2026 Finalists

2025-2026

Y-Prize Finalists

Aeronyx

3D-printed TPMS concrete modules that replace plastic packing in scrubbers, integrating carbon capture, increasing lifespan, and lowering long-term costs.

Team members: Sarah Ling (M&T), Pritika Kharkwal (Wharton), Roy Kim (SEAS), Richard Zhu (M&T), Ajay Panday (M&T)

CarboWells

CarboWells is a 3D-printed, carbon-capturing concrete plugging service solving oil well plug failure and a multi-billion dollar environmental crisis.

Team members: Yash Iyer (Wharton), Ronith Lahoti (SEAS), Bhuranyu Mahajan (Wharton), Yuki Qian (VIPER), Ali Altan Yilmaz (VIPER)

HAVEN

HAVEN is a customizable concrete wave energy dissipator that protects coastlines from erosion and rebuilds ecosystems by driving biological growth.

Team members: Neha Bachu (VIPER), Andrew Luo (M&T), Varun Sridhar (M&T), Shiven Taneja (M&T)

Lattica

Carbon-capturing, 3D-printed façade panels built using licensed TPMS geometry that allow precast partners to improve data-center construction envelopes sustainably.

Team members: Dhairya Ameria (SEAS), Melissa Liu (Wharton), Vicky Zolotar (SEAS)