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Developer of college funding tool designed to empower advisors to deliver college planning strategies to clients. The company's software offers streamlined processes, a user-friendly interface, net-cost comparison, white-labeled experience and reports, college snapshot, advanced search, application tracking, onboarding, and other related services, enabling financial planners and advisors to eliminate the stress and anxiety of college planning and helping students with access to an affordable college education.

HealthOpX L.L.C. is a company that has developed an online platform aimed at assisting patients and community health workers in managing social determinants of health. Founded in 2018 and based in East Lansing, Michigan, HealthOpX provides various services, including health appointment assistance, checklists, caregiver guidance, and access to community resources. The platform focuses on improving the health of at-risk patients through predictive analytics, facilitating care coordination, enhancing medical adherence, and boosting patient engagement. By offering these tools, HealthOpX enables healthcare practitioners to deliver quality care outcomes more conveniently and cost-effectively, ultimately benefiting patients, hospitals, and caregivers alike.

Arcascope develops health and fitness applications that focus on optimizing the body's internal circadian rhythms. By utilizing algorithms that analyze data from smartphones and wearable devices, the company tracks users' circadian clocks in real-time. This information allows Arcascope to generate personalized recommendations aimed at helping individuals adjust their sleep patterns and improve overall well-being. Through its innovative approach, Arcascope enables users to mitigate fatigue and enhance their daily life by effectively aligning their biological clocks.

Stagetime Inc. is an online professional network designed for the performing arts community. Founded in 2020 and based in Bloomington, Indiana, the platform facilitates connections among artists, agents, and artistic administrators. Users can enhance their professional development by engaging with industry contacts, showcasing their work, and collaborating with peers. Stagetime aims to foster relationships and support growth within the performing arts sector.

SafetySit is a company focused on creating assistive therapeutic devices aimed at supporting disabled or recovering patients who struggle to maintain an upright sitting position due to insufficient core muscle strength. The company has developed a mobile backrest designed to aid clinicians in treating these patients, facilitating the early mobilization process essential for recovery. This innovative product reduces the need for clinicians to provide manual support, thereby enhancing the efficiency of therapy sessions and improving overall patient outcomes. By prioritizing user comfort and clinical effectiveness, SafetySit aims to advance rehabilitation practices and support the recovery journey for individuals with mobility challenges.

Davenport SAF-T Systems is dedicated to enhancing the safety and independence of older adults through innovative technology. The company has developed a lightweight safety garment designed to prevent injuries while walking. This garment, which takes the form of a vest, is equipped with sensors that can detect an unrecoverable fall in progress. In response, a system of airbags activates within less than half a second, providing immediate protection to vulnerable areas of the body, such as the head, neck, shoulders, elbows, and hips. By focusing on injury prevention, Davenport SAF-T Systems aims to improve the quality of life for seniors and reduce the risks associated with falls.

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GhostWave Inc. is a technology company located in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) radars. The company develops radars that are designed to avoid mutual interference while effectively prioritizing objects, allowing them to be integrated behind the fascia of a vehicle's bumper. GhostWave's patented RF Noise radar system employs predetermined, pseudorandom, or random waveforms that align with the radar's impulse response and surrounding clutter. This innovation is particularly beneficial for applications in autonomous vehicles, enhancing capabilities such as Blind Spot Detection and collision avoidance by minimizing the impact of jamming or interference from other electronic devices. Through its unique technology, GhostWave aims to improve the safety and reliability of sensor-based radar systems in various operational contexts.

Ronawk is a biotechnology company based in Olathe, Kansas, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing T-Block technology, which facilitates the mass production of patient-specific biologics for treating various conditions, including diseases, cancer, organ injuries, and burns. Ronawk's proprietary technology allows for the growth of primary stem cells in a three-dimensional environment, preserving the essential characteristics of the cell population outside the body. This innovative approach enables the rapid expansion of stem cells, which can be utilized for early-stage diagnostics and tissue repair in reconstructive surgeries. By focusing on efficient and high-density cell growth, Ronawk aims to advance tissue generation and disease modeling for improved patient outcomes.

CaringWire is a digital healthcare platform aimed at enhancing the caregiving experience for seniors and their caregivers. By integrating technology with a human touch, it serves as a decision support tool, providing guided content and recommendations that empower caregivers in their roles. The platform aims to improve access to a range of virtual care services, including behavioral health and urgent care, allowing users to manage their health and wellness needs conveniently. With a focus on self-management and connection, CaringWire aspires to be a comprehensive resource for individuals and families navigating the complexities of aging and caregiving.

Galileo Innovations develops human performance-optimizing biotech gear and equipment for athletes, first responders, military members, and labor industry workers. Its proposed technology, KordoFan, augments users with actionable insights concerning environmental and biometric hazards in real-time to target heat injuries; through an array of biomimicry cooling designs, the device aids in speed, agility, mental clarity, muscle recovery, strength, and stamina during training/shifts.

