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Aseptuva is an early-stage MedTech startup located in Technopark Winterthur, focused on combating Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI). The company addresses the critical issue of catheter-related infections that can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia and bloodstream infections, which claim thousands of lives annually and incur significant healthcare costs. Aseptuva is developing a range of medical devices designed for in-situ disinfection of various catheters, effectively preventing the onset of infections in healthcare settings. By providing an automated system for disinfection, Aseptuva aims to support medical staff in reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections, thereby improving patient outcomes and potentially saving thousands of lives each year. Through its innovative technology, the company aspires to establish a new standard in critical care and make a meaningful impact on global health.

Embryoxite is a biotechnology company specializing in non-invasive diagnostic services for pre-implantation embryos in human-assisted reproduction. It operates a platform that combines artificial intelligence, metabolomics, embryo imaging, and clinical data to enhance embryo selection accuracy and improve patient outcomes for fertility clinics and reproductive specialists.

CNS Therapy, they contribute to human well-being through mind-body therapy and the research, design, education, and sale of devices that alleviate chronic disease, restore health, and extend useful life. They are a spin off from the University of North Carolina (UNC). Their base technology is a patent pending approach to chronic pain which combines operant behavioral therapy with a proprietary device which enhances learning and resets the autonomic nervous system - called SET - Systolic Extinction Training. They are dedicated to providing long lasting pain relief to patients. Their unique combination of psychological training and electrostimulation helps chronic pain patients to starkly reduce or even eliminate their pain and allow them to return to their daily lives.

HeroSupport is a medical device manufacturing company founded in 2019 and based in Veyrier, Geneva. The company specializes in creating medical immobilization devices designed to enhance patient comfort during clinical procedures. Its innovative technology transforms imaging and treatment tables into personalized support solutions, specifically catering to the needs of patients undergoing prone breast radiotherapy. This approach allows patients to benefit from tailored support, eliminating the need for them to adjust to the standard table. By improving patient comfort, HeroSupport enables healthcare providers to deliver more effective and cost-efficient cancer treatment.

Astron Medtech is a medical technology company focused on enhancing patient outcomes through innovative surgical solutions. The company specializes in developing disposable, minimally invasive devices specifically designed for tendon repair, significantly reducing recovery time from six months to four months. By utilizing less invasive and more sustainable surgical techniques, Astron Medtech aims to streamline surgical services and improve the overall patient experience.

Pulse Charter Connect specializes in streamlining organ transportation logistics. It operates a digital platform that automates and optimizes both air and ground transportation processes, replacing manual methods. This enables medical professionals to concentrate on their critical tasks, saving time, reducing costs, and enhancing the likelihood of successful organ transplants.

Birth By Us empowers mothers and birth attendants to customize their own birthing experience while providing caregivers with the insights and data needed to best assist their birth.

ABBY is a new Personal EV for adults with reduced mobility, positioned as a long-overdue expansion play for the broken $9B wheelchair cartel

Developer of a healthcare technology designed to replace the traditional way of treating cancer treatment. The company aims to transform the traditional therapeutic into a next-generation therapy for cancer diseases by maximizing the drug potency with minimum toxicity, helping the healthcare sector to overcome systemic toxicity and exhibiting strong anti-tumor efficacy in various tumor models both as monotherapy and in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Perfusion Medical has an IV solution for tissue perfusion restoration developed at VCU of medicine and is being commercialized. They have the potential to be game changers in the treatment of severe blood loss. PEG-20k IV solution's main mechanism of action in treating severe hypovolemic shock is to increase tissue perfusion, allowing for the rapid transfer of oxygen into oxygen-depleted tissues and organs.

Lighthanded Enterprises specializes in innovative medical technology focused on diagnosing middle ear effusions, particularly otitis media with effusion (OME), which is common in childhood. The company has developed a laser otoscope that significantly enhances diagnostic capabilities by providing an additional illumination source. This advanced platform offers up to ninety percent accuracy in detecting OME, allowing physicians to confidently assess and manage conditions that can adversely affect a child's hearing over prolonged periods. By improving visibility during examinations, Lighthanded Enterprises equips healthcare providers with the tools necessary for more effective treatment and referral decisions.

Pharmesol is a technology company that specializes in automating post-prescription care through its clinical services platform. The platform uses artificial intelligence to facilitate communication between patients, healthcare providers, and pharmacies, ensuring efficient follow-up care for medications. It streamlines calls and messages while maintaining recorded documentation, providing round-the-clock personalized support for both patients and doctors.

QuitSure is a technology company that operates a 6-day mobile application-based program designed to help smokers quit smoking. Utilizing advanced behavioral science and psychological tools, the platform offers a combination of reading materials, videos, and simple exercises, aiming to eliminate the desire to smoke and prevent cravings. The program is intended to facilitate a permanent and easy smoking cessation, with the support of personal consultations.

