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Upliance.ai is a startup focused on revolutionizing home cooking through AI-powered appliances. The company's flagship product, the Upliance AI Cooking Assistant, offers a variety of recipes and integrates multiple functions such as chopping, stirring, sautéing, whisking, blending, boiling, steaming, cooking, kneading, and self-cleaning. Additionally, it includes an integrated smart weighing scale to enhance the cooking experience by reducing stress and hassle for users.

Akeptus is a developer of smart home automation software that empowers residential energy consumers to manage their home energy usage more effectively. The company leverages artificial intelligence to offer an affordable and user-friendly system that automates control of lighting, water, heating, and cooling, while also learning users' comfort preferences over time. Akeptus's software not only helps homeowners reduce their monthly bills but also contributes to lower carbon emissions by optimizing energy consumption. Additionally, it facilitates energy monitoring for various appliances, enabling users to make informed decisions about their energy use, ultimately promoting comfort and cost savings.

Cleanster connects property owners and managers with top-rated cleaners for homes, short-term rentals, and offices. It integrates with Airbnb and other management software systems for automated cleaning services.

Clevergy designs and programs electronic components by developing firmware for various control units. Its platform optimizes energy management through personalized advice, bill savings, operation centralization, and understanding customer consumption habits.

Ai6 develops remote sensing technology that monitors living spaces by analyzing variations in Wi‑Fi signals to detect motion and activity. The system provides non‑intrusive surveillance without cameras or wearable devices, enabling users to track occupancy and behavior in homes or other environments.

Casai is a startup in Latin America, merging smart home technology, and premium accommodation to innovate the hospitality industry. It is a real estate platform for fully-furnished premium apartments in Mexico City and is a hospitality concept designed for the nomadic generation. Casai curates beautiful apartments that merge the design and comforts of a boutique hotel with the technology of a San Francisco home and the local ambiance of a vacation rental.

Tulu is an on-demand rentals platform that provides household and lifestyle products through its application and IoT-enabled smart rental units installed in buildings. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, it offers residents, students, and offices access to brand-name appliances, grocery staples, micro-mobility and entertainment devices on demand, with the aim of optimizing space usage and reducing waste. The platform analyzes usage data to improve inventory management and personalize the user experience. Tulu operates in cities across the United States and Europe, working with large landlords and real estate partners, and collaborates with manufacturers such as Bosch, Hoover, Kärcher and Unagi to deliver a broad range of items.

Aura Air is a company focused on developing and marketing advanced air purification systems designed to enhance indoor air quality. Its flagship product employs a unique four-stage purification process that effectively captures and eliminates 99.99% of viruses, bacteria, germs, and allergens, including SARS-CoV-2. Aura Air's systems continuously monitor air quality in real-time, ensuring a safe and healthy environment. The company offers a range of products, including the Aura Air and Aura Air Mini, and serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, hotels, restaurants, buses, and nursing homes, operating in over 50 countries worldwide.

Nature is an IoT company that develops Nature Remo, a smart remote controller that connects home appliances to the internet. The system enables users to operate window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners from anywhere via a smartphone app, pre-cool spaces, and automatically switch off units when leaving. The solution consists of a Wi-Fi connected controller and a power plug; the controller uses infrared to communicate with AC units and carries sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, while the power plug measures energy use and can switch outlets on or off. The company focuses on turning ordinary appliances into connected devices to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Nature was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Catalyna Corporation, established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing software products and services centered around the Internet of Things (IoT) for business-to-consumer enterprises.

Yukai Engineering Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in developing innovative communication robots aimed at enhancing everyday life experiences. The company's diverse product lineup includes BOCCO, a family robot that facilitates communication between loved ones, and Qoobo, a robotic pillow designed to provide comfort through a lifelike tail that responds to user interaction. Other notable products include Necomimi, a brainwave-powered headband with moving cat ears, and various physical computing toolkits for iPhone and iPad devices. Yukai Engineering's creations not only promote joyful interactions but also integrate seamlessly with home energy management systems, making them practical for modern lifestyles. The firm is dedicated to making everyday moments more meaningful and accessible, particularly for families and working parents.

Cochl is a deep-tech startup developing an AI-based machine listening system. This system understands audio semantics, enabling it to recognize various sounds for applications such as public safety (e.g., scream detection), smart home context awareness (e.g., dog bark recognition), health monitoring (e.g., cough detection), and video captioning.

Oscar Senior provides a digital remote care platform that connects care providers with elderly and disabled clients, enabling remote and in-person support through video conversations, messaging, and other touchpoints. The platform helps users age in place and maintain independence by offering features such as auto-answer calls, a voice assistant, medication management, and integration with smart devices including sensors, alarm buttons, remote locks, and cameras to monitor safety and support timely interventions by caregivers.

Founded in London in 2017, Verv specializes in high-speed data acquisition and AI for electrical appliances. Its patented technology captures appliance energy signatures to detect anomalies, enabling predictive maintenance and enhancing sustainability. By identifying issues early, Verv improves energy efficiency, extends appliance lifespan, reduces repair costs, and optimizes customer service.

Mosqitter is a technology company that develops and markets an innovative, eco-friendly mosquito control solution. Their flagship product is a smart, solar-powered mosquito trap that mimics the behavior of a living being to attract and capture mosquitoes. The device, made of durable stainless steel, is harmless to beneficial insects like butterflies and bees. It can be controlled remotely via a mobile application, providing users with efficient, long-term protection from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry, regardless of weather conditions.