Debtle helps resolve financial obligations in a quick, transparent, and frictionless manner. The company is based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and founded in 2019

RoadPrintz, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of robotic equipment designed for road painting and pavement markings. Based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the company focuses on providing machines that can survey, map, paint, and repaint various road markings, including signs such as turn arrows and lane separators. Founded in 2018, RoadPrintz aims to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible for all road users.

Relay Trade Solutions specializes in digitizing and enhancing the supply chain for domestic bulk commodity shipments. The company offers a collaborative web and mobile platform that facilitates the management of the shipment process from order to settlement. This platform enables users to create and manage orders, receive real-time status updates, and store essential documents, thereby streamlining the entire supply chain ecosystem. By connecting shippers, carriers, drivers, and various points of origin and destination, Relay Trade Solutions helps clients reduce error rates and redundancy, increase staff productivity, and expedite payment processes, ultimately providing quality logistics automation services.

Fillow aims to disrupt the feminine hygiene industry by providing long-lasting, easy-to-use, leak- and mess-free period products for women. It offers products with an innovative design that combines the best of both tampons and menstrual cups, our product supports, empowers, and uplifts modern women.

Simply Foster operates a messaging platform for caseworkers and caregivers. It allows foster providers and social workers to instantly find and communicate with each other. Simply Foster is based in Missouri, USA.

Stemloop is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and based in Evanston, Illinois. It focuses on developing cell-free biosensing products aimed at revolutionizing chemical and molecular testing. By utilizing genetically encoded sensing and response mechanisms, Stemloop creates simple and cost-effective solutions for the accurate and scalable detection of various chemicals. This innovation enables medical professionals to deliver better and faster test results while reducing costs, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of testing processes in healthcare and related fields.

Debtle helps resolve financial obligations in a quick, transparent, and frictionless manner. The company is based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and founded in 2019

Advanced Interactive Response Systems - AIRS in Newaygo, Michigan, provides oxygen supply monitoring systems for hospitals, homes, and other remote areas. With this system, the patient is able to safely monitor air flow for oxygen tanks. It has an alarm feature that sends updates via text messaging or Bluetooth™. The AIRS devices are also wirelessly linked to each other using a secure and robust mesh networking protocol. Hospitals and medical personnel will greatly benefit from this state-of-the-art monitoring system.

Developer of a medical therapeutic device designed to provide an alternative to invasive cardiac rhythm management. The company's platform provides neuromodulation therapies to address heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias by making use of the heart's transverse pericardial sinus, the device is minimally invasive and does not penetrate any blood vessels or require multiple leads to be implanted, enabling doctors to combine multiple leads into one and do multi-chamber pacing from outside.

Fybraworks Foods, Inc provides alternative meat substitutes and develops animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat by using fermentation techniques. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

BiteBack Insect Oil Co., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Malang, Indonesia, specializes in producing cooking oil derived from edible insects. The company focuses on sustainability and health by utilizing beetle cultures and waste stream feedstock through non-sterile fermentation processes. This approach provides consumers with a viable alternative to traditional palm oil, promoting environmentally friendly food options.

Ōmcare is a digital health company that delivers remote care and real medication adherence. They do this by extending the reach of the caregiver thru its proprietary interactive IoT technologies - promising the right pill, right time, right person. By partnering with pharmacies, payers, providers, and family caregivers, they help people live healthier, more vibrant, independent lives. If independence is freedom, then Ōmcare is liberating the essence of life and empowering independence in more ways than one each and every day. The Ōmcare Home Health Hub, scheduled for release in early 2021, offers caregivers of all types – physicians, pharmacists, and family – the ability to see, speak to, and confirm appropriate medication from anywhere. A variety of call center options will be offered to provide an added connection when a loved one or clinician cannot be there. After all, there’s no true substitution for connecting one-to-one.

Bridge Financial Technology Inc. offers automated Software-as-a-Service solutions tailored for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), financial advisors, and wealthtech companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company specializes in developing portfolio accounting and management software. Its Atlas platform includes features for quick billing, invoicing, performance aggregation, client portals, and file sharing, enabling fiduciary advisors to streamline operations. By enhancing efficiency and promoting technological adoption, Bridge Financial Technology empowers RIAs to automate office work and investment management, thereby allowing them to serve more clients, scale their businesses, and reduce operational costs.

Our mission is to become the standard operating platform in the life insurance industry. We offer proactive beneficiary management and claims platform that is cloud-based, secure, and easily connectable to legacy systems. Benekiva is a technology platform designed to solve specific problems within the Life/Annuity industry while providing a beautiful customer experience. We created a SaaS platform that is rules/data-driven and Blockchain backed that allows life insurance companies to proactively update policyholder information, update and better manage beneficiary information, 100% digital claims process, provide an opportunity for the carrier agency or advisory force to retain the asset, and comply with the updated unclaimed property and escheatment laws. Benekiva helps insurance companies solve the following problems: Claims Automation – Automating the documentation and payment processing between beneficiaries and insurance companies with blockchain protection. We also have an asset retention model for companies with an agent/advisor/or licensed reps salesforce. Policyholder and Beneficiary Management and Notification – Managing all policyholder and beneficiary related processes such as updates to critical information, notification of events, and 100% end to end claims processing. Data Analytics – Turning your claims processes into revenue generating engine through robust analytics, notification, and asset retention. Compliance with unclaimed property and escheatment laws. We are on a mission to create the platform of choice for insurance companies with a beneficiary first mindset.