Trove Health is a company that offers a clinical trial recruitment platform designed to facilitate access to patient data for patients, healthcare providers, and life sciences organizations. The platform creates a diverse and consented database of prospective trial participants, enabling researchers to efficiently identify and recruit patients who meet specific enrollment criteria across various geographies and therapeutic areas. By doing so, Trove Health supports the advancement of medical research while empowering patients to manage their own health data, including the potential to monetize it and receive personalized treatment options.

Qonect is a digital health platform dedicated to making healthcare more affordable for individuals. The company provides a free Digital Health Card, which offers instant discounts on medical expenses, including bills for medical services and medications. In addition to financial assistance during medical emergencies, Qonect facilitates access to e-lab test reports and supports outpatient department appointment booking. By focusing on reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs, Qonect aims to ensure that users can access quality medical care promptly and efficiently.

IC Innovations develops disruptive technology for respiration measurement and analysis. We are focused on lowering the barriers to access to advanced respiratory assessment, in fields such as sports and healthcare.

Speratum is a biopharmaceutical company focused on microRNA-directed oncology therapies. The Company was founded in 2014 by Christian Marín-Müller, Ph.D. and is dedicated to the development of a patented treatment for pancreatic cancer based on the combination of tumor suppressive microRNA molecules and nanoparticle-based drug delivery technologies. The Company is currently entering the final stage of preclinical trials for the pancreatic cancer therapy, while simultaneously expanding the patent’s coverage to incorporate other types of cancer and non-cancer indications and illnesses and expanding its intellectual property (IP) portfolio with complementary technologies in the fields of nanotechnology, medical devices and veterinary medicine.

Flourish Science is a digital mental health organization that was founded in order to deliver personalized and community-oriented well-being knowledge and practices based on social psychology, positive psychology, and behavioral science.

They're more than a napkin company. Join our mission to end drug-facilitated sexual assault.KnoNap works to empower individuals and communities to create safer social settings, through education and products that bring attention to drug facilitated assault and crime.

Blue Halo BioMedical, LLC, founded in 2019 and based in Winter Park, Florida, is an innovative company focused on transforming the urologic catheter market, which has remained largely unchanged for 80 years. The company develops a fully internal male urinary catheter designed to effectively drain the bladder, addressing the critical issue of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). This proprietary device improves patients' quality of life by allowing them to void at will and participate in daily activities without the limitations imposed by traditional catheters. Through its advancements, Blue Halo BioMedical aims to provide a more effective and user-friendly solution for urologic patients.

Flagler Health is a developer of clinical decision support software aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. The company's platform leverages patient data and clinical guidelines to assist physicians in identifying beneficial treatment strategies that may have been overlooked. By integrating artificial intelligence technologies, Flagler Health transforms clinics into more efficient health systems, enabling healthcare providers to offer comprehensive care and improve patient outcomes. Its focus on data-driven insights positions Flagler Health as a valuable partner in the healthcare sector, facilitating informed decision-making for clinicians.

Azul Bio specializes in marine ecosystem preservation and enhancement, focusing on coral reef restoration. They employ advanced biological analysis services to monitor and maintain aquatic environments, offering DNA-based biodiversity assessments, species genotyping, microbiome profiling, and disease detection. This data empowers marine researchers and industries to improve aquaculture practices and safeguard ocean ecosystems against climate change.

Bairitone Health is a Houston-based company founded in 2022 that focuses on creating innovative solutions for individuals suffering from untreated obstructive sleep apnea. The company has developed remote passive sensing technology that employs vibration sensors placed on the face during sleep to gather acoustic data from the upper airway. This data is then analyzed using advanced sonar beam-forming algorithms and artificial intelligence to accurately identify the location of structural collapses in the upper airway that contribute to apnea episodes. By providing detailed insights into the nature of a patient's condition, Bairitone Health enables healthcare professionals to devise more informed and effective treatment plans for sleep apnea.

Mobile app for tracking, understanding, and improving mental health. We're working on making mental healthcare more quantitative. If that sounds interesting to you, get in touch!

Activate Health is a health management platform designed to enhance health tracking and management services. The company offers a comprehensive range of features, including health audits and personalized coaching, which assist clients in monitoring their health and making informed lifestyle choices. By leveraging digital health technologies and blood testing, Activate Health aims to uncover the untapped potential for improved health outcomes, ultimately enabling individuals to lead healthier lives.

KardioStatus is a healthcare technology company that converts biometric data into personalized clinical treatments. Its platform, developed by leading physicians and engineers, creates unique biometric profiles for patients and provides tailored therapeutic recommendations to healthcare providers, aiming to enhance patient outcomes, lower costs, and simplify decision-making processes.

DoubleLock Healthcare specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections. Their primary product is a novel intravenous (IV) port and syringe system designed to enhance sterility and safety. This system, which does not require alcohol swabs or caps, is engineered to decrease drug leakage, toxic vapors, and medication errors, thereby improving patient safety and lowering healthcare costs.

