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BOSS: Best of Student Startups
Also known as: BOSS, BOSS Space Ventures, BOSS Student-Athlete
Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio
Quick fit check
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
Unknown
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
Not recorded
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Innr Wellness
$10,000
prize won
Ohio State University
2025 OSU BOSS (Best of Student Startups) Student-Athlete track winner ($10K). Thomas Weis.
LunaWear
$5,000
prize won
Ohio State University
2025 OSU BOSS Space Ventures runner-up ($5K). Rachel Bagim and Shelby Swyt.
OmniDoc
$5,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Healthcare platform; 2024 OSU BOSS Finale award ($5K). Vihaan Vulpala, Surya Suresh, Eashan Vytla, Amogh Kuppa.
SpaceReg Navigator
$5,000
prize won
Ohio State University
2025 OSU BOSS Space Ventures runner-up ($5K). Akshat Shah and Raghava Deivanaathan.
BOSS: Best of Student Startups
Multi-track pitch competition with Space Ventures ($10K grand prize) and Student-Athlete tracks. Summer program with workshops and mentorship. Fall track increases first prize to $20K. Run by Keenan Center with Luby Foundation funding.
Key Details
- Total prizes: $40,000 across tracks
- Space Ventures grand prize: $10,000 (summer), $20,000 (fall)
- 2025 winners: Innr Wellness ($10K, Student-Athlete), PathoTrace ($10K, Space Ventures), SpaceReg Navigator ($5K), LunaWear ($5K)
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting BOSS: Best of Student Startups at Ohio State University.
1 source
Ohio State students win $40,000 to fund startup businesses
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Ohio State students win $40,000 to fund startup businesses
# Ohio State students win $40,000 to fund startup businesses Article Sept 23, 2025. BOSS Space Ventures and Student-Athlete tracks. $40K total prizes. Winners: Innr Wellness ($10K), PathoTrace ($10K), SpaceReg Navigator ($5K), LunaWear ($5K).
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