible, searchable, and transparent from a single location. Lab-to-Launch Lounge Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Dr. Douglas Selinger is the CEO and Founder of Plex Research. As an early pioneer of microarray technology, Doug authored some of the first publications describing experimental and computational approac

First Star Ventures invests with conviction in visionary, technical founders inventing the future, inventing a better future with frontier computing technology Lab-to-Launch Lounge Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Drew Volpe is a Founding Partner of First Star Ventures. Drew is an accomplished investor, entrepreneur, and technologist with a deep experience in search, machine learning, sensors, mobile, computational bio, and blockchain technologies. He was the founding VP of Prod