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Astraeus Paints
Competition winner$50,000 prize
Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio
Affiliated with President's Buckeye Accelerator · Accelerator
Color-changing paint that detects hazardous radiation levels in spacecraft interiors; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K). Includes Zachary Smith.
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President's Buckeye Accelerator
# President's Buckeye Accelerator Flagship student accelerator. Six ventures awarded $50K each. Year-long program with Boost Camp pre-accelerator. Cohort 5 selected April 2026. Program includes funding, skill building, mentorship, structured process, community, and exposure.
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