National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.

James Donlon

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Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

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Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Mobile Apps

NKENNE

Grant in 2024
NKENNE is a mobile application dedicated to fostering a social network for African language learners and speakers. The company aims to create an engaging community that encourages individuals to connect and support one another in their language learning journey. Its platform offers a variety of learning tools, including lesson plans, games, flashcards, and progress trackers, which enhance the educational experience. Additionally, users can interact with native speakers through chat options and receive geolocated notifications that inform them of relevant destinations nearby. By promoting language learning and cultural exchange, NKENNE seeks to uplift individuals and dispel myths about the African continent.

PediaMetrix

Grant in 2024
PediaMetrix Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2018 by a team of entrepreneurs and scientists from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford. The company specializes in developing a digital tool aimed at improving pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes and monitor their growth patterns. The app offers parents instant quantitative analysis and personalized repositioning instructions to address flat head syndrome while enabling pediatricians to access comprehensive data for effective clinical decision-making. PediaMetrix's mission is to enhance healthcare outcomes for children by facilitating early detection and management of cranial abnormalities, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs and improve overall pediatric care.

Alerje

Grant in 2023
Alerje, Inc. is a Detroit-based company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with food allergies. Founded in 2015, Alerje has developed an innovative emergency medicine and digital oral immunotherapy management platform. Central to its offerings is an epinephrine auto-injector that conveniently fits into a smartphone case, promoting better adherence and alert management for users. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to create personalized food allergy profiles, share these profiles with caregivers and medical professionals, and filter recipes based on allergen information. Additionally, the app includes features for scanning grocery items to identify potential allergens, thus aiding families and healthcare providers in making informed dietary choices. Alerje's platform is validated by the National Science Foundation and aims to improve emergency response and overall management of food allergies.

Cognitive ToyBox

Grant in 2022
Cognitive ToyBox, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing early childhood education through the development of evidence-based games and applications designed to assess kindergarten readiness in children. Founded by Tammy Kwan and Dr. Brenden Lake in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company creates technology that combines game-based education with observational assessments. This hybrid platform allows teachers and schools to track children's cognitive skills and number foundations in real time, providing valuable insights to improve learning outcomes. Supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Robin Hood Foundation, Cognitive ToyBox aims to ensure that all children are prepared to succeed when they enter kindergarten. The company's solutions are accessible on both Android and iOS mobile platforms.

Strados Labs

Grant in 2022
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in respiratory health management through innovative sensor-based solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a wearable device that provides real-time insights into breathing patterns, sounds, and speed. This device is equipped with clinical-grade biosensors and smart software, allowing for continuous monitoring of respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting to a mobile application, Strados enables users and healthcare providers to access and analyze respiratory data, facilitating informed health decisions and remote patient monitoring.

OrganicSmart

Grant in 2022
OrganicSmart is a technology company that specializes in developing Web 3.0 solutions aimed at enhancing food traceability and safety within the food supply chain. The company offers a mobile app designed specifically for wineries and distilleries, as well as a comprehensive food tracking platform that serves customers, retailers, restaurants, and the food service industry. This platform ensures the integrity of critical food information, allowing for real-time monitoring of food freshness and safety, thereby eliminating the potential for alterations. OrganicSmart's innovations support transparency and reliability in food sourcing, catering to the growing demand for accountability in the food industry.

goTenna

Grant in 2022
goTenna, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in off-grid communication solutions. Founded in 2013, it develops innovative devices that allow users to send messages and share GPS locations using their smartphones, even in the absence of central connectivity. The company's flagship product incorporates a cognitive digital radio and an app that generates its own signal, enabling communication through a mesh networking protocol known as Aspen Grove™. This technology facilitates decentralized and programmable mobile infrastructure, making it useful for a variety of applications across public sector, enterprise, and Internet of Things markets. goTenna's mission is rooted in the need for resilient communication systems, a vision that emerged following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The company's devices are characterized by their low power consumption, long-range capabilities, and use of low bandwidth radio frequencies, allowing users to communicate without relying on traditional internet or cellular networks.

BlinxeL

Grant in 2022
Blinxel is developing an innovative augmented reality content creation platform aimed at democratizing access to AR technology. The company is focused on its flagship product, the Blink platform, which allows users to create realistic 3D content using a low-cost depth camera and a PC or laptop. This user-friendly system enables individuals to easily upload their creations to the cloud, making them accessible on both Android and iOS devices worldwide. By utilizing a volumetric video system, Blinxel integrates photo-realistic representations of people into mobile AR experiences, allowing organizations to harness this technology to engage a global audience and enhance their profitability.

Augray

Grant in 2022
Augray is an extended reality company focused on enhancing the interaction between the real and virtual worlds through augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies. It provides businesses with innovative tools to improve sales, marketing, and operational performance across various stages of the consumer sales cycle, from awareness to customer re-engagement. Augray's platform allows brands to create engaging advertising campaigns that leverage high levels of user interaction, enabling customers to connect with products and services in a dynamic way. By utilizing Augray's technology, users can scan Augray-enabled images and advertisements, leading to an enriched augmented reality experience that fosters deeper engagement and insight.