From Women For Women is a new unique breast pad developed by B-gin A-ge.

Women aged 20-45 cannot get screened for breast cancer because existing solutions are unreliable. However, 81% want to. At The Blue Box, we have built a pain-free, low-cost, sensitive, radiation-free device to detect breast cancer in urine with a sensitivity of 83%. In 2024, we’ll launch into the market, bringing The Blue Box to private gynecology clinics with a Diagnostics-as-a-Service subscription model, and a pay-per-test revenue stream that we’ll share with doctors.

Electronrx specializes in personalized digital medicine, focusing on the development of innovative solutions for chronic disease management and hospital patient care. The company leverages a multidisciplinary team, comprising experts in biomedical engineering, data science, machine learning, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, and drug discovery. Electronrx's predictive healthcare and diagnostics platform is designed to monitor physiological conditions and facilitate personalized therapeutic interventions. Its products enable remote monitoring of cardiovascular health by clinical professionals, delivering short waveforms of current and voltage to provide relief. This technology empowers patients to self-monitor their health and effectively manage conditions such as period pain during treatment.

MZP Tech is a medical device company focused on point-of-care coagulation analysis to enhance healthcare delivery. It develops innovative diagnostic methodologies aimed at managing bleeding and thrombotic risks. MZP Tech's flagship product is a coagulation diagnostic device that analyzes a single drop of blood within minutes, utilizing a disposable micro-machined chip and a portable embedded sensing system. This technology measures blood viscosity, empowering medical professionals to conduct early-stage screenings for cardiovascular diseases, blood-clotting disorders, and conditions related to high viscosity. Through its advancements in hemostasis, MZP Tech aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline the diagnostic process in clinical settings.

Azooka is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of proprietary fluorophores, which are used as molecular biology tools in life science research and diagnostic applications. Their product portfolio includes fluorescent dyes for DNA, RNA, chromosomes, live cells, and molecular-grade sample collection mediums. Azooka's mission is to provide secure, sustainable, and affordable biotech consumables globally, with a focus on accessibility for all nations. Notably, the company has been recognized as the "Best Women-Led Enterprise."

Symphony Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative cancer treatments that target solid tumors, with a primary focus on triple-negative breast cancer. Recognizing the limitations of existing therapies, which often involve toxic chemotherapies with poor survival rates, Symphony Biosciences aims to orchestrate the immune response to improve outcomes for patients. The company's research emphasizes the use of biomaterials to enhance cancer treatment options, providing healthcare professionals with effective tools to combat challenging cancer types. Through its focused efforts, Symphony Biosciences strives to advance the field of oncology and improve the quality of care for patients facing solid tumors.

Astra Wellbeing is a B2B software company that focuses on employee recognition and wellness. It provides platforms for businesses, particularly hospitals, to engage and appreciate their staff, thereby reducing burnout and enhancing overall employee welfare. The company's key product is an SMS-based wellness platform that delivers tailored, positive reinforcement messages and on-demand wellness resources to frontline healthcare employees.

Lavaa is a healthcare technology company that improves primary care operations in value-based settings. It offers HealthLinksAI, an AI-powered operating system integrating with EMRs and clinical workflows, transforming raw data into actionable insights for care teams. This enhances patient risk management, outcomes, and revenue streams. Lavaa's customizable engines facilitate fast deployment, while its API and Intelligence Studio enable external vendors to connect with proactive practices, expanding reach across Medicare Advantage, ACOs, and population health initiatives in the U.S.

Dream Team Baby is a leading infant and toddler sleep consulting business, operating for over a decade. Backed by a board of medical advisors, the company offers holistic sleep solutions, believing every child can learn to love sleep. Services include comprehensive sleep assessments, custom sleep plans, and intensive coaching, along with parent support and child behavior advice. Dream Team Baby works with families nationwide and has been featured on national media outlets like the Today Show.

Pills2Me is a pharmacy delivery service focused on improving healthcare by removing barriers to medication access and adherence. The company operates a platform that allows users to order non-prescription pharmacy items and have them delivered, as well as facilitating the pickup and delivery of prescriptions from any pharmacy. This service is particularly beneficial for elderly and immunocompromised individuals, enabling them to maintain social distancing while ensuring access to essential medications. By streamlining the delivery process, Pills2Me aims to enhance the overall experience of obtaining necessary healthcare products.

Stellate Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company that specializes in the development of small molecules derived from human gut bacteria, aimed at creating personalized therapies for neurological diseases. The company focuses on researching the gut-brain axis and its implications for age-related neurological conditions. Stellate has established a robust portfolio of drug candidates, including AMA-101, which is positioned as a potential first-in-class therapy for Parkinson's disease. Through its innovative microbiome-derived medicine platform, Stellate Therapeutics engages in various stages of drug development, including discovery, screening, production, and diagnostic development, with the goal of providing effective treatments for patients suffering from neurological disorders.

