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flag MSU students secured $300K on Shark Tank for BRCĒ, a patented shoelace that stays tied and prevents ankle injuries.

flag Michigan State University seniors Madhav Aggarwal and Tanvi Gadamsetti landed a $300,000 investment on Shark Tank for BRCĒ, a patented shoelace designed to stay tied and reduce sports-related ankle injuries. flag The product, recognized as one of the Top 5 Innovations of 2025 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the National Inventors Hall of Fame, originated from a class project and was developed through MSU’s MTEC SmartZone program. flag The duo, who celebrated their appearance with a watch party in Lansing, attracted offers from sharks Fawn Weaver and Daniel Lubetzky, with the funding expected to boost production and marketing. flag Their success highlights the impact of university innovation programs on student entrepreneurship.

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