PneumoNIX Medical is developing gel-based technologies to prevent complications associated with percutaneous procedures such as soft tissue biopsies.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research and land-grant university that offers academic, master's, and doctoral programs. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. University of Massachusetts Amherst has an annual enrollment of approximately 1,300 faculty members and more than 30,000 students.
Our technology provides a passive, non-invasive X-ray imaging technology that can be used to i) visualize the percolation of process fluids across leaching heaps at scale; ii) monitor the stability of dams, heaps, mining assetts; iii) other industrial and minidng applications where density measurements are of key importance to improve safety and productivity.
T-Omega Wind specializes in the development of innovative floating wind turbines aimed at enhancing offshore energy production. By utilizing a design that allows turbines to float on the water's surface, the company capitalizes on the natural movement of waves rather than resisting it. This approach improves stability and efficiency, as the rotor is securely held on both sides and aligns with the wind, adapting to changing weather conditions. T-Omega Wind's technology not only promotes the generation of affordable clean energy but also supports the expansion of sustainable energy solutions across the globe.
The Emerald Tutu develops floating landscape infrastructure to mitigate the effects of climate change. The company provides waterfront amenities.
Singularity Energy, Inc. is a company that develops a platform for real-time energy and carbon management, aimed at helping corporate clients optimize their energy usage and reduce carbon emissions. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to incorporate real-time carbon dioxide signals from the energy grid into its management solutions. This innovative approach allows organizations to co-optimize their energy costs and emissions effectively. Singularity Energy's platform is designed to support climate regulators and sustainability professionals by providing transparent and reliable data, thereby enabling informed decision-making to meet rigorous environmental targets. By offering a modern alternative to traditional carbon reporting methods, the company contributes to the broader goal of grid decarbonization and promotes sustainable practices in various industries.
Elateq specializes in advanced electrochemical water treatment technology aimed at purifying wastewater. The company's innovative system employs low-level electricity and proprietary carbon materials to effectively remove various contaminants, including heavy metals, pathogens, and toxic chemicals. Elateq's solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of different facilities, allowing for the efficient treatment of both municipal and industrial wastewater. By integrating these technologies, Elateq enhances the purification process and promotes cleaner water resources.
RaySecur Inc. specializes in advanced 3D package scanning technology designed to detect concealed and potentially dangerous items such as powders, solids, liquids, and various composite threats. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers the MailSecur system, which provides real-time 3D imaging capabilities that surpass traditional X-ray methods. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's innovative solutions utilize scalable terahertz scanners and millimeter-wave technology, allowing for the effective examination of suspicious letters, flat envelopes, and small parcels. Their devices are lightweight, portable, and user-friendly, requiring minimal training for mail screening. RaySecur's technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations globally, enhancing security and safety for personnel and critical assets.
Lura Health is a company that specializes in developing tooth-mounted sensors designed to monitor oral health through saliva analysis. Founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lura Health's wireless intra-oral sensors allow users to continuously track key diagnostic metrics related to their oral environment. The sensors are designed to sit comfortably on a single tooth and monitor oral acidity, transmitting data to a mobile application. This technology provides users with meaningful insights and instant feedback, empowering them to take control of their health and improve personal health management by setting and achieving health goals.
UCHU Biosensors develops a platform of tooth mounted sensors to effortlessly track health through saliva.
University of Massachusetts (UMass) Dartmouth boasts challenging academics, particularly in the fields of Engineering, Law, Marine Science and Portuguese studies among others. One of the largest and most comprehensive Portuguese studies programs in the United States, this particular department offers specialized emphases in Portuguese Language and Literature and a doctorate in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory. The department also puts out its own publication and hosts conferences featuring scholars from around the globe. Since UMass Dartmouth’s Visual and Performing Arts Department is also one of its most respected, the campus abounds with theatre performance opportunities as well as student art galleries. Additionally, UMass has Business and Liberal Arts divisions as well as a division for the study of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement. Graduate programs are also available in a number of departments. Since UMass Dartmouth houses numerous research centers and institutes where scholarly conferences are held, the level of scholarship on campus is inspiring and stimulating. An application, transcripts, a personal essay and SAT scores are some of the materials prospective undergraduates will need to submit to admissions for consideration. Students who need assistance with paying tuition may apply for financial aid.
Boston Geospatial, founded in 2019 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, focuses on developing a geospatial data platform that facilitates access to various satellite data providers. The platform allows users to search and compare a vast array of geospatial data, which can be analyzed in multiple ways. This capability is particularly beneficial for operators and risk managers in critical infrastructure sectors, as it enables them to obtain valuable geospatial insights essential for informed decision-making.