True Concepts Medical Technologies is a medical company headquartered in Centerville, Ohio, founded in 2017. The company is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes while minimizing financial waste within the healthcare system. It specializes in the development of innovative medical devices aimed at addressing critical areas with high morbidity and mortality, such as accurate sepsis diagnosis and treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. True Concepts' flagship technologies are designed to provide safe, effective, and cost-efficient solutions that reduce errors and ensure consistent clinical delivery. In collaboration with the product design and development team at Pixel and Timber, the company leverages extensive clinical experience to create manufacturable solutions that have the potential to save billions of dollars annually in healthcare costs.

HME Square is a healthcare technology company specializing in the development of innovative medical diagnostics and devices. Their primary product is a non-invasive glucose monitoring system, which combines photoacoustics, MEMS device technology, and deep learning algorithms to provide accurate and continuous blood glucose measurement without the need for blood sampling or needles. This technology aims to prevent chronic diseases by enabling users to monitor their sugar levels conveniently and effectively, promoting healthier lifestyles.

CranioSense is bringing intracranial hypertension into the light by simplifying the diagnostic process across the clinical spectrum.

Auspex Diagnostics is a healthcare technology company that specializes in advanced cancer diagnostics services powered by artificial intelligence. The company's core offering involves analyzing genomic information from patients' tumor samples using proprietary machine learning algorithms. This analysis enables accurate assessment of recurrence risk and drug efficacy, thereby facilitating data-driven decision-making for oncologists and personalized treatment plans for patients.

Tiny Docs, founded in 2015, is a learning platform dedicated to improving communication between doctors, children, and families regarding health matters. The company aims to educate children and families about health issues and surgical procedures in a clear and accessible manner. Through engaging short cartoons available in multiple languages, Tiny Docs empowers children and their families to make informed healthcare decisions. By prioritizing health outcomes and emotional well-being over financial metrics, Tiny Docs seeks to create positive impacts in the lives of children, fostering understanding and reducing confusion around complex health topics.

Aevice Health specializes in non-invasive wearable technology designed for real-time monitoring of respiratory health. Their devices facilitate early detection of cardiopulmonary issues by recording relevant historical data regarding symptoms and medication intake, allowing clinicians to track patient responses to treatment effectively even when patients are at home. This approach enhances patient care by delivering critical insights remotely.

YouthBio Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of rejuvenation gene therapies through partial reprogramming techniques inspired by Yamanaka factors. The company aims to harness cellular reprogramming to restore youthful gene expression profiles in targeted cells, which can lead to beneficial therapeutic effects in corresponding organs. By focusing on these innovative approaches, YouthBio Therapeutics seeks to empower patients to prevent age-related diseases and potentially delay or reverse the aging process.

unique approach targets end-to-end health, nutrition, fitness and wellness so that no chronic health conditions, Using machine learning to study behavior change. innovative tech is enhanced by human connection through 1:1 coaching.

Lura Health is a pioneering company that has developed a non-invasive continuous health monitoring platform utilizing saliva as a diagnostic fluid. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on chronic disease management, targeting conditions such as heart disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and tooth decay. Lura Health's innovative sensors are designed to be integrated into patient-friendly orthodontic devices, including removable retainers and fixed brackets. These sensors continuously monitor oral acidity and other analytes in saliva, automatically transmitting valuable health data to a mobile application. This approach empowers users to track key diagnostic metrics within their oral environment, facilitating improved personal health management and potentially enhancing clinical outcomes.

Anviron is an advanced therapeutic company focused on developing innovative treatments for late-stage cancers. The organization is committed to addressing unmet medical needs in oncology through its platform, which is grounded in cutting-edge scientific research. Anviron's team comprises scientists, doctors, and clinicians who collaborate to create therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes and transforming cancer care. By leveraging their collective expertise, the company seeks to make significant advancements in the fight against difficult-to-treat cancers.

Taurus Vascular is a medical device company dedicated to enhancing long-term outcomes for patients suffering from aortic aneurysms. The company is focused on transforming the standard of care by developing innovative medical device technology aimed at addressing the complications associated with endoleaks. This technology is designed to facilitate accelerated shrinkage of the aneurysm sac following endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). By improving the effectiveness of treatment, Taurus Vascular aims to significantly enhance patient outcomes in the healthcare sector.

Intek Scientific develops multiplexed immunofluorescence imaging technology.This will empower clinicians and researchers to gain a deeper understanding of cancer and provide effective and customized therapeutic strategies to tackle even the most challenging cancers.

