Build the thing you keep talking about.
Catalyst connects Virginia Tech students with teammates, student-run labs, and funding for their own projects, from any STEM major.
How it works
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Post your idea
Post your idea
Share what you want to build, how many people you need, and whether you need funding or a lab.
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Get reviewed and matched
Get reviewed and matched
Catalyst officers check that it is a good fit and point you to the student lab or grant most likely to back it.
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Build with a team
Build with a team
Open projects show up on the board. Students request to join, and you decide who is in.
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Check in twice a semester
Check in twice a semester
At the midpoint and the end of each semester, post a short update with photos, links, or files.
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Show it off
Show it off
Present at the Catalyst showcase in front of faculty and recruiters.
Open projects
Approved projects, with teams still looking for people listed first.
Where funding comes from
Most projects are backed by student-run labs and university grants. Tell us what you need and we will help you pick the right one.
Compare labs and grants- AMP LabElectrical and computer projects of any size or skill level
- ICAT Student SEAD GrantCross-disciplinary and creative technology projects
- Bridge Undergraduate Research GrantResearch projects that already have, or want, a faculty mentor
- Catalyst club fundingProjects that do not fit another source