Ōmcare is a digital health company that delivers remote care and real medication adherence. They do this by extending the reach of the caregiver thru its proprietary interactive IoT technologies - promising the right pill, right time, right person. By partnering with pharmacies, payers, providers, and family caregivers, they help people live healthier, more vibrant, independent lives. If independence is freedom, then Ōmcare is liberating the essence of life and empowering independence in more ways than one each and every day. The Ōmcare Home Health Hub, scheduled for release in early 2021, offers caregivers of all types – physicians, pharmacists, and family – the ability to see, speak to, and confirm appropriate medication from anywhere. A variety of call center options will be offered to provide an added connection when a loved one or clinician cannot be there. After all, there’s no true substitution for connecting one-to-one.

Augment Therapy, Inc. develops interactive augmented reality telemedicine software solution for pediatric physical therapy. The solution provides real-time and remote monitored session on physical therapy and automates data collection for therapists. Augment Therapy, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bellwethr Inc. is a technology company that specializes in customer decision optimization through its innovative platform, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Wamego, Kansas, Bellwethr aims to enhance customer retention and lifetime value by automating personalized, next-best actions during critical events in the customer journey. The platform is designed to be accessible to users regardless of their technical expertise, promoting the idea that AI and machine learning should be available to everyone. By focusing on data utilization, Bellwethr assists businesses in attracting new leads and retaining existing customers, ultimately optimizing processes throughout the customer lifecycle.

TCARE, Inc. is a provider of a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to prevent caregiver burnout. The company's cloud-based platform enables care professionals to assess the risk factors associated with family caregiver burnout and recommend timely interventions. TCARE's technology has demonstrated its effectiveness by saving significant costs for agencies such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, which reported over $10 million in savings through a pilot program that delayed nursing home admissions for caregivers by 18 to 24 months. By partnering with government and healthcare entities, TCARE focuses on helping family caregivers manage their responsibilities while allowing their loved ones to age in place. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

BetterYou is a digital wellness platform that empowers both individuals and organizations to enhance health and well-being through data-driven insights. By utilizing data generated from daily interactions with its devices, BetterYou helps users identify where they spend their time compared to what truly matters to them. The platform encourages users to define their own criteria for "time better spent," allowing them to focus on their personal wellness goals across physical, mental, social, and educational dimensions. Additionally, BetterYou provides organizations with population-level insights that facilitate improved employee wellness, ultimately driving health savings and fostering healthier habits within the workforce.

Civic Champs, Inc. is a software developer that provides an application designed to assist nonprofit organizations in managing volunteer activities and tracking essential data for grant applications. The app utilizes geofencing technology to monitor volunteer check-ins and check-outs, streamlining the process of hour tracking and engagement. In addition to time management, the platform facilitates small donations, event scheduling, and mentorship tracking, while offering real-time data access and feedback mechanisms. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Civic Champs aims to reduce the administrative burden on nonprofits by automating volunteer management tasks. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.

Healium is a drugless solution for the self-management of anxiety. It's the world's first immersive media channel powered by the user's brainwaves and heart rate via their wearables. In three peer-reviewed journals, Healium has been shown to quickly reduce anxiety and increase feelings of positivity in as little as four minutes. These data-driven VR and AR escapes are controlled by the user's emotions displayed on the screen via their wearables.

Manufacturer of wearable lockers designed to keep belongings safe while traveling or working out in a gym. The company's wearable lockers include wrist wallets, pocket headbands, and ankle lockers for keeping all essential belongings such as cash, keys, ID, and phone in a convenient place, it comes up with a fabric that is sweat-wicking and machine-washable, enabling individuals to secure belongings while having safety, stress reduction and convenience.

Supportomate specializes in developing an autonomous call center agent designed to automate customer interactions over phone and text channels. By leveraging proprietary conversation learning technology, the company enables insurance carriers to streamline their sales and customer service processes, ultimately reducing operational costs. This technology utilizes existing recorded conversations to train a fully automated voice representative capable of engaging in multi-directional, open conversations, rather than being limited to pre-scripted dialogues. Supportomate's innovative approach allows enterprises to enhance efficiency and improve customer experiences within their call centers.

Provider of environmental biochemical research, education, and technology-related services intended to address global environmental challenges. The company's services include phosphorus management, management of soil organic carbon and enhancing soil quality, biogeochemical modeling for forest management, carbon trading and capture, mineral synthesis and characterization, and acid mine drainage, enabling scientists and engineers to address challenges related to food security, environmental sustainability, and biodiversity.

O2 RegenTech LLC is commercializing cost-effective, easy-to-use wound care solutions. Our proprietary, patented technology is used in our initial product offering, OXAID™, as an oxygenating, moist, and antimicrobial dressing to promote and accelerate chronic wound healing.