TrainFES is a digital neuro-rehabilitation platform focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with paralysis, including those with spinal cord injuries and complications from cerebrovascular accidents. The company offers an innovative solution that combines rehabilitation orthopedic devices with a mobile application, enabling patients to undergo rehabilitation in the comfort of their own homes. This approach not only reduces the costs associated with traditional rehabilitation therapies but also aims to deliver improved outcomes for users. By providing effective monitoring and therapeutic support, TrainFES empowers individuals to manage their physical disabilities and engage in their rehabilitation more effectively.

Hybridwerx enables clinicians to enter notes fast and focus on assisting patients.

SafeGuard Surgical is a medical device company focused on improving surgical outcomes and patient safety. It develops innovative, resorbable products designed to enhance colonic anastomotic healing and stability during advanced surgical procedures. These include a resorbable intraluminal stent graft and an extraluminal resorbable graft, along with anvil cap extension arms. By employing these products, SafeGuard aims to reduce surgical complications, lower healthcare costs, and minimize patient recovery time, ultimately preventing mortality and morbidity associated with surgery.

DocNexus is transforming the healthcare landscape by utilizing AI-powered knowledge graphs to enhance medical affairs organizations. The company has developed a platform that enables rapid access to insights from millions of scientific publications, clinical trials, and news, significantly reducing the time required to gather critical information. Its offerings include a comprehensive database for key opinion leader (KOL) searches, advanced publication searches to support effective scientific exchanges, and news aggregation to keep clients informed about KOLs' digital media presence. Through these capabilities, DocNexus facilitates seamless connections within the healthcare ecosystem, empowering clients to advance their medical affairs strategies effectively.

DetoXyFi is a company focused on developing innovative water filtration devices aimed at providing access to clean drinking water globally. It utilizes xylem tissue from plants to create 100% sustainable filters that effectively remove both organic and inorganic toxins. In addition to this eco-friendly approach, DetoXyFi produces biodegradable and rapidly deployable water filters made from waste wood. These filters are designed to eliminate chemical and microbial impurities, thereby offering users protection against waterborne diseases. Through its commitment to sustainability and public health, DetoXyFi addresses critical challenges in water quality and access.

Arnav Biotech is a biotechnology company that operates as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), specializing in mRNA technology. It offers services for the design, development, and manufacturing of custom and cataloged mRNA products, supporting research, therapeutics, and vaccines. By providing these services, Arnav Biotech enables researchers to concentrate on their specific areas of interest, thereby democratizing access to mRNA-based life sciences.

Nanoplex is a healthcare and life sciences company.

Skygenic is an innovative infrastructure and data analysis platform designed to facilitate the research process for scientists working with biological data. Developed in collaboration with physician scientists from Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital, the platform addresses challenges faced in early-stage and translational research by enabling non-programming scientists to conduct their own data analyses. By streamlining the storage, transfer, and interpretation of genomic data, Skygenic reduces the reliance on bioinformaticians, thereby accelerating discovery within academic institutions, hospitals, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical organizations. This approach allows for more efficient research efforts at a lower cost and in a shorter timeframe.

KT Innovations is a provider of medical devices that aims to prevent costly & life threatening urinary tract and skin infections.

Ember Sleep is a healthcare technology company specializing in the development of innovative, non-invasive medical devices for treating sleep apnea. Their platform aims to enhance sleep quality by offering comfortable and effective alternatives to traditional treatments, thereby improving overall patient wellbeing and healthcare outcomes.

Curespec is a medical device company focused on addressing chronic kidney disease and hypertension. The company has developed the Nephrospec device, which aims to preserve kidney functions and delay the need for dialysis. By targeting the interrelated issues of kidney health and high blood pressure, Curespec enables healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and reduce the suffering associated with kidney failure and hypertension.

ForesightCares is a technology company specializing in AI-driven healthcare solutions for the elderly. It aims to address the U.S.'s impending healthcare crisis, exacerbated by the growing aging population, often referred to as the "Silver Wave". The company develops AI technology to enhance elder care, focusing on routine motor function assessments. Its innovative system enables early detection and tracking of motor function deficits and fluctuations in older adults with conditions like Parkinson's, mild cognitive impairment, and balance issues. This technology benefits patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers by facilitating better health outcomes and improving quality of life.

Code 1 Medical Devices provides medical solutions to prevent the aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs.

Corveus Medical is a medical device company focused on innovative solutions for preventing heart failure. The company is developing a neuromodulation device designed to perform nerve ablation through a catheter-based approach. This minimally invasive technology aims to effectively target and access specific tissues, offering a novel treatment option for heart failure. By addressing both the clinical and economic challenges associated with this condition, Corveus Medical seeks to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall management of heart failure.

Dart Biosciences works in the healthcare industry. It creates tailored gene therapies for a variety of uncommon and prevalent disorders.

Elythea is a technology company that develops a medical platform for obstetricians. This platform uses machine learning and deep learning algorithms to predict pregnancy complications, such as postpartum hemorrhage, cesarean section, and eclampsia, by analyzing clinical history and demographic information available at the point of care. The platform can make these predictions as early as the first trimester, enabling doctors to prepare and reduce mortality and costs by over 90%. Elythea's proprietary models outperform current gold standard risk assessments, demonstrating up to three times greater sensitivity in predicting high-risk cases of hemorrhage.

