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Osmoses engages in decarbonizing gas separations to eliminate one gigaton of carbon emissions per year.

Axoft offers a bioinspired, scalable implant that promotes long-term communication with the nervous system, transforming clinical outcomes, individual health, and the human experience.

Salient creates a weather intelligence platform that combines novel ocean and land-surface data with machine learning and climate expertise to provide accurate subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) weather forecasts 2 to 52 weeks ahead. Salient's tools sift through large datasets to identify complex climate system relationships in order to provide accurate forecasts used in agriculture, energy, finance, supply chain, and other industries. Salient utilizes scientific knowledge to assist individuals and organizations in better understanding and preparing for the increasing volatility of climate change.

Mori is a developer of an edible and natural biomaterial coating that extends the shelf life of perishable foods. It uses salt and water to extract the protein from natural silk and creates a protective layer that keeps food fresher for longer enabling it to economically and sustainably transform the food supply by developing and commercializing technologies for the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. It was founded in 2016 by Adam Behrens and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Volta Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing tools for biological automation, focusing on scalable automation solutions for genetic engineering. Volta Labs operates a platform designed for affordable genomic sample preparation, aimed at revolutionizing genomics research. This platform leverages automation and miniaturization technologies to streamline the creation of biological samples. By integrating expertise from engineering, surface chemistry, and molecular biology, Volta Labs enables biotech organizations to automate complex biological workflows, facilitating advancements in genomics and genetic engineering.

Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Mori is a developer of an edible and natural biomaterial coating that extends the shelf life of perishable foods. It uses salt and water to extract the protein from natural silk and creates a protective layer that keeps food fresher for longer enabling it to economically and sustainably transform the food supply by developing and commercializing technologies for the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. It was founded in 2016 by Adam Behrens and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Common Sense Machines develops an artificial intelligence-based platform that translates photos and videos into 3D simulations. The company aims to harness the adaptability of human-like learning combined with the efficiency of machine processing to enable one-shot 3D perception and manipulation of everyday objects. This technology allows users to quickly and effectively create game-engine-ready assets, streamlining their creative processes and enhancing productivity in various applications.

Goodpath is a virtual clinic focused on addressing chronic conditions such as behavioral health, musculoskeletal issues, diabetes, digestive problems, and sleep disorders. The company offers personalized self-care programs designed to enhance the well-being of individuals managing these conditions. These programs are tailored to each person's lifestyle and health history, incorporating elements such as nutrition, supplements, fitness, and mindfulness. By providing easy access to doctor-approved treatments, Goodpath aims to facilitate better health outcomes for its clients, supporting them in their journey toward improved health and quality of life.

Biobot Analytics, Inc. is a wastewater epidemiology company founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company has developed technology that transforms wastewater infrastructure into public health observatories by analyzing urine and stool samples. This technology provides health data that is independent of hospital reporting systems and is adaptable to emerging public health threats. Biobot Analytics offers a proprietary tool that measures health risks such as infectious disease outbreaks, antibiotic resistance, and drug consumption patterns, including its Opioid Consumption Monitoring Program, which estimates drug use in urban areas through sewage analysis. By generating anonymized public health data, Biobot delivers actionable insights to government officials, enabling them to prioritize interventions and address public health challenges effectively.

Mori is a developer of an edible and natural biomaterial coating that extends the shelf life of perishable foods. It uses salt and water to extract the protein from natural silk and creates a protective layer that keeps food fresher for longer enabling it to economically and sustainably transform the food supply by developing and commercializing technologies for the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. It was founded in 2016 by Adam Behrens and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.

BloXroute Labs, Inc. is a company that offers a blockchain scalability solution designed to enhance the performance of cryptocurrencies and blockchains without requiring protocol changes. Established in 2018 and based in Evanston, Illinois, the company operates a blockchain distribution network that allows for the processing of thousands of transactions per second on-chain. Its platform leverages a global network of servers optimized for network performance through techniques such as compression and encryption. This infrastructure facilitates the rapid propagation of transactions and blocks, thereby improving data efficiency and increasing overall transaction throughput. BloXroute's approach is designed to maintain consensus across all nodes, ensuring it remains provably neutral and applicable to any blockchain.