Sunghoon Rho, Nicholas Ross, and Ciara Dillon Win McCloskey New Venture Competition Grand Prize!

Author: Nicholas Ross

VisiLocate holding their grand prize check

VisiLocate, a start-up team led by graduate students Sunghoon Rho, Nicholas Ross, and Ciara Dillon, and advised by Professor Thomas O’Sullivan, has an unprecedented day at the 2024 McCloskey New Venture Competition! Winning a historical 7 awards, they will receive a total of $127K in awards for the McCloskey Grand Prize, Best Presentation, Best Graduate Pitch Deck, Best Graduate Venture, Startup Showcase Runner Up, Best Female-Led Venture, and Startup Camp from Plug-n-Play. The technology presented is a breast tumor localization device that lights up during surgery to allow the surgeon to locate the tumor easier and faster. It was developed by Sunghoon Rho under the guidance of Professor Thomas O'Sullivan. To view the team's presentation and learn more about the competition please visit the website below:

24th McCloskey New Venture Competition