Benten Technologies is a social impact company dedicated to democratizing healthcare through digital therapeutics. With approximately $9 million in non-dilutive funding, the company is developing a pipeline of innovative healthcare solutions aimed at improving access to medical services. In addition to its focus on healthcare, Benten Technologies offers technology consulting services, including application development, management consulting, quality assurance, and research and development. By leveraging proven system integration methodologies and expertise, the company aims to deliver value-driven business solutions that enhance operational efficiency for various organizations.

XN Health is a medical device company founded in 2021 and based in Texas, USA. The company focuses on developing innovative healthcare solutions to assist mechanically ventilated patients in weaning off ventilators more efficiently. Its primary product utilizes phrenic nerve stimulation to induce diaphragm contractions, thereby mitigating the risks of diaphragm dysfunction associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation. By enhancing the weaning process, XN Health aims to improve patient outcomes and facilitate recovery in critical care settings.

Although the #1 indicator of therapeutic success is the patient-therapist fit, 1 in 2 adults quit therapy due to a lack of therapist fit. Getting this match wrong is costly for health insurers and therapists. Unmute focuses on increasing the match and long term success-rate for patients seeking therapy using machine learning algorithms.

InnoPsych is a mental health platform dedicated to improving accessibility and cultural relevance in therapeutic services. It operates an online directory enabling users to search for therapists based on factors such as location, therapy type, insurance coverage, and racial or ethnic background. Additionally, InnoPsych offers engaging mental health programming and wellness products tailored to promote emotional well-being within communities of color.

Welfie is a health-focused platform designed to assist K-12 schools in addressing contemporary health challenges faced by children. The company provides health data assessments, insights, and resources to empower parents, healthcare providers, and community leaders in making informed health decisions for kids. By adopting a whole-child approach, Welfie's comprehensive platform emphasizes various aspects of children's well-being, including social, emotional, and mental health, as well as essential physical health areas like heart health, nutrition, fitness, and diabetes management. This multifaceted approach aims to enhance the overall health and well-being of children within the school environment.

Oculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020 and based in La Habra, California. It specializes in the development of gene therapies aimed at treating retinal disorders. The company’s innovative approach involves ocular regenerative gene therapy that protects retinal pigment epithelial cells from oxidative stress-induced cell death, a condition linked to macular degeneration. By focusing on these therapies, Oculogenex seeks to enable researchers to enhance the detection and treatment of retinal-related disorders, contributing significantly to advancements in this critical area of medical research.

SOAP Health is a healthcare technology company founded in 2019 and based in Boca Raton, Florida. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform that enhances clinical decision-making by capturing and analyzing detailed patient data prior to medical visits. The platform facilitates accurate and efficient patient-reported data collection, risk assessment, and documentation, resulting in a 90% completed SOAP Note for physicians. This system aims to improve patient care and doctor productivity while reducing liability exposure. Additionally, SOAP Health's conversational AI interface integrates with electronic health records to assess risk factors and engage patients effectively, enabling healthcare providers to identify at-risk individuals and promote early disease detection and intervention.

CardMedic is a healthcare platform designed to enhance communication between healthcare staff and patients, addressing various barriers such as language differences, visual and hearing impairments, cognitive challenges, and literacy issues. The platform features a comprehensive library of digital flashcards that replicate clinical conversations on common healthcare topics. These flashcards are available in multiple formats, including multilingual options, sign language, easy-to-read text, and read-aloud capabilities. By facilitating clearer communication, CardMedic aims to improve the quality of care and reduce health inequalities, ensuring that patients can access essential healthcare information in a way that is understandable to them. The platform is accessible via smartphones, tablets, or desktops, making it a versatile tool for both patients and healthcare providers.

Carefull is a company focused on supporting financial caregivers—primarily adult children managing the financial responsibilities of their aging parents. Recognizing that approximately 45 million individuals serve in this role, Carefull offers digital services designed to simplify the complexities of financial caregiving. The platform connects caregivers with families and financial advisors, facilitating collaboration and informed decision-making regarding financial well-being. By providing tools that streamline tasks such as bill payments and future planning, Carefull aims to enhance the overall experience for caregivers and their families, ensuring they can better navigate the challenges of managing elder finances while balancing their own financial lives.

juli is a digital healthcare startup founded in 2020, aimed at improving the lives of individuals with chronic conditions. The company develops an artificial intelligence-powered application that consolidates diverse healthcare data into a single platform. This application supports users dealing with various chronic health issues, such as asthma, migraines, depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic pain. By integrating data from smartphones, wearables, and self-reported information, juli enables users to self-track and manage their symptoms effectively. The founders, motivated by personal experiences with chronic conditions, leverage their expertise in big data to enhance healthcare outcomes and promote better understanding of health triggers and management strategies.