Infiniteach is dedicated to autism innovation through technology and training. It is a digital learning platform for one in 68 children diagnosed with autism. Its first product, Skill Champ, makes it easy for parents and teachers to create customized lessons that are rooted in evidence-based autism interventions. Infiniteach was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Protecting the worlds data through Voice BioMetrics

Hubly Surgical Inc. is a medical device company focused on enhancing the safety of neurosurgical procedures. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company has developed an integrated electric drill system designed to replace traditional hand-cranked drills. This innovative technology aims to reduce the high complication rates associated with common neurosurgical procedures, which can fail up to 20% of the time. The drill system features advancements such as drilling guidance, plunge prevention, and catheter guidance, making it suitable for both operating rooms and emergent settings. By streamlining bedside intracranial access and decreasing reliance on traditional operating room environments, Hubly Surgical seeks to improve the overall safety and efficiency of neurosurgery.

Otrafy is a Quality Management Software that optimizes and administers vendor relationship for quality assurance departments.Helping food production facilities to reach compliance and regulatory requirements faster by minimizing and automating mundane, low value-added activities.

Scott Massey met Ivan Ball while working together on a NASA funded research project at Purdue University in an effort to create life support systems for future space colonies. What started as an introduction to an the innovating technology of hydroponics, left them both wondering why there was not a standard, aeroponic device for consumers to grow their own produce. After extensively researching patents of existing systems on the market, Scott and Ivan realized that the design they were drawing out on napkins had not yet been conceived. It was at that moment, Heliponix™ (formerly Hydro Grow) was founded. What started as a dream for these young engineers who wanted to make a difference in the world became a literal kitchen startup in an apartment on campus at Purdue University as Ivan and Scott built their initial prototypes which were funded by working night shifts as full-time students.

InvivoSciences specializes in phenotypic compound screening services that enhance drug discovery and repositioning. The company employs an innovative approach that combines tissue engineering technology with assay automation and sample miniaturization, facilitating rapid and cost-effective therapeutic discovery. Its mission focuses on developing engineered tissue-based assays that closely replicate the functions of living organisms, including humans and animals. By integrating patient-derived and gene-edited human samples, InvivoSciences aims to personalize the drug development process. The company utilizes advanced techniques in cell and tissue handling, tissue phenotyping assays, and computational biology, including artificial intelligence, to assist clinicians in swiftly identifying the safety and efficacy of treatments tailored to specific patient groups, thereby optimizing the preclinical phase before embarking on costly clinical trials.

Clara Biotech is focused on developing a platform technology for the isolation and purification of exosomes from small fluid samples, facilitating liquid biopsies for early detection of various diseases, including cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. Unlike traditional methods that require lengthy ultra-centrifugation, Clara's platform can extract pure and viable exosomes from any biofluid source efficiently. This innovative process enhances the potential for precision medicine by enabling targeted drug delivery directly to specific cells. Additionally, Clara Biotech's technology supports the development of unique liquid biopsy assays, improving the accuracy of disease detection and addressing challenges faced by biopharma companies in the medical field. Overall, Clara Biotech aims to advance research into clinical applications, bridging the gap between laboratory findings and patient care through its exosome-based solutions.

Scott Massey met Ivan Ball while working together on a NASA funded research project at Purdue University in an effort to create life support systems for future space colonies. What started as an introduction to an the innovating technology of hydroponics, left them both wondering why there was not a standard, aeroponic device for consumers to grow their own produce. After extensively researching patents of existing systems on the market, Scott and Ivan realized that the design they were drawing out on napkins had not yet been conceived. It was at that moment, Heliponix™ (formerly Hydro Grow) was founded. What started as a dream for these young engineers who wanted to make a difference in the world became a literal kitchen startup in an apartment on campus at Purdue University as Ivan and Scott built their initial prototypes which were funded by working night shifts as full-time students.

Genivity, Inc develops an artificial intelligence software platform that help advisors to engage clients and retain them through health risk, life stage, and care cost planning. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Inkit Inc. is a technology company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in direct mailing services for businesses. Founded in 2016, it offers an automated platform that enhances customer engagement through personalized campaigns and streamlined logistics. Inkit's services include address validation, automated direct mail, and the creation of paperless records of customer communications. Its solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including retail, ecommerce, financial services, and healthcare, enabling organizations to communicate effectively with their customers while maintaining compliance with security standards. The company's mission focuses on empowering businesses to optimize their customer outreach through innovative technology.

Our mission is to become the standard operating platform in the life insurance industry. We offer proactive beneficiary management and claims platform that is cloud-based, secure, and easily connectable to legacy systems. Benekiva is a technology platform designed to solve specific problems within the Life/Annuity industry while providing a beautiful customer experience. We created a SaaS platform that is rules/data-driven and Blockchain backed that allows life insurance companies to proactively update policyholder information, update and better manage beneficiary information, 100% digital claims process, provide an opportunity for the carrier agency or advisory force to retain the asset, and comply with the updated unclaimed property and escheatment laws. Benekiva helps insurance companies solve the following problems: Claims Automation – Automating the documentation and payment processing between beneficiaries and insurance companies with blockchain protection. We also have an asset retention model for companies with an agent/advisor/or licensed reps salesforce. Policyholder and Beneficiary Management and Notification – Managing all policyholder and beneficiary related processes such as updates to critical information, notification of events, and 100% end to end claims processing. Data Analytics – Turning your claims processes into revenue generating engine through robust analytics, notification, and asset retention. Compliance with unclaimed property and escheatment laws. We are on a mission to create the platform of choice for insurance companies with a beneficiary first mindset.