PediaMetrix

Grant in 2022
PediaMetrix Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2018 by a team of entrepreneurs and scientists from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford. The company specializes in developing a digital tool aimed at improving pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes and monitor their growth patterns. The app offers parents instant quantitative analysis and personalized repositioning instructions to address flat head syndrome while enabling pediatricians to access comprehensive data for effective clinical decision-making. PediaMetrix's mission is to enhance healthcare outcomes for children by facilitating early detection and management of cranial abnormalities, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs and improve overall pediatric care.

Yank Technologies

Grant in 2021
Yank Technologies specializes in the development of advanced wireless charging technology aimed at the automotive sector and home use. The company focuses on long-range, high-power charging solutions that utilize proprietary antenna and amplifier innovations in magnetic resonance. Their systems allow for charging without physical contact, enhancing convenience and safety. Additionally, Yank Technologies offers a mobile application that enables users to manage their charging experience seamlessly, ensuring that devices remain powered regardless of their location or activities. This technology represents a significant advancement in the wireless power systems market.

Pragma Health

Grant in 2021
Pragma Health provides digital healthcare services. They permit users to perform different tests for cardiovascular, hematology, infectious diseases, and others in the privacy of their home and provide accurate, immediate results, enabling them to get a convenient, cost-effective, and accurate healthcare testing process.

Labby

Grant in 2021
Labby Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in smartphone-based optical spectrometry for agricultural applications. Founded in 2017, Labby develops an artificial intelligence-driven platform that translates raw optical data into actionable insights, primarily for farmers and dairy processors. Its flagship product allows for rapid and precise testing of milk composition, facilitating early mastitis detection and enabling timely intervention. Additionally, Labby's technology is applicable across various sectors, including the detection of spoilage, adulterants, and contamination in the supply chain, as well as providing analytics for tracking harvest cycles and meteorological data mapping. The company also caters to the beer and wine industries, offering portable testing devices for quality control and counterfeit detection, serving a diverse clientele that ranges from large breweries to homebrewers.

Capti Voice

Grant in 2021
Capti Voice is an accessible reading platform dedicated to supporting struggling readers in enhancing their comprehension and reading skills. Founded in 2006 and based in Stony Brook, New York, the company offers a personalized reading support tool that harnesses machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. This innovative platform provides features such as adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection, allowing users to engage with text in an interactive and inclusive manner. Capti Voice aims to make reading more accessible for individuals facing learning disabilities, ultimately fostering improved literacy outcomes.

Kapalya

Grant in 2021
Kapalya Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile application development, focusing on secure access to corporate and cloud servers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an additional office in Berkeley, California, Kapalya offers a mobile application that allows users to navigate and transfer files between various platforms, including corporate SharePoint farms, Windows file shares, and cloud-based storage applications, all utilizing fingerprint recognition for security. The company provides robust encryption solutions for a range of applications such as Box, Oracle, Amazon Web Services, and Salesforce, ensuring that sensitive files are securely stored both at-rest and in-transit. Kapalya caters to chief information officers, chief information security officers, executives, and enterprise users, enabling them to share encrypted files seamlessly across multiple cloud platforms while maintaining data integrity and security.

Alerje

Grant in 2021
Alerje, Inc. is a Detroit-based company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with food allergies. Founded in 2015, Alerje has developed an innovative emergency medicine and digital oral immunotherapy management platform. Central to its offerings is an epinephrine auto-injector that conveniently fits into a smartphone case, promoting better adherence and alert management for users. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to create personalized food allergy profiles, share these profiles with caregivers and medical professionals, and filter recipes based on allergen information. Additionally, the app includes features for scanning grocery items to identify potential allergens, thus aiding families and healthcare providers in making informed dietary choices. Alerje's platform is validated by the National Science Foundation and aims to improve emergency response and overall management of food allergies.

Synaptek

Grant in 2021
Synaptek is a digital platform designed to enhance concussion management for clinicians and clinical service providers. It offers a user-friendly, HIPAA-compliant mobile application that simplifies the assessment, tracking, and reporting of concussions. By integrating testing, documentation, and analytics into a single platform, Synaptek helps athletic trainers and healthcare professionals save time and improve communication. This comprehensive solution supports athlete health, recovery, and performance, enabling informed clinical decisions and optimizing the overall management of concussions.

Engineering Technologies

Grant in 2021
Engineering Technologies provides E-Bin, which encourages recycling, then developed Platypus to produce energy from the ocean and is now working on the Platypus Prowler, an AUV that travels indefinitely under the sea. They released a mobile app, E-Bin, which encourages recycling.

Notus Labs

Grant in 2021
Notus Labs develops wearable devices that enable remote and non-invasive monitoring of health and performance. Their technology provides users, including both individuals and healthcare professionals, with a comprehensive and continuous overview of vital signs. This information is crucial for optimizing triaging in situations of sudden physiological deterioration. The devices aim to reduce the risk of overexertion injuries and heat-related illnesses, facilitating safer physical activity. Additionally, the products offer training suggestions to help users maximize their physical performance growth while ensuring their well-being.

