Quick Stitch Team Takes Home Top Prize at Animal Health Hackathon

Image by Abigail Younger. Members of the Quick Stitch team found themselves initially "jostled" after engaging with mentors during the 2024 Animal Health Hackathon, hosted by the Cornell Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship at Cornell, and the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. However, this discomfort proved instrumental as they refined their concept and ultimately clinched the event's "Most Novel and Innovative Veterinary Health Solution" award. Comprised of Sunita Devi MEng '24, Ana Grandgeorge MEng, Caroline Murabito, and Xin Rou (Natalie) Tan, the Quick Stitch team developed a novel idea inspired by human medicine, aiming to replace sutures for veterinarians. Conversations with mentors prompted a strategic shift, leading them to target emergency surgery practices, aligning their product more effectively with market needs.