Alloy Enterprises Inc., based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in developing 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in traditional manufacturing processes. Incorporated in 2020, the company focuses on industrial engineering and manufacturing solutions, particularly in the production of aluminum components. Alloy Enterprises has created an innovative aluminum additive technology that allows for the production of dense and cost-effective parts without the use of expensive and hazardous powders. This advancement enables clients to overcome the limitations posed by conventional manufacturing methods, promoting innovation and facilitating progress in lightweight design and emissions reduction.
Akttyva Therapeutics focuses on developing targeted therapeutics aimed at addressing cell barrier dysfunction, particularly in vascular barrier disorders. The company leverages its understanding of biological pathways, along with artificial intelligence and machine learning, to design innovative treatments. By concentrating on the structural aspects of cell barriers, Akttyva Therapeutics aims to provide solutions that enable healthcare professionals to effectively manage various medical conditions related to cell barrier dysfunction.
Gencores provides a platform that reduces the risk of concussion with customizable, smart, shock-absorbing helmet inserts.
Supranational develops hardware and software solutions for verifiable and secure computing. The company was founded in 2019 with the goal of developing products at the intersection of cryptography and computer architecture.
Labby Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a smartphone-based wireless optical spectrometer for testing milk composition, primarily serving farmers and dairy processors. The company's AI-driven cloud platform translates raw optical data into actionable insights for individual animals and entire herds, facilitating rapid mastitis detection and timely intervention. In addition to its primary focus on dairy, Labby's technology has applications in the beer and wine production industry, offering tools for counterfeit detection, quality control, and serving as a virtual brewmate for homebrewers. The platform also aids in monitoring spoilage along the supply chain, detecting adulterants and contamination, and tracking harvest cycles while providing meteorological data mapping for farm-level analytics.
Biko Biolabs is a research company founded in 2020 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, that focuses on the intersection of plastic waste and regenerative agriculture. The company aims to address research and development gaps related to sustainability and self-sufficiency in traditionally marginalized communities. By providing resources to innovators, Biko Biolabs fosters the creation of new economic opportunities and trains emerging local scientists and engineers. The company emphasizes impactful research that is closely aligned with the specific needs of the communities involved, enabling tailored scientific practices and technologies that directly address fundamental community challenges.
Skyhaven Systems is a specialty research and development firm that focuses on solving critical US Government needs in the Defense, Energy, Aerospace, and Environmental sectors. With the firm’s headquarters located in Steamboat Springs, CO and its main research and development laboratories located in Westford, MA, the firm applies advanced electrochemical engineering and science principles to solve technical problems of concern to the Government including the Department of Defense, NASA, Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, USDA, NIH, and the Centers for Disease Control. Skyhaven Systems is a privately held limited liability company formed in 2017 that merged its former business, Reactive Innovations, LLC, into its new operations. The Firm owns a 4200 ft2 facility in Westford, MA where it conducts its primary research and development activities along with light manufacturing. Skyhaven conducts innovative research and development work in the chemical process technology area focusing on reaction chemistry, reactor design, separation systems, sensors, thermal management, and materials development. At the core of their technologies is a reaction-based chemical process used to fabricate the product, or that the product uses to conduct its operation. Skyhaven’s mission is to explore, develop, and commercialize novel chemical and electrochemical-based systems that larger organizations are disinterested in developing due to small market sizes, high risk, or lengthy development times that can be counter to meeting short-term profit margin goals. Skyhaven seeks out high risk development areas via responding to competitive solicitations and securing government funded contracts and grants. These contracts enable the firm to innovate and develop new technologies to solve government identified problems culminating in the delivery of research reports, operational prototypes, or a limited number of operational systems for use by the government. As a small business, Skyhaven owns the technology rights to its government funded research and development projects. The government receives a royalty-free license to use the technology for its needs while Skyhaven is free to commercialize the technology toward non-government needs. Consequently, the firm files patents and establishes trade secrets on select technologies to protect core development areas that are being primed for commercialization.
Boston Meats, Inc. produces alternative meat products using proteins. It also develops fiber production technology to produce meats using natural proteins. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Theromics Inc. develops cell therapies. It offers HeatSYNC Gel, a thermal accelerant (TA) that augments MW and RF energy by increasing local tissue electrical conductivity in a reproducible and effective manner. The company’s TA absorbs microwave energy effectively preventing heat loss caused by blood flow in large vessels adjacent to ablation zone; optimizes the shape of the ablation zone into a circle making the ablation volume predictable; and produces a larger ablation area making it easier to target the tumor center and with 3-D modeling optimizes antenna guidance into tumor mass. Theromics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
BioSense8 develops biosensors for use in human and animal healthcare, and environmental wellness. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
MedChem Partners is a medicinal chemistry CRO that specializes in developing small molecule therapeutics. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Developer of a medical device designed to use for endoscopic surgeries. The company's device is compatible with standard endoscopes for tissue approximation for surgeries with an image-guided suturing system, enabling hospitals to reduce the procedure time and mortality rates.