Canopie is a mental health care company focused on addressing maternal depression and anxiety through a digital platform. The platform offers customized, audio-based programs and automated coaching that utilize clinically validated therapeutic techniques, including adaptations of cognitive behavioral therapy and compassion-focused treatment. By collaborating with cities, payers, health systems, and healthcare providers, Canopie aims to deliver effective and affordable care for mothers, overcoming barriers such as cost, scheduling, time, and stigma. The company's innovative approach is designed to support pregnant women and new mothers in preventing and treating common mental health challenges, making it a scalable solution in maternal mental health care.

Carium is a healthcare technology company that creates an individualized platform aimed at enhancing the health and wellness journeys of users. By offering a comprehensive and personalized care experience, Carium enables healthcare providers and payers to access actionable data that informs clinical decisions. This platform supports the unique needs and goals of each individual, allowing for more efficient and effective care management. As a result, both care teams and clients benefit from improved health outcomes and overall satisfaction, while also achieving cost reductions and better insights into their healthcare processes. Carium's innovative approach seeks to transform how healthcare is delivered and experienced.

HealthOpX is a technology company that specializes in software solutions aimed at enhancing the health of at-risk patients through community-based engagement. It serves community organizations, health systems, and payers, enabling them to effectively implement programs and collaborate with government and healthcare entities. The company's predictive analytics platform assesses the risk of patient readmission, emergency room visits, and morbidity, thereby facilitating improved care coordination and medical adherence. By focusing on patient engagement and quality care outcomes, HealthOpX provides healthcare practitioners with tools to deliver convenient and cost-effective benefits to individuals seeking treatment.

Opeeka is a technology company focused on enhancing health and human services through its AI-based mental health assessment software. This software supports healthcare providers by measuring assessment responses, which aids in the development of personalized treatment and care plans. By enabling mental and behavioral health agencies to plan and implement person-centered care, Opeeka helps track and measure individual progress on personal recovery and resilience journeys. The company's mission is to improve the lives of children, adults, and families by bridging existing gaps in care and support.

Kintsugi is a company focused on advancing mental healthcare through innovative technology. It specializes in developing voice biomarker software designed to detect signs of depression and anxiety from brief samples of natural speech. Recognized for its AI advancements, Kintsugi aims to bridge gaps in mental health care within various health systems. By providing tools that enable quicker and more accurate diagnoses, the company seeks to enhance efficiency and potentially save lives.

Eupnoos is a health-tech company focused on enhancing lung health and disease detection through innovative smartphone technology. Its platform provides clinical-grade, device-agnostic automated lung function testing and data interpretation, accessible via an API for various monitoring devices. Utilizing the smartphone's microphone and camera, Eupnoos enables users to screen, measure, and assess their lung function and symptoms effectively. The company's services support both clinical and consumer-grade applications, facilitating telehealth and remote patient monitoring. By offering tools that help individuals understand their lung health, Eupnoos empowers users to access wellness monitoring and improve clinical decision-making with professional guidance.

Ferrum Health, Inc. is a health technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform aimed at preventing medical errors and enhancing patient safety. Incorporated in 2017, Ferrum Health's AI-driven platform analyzes patient data across healthcare systems to identify opportunities for closing gaps in care. The platform features a comprehensive patient safety evaluation system, which includes multiple computer vision algorithms that assess radiologic images for commonly missed conditions, such as lung nodules and fractures. Additionally, it employs proprietary natural language processing algorithms to correlate findings with physician notes, effectively flagging potential oversights for hospital quality officers to address. By integrating AI, Ferrum Health strives to improve patient outcomes and support hospital systems in maintaining high standards of care.

CBOH is a digital health platform that decentralizes control of health identity and data. It empowers users to control their digital health identity and share verifiable health statuses with whom they choose. It is on a mission to destigmatize health testing and eliminate the spread of transmissible infections.

myBiometry is developing a platform to monitor/manage patients with chronic disease using biomarker data from proprietary sensors and ML to identify patients at risk of treatment failure. Our initial focus is asthma where treatment failure occurs over 46% of the time (11.5M US patients, $80 billion). We are developing a single use, disposable sensor and device to track a biomarker of inflammation in breath. The data determines changes in adherence, treatment response, and risk of attack.

Patientory Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in developing a personal healthcare solution named Patientory. This platform enables individuals to securely manage their medical records, monitor chronic illnesses, and access relevant health information. Simultaneously, it facilitates healthcare providers' connection with patients for support and care coordination. By empowering users to control their health data and incentivizing healthier lifestyles through personalized rewards, Patientory aims to streamline interactions between healthcare stakeholders and patients while reducing care costs.