Sassafras Tech Collective

Grant in 2021
Sassafras Tech Collective is a technology cooperative that specializes in web and app development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Instapath

Grant in 2021
Instapath Inc. is a company that specializes in the design and development of advanced microscopy systems aimed at improving cancer biopsy evaluations. Founded in 2017 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Instapath's technology provides high-resolution imaging of biopsy samples at the sub-cellular level, allowing for essential quality assessments while preserving the tissue for future analysis. The company's system also incorporates a mobile application for viewing and annotating images, facilitating accurate diagnoses and enabling centralized remote pathology evaluations. By enhancing rapid on-site evaluation of biopsies, Instapath significantly reduces the need for repeat procedures, thereby alleviating the burden on patients and healthcare systems alike. With over 7 million Americans undergoing biopsy procedures annually, Instapath's innovations contribute to improved diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency in medical facilities.

PediaMetrix

Seed Round in 2021
PediaMetrix Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2018 by a team of entrepreneurs and scientists from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford. The company specializes in developing a digital tool aimed at improving pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes and monitor their growth patterns. The app offers parents instant quantitative analysis and personalized repositioning instructions to address flat head syndrome while enabling pediatricians to access comprehensive data for effective clinical decision-making. PediaMetrix's mission is to enhance healthcare outcomes for children by facilitating early detection and management of cranial abnormalities, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs and improve overall pediatric care.

Cognitive ToyBox

Grant in 2021
Cognitive ToyBox, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing early childhood education through the development of evidence-based games and applications designed to assess kindergarten readiness in children. Founded by Tammy Kwan and Dr. Brenden Lake in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company creates technology that combines game-based education with observational assessments. This hybrid platform allows teachers and schools to track children's cognitive skills and number foundations in real time, providing valuable insights to improve learning outcomes. Supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Robin Hood Foundation, Cognitive ToyBox aims to ensure that all children are prepared to succeed when they enter kindergarten. The company's solutions are accessible on both Android and iOS mobile platforms.

HabitAware

Grant in 2020
HabitAware, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that develops wearable devices aimed at helping individuals manage compulsive behaviors such as hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, and thumb sucking. The company's flagship product, Liv, is a smart awareness bracelet that utilizes motion sensors to detect these subconscious actions. It connects to a mobile application that provides users with training to recognize and track their behaviors, identify triggers, and implement healthier coping strategies. Founded in 2014, HabitAware combines technology with behavioral science to empower users, particularly those affected by trichotillomania, to gain awareness and control over their habits. The products are available for purchase online.

Digitouch Health

Grant in 2020
Digitouch Health is a medical device company based in Valhalla, New York, specializing in the development of a smartphone device that enables users to measure and track their blood pressure. The device utilizes advanced algorithm-enabled technology and oscillometry to provide accurate blood pressure readings without the need for calibration. It facilitates the monitoring of hypertension and allows for the seamless transmission of data to electronic health records, thereby enhancing patient convenience and ensuring clinical accuracy. By collaborating with healthcare practitioners, Digitouch Health aims to support individuals in managing their cardiovascular health, ultimately contributing to longer and healthier lives.

Intake Health

Grant in 2020
Intake Health is a company focused on continuous passive health monitoring through innovative technology. Its primary product is a device that hangs on a toilet, automatically testing urine from flush water to provide lab-quality results for various health and diet indicators. This device does not require any behavior changes from users, making it easy to integrate into daily life. By utilizing advanced biosensors and wireless technology, the device quantifies specific urinary biomarkers to accurately track hydration and nutrition, delivering instant insights directly to users' smartphones. The company believes that leveraging artificial intelligence alongside thousands of personalized biomarkers collected over time will enhance the prediction of health conditions and support personalized preventive care as its user base expands. Intake Health has received funding from notable organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

FloraPulse

Grant in 2020
FloraPulse is a company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through advanced water stress sensors. Developed by researchers from Cornell University, these patented microsensors provide precise measurements of stem water potential in fruit and nut crops, offering reliable and accurate insights into crop water status. By delivering daily irrigation advice directly to growers' phones, FloraPulse enables farmers to optimize irrigation management, thereby maximizing crop yield and quality while reducing costs and mitigating risks. This innovative approach allows growers to monitor their fields continuously and receive science-based recommendations tailored to their specific crops and goals, streamlining the decision-making process in agriculture.

Hera Global Tech

Grant in 2020
Hera Global Tech specializes in developing innovative personal safety solutions. Their flagship product is a wearable device and accompanying smartphone app, designed to ensure women's safety. The device intuitively detects high-risk situations based on physiological and personal responses, then alerts the wearer's pre-selected contacts or community, along with their location. The company aims to empower individuals and foster a sense of security by providing accessible, user-driven technology.