Stellate DNA, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing proprietary DNA donor technology for the synthesis and production of single-strand DNA donors. The company employs a clonal synthesis approach rather than traditional chemical methods, allowing for the manufacture of customizable gene knock-in payloads. This platform enables production at microgram to milligram scales while maintaining controlled costs, thereby assisting medical professionals in achieving minimal mutation rates and ensuring sequence uniformity.
Simpact develops analytics and forecasting software to help businesses make data-driven decisions. The company's headquarters are in Boston, Massachusetts.
Riff Learning Inc is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based tools aimed at enhancing communication in virtual environments. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, Riff offers a platform that analyzes vocal data from video meetings and text chats to assess individual and team dynamics. Its technology measures interaction patterns, providing insights into engagement, influence, and information flow among participants. The Riff Platform delivers both real-time and post-meeting feedback, allowing users to become more aware of their communication styles and how these affect their colleagues. Emphasizing privacy, Riff ensures that the data collected is only accessible to the individuals involved, maintaining confidentiality and never sharing information with advertisers or for sale.
Heila Technologies is an MIT-born startup dedicated to simplifying the integration and operation of individual Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids. It is focused on the commercialization of the Heila IQ Platform, a decentralized optimization system that reduces system complexity and cost. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Irradiant Technologies develops implosion fabrication lithography for chemically amplified high throughput micro-fabrication. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
AeroShield manufactures a super-insulating, nanoporous form of glass for energy efficient windows. The AeroShield material can be placed between two panes of glass, similar to a traditional double-pane, to create a product that is 50% more insulating than traditional windows, but with a payback period up to 5 times faster than windows of similar performance.
Aliro Technologies, Inc. develops and offers cloud based software-as-a-service platform for coding in quantum environment. The company's platform enables coders with hardware-independent toolkit for developers of quantum algorithms and applications to be used in quantum computers. Aliro Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
FluidForm is a provider of 3D bioprinting services to build the additive manufacturing platform for 3D printing silicone and 3D bioprinting. The company's FRESH technology enables the printing of silicones, urethanes, epoxies, liquid metals, biologic materials, and more, revolutionizing diverse fields, from aerospace to wearable sensors to regenerative medicine. FluidForm was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in, Acton, MA.
SilarTek develops solar silicon technology with the aim of producing solar panels more accessible to a wider audience. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Leominster, Massachusetts.
SiTration, founded by Brendan Smith in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of ultra-durable filtration membranes tailored for efficient separations in harsh environments. The company's innovative technology enhances energy efficiency in challenging industrial applications by integrating the low cost and exceptional durability of various advanced commercial membranes. This enables users to achieve resource-efficient operations even in demanding conditions, setting SiTration apart in the filtration industry.
Enable Therapeutics
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Enable Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing a patented drug delivery platform. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Hopedale, Massachusetts.
Nabla is an autoreverse platform that enables the rapid discovery of previously unattainable protein variants with supernatural qualities.Nabla Bio makes new medicines and improve nutrition by engineering novel proteins.
Spatio Metrics presents architecture as a new tool for advancing health by filling the gap between design, data, and performance. The company helps hospitals manage facilities with a dashboard that shows how spaces influences patients’ health outcomes. The company's product analyzes floor plans, reveals design gaps, and recommends performance improvements. Hospital administrators are encouraged to make smarter design investments by quantifying the human and financial impact of design.
Aura Intelligent Systems provides solutions in the fields of radio technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Its patented technology provides 5D situational awareness without the harmful effects of interference, jamming, and multipath. Their technology is based on a 5G hardware architecture and intelligent software that can be programmed.
Spero Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing novel therapies for multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections and rare diseases. Its key product candidates include tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic intended for adults with MDR Gram-negative infections, and SPR206, an intravenous agent targeting MDR Gram-negative infections in hospital settings. Additionally, the company is advancing SPR720, an oral antibiotic designed for treating pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. Spero Therapeutics has established various collaborations and license agreements to support the development and commercialization of its products, including partnerships with Meiji Seika Pharma, Everest Medicines, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute. Founded in 2013, Spero aims to address the critical need for effective treatments against serious bacterial infections using innovative approaches and mechanisms.
Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches.
GreenSight Agronomics, Inc. is a company that develops advanced drone technology and a cloud-based platform aimed at improving agricultural and turf management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, GreenSight manufactures automated drones equipped with sophisticated sensors and data analytics capabilities. Its offerings include services for turf monitoring, crop management, irrigation, and pest detection. The company provides actionable insights through its drone technology, which allows land managers in sectors such as agriculture, energy, and construction to gather daily aerial intelligence efficiently. Notably, GreenSight's solutions have been designed to significantly reduce water and chemical usage, thereby saving costs and enhancing sustainability for golf courses and farms. By detecting plant stress and diseases early, the platform enables timely intervention by agrochemical companies, ultimately improving crop health and operational efficiency.