Infiniteach is dedicated to autism innovation through technology and training. It is a digital learning platform for one in 68 children diagnosed with autism. Its first product, Skill Champ, makes it easy for parents and teachers to create customized lessons that are rooted in evidence-based autism interventions. Infiniteach was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Aerospec Technologies is a Chicago-based technology company focused on developing an intelligent three-axis flight control system that can autonomously inspect, monitor and collect high-quality data in the energy industry while making operations safer and more efficient. The insights from our system allow clients to enhance the safety of all stakeholders while reducing the cost of maintaining their assets.

Manufacturer of agricultural chemicals intended to make the planet healthier by replacing chemicals used in conventional agriculture. The company's chemicals are used to stimulate plant and vegetable growth, improve absorption of nutrients through the roots, strengthen photosynthesis, and increase the number of useful microbes, enabling farmers to increase their crop product and quality.

SmileML, Inc. designs and develops emotion recognition software. It offers user research software that analyzes user emotion in interview videos, transcribes speech, and allows to share insight with collaborative tools. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

ZeoVation produces and supplies zeolite materials to the sun/skin care, home care, healthcare, coatings, water and gas purification markets. Our ready-to-use zeolite products include nanozeolites and hierarchical zeolites. We are dedicated to providing assistance to the research and corporate R&D community to develop products relevant to their interests using the unique features of our featured zeolites.

Developer of a point-of-care testing platform designed to automate urine diagnostics. The company's platform utilizes add-on devices to toilets for automating point-of-care urine testing from specimen collection to delivery of results, enabling hospitals to remove clinical staff inputs, improve the efficiency and accuracy of data and create a more hygienic and comfortable patient experience.

Stroma is engaged in the development of advanced edge processing devices aimed at enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency in industrial workplaces. The company's platform utilizes computer vision technology to monitor driver behavior and assess worker fatigue, distraction, and ergonomic load in real-time. By transforming complex data streams into clear, actionable insights, Stroma facilitates continuous quality control and immediate feedback mechanisms. This innovative approach helps reduce accidents and improve overall operational safety in various industrial environments.

Haima Therapeutics is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company. It focused on developing bio-inspired therapies for the treatment of bleeding and other blood-related ailments. They developed a novel, nanoparticle-based synthetic hemostatic technology, called SynthoPlate, that can staunch hemorrhagic bleeding by binding to the site of injury and amplifying your body’s natural clotting mechanisms. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Resonado, Inc. specializes in audio technology, focusing on its patented Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology, which allows for innovative product designs without sacrificing sound quality. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, and Anyang, South Korea, Resonado caters to a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, home theater, hospitality, and marine sectors. The company addresses the challenges posed by the trend toward product miniaturization and the increasing demand for compact audio solutions, which traditional conical speaker technologies cannot meet without compromising design or performance. By licensing its FCS technology to global manufacturers, Resonado enables the development of high-fidelity audio systems that align with modern design requirements.

Tennibot, Inc., founded in 2018 and located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, has developed the world's first autonomous tennis ball collector. This innovative device is designed for use on both clay and hard court surfaces, enhancing the experience for tennis players by allowing them to concentrate on their game without distractions. The robotic collector utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to efficiently determine when and where to collect tennis balls, and it can autonomously return to a designated location when its storage is full. This technology significantly reduces the time and effort spent by players, coaches, and clubs in retrieving balls, streamlining practice sessions and improving overall efficiency on the court.

Developer of B2B platform intended to measure social impact. The company application offers corporate gifts and aligns rewards and recognition programs with the company's ESG and supplier diversity goals and connects conscientious gifters with gift merchants, enabling gifters to track their resulting social impact.

Developer of a novel drug therapy designed to treat and prevent recurrent kidney stones. The company's therapy is derived from a gut bacterium to prevent and treat kidney stone diseases such as hyperoxaluria and oxalate-based kidney stones as well as renal diseases caused by high levels of oxalate in the body, thereby enabling patients to receive quality drug therapy in order to remove oxalate safely from the body and consequently prevent recurrence of stones.

Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects farmers with lenders, facilitating access to credit in the agricultural sector. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive employs machine learning and big data to assess credit risk. The platform evaluates farmers' credit profiles using a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks. This innovative analysis provides lenders with a diversified portfolio of borrowers while offering farmers more affordable funding options and reducing bureaucratic hurdles. By leveraging advanced technology, Traive aims to enhance financial accessibility within the agricultural industry.

