Capstone – Project
Cost-Based Reimbursement for Lung Transplantation Utilizing Tevesol’s EVOSS
A Collaboration Between
LifeGift is looking to optimize organ donation and procurement through the use of a state-of-the-art product, Tevesol, which utilizes negative pressure ventilation to preserve a donor’s lungs.
Project Topics
Company Information
Company | LifeGift |
HQ | Texas |
Revenue | Unlisted |
Employees | 100-500 |
Stage | Medium Business |
Hiring Potential | Follow-on Projects, Formal Internship, Entry Level Full-Time, Upper Level Full-Time |
Website | https://www.lifegift.org/ |
Company Overview
Industry Mentors

Experiential Learning Program Details
School | Florida Tech |
Engagement Format | Capstone - Small Team Consulting Project - Students work in small groups of 2-6 directly with faculty and host company project champions on developing real solutions to real-world challenges. |
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Students Enrolled | 30 students |
Meeting Day & Time | M 2:00-4:00pm Central, T 8;00-10:00am Central, W 8:00-10:00am Central, TR 6:30-8:30pm Central |
Student Time Commitment | 1-3 Hours Per Week |
Company Time Commitment | 1 Hour |
Duration | (11/02/2020 - 04/30/2020) |
Program Timeline
Touchpoints & Assignments | Due Date | Submission |
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Academic Mentors
There are currently no supervisors assigned.
Assigned Students

Key Project Milestones
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December 4, 2020 - Immersion & Orientation
Immersion and Understanding of the Organ Transplant and Donation Ecosystem / Tevesol’s Solution
The goal is to gain a deep understanding of:
- The terminology used in the Organ Transplant and Donation field (including language that is specific to LifeGift).
- The organ procurement transplant network such as Donors, Procurement Methods, Transplant Groups.
- Common organ transplant issues.
- The medical device company Tevesol, its EVOSS device, how it functions, and how it solves common organ transplant issues.
Suggested Deliverable:
The consultant will provide a summary of LifeGift and its affiliation with Tevesol. The consultant should focus on the medical device Tevesol and its use as a solution to common lung transplantation issues.
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December 31, 2020 - Project Planning
What data exists?
What key components must be included in the operational plan?
What resources would be required?
Suggested Deliverable:
Outline the goals and milestones for the remainder of the project. What research needs to be done? What end deliverable must be created to operationalize Tevesol partnership?
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January 29, 2021 - Focus on Operational, Supply Chain, and Technology Plan
What are the operational requirements to get partnership up-and-running?
What are the supply chain implications of this partnership?
What data and information must be included?
What technology must be integrated into the plan?
Suggested Deliverable:
Outline a full operational plan to roll out Tevesol Partnership
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February 28, 2021 - Refined Operational Plan
Based on feedback, how might you refine your roll-out strategy
Suggested Deliverable:
Produce approved roll-out strategy
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April 30, 2021 - Add Financial Component to Plan
What are the financial implications for the partnership?
How should this be outlined in the operational plan?
Suggested Deliverable:
Hand-off operational plan for LifeGift and Tevesol to manage partnership moving forward.
Plan to prepare you successor on how to manage partnership moving forward