Vaxess Technologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing and commercializing silk biomaterial technologies aimed at improving vaccine delivery and storage. The company has created the MIMIX microneedle platform, which facilitates transdermal delivery of vaccines and therapies, and the MATRIX formulation and drying platform, which enhances the stability of vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostic products. By utilizing a silk-derived protein, Vaxess enables vaccines to be stored and transported without refrigeration, thereby reducing distribution costs and increasing access to essential healthcare products globally.
Ernest Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company based in Hadley, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing innovative bacterial therapeutics aimed at treating cancer. Its unique approach involves programming bacteria to deliver intracellular macromolecules directly into tumor tissues. These engineered bacteria are motile, allowing them to actively penetrate and target metastatic diseases and inoperable tumors. Through these advancements, Ernest Pharmaceuticals aims to enhance treatment options for patients facing challenging cancer diagnoses.
Thinking Robots provides software solutions for robotic tasks that can be performed on any robotic platform. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Millimeter Wave Systems, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts, specializes in millimeter wave and microwave hardware solutions. The company develops a range of products, including subsystems, modules, components, and antennas, as well as advanced technologies such as cryogenic quantum-limited parametric amplifiers and latching junction ferrite circulators. These innovations are utilized in various applications, including medical scanners, sensors, automobile radars, and high data-rate communications. Millimeter Wave Systems aims to provide consistent quality in production while offering customizable solutions tailored to specific industry needs.
Manufacturer of a robotic gripper designed to handle fragile objects without damaging them. The company's pneumatic system consists of polyurethane and polyurethane fingers which provide precise control over gripping force and movement, enabling non-traditional industries to automate material handling activities.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), founded in 1865, is a non-profit educational institution located in the United States. It provides a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including fields such as computer science, chemical engineering, psychology, and business administration. WPI is known for its distinguished faculty, advanced research facilities, and an active community that fosters collaboration and innovation. The institute emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning, encouraging students to engage in real-world problem-solving and make meaningful contributions to society.
Fortify is a Boston-based advanced manufacturing company that specializes in designing and producing custom composite materials using a patented magnetic 3D printing technology. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating high-performance products reinforced with carbon fiber, fiberglass, and ceramics. Fortify's innovative approach aims to transform the additive manufacturing landscape by offering optimized composite materials suitable for a variety of applications, including tool manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive industries. With a commitment to affordability and customization, Fortify is positioned to lead advancements in the production of reinforced composite products.
Our technology provides a passive, non-invasive X-ray imaging technology that can be used to i) visualize the percolation of process fluids across leaching heaps at scale; ii) monitor the stability of dams, heaps, mining assetts; iii) other industrial and minidng applications where density measurements are of key importance to improve safety and productivity.
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. manufactures and supplies manufacturing equipment to solar panel manufacturers. The company offers floating silicon method, which helps to reduce manufacturing cost of silicon wafers, increases commercial solar panel power, and reduces manufacturing emissions. Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. in May 2020. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Armada Marine Robotics develops asymmetric propulsion technology for enhancing marine maneuverability. The company's headquarters are in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
GRO Biosciences is leveraging breakthrough technologies from computational protein design and synthetic biology to develop best-in-class protein therapeutics with enhanced properties. The company has established multiple genomically recoded strains of bacteria that can incorporate non-standard amino acids into proteins to confer increased potency, stability, and targeted delivery. GRO Biosciences is applying its technology platform to develop improved protein therapeutics for diabetes, growth disorders and autoimmunity. The company, co-founded by Dr. George Church, is located at the Harvard Life Lab, a shared laboratory space for high-potential life sciences and biotechnology startups founded by Harvard faculty, alumni, students, and postdoctoral scholars.
Developer of a material manufacturing technology designed to specialize in the areas of additive manufacturing, machine learning, and sustainable materials processing. The company's technology provides an online portal for the purchase of quality-controlled, custom-processed, and custom-packaged powders for the cold spray and additive manufacturing that are processed as per quality standards, and customized data management systems are incorporated directly into manufacturing cells, enabling clients to have real-time, secure cloud synchronization and build machine-learning-powered feedback controls to maximize process performance.
ActivSignal is a biotech company that develops protein profiling for diagnostics and other applications. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
Travera, LLC operates in the biotechnology industry. The company uses Suspended Microchannel Resonator device to measure change in the weight of a single cancer cell called Mass Accumulation Rate (MAR) biomarker to determine which drugs to prescribe based on the actual responses of their patients’ tumor cells to candidate drugs. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Developer of a heat sink optimization platform designed to hybridize computational fluid dynamics. The company develops a compliant vapour chamber technology to eliminate thick thermal interface materials in the form of gap fillers and/or thermal grease in the aforementioned hardware, thereby using analytical, numerical, and experimental methods to consult on complex problems involving momentum, heat and mass transport phenomena.