Together by Renee is a free app that uses generative AI to streamline and automate health tasks like ordering refills, booking appointments and completing forms in an easy user experience perfect for the 123 million aging Americans managing diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and more. Together measures vital signs like blood pressure via smartphone camera - with no devices or wearables required. Together requires no data entry, typing or integration to legacy systems, using just AI to automate patient-centric care coordination. 67% of Together’s first 15,000 users are over 55 years of age and Together enjoys NetPromoter score of +85.

Delfina operates a data-driven prenatal care system designed to enhance maternal and infant safety during pregnancy. The company employs machine learning models to optimize interventional workflows and create personalized care plans based on patient risk factors, thereby facilitating early interventions and improving provider efficiency. This approach aims to deliver equitable and cost-effective pregnancy care within the healthcare industry.

miniMarrow presents a new disruptive therapeutic approach for the in-situ production of blood components in leukemic patients to replace weekly and burdensome transfusions markedly increasing patient quality-of-life. miniMarrow is operating in stealth mode. miniMarrow was established in Renens, Vaud

Oculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020 and based in La Habra, California. It specializes in the development of gene therapies aimed at treating retinal disorders. The company’s innovative approach involves ocular regenerative gene therapy that protects retinal pigment epithelial cells from oxidative stress-induced cell death, a condition linked to macular degeneration. By focusing on these therapies, Oculogenex seeks to enable researchers to enhance the detection and treatment of retinal-related disorders, contributing significantly to advancements in this critical area of medical research.

Ostiio is a medical device company focused on innovating solutions for skeletal deformities and deficiencies. The company is developing a fully implantable bone distraction system that remains entirely buried beneath the patient's skin, eliminating the need for external components. This advanced system features a magnetically driven device that allows for wireless and precise adjustments. The implant's programmable nature enables physicians to remotely monitor and manage the distraction process, providing greater transparency and control for surgeons. Ostiio is associated with the Penn Center for Innovation, highlighting its commitment to advancing healthcare technologies.

CardMedic is a healthcare platform designed to enhance communication between healthcare staff and patients, addressing various barriers such as language differences, visual and hearing impairments, cognitive challenges, and literacy issues. The platform features a comprehensive library of digital flashcards that replicate clinical conversations on common healthcare topics. These flashcards are available in multiple formats, including multilingual options, sign language, easy-to-read text, and read-aloud capabilities. By facilitating clearer communication, CardMedic aims to improve the quality of care and reduce health inequalities, ensuring that patients can access essential healthcare information in a way that is understandable to them. The platform is accessible via smartphones, tablets, or desktops, making it a versatile tool for both patients and healthcare providers.

Phimentum enables general dentists without specialized training to offer braces to their patients. This opens a high-profit revenue stream for dentists and lowering cost and geographic barriers for patients.

a digital health program to help seniors with chronic conditions live their best lives.

Flourish Collective is a digital platform designed to support new and expecting families by enhancing access to maternal healthcare and wellness services. It features a marketplace that offers evidence-based products and vetted maternal wellness services, along with a funding mechanism that allows friends and family to contribute towards a positive birth and parenting experience. By providing resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, Flourish Collective aims to bridge gaps in maternal healthcare, making essential wellness services accessible to all mothers from pregnancy through motherhood.

N95 Mask Preserve is a PPE protection device developed for healthcare workers on the COVID-19 frontlines. It is built with antimicrobial, antifungal, mold, and mildew inhibiting technology. It protects masks from damage and contamination.

NemoCare is developing the smartest and most comprehensive patient monitoring and management system. It is an innovative, continuous vital sign data acquisition, analysis and prediction engine that combines unobtrusive wireless wearable sensors and networks, analytical algorithms and big data to provide affordable continuous, high resolution monitoring for all newborns in hospital, and at home. We use design thinking principles to build life-saving technologies that will transform the way healthcare is delivered. Our current area of work is in newborn and maternal care.

SageSurfer operates a mental healthcare platform designed to empower individuals in overcoming behavioral health challenges by fostering collaboration among their caregivers. The platform facilitates comprehensive, coordinated, and outcome-driven personalized care for mental health and addiction treatment. It enables consumers to actively participate in their care planning, ensuring they have a stronger voice in their treatment process. By centering the consumer in the recovery plan and providing access to their entire care team, SageSurfer aims to create a supportive healthcare environment where individuals are not alone in their journey towards recovery and can easily access help when needed.

CaringWire is a digital health platform focused on enhancing the healthcare experience for individuals, families, and businesses. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including behavioral health, virtual primary care, online pharmacy, family planning, estate planning, and family caregiving. By integrating various healthcare solutions into a user-friendly ecosystem, CaringWire enables users to conveniently and affordably manage their health and wellness needs. The company collaborates with the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing to ensure that its offerings are informed by the latest research, providing members with reliable guidance and support. CaringWire's mission is to make healthcare more accessible and manageable, positioning itself as a primary digital solution for accessing trusted care.

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.