Brook & Beyond Final Pitch Event
11:30AM - 6:00PM
Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology
1500 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, NY, 11794
Join the Office for Research and Innovation for the Brook & Beyond Challenge Final Event - a showcase of bold ideas and groundbreaking research shaping the future of technology and discovery at Stony Brook University.
Eight dynamic teams will present their breakthrough innovations to a panel of expert judges, competing for non-dilutive funding and the coveted title of this year’s Brook & Beyond Challenge winners.
The day begins with private finalist presentations, culminating in a public networking reception and awards ceremony that brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, and partners from across Stony Brook’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Come celebrate the creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial drive powering research at Stony Brook — and witness the next generation of technologies ready to make an impact beyond the Brook.
Celebrate the culmination of the Brook & Beyond Challenge! Connect with researchers, innovators, and university leadership during a networking reception and awards presentation.
Welcome Remarks:
Kevin Gardner, Vice President, Office for Research and Innovation
Michael Kinch, Chief Innovation Officer, Stony Brook University
Brook & Beyond Innovation Pipeline
Hannah Estes, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Stony Brook University
Brook & Beyond Expert Review Board
Marianna Bonanome, SandboxAQ
Edward R. Fabian, American Eagle Systems
David Hamilton, Stony Brook University
William Hanes, Somnial Inc.
Tom Ippolito, Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Xena Ugrinsky, DataCrunch
Pitching to the Finish
Current Edge
Neuro Monitor
Hand Arthritis Team
Hydrogen From The Air
EtCO₂ Monitoring System
High–Voltage Supercapacitor
Clean Water Tech: Low Nitrogen Septic
TrueGait
Innovation Impact Awards
Brook & Beyond Leadership
Beyond the Finale
Conclusion of the Brook & Beyond Challenge
Hydrogen from the Air: Direct Humidity Electrolyzer
CurrentEdge Power Semiconductor: Smart Integration of Electrolyzers & Renewables
EtCO2 Monitoring System - Affordable Capnography for Safer Surgery
High–Voltage Supercapacitor for High–Energy Storage
Extended-Release Steroid Injection for Thumb Arthritis
NeuroMonitor: Smarter ICU Monitoring for Disorders of Consciousness
Meet The Judges
- Marianna BonanomeView Profile
Head of AI Strategy and Partnerships SandboxAQ - Ed FabianView Profile
PresidentAmerican Eagle Systems - David HamiltonView Profile
Senior Director, Corporate EngagementOffice for Research and Innovation - William HanesView Profile
Founder and CEOSomnial Inc. - Tom IppolitoView Profile
Vice President, Quality Regulatory AffairsChemBio Diagnostics - Xena UgrinskyView Profile
Founder and Managing PartnerData Crunch