Want to support and collaborate with ASU’s next generation of biomedical engineers? Have a project or a lingering problem you’d like to solve? Get fresh, innovative perspectives from a team of undergraduate senior students who are dedicated to finding your solution and will work on your proposed project for two full semesters.
The 2026-2027 solicitation for the Arizona State University Biomedical Engineering (BME) capstone project program is now open and accepting proposals!
Help foster a new generation of biomedical engineering innovators and get first access to ASU talent by submitting a capstone project idea for the coming fall and spring semesters today!
BME capstone project proposal submission:
The deadline for submitting 2026-2027 BME capstone project proposals is COB on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Below are important links that will help you develop your project proposal(s):
SBHSE BME Capstone Project Program 2026 Quick Overview
Detailed Info of BME 417/490 for Capstone Partners
ASU BME Capstone Partner MOU form
If you have more than one project to propose, please submit each idea separately. All project information provided in this proposal should be suitable for general distribution and should not include any proprietary information.
Already submitted a proposal? The capstone team will be reviewing proposals during March-April, and may contact you with clarifying questions (if any).
Program fees and engagement/support tiers:
Capstone program fees help support the BME capstone program and projects, and cover all the basic project expenses, including materials and consumables. The BME capstone program is revenue neutral, and funds are used to support the overall program and your individual project.
Clinical partners and non-profit organizations are *exempt* from program fees, and small businesses *may* be exempt from program fees. Please discuss the goals, needs, and budget your organization has for capstone with Program Manager Ding Ding Zheng for more details.
The program fee is tiered depending on the scope of involvement, NDA and IP requirements:
- $5,000 – standard gift level of support and may involve non-disclosure agreements and/or IP agreements made directly with student teams.
- $7,500 – support involves non-disclosure agreements made with relevant parties beyond student teams, such as with members of the capstone education team (e.g., faculty course instructors, course graders, and instructional aides).
- $10,000 – support involves non-disclosure agreements and IP agreements made with relevant parties beyond student teams, such as with the University.
Depending on the project scope and deliverables, additional funding beyond the fee amount may still be required for materials, facilities use fees, external support, team travel, and so on.