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CDIAL develops conversational AI tailored for African languages, enhancing communication and understanding through localized technology solutions.

PlaBook is a developer of a reading application aimed at enhancing the reading, learning, and entertainment experiences for the next generation. The company's innovative platform leverages artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and speech recognition to support children in mastering reading fundamentals. By providing tools that assist both students and teachers, PlaBook addresses the evolving educational needs, making the process of learning to read more engaging and effective.

TQIntelligence, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in voice-based artificial intelligence for mental health assessment. The company's platform integrates diverse data sources to provide cognitive insights, enabling risk stratification, tracking treatment outcomes, and personalized behavioral interventions. Key products include TQ-Intelligence, which offers insights from voice/speech analytics and other psychometrically validated instruments, and TQ Analytics, leveraging existing EMR data for actionable insights. The platform features machine learning analytics, knowledge graph, and real-time prediction capabilities to support healthcare professionals in diagnosing mental health issues more effectively, particularly for children who may struggle to communicate their distress.

Empath Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software that identifies emotion from human voice in real-time, regardless of language spoken. The company's primary product is Web Empath API/SDK, which integrates vocal emotion AI into users' products and services. Additionally, they offer My Mood Forecast, an employee assistance program application for mood tracking via voice analysis, and Smart Call Center, a tool that visualizes customers' and operators' emotions in real-time during calls. Empath's technology has been recognized with awards such as the 1776 Challenge Cup Tokyo 2017 and Accenture Innovation Award at GITEX 2017 in Dubai.

Respeecher develops an AI-based platform that enables users to speak in the voice of another person. It facilitates dubbing movies and audiobooks while preserving original voices, enhances call center experiences by targeting different voices at customers, and assists individuals with speech difficulties.

Sign-Speak facilitates communication between the hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing communities. It develops automatic, real-time captioning and ASL-to-English interpreting services via an online platform and mobile application. Its language software uses machine learning to recognize sign language and translate it into spoken word, and vice versa.

nēdl is an AI-powered platform that enables real-time transcription, monetization, and amplification of spoken words. It allows creators to start live call-in radio shows instantly, sharing custom URLs for listeners to join via text alerts or without the app.

Sign-Speak facilitates communication between the hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing communities. It develops automatic, real-time captioning and ASL-to-English interpreting services via an online platform and mobile application. Its language software uses machine learning to recognize sign language and translate it into spoken word, and vice versa.

WEimpact.AI is a voice solution for the content creator platform. They meet in person and connect remotely to talk about exciting artificial intelligence. They provide products that include transcription, data labeling, speech analysis, subtitles, ASR, and speech recognition.

Founded in 2016, Orbis AI Inc. specializes in developing human-friendly AI communication systems. Its flagship platform, LOVO, offers real-time voice creation, replication, and conversion services for content creators, enabling them to produce authentic and engaging audio content efficiently.

RevComm is a Tokyo-based provider of AI-enabled voice and cloud services that aims to transform business communications. The company develops MiiTel, an AI-powered cloud IP phone that visualizes telephone sales and supports real-time voice analysis, transcription, and meeting insights. By integrating artificial intelligence with voice analytics for sales and customer support, RevComm seeks to improve communication efficiency, sales performance, and customer service while promoting meaningful and productive interactions.

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.

Hand Talk is a mobile translator that converts content into Brazilian sign language in real-time on smartphones and tablets. Founded in 2012 and based in Maceió, Brazil, Hand Talk aims to provide digital and automatic translation to improve access to information and communication for the deaf community. By offering a solution that complements the work of Libras interpreters, Hand Talk strives to make communication more inclusive and accessible for all.

ProDeaf is a technology company founded in 2010 that specializes in developing a text and voice translation software for Brazilian Sign Language (Libras). Its primary goal is to enhance communication between the deaf and hearing-impaired communities. ProDeaf has established significant partnerships, including collaborations with Wayra Brasil and Bradesco Seguros, which has incorporated Libras interpretation into its website. The company has received recognition for its innovative contributions, including being named Microsoft's LATAM partner of the year in the Citizenship category and recognized by the Brazilian Federation of Banks for its design innovation. ProDeaf's multidisciplinary team includes programmers, linguists, designers, translators, and members of the Deaf community, all of whom contribute to a deeper understanding of Libras and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.

Waveshaper delivers real-time, on-device audio processing powered by AI-driven neural networks. The company's platform enables scalable, low-latency audio enhancement across devices by providing features such as microphone calibration, voice enhancement, denoising, echo cancellation, spectral recovery, de-clipping, and mastering, all optimized for minimal resource use. It supports codeless deployment, making integration easier for manufacturers and developers, and offers online AI models for experimentation and testing. By focusing on real-time processing and on-device execution, Waveshaper enables consumer electronics, automotive, and professional audio applications to deliver improved sound quality without requiring specialized hardware or extensive coding. The company emphasizes accessibility and speed, helping brands incorporate advanced audio enhancements into products while maintaining performance and energy efficiency.