Strados Labs

Grant in 2020
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in respiratory health management through innovative sensor-based solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a wearable device that provides real-time insights into breathing patterns, sounds, and speed. This device is equipped with clinical-grade biosensors and smart software, allowing for continuous monitoring of respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting to a mobile application, Strados enables users and healthcare providers to access and analyze respiratory data, facilitating informed health decisions and remote patient monitoring.

iNoon

Grant in 2020
iNoon is a biotechnology company that is developing a cellphone-based tool. The company applied for patent protection for the SmartEye app in September 2017 and the portable keratoscope in March 2018 with the Texas Tech Office of Research Commercialization.

Oncodisc

Grant in 2020
Oncodisc, Inc., based in Walnut Creek, California, is a medical technology company that specializes in manufacturing connected vascular access devices. These devices are embedded with advanced sensors and communication technology, designed to facilitate oncology drug delivery while monitoring the health of patients undergoing high-risk outpatient therapy. The company's product line includes an implantable vascular access port and data analytics solutions that provide status alerts for early signs of complications, enabling timely interventions and reducing hospitalizations. Additionally, Oncodisc offers a Remote Care Platform with mobile tools for patient-reported outcomes, telehealth services, and patient engagement. Incorporated in 2018, the company aims to enhance cancer care through integrated medical devices, remote monitoring, and data analytics.

IDEM Systems

Grant in 2020
IDEM Systems provides drug testing kits and drug intelligence technology based on academic research. The testing system uses a novel chemical method to identify drugs, including heroin, other opiates, fentanyl and its derivatives, cocaine, and others. Among the devices are a handheld spectrometer, a sample pen, and a mobile application that allows users to access a proprietary database to identify suspect substances on-site accurately.

Iterex

Grant in 2020
Iterex is dedicated to revolutionizing at-home care of chronic illnesses through early, cost effective, personalized mobile digital health applications.

Trash

Grant in 2020
Trash Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-assisted video editing application software. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Trash Inc. provides a machine learning-based toolkit that allows users to quickly create and edit high-quality short-form videos. The platform features a stock video repository and utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to enable predictive video editing in real-time. As of December 2020, Trash Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company.

Viora Health

Grant in 2020
Viora Health is a health and wellness company focused on advancing health equity among diverse populations. It develops tech-enabled, human-centered programs that utilize social and behavioral engagement to enhance the capacity, satisfaction, outcomes, and revenue for healthcare providers. Viora Health's offerings are designed to improve adherence to diabetes prevention and support patients through online tools that track data and report progress to diabetes prevention programs, facilitating compliance with insurance requirements. Funded by reputable organizations such as the American Heart Association, the National Institutes of Health, Johnson and Johnson, and the National Science Foundation, Viora Health's initiatives have shown significant success, achieving a 75% satisfaction score and double retention rates, while also leading to improved patient outcomes such as reduced stress, increased social support, and better access to food.

HabitAware

Grant in 2019
HabitAware, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that develops wearable devices aimed at helping individuals manage compulsive behaviors such as hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, and thumb sucking. The company's flagship product, Liv, is a smart awareness bracelet that utilizes motion sensors to detect these subconscious actions. It connects to a mobile application that provides users with training to recognize and track their behaviors, identify triggers, and implement healthier coping strategies. Founded in 2014, HabitAware combines technology with behavioral science to empower users, particularly those affected by trichotillomania, to gain awareness and control over their habits. The products are available for purchase online.

iSono Health

Grant in 2019
iSono Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on transforming breast cancer screening through innovative technology. Founded in 2014, iSono Health has developed a wearable solution that integrates automated three-dimensional ultrasound with artificial intelligence to provide accessible and personalized breast health monitoring. This device allows users to scan their breasts, track changes over time, and receive real-time feedback. Additionally, it enables users to share images with radiologists for further analysis. By combining advanced imaging technology with cloud computing, iSono Health aims to empower women and healthcare providers in the early detection and monitoring of breast cancer, making the process quicker and more efficient.

Muzology

Grant in 2019
Muzology makes music learning fun, engaging, and effective.

Aural Analytics

Grant in 2019
Aural Analytics, Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in brain health monitoring through innovative technology. The company has developed a multi-modal analytics platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, signal processing, and speech analytics to detect subtle changes in neurological health. By converting smartphones and tablets into effective brain health monitors, Aural Analytics enables the collection of objective and interpretable data. This technology supplements traditional functional rating scales used in clinical trials, providing continuous and reliable metrics for assessing the effectiveness of medical interventions. Aural Analytics' platform captures clinically relevant speech, fine motor, and linguistic samples to offer healthcare professionals accurate assessments of patient health, thereby enhancing the understanding of disease progression.

PediaMetrix

Pre Seed Round in 2019
PediaMetrix Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2018 by a team of entrepreneurs and scientists from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford. The company specializes in developing a digital tool aimed at improving pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes and monitor their growth patterns. The app offers parents instant quantitative analysis and personalized repositioning instructions to address flat head syndrome while enabling pediatricians to access comprehensive data for effective clinical decision-making. PediaMetrix's mission is to enhance healthcare outcomes for children by facilitating early detection and management of cranial abnormalities, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs and improve overall pediatric care.