Sempulse was created for the men and women of their armed forces. With the constant reminders of the dangers their military men and women face in training and combat, Sempulse began developing sensor systems designed specifically for the harsh conditions of battlefield triage spread across the globe. They then realized that they could enhance the entire existing prehospital and multiple casualty spaces with their FieldVitals solution. They are a collection of biomedical, hardware, and software engineers and former U.S. Military Officers located in Arizona, California, Texas, and Illinois. Their Advisory Board consists of Fortune 50 executives, high-ranking U.S. Military flag officers, CEO-tenured physicians, and Tier 1 medical operators.

Canomiks provides a genomics, bioinformatics and AI-based Product Superiority Platform that enables companies within the functional food and beverage, dietary supplement and skincare industries to create safe and efficacious products. Canomiks' long-term vision is to make food as medicine a reality.

ImmunArtes is a biotechnology company focused on developing vaccines and therapeutics aimed at preventing diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and its antibiotic-resistant strains. The company's innovative vaccine targets the bacteria's immune evasion mechanisms, aiming to provide protection against both infection and colonization. Through research conducted in mouse models, ImmunArtes seeks to demonstrate the efficacy of its vaccine, ultimately offering patients a viable option for vaccination against staph infections.

SecurSpace, Inc. provides access to parking and storage options for trucks, trailers, and containers in the United States. It offers access to a source of parking and storage locations ranging from truck parking and trailer drop yards to heavy equipment storage depots. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It also has operations in Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia; and Chicago, Illinois. As of October 5, 2020, SecurSpace, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Envase, Inc.

Eceptacle specializes in innovative waste management solutions by manufacturing and distributing Wi-Fi-enabled compacting trash receptacles. These smart trash cans are equipped with digital displays that not only collect and compact solid waste but also send push notifications when they reach capacity. By enhancing operational efficiencies and reducing costs, Eceptacle's products support municipalities and organizations in improving public safety and minimizing their environmental impact. The company's approach aims to create additional revenue streams while addressing the challenges of waste management in urban settings.

Aggressively Organic's mission is to end food insecurity by designing sustainable Hydroponic, Aquaponics, Gardening and Agricultural systems accessible to all - and we farm.

Kwema, Inc. specializes in developing wearable personal security devices aimed at enhancing safety for women and employees in various environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Kwema's innovative technology connects users to immediate help through discreet means, such as fashionable bracelets or mobile applications. The system notifies friends, family, and nearby users of the application in case of emergencies, while also facilitating responses from public or private security services. Kwema's offerings address critical safety challenges by providing quick notifications to emergency personnel, enabling seamless contact tracing to mitigate health risks, and automating roll calls during mass evacuations. By integrating its technology into everyday items like badge holders, Kwema minimizes adoption barriers and training costs, making it easier for users to maintain safety in their daily routines.

TCARE, Inc. is a provider of a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to prevent caregiver burnout. The company's cloud-based platform enables care professionals to assess the risk factors associated with family caregiver burnout and recommend timely interventions. TCARE's technology has demonstrated its effectiveness by saving significant costs for agencies such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, which reported over $10 million in savings through a pilot program that delayed nursing home admissions for caregivers by 18 to 24 months. By partnering with government and healthcare entities, TCARE focuses on helping family caregivers manage their responsibilities while allowing their loved ones to age in place. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Epharmix, Inc. is a digital healthcare company that specializes in developing clinically validated, condition-specific communication tools for the healthcare industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Epharmix provides digital interventions designed to enhance patient-physician engagement, automate the collection of clinical data, and alert healthcare providers for effective chronic care management. Its products aim to improve care for underserved patients while also reducing the workload of care teams, ultimately enhancing patient engagement and health outcomes.

IntuiTap Medical, Inc. is a Houston-based company that develops innovative devices for spinal punctures, addressing issues of inaccuracy and discomfort associated with these procedures. Founded in 2016, the company has created a handheld device that integrates imaging and needle guidance technology, providing a comprehensive solution for accurate needle placements used in lumbar punctures, spinal anesthesia, and epidurals. By enhancing the precision and efficiency of these procedures, IntuiTap Medical aims to reduce procedural costs and increase confidence among both healthcare providers and patients. The company's focus on improving spinal puncture outcomes positions it as a leader in this specialized medical field.

Kulisha works with food and beverage companies to convert organic waste into a sustainable, insect protein for animal feeds. The insects metabolize organic waste and are sold as a high-protein input for animal feeds. This solution addresses two key problems: it reduces the amount of waste going to landfill, and it provides a sustainable alternative to fishmeal. With over 90% of their ocean ecosystems overfished, there is an urgent need to find an alternative to fishmeal for animal feed.

Structured Immunity is a protein engineering company focused on enhancing the safety and efficacy of T cell receptor-based therapies. Founded in 2017 by David Hardwicke and Timothy Riley, the company leverages over 20 years of research in structural immunology, particularly from the laboratory of Brian Baker. Its primary mission is to improve the specificity of T cell receptors, thereby increasing drug efficacy and reducing potential side effects associated with therapies. Structured Immunity specializes in optimizing the human immune system for cell-based cancer immunotherapy, enabling pharmaceutical firms to develop patentable cellular cancer therapies with advanced tumor targeting capabilities.