Guardion is a company focused on developing advanced sensor technology that enhances safety by detecting and tracking potential threats, such as dirty bombs, in urban areas. It has created the world's first radiation detector that utilizes the quantum properties of nanomaterials, allowing for the production of low-cost, sensitive, and low-power detectors that can be deployed on a large scale. The company's innovations include analytical instruments, chemical detectors, and portable radiation detectors, all designed for applications that require high sensitivity, miniaturization, and ease of manufacturing. These technologies support various industries, including aerospace, medical, and national security, by enabling data collection in challenging environments. Guardion has received recognition for its contributions, winning awards such as the MassChallenge 2017 Gold Prize and participating in the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator.
Lura Health is a company that specializes in developing tooth-mounted sensors designed to monitor oral health through saliva analysis. Founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lura Health's wireless intra-oral sensors allow users to continuously track key diagnostic metrics related to their oral environment. The sensors are designed to sit comfortably on a single tooth and monitor oral acidity, transmitting data to a mobile application. This technology provides users with meaningful insights and instant feedback, empowering them to take control of their health and improve personal health management by setting and achieving health goals.
bosWell provides a record-keeping platform tailored for community-based organizations, facilitating simple and secure data collection. The platform includes a dashboard and customizable client intake forms that allow organizations to gather client data across various devices. By digitizing data and generating insights, bosWell enables organizations to streamline their operations, save time, and enhance client outcomes. This approach supports community organizations in effectively managing their records and improving service delivery.
Rizlab Health is a medical device startup founded in 2018 and based in East Princeton. The company specializes in providing practitioners and patients with rapid blood count readings, specifically focusing on white blood cell analysis. Rizlab Health's electronic cytometer and analyzer utilize a cartridge system to quantify key cellular components, such as neutrophils and lymphocytes. This technology enables hospitals and healthcare providers to quickly and affordably monitor patients' white blood counts, which is crucial for diagnosing conditions like sepsis and distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections. By offering a fast, portable, and cost-effective health monitoring solution, Rizlab Health aims to enhance patient care and streamline clinical decision-making processes.
New Equilibrium Biosciences focuses on the research and development of therapeutic drugs aimed at treating cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and other medical conditions. The company specializes in targeting intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), which play a significant role in various disorders. By integrating artificial intelligence with quantum chemistry, New Equilibrium leverages biophysical experiments to explore opportunities for structure-based drug design. This approach includes the creation of compound libraries specifically for IDPs, allowing for the identification of potential drug candidates that can interact with transient binding pockets on these proteins. Through its innovative platform, New Equilibrium aims to enhance drug discovery processes and improve treatment options within the healthcare sector.
UCHU Biosensors develops a platform of tooth mounted sensors to effortlessly track health through saliva.
Foresight Science & Technology, Inc. (Foresight), founded in 1980, is a provider of commercialization, technology transfer, and due diligence services. Their methodology is described in The Art & Science of Technology Transfer, a best-selling textbook by their founder, Dr. Phyllis “Leah” Speser, who also helped develop the legislation that created the US innovation ecosystem and is emulated by innovation ecosystems around the globe. Their customers include: universities, companies, government agencies, laboratories, foundations, inventors and investors. Their services include assessing technologies, marketing and licensing technologies, training and mentoring, launching programs, and providing operational and technical support.
Metalmark creates nanostructured materials that destroy submicron scale airborne pollutants and toxins to support healthy indoor air quality. It aims to address the challenges associated with air pollution and climate change. The company's air cleaning technology utilizes catalytic materials to filter the air with nanoscale precision.
It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Aclarity, LLC is a manufacturer of innovative water purification devices aimed at improving water treatment processes for residential use. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in the United States, the company leverages patent-pending electrochemical technology to effectively remove a wide range of contaminants, including pathogens, metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and ammonia from water. Aclarity's systems are designed to provide cost-effective, low-maintenance solutions, ensuring comprehensive purification while promoting safe and clean water for its customers and end-users.
Infinite Cooling Inc. is a company focused on water recovery systems designed for power plants and other industrial facilities. Founded in 2017 and based in Massachusetts, the company employs innovative technology utilizing high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle water that evaporates from cooling towers. This process significantly reduces water waste and helps mitigate water scarcity. By implementing its systems, Infinite Cooling enables power plants, data centers, and factories to lower their water consumption and treatment costs, promoting sustainability in industrial operations.
