Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Narbis is a company that develops wearable technologies designed to improve mental wellness and focus through neurofeedback. Its flagship product is Narbis Smartglasses, which deliver neurofeedback to help users train attention and concentration, including ADHD-focused use. The company also offers Narbis Illume, a system combining colored light, sound, and tactile transducers to provide Audio-Visual Entrainment for relaxation, anxiety reduction, improved focus, and meditation. The technology uses a patented conditioning mechanism embedded in the smart glasses to help users concentrate on tasks and gauge their level of focus during sessions.

Dynamis Skin Science, Inc. is a Jenkintown, Pennsylvania-based company focused on developing and supplying innovative skin care products featuring its proprietary ingredient, Supplamine. Founded in 2006, the company offers a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing skin health and addressing anti-aging concerns. Its product portfolio includes treatments for the face, eyes, and hands, as well as moisturizers and cleansers designed to improve skin appearance and health. Dynamis Skin Science markets its offerings through authorized distributors, online platforms, and licensed skin-care professionals, ensuring accessibility to a broad customer base. The company operates as a subsidiary of Dynamis Therapeutics, Inc.

Open Medical Innovation is an organization founded by leaders from Archimedic, NextFab, and the University of Pennsylvania. We launched this organization with a focus on addressing the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 outbreak. We intend to use this website to share information, collect feedback, and fulfill the unmet needs of patients and providers.

Pression is a developer of a patented, non-invasive smart compression platform known as the Wave. This system is designed to enhance circulation throughout the body and improve cardiac function, with a primary focus on supporting heart failure patients. By mobilizing excess retained fluids, which is a leading cause of hospitalization in the United States, the Wave aims to increase oxygen delivery to vital organs and enhance overall quality of life. The platform leverages proven scientific principles while addressing the limitations of previous systems, ultimately promoting greater independence and improved exercise tolerance for patients suffering from circulatory conditions.

Cogwear is a brain technology company focused on assisting individuals who experience anxiety and depression. The company is developing an advanced wearable device that transcends existing products by integrating cognitive and emotional insights with physical measurements. This innovation aims to enhance human health, safety, and performance. Cogwear utilizes AI-powered algorithms to provide users with real-time access to clinical-grade cognitive and emotional data in various environments. Its wearables are equipped with mobile electroencephalogram (EEG) sensors and machine learning technology, allowing for the accurate measurement and interpretation of brainwave activity. The proprietary dry EEG sensors are designed for comfort and precision, enabling users to track their brain activity through a secure application and shareable dashboard.

RightAir is focused on creating innovative noninvasive ventilators aimed at assisting patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company's flagship product, AIR-AD, is a wearable device that resembles a vest and employs proven respiratory assist technology known as cuirass ventilators. This device alleviates the effort required for breathing by generating a vacuum that aids in lifting the chest and abdomen during inhalation, while also increasing pressure over the chest to facilitate faster exhalation. By adjusting the patient's natural breathing patterns during both rest and exercise, AIR-AD helps alleviate feelings of breathlessness, allowing users to engage more fully in their daily activities.

Whose Your Landlord is a multipurpose platform that empowers and informs the rental community. We use the information provided by our renters to extend feedback to landlords, improve the tenants' experience, and reduce turnover. On WYL renters post landlord reviews, receive community-centered insights, and are given access to quality listings.

Polynetworks LLC is a telecommunications company based in Narberth, Pennsylvania, established in 2009. It specializes in providing wireless networking services to government entities, contractors, and commercial clients. The company offers a range of services, including research, consulting, integration, and product design and development, all aimed at enhancing wireless communication capabilities. With over five years of experience in broadband wireless networks, both static and mobile, Polynetworks possesses extensive expertise in hardware and software, allowing it to develop practical, deployable solutions. Additionally, the company conducts training, installation, and troubleshooting for tactical and mission-critical wireless systems, ensuring effective implementation of complex projects and improved performance for its clients.