Akanocure's mission is to synthesize and develop biotargeted anti-cancer chemotherapeutic drugs derived from natural sources. Akanocure's pipeline will consist of analogs of fully validated, highly potent anti-cancer natural products that can only be produced on a large scale through Akanocure's proprietary CCC synthesis platform. The company has competitive edges on two fronts: the synthesis platform that gives Akanocure exclusive access to rare compounds and the potential pipeline of anti-cancer products that are far superior to existing therapies.

Strayos Inc. is a technology company that specializes in aerial data analytics software, specifically for the mining, drilling, blasting, quarrying, and oil and gas exploration industries. Founded in 2016 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Strayos has developed an advanced platform that utilizes image processing and artificial intelligence to provide users with comprehensive data analysis. The platform offers tools such as smart drill data analysis, which employs measurement-while-drilling techniques for real-time data on drill logs and rock properties, and the 3D Blast Profile, which optimizes blast patterns and facilitates post-blast volume reconciliations. Additionally, Strayos provides Muckpile and Rock Size Analysis through its AI platform, which accurately assesses rock size distribution using machine learning techniques. By leveraging aerial intelligence, Strayos aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety in various industries.

SuraMedical LLC is an early-stage startup founded in 2016 to research, develop and commercialize WoundAlert, a remote patient monitoring solution for chronic leg wounds, a debilitating condition impacting millions of Americans each year. SuraMedical also has an extensive established network of technical and commercial consultants who are experts in wound care reimbursement, FDA regulation, clinical research, patent law and healthcare compliance.

Mycroft AI, Inc. develops an open-source voice assistant platform that integrates artificial intelligence and natural language processing to allow users to control various electronic devices through voice commands. The Mycroft software operates as an extensible platform, enabling customization and adaptation for a wide range of devices, including refrigerators, computers, speakers, wearables, cars, and televisions. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Lawrence, Kansas. Mycroft's approach emphasizes an open-source and open-hardware philosophy, allowing users to modify and enhance their voice assistant experience according to their needs.

Neopenda is a healthcare technology company based in New York City that specializes in developing reusable vital signs monitoring devices designed for critically ill newborns. Founded in 2015, the company creates wearable products that integrate into a baby hat, allowing healthcare providers to monitor essential vital signs such as pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, and temperature. These devices are powered by rechargeable batteries and wirelessly transmit health data to a central monitoring application, alerting healthcare workers in real time when a newborn is in distress. Neopenda's innovations target low-resource settings, aiming to reduce response times for neonatal emergencies and ultimately combat avoidable neonatal mortality. By enhancing monitoring capabilities, Neopenda supports healthcare providers, including community health workers and home-based care systems, in delivering timely and effective treatment to vulnerable newborns.

Redox accelerates the development and distribution of healthcare software solutions with a full-service integration platform to securely and efficiently exchange data. Healthcare delivery organizations and technology vendors connect once and authorize the data they send and receive across the most extensive interoperable network in healthcare. Redox exists to make healthcare data useful and every patient experience a little bit better. It keeps patients at the forefront by helping vendors and providers integrate securely, easily, and at a reduced cost. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Rover develops new IoT concepts focused on consumer engagement with their everyday things . Rover Development has created the Jasha sensor - a very low cost RFID pressure sensor that resides within a tire, ball, or other inflatable. The sensor is completely powered and queried by the user's smartphone, right through the outside of the tire. No batteries needed! The sensor has been released and is currently available for evaluation and purchase.

Cnature designs and develops a mobile application, which identifies plants and animals in real time. It allows users to snap a photo of the plant or animal and provides information on them. Additionally, it connects users to nature lovers by building a community. The mobile application is available across the iOS and Android formats. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Developer of a predictive analytics platform designed to build high-performing, people-centric workplaces. The company's platform helps to find out the drivers of employee experience, understand the socio-emotional factors affecting employees, identify opportunities and create action plans, enabling organizations to drive productivity, retention, and engagement within their employee base.

Allergy Amulet Inc. is a Madison, Wisconsin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of consumer food allergen sensors. Its flagship product, the Allergy Amulet, is recognized as the world's smallest and fastest device for testing food for common allergens, providing results in seconds. Designed for portability, it can be conveniently carried on a keychain, necklace, or wristband, allowing users to maintain safety while enjoying meals. With food allergies affecting approximately 32 million Americans and millions more worldwide, Allergy Amulet aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with food allergies or intolerances. The company serves a diverse clientele, including families, individuals, and businesses, addressing the critical need for rapid allergen detection in everyday situations.

Orange Photonics, Inc. specializes in providing quality control and data analytics products for the legal cannabis industry. Based in Elkins, New Hampshire, the company develops solutions for a variety of stakeholders, including growers, dispensaries, regulators, and manufacturers of infused products. Its flagship product, the LightLab, is a portable, lab-grade cannabis potency analyzer designed for on-site testing and tracking of cannabis potency. This innovative tool aims to set a new standard for accurate, repeatable, and cost-effective potency testing. In addition to the LightLab, Orange Photonics plans to offer services that facilitate data collection and analysis, enabling customers to make informed, data-driven decisions to enhance their operations within the cannabis market.