Sober Grid

Grant in 2019
Sober Grid, Inc. is a digital health company that operates a sober social network aimed at supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has developed a mobile application available on both iOS and Android platforms. The app allows users to connect with others who are also navigating sobriety, fostering a community where they can share experiences and challenges. Sober Grid's platform is utilized in over 170 countries and has been accessed more than 20 million times. It integrates features such as GPS locator interfaces, direct messaging, and educational resources, while also offering certified coaching services available 24/7. The app employs a unique community-based approach to chronic disease management, utilizing predictive analytics to anticipate relapse risks and provide timely interventions. Sober Grid's commitment to improving health outcomes is supported by research collaborations with esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing relapse rates among users.

Concha Labs

Grant in 2019
Concha Labs is a San Francisco-based company that develops advanced hearing aid technology. Founded in 2017, Concha Labs specializes in creating Soundscape technology hearing pods, which allow users to customize their hearing experience in real-time using smartphones. The technology aims to provide exceptional sound quality and precise calibration, enabling users to comprehend conversations clearly. With AI-enabled customization, customers can adjust their hearing profiles at home for optimal clarity.

Intake Health

Grant in 2019
Intake Health is a company focused on continuous passive health monitoring through innovative technology. Its primary product is a device that hangs on a toilet, automatically testing urine from flush water to provide lab-quality results for various health and diet indicators. This device does not require any behavior changes from users, making it easy to integrate into daily life. By utilizing advanced biosensors and wireless technology, the device quantifies specific urinary biomarkers to accurately track hydration and nutrition, delivering instant insights directly to users' smartphones. The company believes that leveraging artificial intelligence alongside thousands of personalized biomarkers collected over time will enhance the prediction of health conditions and support personalized preventive care as its user base expands. Intake Health has received funding from notable organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

Litterati

Grant in 2019
Litterati is an innovative application focused on promoting litter collection and environmental cleanliness. The app allows users to photograph litter, automatically geo-tagging the images and suggesting appropriate tags for various types of waste. This functionality enables individuals, schools, organizations, and communities to track their litter-picking efforts collectively. By fostering group participation, Litterati aims to create a collaborative environment where communities can work together to achieve cleaner streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces. The platform also plans to introduce mapping features, allowing users to see litter collection activities in their local areas, thereby enhancing community engagement in environmental stewardship.

Teaching It Right

Grant in 2019
Teaching It Right is an educational curriculum development company specializing in services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The company creates supplementary materials and curricula tailored for individuals, educational institutions, and related professionals. Their offerings include an integrated mobile application designed to teach social skills and a multi-sensory therapy program aimed at improving eye contact. These resources help children become more engaged in society, prepare for self-sufficiency as adults, and enhance their employment prospects.

Avidhrt

Grant in 2019
Avidhrt Inc. is a health technology company focused on advancing cardiovascular health through innovative monitoring solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, with regional offices in India and Sri Lanka, Avidhrt develops a mobile, clinical-quality electrocardiogram (EKG), pulse oximeter (SpO2), and temperature sensor. The company's flagship product is a cardiac monitoring device that enables remote monitoring of vital indicators, allowing patients to track their heart rate, ECG, pulse oximetry, and skin temperature directly via their smartphones. Avidhrt also offers the AvidCor app, a cloud-based electronic medical record application that facilitates data management and analysis. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, the company's technology empowers patients to engage in self-monitoring of their cardiovascular health.

PediaMetrix

Pre Seed Round in 2019
PediaMetrix Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2018 by a team of entrepreneurs and scientists from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford. The company specializes in developing a digital tool aimed at improving pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes and monitor their growth patterns. The app offers parents instant quantitative analysis and personalized repositioning instructions to address flat head syndrome while enabling pediatricians to access comprehensive data for effective clinical decision-making. PediaMetrix's mission is to enhance healthcare outcomes for children by facilitating early detection and management of cranial abnormalities, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs and improve overall pediatric care.

Chef Koochooloo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Chef Koochooloo is an educational company that offers a unique platform designed to enhance children's learning through cooking. Its enrichment program integrates cooking and culinary activities with academic subjects such as math, science, and global competency, aligning with educational standards like Common Core and New Generation Science Standards. The company provides various resources, including a cooking application, after-school programs, and private lessons, to support active learning and improve children's health and education. Notable projects include a TV show, a kid-friendly educational cookbook, and interactive lessons that allow students to explore recipes while learning essential concepts. The team comprises nutritionists, chefs, curriculum designers, educators, and game designers who collaborate to create engaging, interdisciplinary educational experiences. Chef Koochooloo aims to inspire both children and educators to discover the world through healthy cooking, with plans to expand its offerings to other areas that emphasize STEM education.

Docbot

Grant in 2019
DocBot, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases. The company develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices that serve as a clinical decision support system, aggregating patient information and providing cloud analytics to healthcare professionals. Its flagship product is built on the UltivisionAI software platform, which offers real-time image analysis, automated reporting, and analytical tools aimed at enhancing patient care and clinical workflows. By integrating various data sources from imaging systems to pathology requisitions, DocBot's platform aids physicians in detecting colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions, ultimately striving to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce patient risks.

