NeuroSpritz Archives - The Forge https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/tag/neurospritz/ Built by McMaster University Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:24:45 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-F-ICON-RGB-32x32.jpg NeuroSpritz Archives - The Forge https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/tag/neurospritz/ 32 32 Student innovator wins $15K at Startup Survivor for AI sensor that detects UTIs  https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/student-innovator-wins-15k-ss25/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=student-innovator-wins-15k-ss25 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:53:49 +0000 https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/?p=8895 A PhD student developing technology to make urinary tract infections (UTIs) easier to detect won first place at the annual Startup Survivor Pitch Competition. Manak Bajaj won $15,000 for Wonder Guard, a smart catheter bag powered by artificial intelligence that rapidly detects the presence of bacteria that cause UTIs. The spark for Wonder Guard came […]

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]]> McMaster Student Innovation Takes Center Stage at Startup Survivor Pitch Competition https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-student-innovation-takes-center-stage-at-startup-survivor-pitch-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mcmaster-student-innovation-takes-center-stage-at-startup-survivor-pitch-competition Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:35:31 +0000 https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/?p=8847 Hamilton, ON – Five dynamic student-led startups from McMaster University are gearing up to compete in the highly anticipated Startup Survivor Pitch Competition, taking place on November 19th. These ventures, founded by some of McMaster’s brightest minds, are tackling real-world challenges with creativity, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial drive. The finalists represent the top-ranking teams from […]

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]]> Five Startups. One Stage. $30,000 on the Line. https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startupsurvivor2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startupsurvivor2025 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:04:56 +0000 https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/?p=8814 Meet the Finalists of The Forge’s Startup Survivor Pitch Competition This November, five startups will step into the spotlight to pitch their ventures, prove their vision, and compete for a share of $30,000 in funding at the Startup Survivor Pitch Competition, powered by The Forge, McMaster University’s startup incubator. After a summer of intense mentorship, […]

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