Healthy Roots is a toy company that utilizes a doll, book and app to teach natural hair care to young girls of color. Our dolls come in different skin tones, facial features and hair textures to represent the diversity of the african diaspora. Our dolls hair can be styled in a variety of ways with the guidance of the Big Book of Hair. The big Book of Hair is an illustrated manual to natural hair care. Our app allows users to track their hair health and get curated content for their specific hair needs based on data they input. All three products culminate to the perfect teaching tool for children in a language they understand.

Prattle is a company based in St. Louis, Maryland, founded in 2014, that specializes in natural language processing and machine learning to analyze publicly available content, such as central bank and corporate communications. The firm has developed an automated investment analytics platform that collects and interprets complex language, converting it into real-time, quantitative data that measures sentiment and predicts market impact. This technology addresses the challenges faced by equity analysts, who often lack the time and resources to comprehensively analyze all pertinent market-moving information. By providing asset managers with insights into market trends and sentiments, Prattle enhances their ability to form investment strategies and make informed trading decisions. As of June 2019, Prattle operates as a subsidiary of Liquidnet Holdings, Inc.

Allergy Amulet Inc. is a Madison, Wisconsin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of consumer food allergen sensors. Its flagship product, the Allergy Amulet, is recognized as the world's smallest and fastest device for testing food for common allergens, providing results in seconds. Designed for portability, it can be conveniently carried on a keychain, necklace, or wristband, allowing users to maintain safety while enjoying meals. With food allergies affecting approximately 32 million Americans and millions more worldwide, Allergy Amulet aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with food allergies or intolerances. The company serves a diverse clientele, including families, individuals, and businesses, addressing the critical need for rapid allergen detection in everyday situations.

Jolt Athletics Inc. is a company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in designing and manufacturing sensors for monitoring head impacts in sports. Founded in 2015, Jolt's technology allows real-time streaming of data and alerts to connected smartphones, enabling athletes, parents, and coaches to make informed decisions about training and safety. The company's mission is to enhance the training experience by providing innovative solutions that promote smarter and safer athletic practices.

Litter One offers a biodegradable, all-inclusive cat litter system designed for convenience and ease of use. Each kit comprises a litter box, pine pellet litter, a scoop, and waste bags, all delivered directly to the customer’s door. When the cat uses the litter, the pellets transform into sawdust, which then falls through a patented false floor. After 4 to 6 weeks, the entire kit can be closed up and disposed of, allowing pet owners to seamlessly transition to a new kit that has already been shipped. This system provides an environmentally friendly solution for managing cat waste while eliminating odors.

MouseHouseApp is a web application that enables researchers in the life sciences industry to track experimental data, health, and complex breeding schemes of laboratory mice. It offers proprietary embedded mouse optimization software to help manage breeding schemes and reduce costs by suggesting animals to cull; a collaborative interface that allows researchers within a lab or multiple parties within an institution to share and record data for the same animals; and an intuitive iPad drag-drop interface to eliminate redundant data entry and save time. MouseHouseApp was founded by Jeegar Shah and Umar Khokhar in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

ARMHER is a company created by women to protect women from crime. We devoted years to studying the mind-set of criminals who victimize women, and researching the extraordinary selection of personal protection devices (PPDs) available to women. We selected the most effective and affordable PPDs and created four unique “Survival Kits” – each Kit is filled with proven defenses that safeguard women from crimes against their person and their property. From students to seniors, ARMHER is the perfect gift.

Alltuition is an online search engine that enables collage students to find sources for financial aid. It tracks hundreds of student loan providers to help students find the best loans they are eligible for and to understand the real cost of borrowing.

Imagine - being able to electronically darken a window with the flip of a switch.SmarterShade is an emerging clean technology that does just this. Windows, skylights and other glazings made with SmarterShade can be darkened on command. As part of a daylighting/natural heating strategy, this technology has the potential to save the United States billions in energy costs. SmarterShade is a concept from Lono, LLC, a company based in South Bend, Indiana. Through their own proprietary technology, they have developed an aftermarket application for selectable tint on windows that:

Therapeutic Systems Research Laboratories, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical research and oral drug delivery company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1986, the company focuses on enhancing the oral absorption of both investigational and marketed compounds through a proprietary portfolio of oral drug delivery technologies. This includes the development of prodrug and carrier technologies, alongside providing preclinical services. The firm also offers biopharmaceutics classifications, consulting services, and research support to biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, Therapeutic Systems engages in discovery screening and mechanistic studies, contributing to the advancement of drug candidates in various therapeutic areas.

Imbed Biosciences, Inc. is a medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company specializes in antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver, offering effective wound care for extended periods. By utilizing its advanced biomaterials platforms, Imbed aims to enhance wound dressings to prevent infections and promote faster healing, addressing a significant market opportunity in the management of surgical and chronic wounds, valued at $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed is backed by extensive research and a team with over 25 years of collective experience in clinical wound management.

StorageByMail.com provides an alternative to traditional self storage. Storage is centralized in a single, low-cost warehouse that customers access via the mail. The company offers prepaid shipping labels for sending boxes to storage and free round-trip postage.