Digitouch Health

Grant in 2019
Digitouch Health is a medical device company based in Valhalla, New York, specializing in the development of a smartphone device that enables users to measure and track their blood pressure. The device utilizes advanced algorithm-enabled technology and oscillometry to provide accurate blood pressure readings without the need for calibration. It facilitates the monitoring of hypertension and allows for the seamless transmission of data to electronic health records, thereby enhancing patient convenience and ensuring clinical accuracy. By collaborating with healthcare practitioners, Digitouch Health aims to support individuals in managing their cardiovascular health, ultimately contributing to longer and healthier lives.

IDEM Systems

Grant in 2019
IDEM Systems provides drug testing kits and drug intelligence technology based on academic research. The testing system uses a novel chemical method to identify drugs, including heroin, other opiates, fentanyl and its derivatives, cocaine, and others. Among the devices are a handheld spectrometer, a sample pen, and a mobile application that allows users to access a proprietary database to identify suspect substances on-site accurately.

Kaizen Technologies

Grant in 2019
Kaizen Technologies helps organizations improve their performance, manage their projects, implement technology, and develop new products and services. They have helped companies from serial entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies solve their technology, software development, and mobile app development needs.

Sassafras Tech Collective

Grant in 2019
Sassafras Tech Collective is a technology cooperative that specializes in web and app development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

AreteLabs

Grant in 2019
AreteLabs is a Chicago-based company established in 2017 that specializes in educational software designed to enhance student engagement in mathematics. The company has developed an online platform that facilitates intra-district math competitions, promoting teamwork among students through various virtual team-based events. This approach not only motivates students to excel in mathematics but also fosters a collaborative learning environment where teachers and students can gain and share knowledge effectively.

Trash

Grant in 2018
Trash Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-assisted video editing application software. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Trash Inc. provides a machine learning-based toolkit that allows users to quickly create and edit high-quality short-form videos. The platform features a stock video repository and utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to enable predictive video editing in real-time. As of December 2020, Trash Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company.

Embr Labs

Grant in 2018
Embr Labs Inc. is a thermal wellness technology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing and selling wearable devices designed to adjust body temperature for enhanced comfort. Originally founded as Wristify Inc. in 2014, the company rebranded in 2015. Embr Labs leverages patented technology to utilize thermal sensations as a means to influence the autonomic nervous system, aiding individuals in managing conditions such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. The company's innovative approach combines thermal stimulation with digital interventions through a mobile app and cloud infrastructure, creating a comprehensive platform for users. With tens of thousands of customers across 170 countries, Embr Labs has recorded over 100 million minutes of thermal interventions. The technology was conceived by its founders while they were engineering students at MIT, and the company has received significant backing from various investors and grants.

ThoughtStem

Grant in 2018
ThoughtStem is an e-learning institute based in San Diego, California, that focuses on computer science education for children under the age of 12. Founded in 2012 by Stephen Foster, Ph.D., Dr. Sarah Esper, and Lindsey Handley, the company offers coding programs that utilize technologies such as Scratch, Arduino, Minecraft, and App Inventor. ThoughtStem employs a project-based curriculum designed to engage young learners through interactive and fun experiences. In addition to its online coding club, the company also operates summer camps that encourage children to think critically and creatively while developing their coding skills. By integrating video games and practical projects, ThoughtStem aims to equip students with essential technology skills for the future.

Iterex

Grant in 2018
Iterex is dedicated to revolutionizing at-home care of chronic illnesses through early, cost effective, personalized mobile digital health applications.

Instapath

Grant in 2018
Instapath Inc. is a company that specializes in the design and development of advanced microscopy systems aimed at improving cancer biopsy evaluations. Founded in 2017 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Instapath's technology provides high-resolution imaging of biopsy samples at the sub-cellular level, allowing for essential quality assessments while preserving the tissue for future analysis. The company's system also incorporates a mobile application for viewing and annotating images, facilitating accurate diagnoses and enabling centralized remote pathology evaluations. By enhancing rapid on-site evaluation of biopsies, Instapath significantly reduces the need for repeat procedures, thereby alleviating the burden on patients and healthcare systems alike. With over 7 million Americans undergoing biopsy procedures annually, Instapath's innovations contribute to improved diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency in medical facilities.

Appia

Grant in 2018
Appia is a prominent mobile user acquisition network that specializes in delivering mobile app downloads to over 1 billion users across 200 countries. The company provides a marketplace platform for mobile application developers, offering them a distribution point while enabling advertisers to acquire high-value customers. Appia's advanced technology and extensive network ensure that applications reach a large and engaged audience, maximizing app installs and profit per install for its clients. With a diverse portfolio of trusted brands, Appia has established itself as a leader in mobile app discovery. The company operates from offices in San Francisco, California, and Durham, North Carolina, along with global sales offices, and has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovation in the mobile advertising space.