Digitability, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that creates interactive software platforms aimed at teaching skill-based and social competencies to children with cognitive disabilities. Founded in 2011 and originally named Autism Expressed LLC, the company rebranded in 2014. Its flagship platform, Autism Expressed, focuses on imparting digital life skills to autistic teenagers. Additionally, Digitability is developing a Workplace Behavior Training Platform that provides teachers with essential behavioral data to monitor students' progress towards their goals in both home and classroom settings. The platform aligns with Individual Education Program objectives and emphasizes project-based learning, ultimately preparing students for a technology-driven workforce. By offering personalized learning, professional development, and robust data reporting, Digitability aims to empower students with cognitive disabilities to acquire work-ready skills and facilitate their transition into employment.

SFA Therapeutics, Inc. is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of microbiome-derived metabolites as therapeutic agents for chronic inflammatory diseases and cancer. The company focuses on harnessing compounds discovered in the human microbiome to create innovative treatments aimed at addressing conditions such as cancer, liver diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Through its novel platform, SFA Therapeutics seeks to advance the understanding and application of microbiome science in the field of medicine, providing new options for medical professionals in the treatment of these challenging health issues.

Guiding Technologies Corporation develops GAINS, a guidance and assessment platform for applied behavior analysis. GAINS serves as a virtual assistant for supervisors and staff, enabling efficient program selection, data collection, progress tracking across programs, and automated data capture, while providing audit trails and tools to support parental involvement and organizational insight. The platform combines a web-based management console, an instructor interface on smartphones or tablets using a Bluetooth earpiece for staff guidance, and cloud-based storage of data, program information, and student databases. Founded in 2013, the company is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

AAPlasma is developing a cold plasma-based system that is based on previously-successful technology capable of achieving in-between-patient decontamination of PPE items to allow for rapid reuse.

DRSLINQ is developing a mobile EKG device that is coupled to an interactive application powered by a natural language processing integrated with a machine learning platform to appropriately triage chest pain patients to the ER.

Optical Inventory Solutions is the developer of ViewVax, a leading automated vaccine inventory management system. ViewVax seamlessly integrates with existing medical refrigerators, allowing hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices to optimize their vaccine storage while utilizing advanced hardware and software. The system features a web-connected camera that accurately counts on-hand vaccine inventory, facilitating automatic reordering and reducing excess stock levels. This innovative solution not only simplifies the management of vaccines but also enhances operational efficiency by providing precise data recognition and maintaining proper inventory levels in cold storage environments.

Narbis is a company that develops wearable technologies designed to improve mental wellness and focus through neurofeedback. Its flagship product is Narbis Smartglasses, which deliver neurofeedback to help users train attention and concentration, including ADHD-focused use. The company also offers Narbis Illume, a system combining colored light, sound, and tactile transducers to provide Audio-Visual Entrainment for relaxation, anxiety reduction, improved focus, and meditation. The technology uses a patented conditioning mechanism embedded in the smart glasses to help users concentrate on tasks and gauge their level of focus during sessions.

GuestOf is a developer of a modern building access system that aims to enhance security and streamline access control for various types of properties, including apartment complexes, office buildings, and private premises. The company's platform integrates scalable hardware and software solutions, allowing businesses to automate and manage authentication, access control, and event logging with ease. By utilizing a highly customizable back-end, GuestOf enables property owners and tenants to implement live key management, time-sensitive keys, and keyless entry systems without requiring significant modifications to existing doors and structures. This approach not only simplifies the management of guest access but also provides comprehensive data and control, ensuring a secure environment for all users.

AgileSwitch, LLC is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of gate drivers for silicon carbide (SiC) power modules. Established in 2011, AgileSwitch focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of electric vehicles and renewable energy applications through its innovative technology. The company's product offerings include plug-and-play gate drivers, analog stack electronics, and evaluation kits for both analog and digital intelligent power modules (IPMs). AgileSwitch's gate drivers are recognized for their efficiency and reliability, and they can be fully customized to meet specific customer needs. The company is committed to ongoing product development, continually expanding its range of gate drivers to support various applications such as electric vehicles, solar inverters, wind turbines, energy storage, and motor drives, thereby enabling clients to achieve significant performance improvements and reduced power loss.