Mizar Imaging is a light sheet illumination system that is modular and designed for high-resolution imaging. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Merrimack College is a selective, independent college in the Catholic, Augustinian tradition whose mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives. Leadership Mission History Accreditations Fast Facts Recognition & Rankings The College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business, science and engineering, and education programs; it also offers master’s programs in accounting, computer science, education, engineering, health sciences, and management; and a range of certificate, licensure and degree completion programs. Throughout the curriculum, students can take advantage of hands-on opportunities including cooperative education and internships, research with faculty, study abroad and service learning. And, because our curriculum emphasizes the liberal arts, graduates are prepared to be imaginative, analytical, aware of trends and historical perspectives, clear thinking, and adaptable to changes in their career.
Cloud services have become ubiquitous to all major 21st century economic activities. However, cloud services and technologies can be significantly more powerful than they are now. A persistent barrier to further advancement has been the lack of a large-scale and open cloud research platforms. With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Chameleon project will provide such a large-scale platform to the open research community allowing them explore transformative concepts in deeply programmable cloud services, design, and core technologies. Chameleon will allow users to explore problems ranging from the creation of Software as a Service to kernel support for virtualization. This broad range of supported research includes many other areas such as developing Platforms as a Service, creating new and optimizing existing Infrastructure as a Service components, investigating software-defined networking, and optimizing virtualization technologies. The Chameleon testbed, will be deployed at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center and will consist of 650 multi-core cloud nodes, 5PB of total disk space, and leverage 100 Gbps connection between the sites. While a large part of the testbed will consist of homogenous hardware to support large-scale experiments, a portion of it will support heterogeneous units allowing experimentation with high-memory, large-disk, low-power, GPU, and co-processor units. The project will also leverage existing FutureGrid hardware at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center in its first year to provide a transition period for the existing FutureGrid community of experimental users. To support the broad range of experiments experiments described above, the project will support a graduated configuration system allowing full user configurability of the software stack, from provisioning of bare metal and network interconnects to delivery of fully functioning cloud environments. A special feature of Chameleon is that it provides for an exceptionally close integration of clouds and networks, which substantially enhances the capabilities of both. In addition, to facilitate experiments, Chameleon will support a set of services designed to meet researchers needs, including support for experimental management, reproducibility, and repositories of trace and workload data of production cloud workloads. The project is led by the Computation Institute at the University of Chicago and partners from the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the University of Texas at Austin, the International Center for Advanced Internet Research at Northwestern University, the Ohio State University, and University of Texas at San Antonio, comprising a highly qualified and experienced team. The team includes members from the NSF supported FutureGrid project and from the GENI community, both forerunners of the NSFCloud solicitation under which this project is funded. Chameleon will also form a set of partnerships with commercial and academic clouds, such as Rackspace, CERN and Open Science Data Cloud (OSDC), and will partner with other testbeds, notably GENI and INRIA's Grid'5000 testbed.
VeraMorph is a pharmaceutical company that is developing an oral dosage technology based on polymers. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
The Emerald Tutu develops floating landscape infrastructure to mitigate the effects of climate change. The company provides waterfront amenities.
2Witech Solutions specializes in the development of rapid and low-cost PFAS sensors. 2Witech's PFAS rapid sensing film allows for accurate PFAS concentration measurements without the long wait times or high costs associated with traditional PFAS laboratory testing.
Developer of sustainable textile finishing technologies intended to reduce pollution in the textile industry. The company's platform utilizes chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and organic polymers to create functional fabrics with conductivity, water repellency, and dyeing capabilities, all without using water or harmful chemicals, enabling the textile industry to make eco-friendly clothing with improved performance and reduced environmental impact.
Higgins Environmental Associates provides LSP and environmental consulting services, including assessments, senior reviews, remediation design, and oversight. They rapidly assess, mitigate, and reduce health risks posed by toxic cyanobacteria in lakes and ponds.
Coagulo Medical Technologies, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company focused on developing advanced testing systems for coagulation management. The company provides a portable and connected precision-medicine platform that enables healthcare professionals to detect, identify, and quantify the effects of various anticoagulants in whole blood. By utilizing a combination of patent-pending coagulation assays, microfluidic technology, and data analytics, Coagulo's system offers actionable results, facilitating personalized diagnosis and management of coagulation-related conditions. This innovative approach aims to improve healthcare outcomes by making coagulation testing more accessible and efficient for both providers and patients.
Developer of derived red blood cells intended to leverage natural genetic processes to support healthcare providers and patients in need. The company's platform has created red blood cells by genetically engineering human stem cells, enabling patients at risk to receive blood on demand.