Muzology

Grant in 2018
Muzology makes music learning fun, engaging, and effective.

MusiQuest

Grant in 2018
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at helping individuals discover and nurture their passion for music. The company offers a learning platform that provides beginners with a creative approach to music education. Its curriculum covers essential music concepts through engaging and interactive units that also integrate elements of literacy, math, history, and science. This comprehensive approach enables children to learn, improve, and create music across various styles, fostering both artistic expression and academic growth.

Litterati

Grant in 2018
Litterati is an innovative application focused on promoting litter collection and environmental cleanliness. The app allows users to photograph litter, automatically geo-tagging the images and suggesting appropriate tags for various types of waste. This functionality enables individuals, schools, organizations, and communities to track their litter-picking efforts collectively. By fostering group participation, Litterati aims to create a collaborative environment where communities can work together to achieve cleaner streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces. The platform also plans to introduce mapping features, allowing users to see litter collection activities in their local areas, thereby enhancing community engagement in environmental stewardship.

MyHomecareBiz

Grant in 2017
MyHomecareBiz is a company specializing in the development of intuitive home health software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of home care management. Since its inception in 1998, it has focused on automating key aspects such as patient care, billing, scheduling, and physician orders. The software solutions are designed, developed, and tested by a team of experienced home health care nurses and therapists, ensuring they meet the practical needs of the industry. Key offerings include SmartDX, a mobile application that tracks value-based purchasing outcomes and facilitates real-time updates to care plans, and TurboClaim, an efficient billing system that automates the claim submission process and payment posting. This allows home health care professionals to concentrate on patient care rather than administrative tasks.

Vifant

Grant in 2017
Vifant is a company focused on creating a digital platform to identify vision acuity impairment in preverbal children and other patients, including both verbal and non-verbal individuals. It has developed a mobile application that leverages the principle of optical-kinetic nystagmus, which refers to the eyes' automatic response to movement patterns. This innovative approach allows for the early detection of vision problems, providing a cost-effective solution for addressing vision impairment. Through its technology, Vifant aims to enhance the ability to recognize and address vision issues in young children who may not yet possess the communication skills to articulate their challenges.

Thunkable

Grant in 2017
Thunkable is a United States-based company that develops a user-friendly platform for creating mobile applications. Originating from MIT's App Inventor and YCombinator's W2016 batch, Thunkable allows users to build powerful native apps through a simple drag-and-drop interface, eliminating the need for extensive coding knowledge or complex software installations. The platform offers various built-in app templates that users can customize, and changes can be made and viewed instantly on devices via the Thunkable mobile app. Additionally, Thunkable enables users to easily deploy their applications to all major platforms, including the Play Store, streamlining the development process for app creators of all skill levels.

AetherTouch

Grant in 2017
AetherTouch is a technology company specializing in acoustic wave technology aimed at enhancing interaction with electronic devices. The company develops a software development kit that enables new applications to be integrated directly into operating systems, allowing for innovative control mechanisms without the need for touch screens. AetherTouch's technology utilizes advanced signal processing algorithms to leverage the unique characteristics of acoustic signals, providing precise 2D tracking for devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. This approach not only improves user experience but also addresses concerns related to power consumption and privacy that are often associated with conventional camera-based systems. Additionally, AetherTouch supports scientists in commercializing their technological advancements, fostering innovation in the industry.

Aluna

Grant in 2017
Aluna is a healthcare company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013, that specializes in developing a portable spirometry device aimed at improving the management of asthma. The company's innovative solution combines a spirometer with an interactive mobile application, allowing patients to monitor their asthma symptoms effectively. Through daily measurements and the use of machine learning, Aluna empowers patients and their parents to understand their respiratory conditions better and take control of their lung health. The platform provides real-time data that can be shared with healthcare providers, enabling early detection of asthma attacks and informed decision-making regarding personalized treatment plans. Aluna aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions through its advanced technology and data-driven insights.

iSono Health

Grant in 2017
iSono Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on transforming breast cancer screening through innovative technology. Founded in 2014, iSono Health has developed a wearable solution that integrates automated three-dimensional ultrasound with artificial intelligence to provide accessible and personalized breast health monitoring. This device allows users to scan their breasts, track changes over time, and receive real-time feedback. Additionally, it enables users to share images with radiologists for further analysis. By combining advanced imaging technology with cloud computing, iSono Health aims to empower women and healthcare providers in the early detection and monitoring of breast cancer, making the process quicker and more efficient.

Sober Grid

Grant in 2017
Sober Grid, Inc. is a digital health company that operates a sober social network aimed at supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has developed a mobile application available on both iOS and Android platforms. The app allows users to connect with others who are also navigating sobriety, fostering a community where they can share experiences and challenges. Sober Grid's platform is utilized in over 170 countries and has been accessed more than 20 million times. It integrates features such as GPS locator interfaces, direct messaging, and educational resources, while also offering certified coaching services available 24/7. The app employs a unique community-based approach to chronic disease management, utilizing predictive analytics to anticipate relapse risks and provide timely interventions. Sober Grid's commitment to improving health outcomes is supported by research collaborations with esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing relapse rates among users.

