The Skandalaris Center is the hub of innovation and entrepreneurship at Washington University and we support startups at all stages from idea to launch and beyond. We are dedicated to providing programs, services, and opportunities for all members of the WashU community. We encourage individuals, startups, ventures, and teams to post their ideas and connect with us for help along your entrepreneurial journey.
Sadie’s Super Food, was created out of compassion for persons who are seeking a healthy lifestyle and for those who desire to live a health filled life, by eliminating some of the health challenges, and the consumption of medication while under physician’s supervision.
We started as a mask company and seeing the rapid success of that we wanted to create an apparel business.
NANO empowers unhoused individuals through entrepreneurship and helping them launch their own businesses.
My vision as a young person pushing boundaries was to create a sustainable clothing business that embraced all types of people and sold clothing that could be enjoyed by all. Thus, Refresh by Blema was born. Refresh by Blema is my sustainable custom clothing business where I sell clothing I create from upcycled materials. My business initiative is not only sustainability and inclusivity, as I also support the NAACP by donating a portion of my profits. The clothing I create for Refresh by Blema is generally grungy and inspired by fashion in the past. Oftentimes this is the 90’s or early 2000’s. I create every piece by hand and sell it for a very affordable price point.
I want to create small eco friendly sustainable homes for people who need a little push to get back on their feet
Ez-Green is a lawn-care company that cuts grass, remove leaves, and does all shorts of outdoor projects at a reasonable price.
FitTogether provides a platform for community based jogging, hiit, crossfit or yoga training plus recipe recommendation/fitness bento delivery and amassing small activewear brands.
ExperienceNow! helps people spend quality time together by providing ideas from making food to VR games.
Creating a sanitation product
Way Back When is an online marketplace built for small businesses, allowing consumers to shop consciously online while enhancing the digital presence of local stores with personalized marketing, a customized storefront, and data analytics. All vendors, or partners, on our platform will be verified small businesses.
ExquisiteMarket aims to build a platform for artisans and farmers from all cultures to sell their products, meanwhile allow consumers across the world to purchase the products from other cultures that they desire.
Creating durable and versatile accessories for all occasions
IdeaBounce® is a registered trademark of Washington University’s Skandalaris Center and has been made available to university and community partners that are working to expand entrepreneurship and inclusivity in innovation for everyone. IdeaBounce® is a platform for sharing ideas at all stages and a network of users that want to support each other and the entrepreneurial ambitions of our community members.