Alloy Enterprises Inc., based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in developing 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in traditional manufacturing processes. Incorporated in 2020, the company focuses on industrial engineering and manufacturing solutions, particularly in the production of aluminum components. Alloy Enterprises has created an innovative aluminum additive technology that allows for the production of dense and cost-effective parts without the use of expensive and hazardous powders. This advancement enables clients to overcome the limitations posed by conventional manufacturing methods, promoting innovation and facilitating progress in lightweight design and emissions reduction.
InThePendant is a technological platform that aims to provide meaningful insight. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Developer of surgical instruments tracking system designed to create a surgical experience at a low cost for the hospital, the surgical team, and the patient. The company's system uses predictive analytics for tracking surgical instruments in the operating room, creating dependable, real-time data streams that transform resource management, enabling healthcare teams to have exactly what they need during surgery.
Aerogel Technologies is a prominent manufacturer based in Boston, specializing in mechanically strong aerogel materials and monolithic aerogels. The company creates a diverse range of aerogels, including silica, carbon, and polymer-based types, and has developed a unique material known as Airloy. This new class of aerogel is notable for its mechanical robustness and can be produced using various materials such as carbon, metals, and ceramics, in addition to traditional silica aerogels. Aerogel Technologies aims to provide tailored aerogel solutions that cater to the specific requirements of demanding applications across industry, government, and academia.
GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various rigid materials with extraordinary detail, measuring at scales that span four orders of magnitude. This technology allows for visualization and measurement of 3D topography, revealing intricate details that are not visible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional measurements down to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized across diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, ballistics, metrology, as well as in academic and forensic applications. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to innovate in the field of metrology, responding to the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.
Boston Materials, Inc. is a materials science company based in Bedford, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in manufacturing 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs, including its innovative Carbon Supercomposite, which is magnetically assembled. Boston Materials' products cater to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment, as well as general purpose applications. The company's focus on developing high-strength composites positions it at the forefront of advanced material technology.
SunDensity Inc. specializes in the research, design, and development of Photonic Smart Coating technology, specifically its patent-pending PSC™. This innovative technology facilitates the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing inefficiencies in photonics. The company's products aim to enhance the efficiency of solar photovoltaics, thereby reducing electricity generation costs. In addition, SunDensity's technology allows for the customization of thermal and optical properties in architectural glass and increases the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. Founded in 2016, SunDensity is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Rochester, New York.
Bitome is a Boston-based company specializing in connected medical devices, focusing on noninvasive hydration monitoring technology. Established two years ago, Bitome's first product is designed to monitor hydration status, with significant applications in fields such as dialysis, diabetes management, sports performance, and maternal/fetal health. One of its primary uses is in assessing volume status in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), a critical but challenging biometric to measure that is closely linked to patient outcomes. By enhancing hydration monitoring, Bitome aims to revolutionize CHF management in a manner similar to how glucose monitoring transformed diabetes care.
Transaera is focused on creating a new generation of affordable and energy-efficient cooling systems designed to minimize energy consumption while providing effective climate control. Their technology aims to enhance indoor environments crucial for both business operations and personal comfort, benefiting human productivity. By offering environmentally friendly cooling solutions, Transaera addresses the need for systems that have a reduced impact on the global climate and local energy infrastructure. These innovative cooling systems are suitable for both residential and commercial applications, enabling consumers to choose options that use significantly less energy compared to traditional air conditioners.
AuCoDe aims to be the Google Alerts of controversies and crisis situations. By automatically analyzing social media and digital news streams using sophisticated machine learning techniques, they provide early detection of controversies and crisis situations. Their cutting-edge technology rapidly detects or predicts crisis situations, so their quantities trading customers can use these insights directly for complex trading strategies and beat their competition to the best trades.
Eden is focused on developing a sustainable platform for natural resource recovery, aiming to create a carbon-neutral future. The company has introduced a novel method known as Pulsed Electrical Well Stimulation (PEWS), which is a patent-pending technology designed to replace traditional hydraulic fracturing. This innovative approach eliminates the need for water injection and addresses the logistical challenges and environmental risks associated with conventional fracking methods. By utilizing high-voltage electricity and proprietary modeling techniques, Eden enhances rock permeability with precision, facilitating effective resource extraction across various geological settings. This technology not only reduces costs but also minimizes the negative impacts typically associated with hydraulic fracturing, positioning Eden as a leader in environmentally responsible resource recovery.
Root AI, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence robots for indoor farming. It offers Virgo 1, an agricultural robot to pick tomatoes without bruising them, and detect ripeness better than humans. The company’s robot is an autonomous tomato harvesting platform. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Quisigamond Community College, located in Worcester, MA, serves over 13,000 students and offers more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs. In addition to the traditional student academic program, Quisigamond offers online classes specifically geared toward working students or professionals who want to enhance their skills or build new ones. Those classes include Business Administration, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Computer Science and Hospitality Management. Certificates are available in business administration/insurance or medical office options, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Early Childhood Education, and Law Enforcement. Various healthcare certificates are also offered including Surgery Technology, basic Paramedic and Dental Assisting. Associate Degrees are offered in Deaf Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, Telecommunications Technology and Energy Utility. Quisigamond has developed outstanding relationships with potential employers in the central Massachusetts area including Intel, Verizon, Kennedy Diecasting, UPS and Ken-Weld and sponsors regular collaborations for workforce training. The Children’s School is available for enrolled students and members of the community with children between the ages of 2 to 5 years and also operates as a training center for Early Childhood Education students . The Division of Continuing Education hosts non-credit courses, workshops and seminars that are widely attended by the community and students.
Julia Computing, Inc. specializes in designing and developing software solutions for the Julia programming language, catering to a diverse audience including professionals, engineers, and data scientists. Its offerings include JuliaPro for advanced users, JuliaRun for scalable deployment in production environments, JuliaBox for educational purposes, and JuliaFin, which provides tools for quantitative finance. The company also delivers tailored consulting services, encompassing software development, integration, and performance engineering. Additionally, Julia Computing provides training programs ranging from basic to advanced levels for users of the Julia language. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, with offices in various locations including Boston, New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Bengaluru, India. Julia itself is a high-performance programming language that has gained significant traction, with over 20 million downloads and a growing ecosystem of more than 4,000 packages.
Singularity Energy, Inc. is a company that develops a platform for real-time energy and carbon management, aimed at helping corporate clients optimize their energy usage and reduce carbon emissions. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to incorporate real-time carbon dioxide signals from the energy grid into its management solutions. This innovative approach allows organizations to co-optimize their energy costs and emissions effectively. Singularity Energy's platform is designed to support climate regulators and sustainability professionals by providing transparent and reliable data, thereby enabling informed decision-making to meet rigorous environmental targets. By offering a modern alternative to traditional carbon reporting methods, the company contributes to the broader goal of grid decarbonization and promotes sustainable practices in various industries.
Supranational develops hardware and software solutions for verifiable and secure computing. The company was founded in 2019 with the goal of developing products at the intersection of cryptography and computer architecture.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), founded in 1865, is a non-profit educational institution located in the United States. It provides a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including fields such as computer science, chemical engineering, psychology, and business administration. WPI is known for its distinguished faculty, advanced research facilities, and an active community that fosters collaboration and innovation. The institute emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning, encouraging students to engage in real-world problem-solving and make meaningful contributions to society.
PneumoNIX Medical is developing gel-based technologies to prevent complications associated with percutaneous procedures such as soft tissue biopsies.
Belmont Scientific is a chemical and battery safety technology company that specializes in process safety and risk management. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Lowell, Massachusetts.
RaySecur Inc. specializes in advanced 3D package scanning technology designed to detect concealed and potentially dangerous items such as powders, solids, liquids, and various composite threats. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers the MailSecur system, which provides real-time 3D imaging capabilities that surpass traditional X-ray methods. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's innovative solutions utilize scalable terahertz scanners and millimeter-wave technology, allowing for the effective examination of suspicious letters, flat envelopes, and small parcels. Their devices are lightweight, portable, and user-friendly, requiring minimal training for mail screening. RaySecur's technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations globally, enhancing security and safety for personnel and critical assets.
EnerBlock develops the energy tokens that are ascribed to the energy unit data from the database and the smart contract framework. They provide power electronics, behind-the-meter grid services, off-grid backup power, and simple integration with installed systems.
Phase Two Chemicals, operating under Peroxygen Systems, Inc., is focused on developing innovative electrochemical systems for on-site production of low-cost chemical oxidizers, primarily hydrogen peroxide. Founded in 2014 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company’s technology allows for a significant reduction in production costs—over 50%—while addressing safety concerns related to the transportation and handling of high-concentration hydrogen peroxide. The electrochemical process not only enhances energy efficiency in hydrogen peroxide production but also minimizes the environmental waste typically generated by traditional chemical synthesis methods. Through these advancements, Phase Two Chemicals aims to promote cleaner and more sustainable chemical practices.
Ras Labs, LLC, founded in 2003 and based in Quincy, Massachusetts, specializes in the development and production of Synthetic Muscle, a polymer-based material that mimics natural movement by expanding and contracting in response to electrical impulses. This innovative technology is designed to enhance the interaction between mechanical devices and humans, with a focus on applications in prosthetics, rehabilitative robotics, and protective devices. In addition to Synthetic Muscle, Ras Labs creates robotic arm products that utilize material science advancements and data engineering to improve automation processes. These products include tactile sensors for robotic fingers, enabling gentle gripping of fragile objects and providing touch detection and location feedback, thus facilitating adaptable responses in automated gripping systems.