DFusion

Grant in 2017
DFusion is a science-based behavioral health research and development company focused on promoting behavior change to improve health outcomes. The company utilizes evidence-based behavior change models and learning theories to create innovative technology solutions aimed at health, prevention, and adherence. DFusion develops smartphone, tablet, and web applications that enhance user experience while facilitating healthier behaviors. Its team comprises scientists and innovators dedicated to challenging conventional approaches and making a positive impact on health and well-being across various life stages. Based in Scotts Valley and Oakland, California, DFusion also offers consultation services and professional development opportunities in health and education, including the development, testing, evaluation, and dissemination of systems that support the adoption of healthy behaviors.

Aira

Grant in 2017
Aira is a company dedicated to enhancing accessibility for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It offers remote visual interpretation services through a user-friendly app that connects users with highly trained Visual Interpreters. By utilizing a smartphone's camera, users can stream live video to these interpreters, who assist them in navigating various daily activities safely and efficiently. Additionally, Aira has developed wearable smart glasses that link users to a network of certified agents, providing real-time visual assistance via an augmented reality dashboard. This innovative approach empowers visually impaired individuals to perform tasks such as navigating busy streets and recognizing faces, ultimately promoting greater mobility and independence in their everyday lives.

Chef Koochooloo

Grant in 2017
Chef Koochooloo is an educational company that offers a unique platform designed to enhance children's learning through cooking. Its enrichment program integrates cooking and culinary activities with academic subjects such as math, science, and global competency, aligning with educational standards like Common Core and New Generation Science Standards. The company provides various resources, including a cooking application, after-school programs, and private lessons, to support active learning and improve children's health and education. Notable projects include a TV show, a kid-friendly educational cookbook, and interactive lessons that allow students to explore recipes while learning essential concepts. The team comprises nutritionists, chefs, curriculum designers, educators, and game designers who collaborate to create engaging, interdisciplinary educational experiences. Chef Koochooloo aims to inspire both children and educators to discover the world through healthy cooking, with plans to expand its offerings to other areas that emphasize STEM education.

Teaching It Right

Grant in 2017
Teaching It Right is an educational curriculum development company specializing in services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The company creates supplementary materials and curricula tailored for individuals, educational institutions, and related professionals. Their offerings include an integrated mobile application designed to teach social skills and a multi-sensory therapy program aimed at improving eye contact. These resources help children become more engaged in society, prepare for self-sufficiency as adults, and enhance their employment prospects.

Avidhrt

Grant in 2017
Avidhrt Inc. is a health technology company focused on advancing cardiovascular health through innovative monitoring solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, with regional offices in India and Sri Lanka, Avidhrt develops a mobile, clinical-quality electrocardiogram (EKG), pulse oximeter (SpO2), and temperature sensor. The company's flagship product is a cardiac monitoring device that enables remote monitoring of vital indicators, allowing patients to track their heart rate, ECG, pulse oximetry, and skin temperature directly via their smartphones. Avidhrt also offers the AvidCor app, a cloud-based electronic medical record application that facilitates data management and analysis. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, the company's technology empowers patients to engage in self-monitoring of their cardiovascular health.

FloraPulse

Grant in 2017
FloraPulse is a company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through advanced water stress sensors. Developed by researchers from Cornell University, these patented microsensors provide precise measurements of stem water potential in fruit and nut crops, offering reliable and accurate insights into crop water status. By delivering daily irrigation advice directly to growers' phones, FloraPulse enables farmers to optimize irrigation management, thereby maximizing crop yield and quality while reducing costs and mitigating risks. This innovative approach allows growers to monitor their fields continuously and receive science-based recommendations tailored to their specific crops and goals, streamlining the decision-making process in agriculture.

Andamio Games

Grant in 2017
Andamio Games is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards Andamio Games, a division of Adventium Labs , is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards. Andamio is the Spanish word for scaffold, which is the educational concept that underlies our games. Scaffolded lesson plans start with foundational concepts and build to more advanced ones, reinforcing concepts as users work their way through the material. The games developed by Andamio Games go well beyond e-Books, flash cards, and single-player apps to provide an engaging, hands-on, problem-solving learning environment using mobile technology.

The Language Express

Grant in 2017
Language Express, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing social learning software aimed at supporting children and young adults facing social learning challenges, including autism, Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, and pragmatic language deficits. Its flagship product, The Social Express, is designed to teach users how to navigate and manage social situations, ultimately fostering meaningful relationships and enhancing life skills. Additionally, the company offers The Social Express Soundtrack, featuring jazz music to complement the learning experience, and the Digital Problem Solver, a tool that helps users identify emotions and coping strategies across various devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Androids. Founded in 2008 and based in Encinitas, California, Language Express is committed to providing innovative solutions for social learning.

CueThink

Grant in 2017
CueThink Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides a peer-to-peer platform aimed at enhancing math problem-solving skills for students in grades 4-12. Founded in 2012, CueThink's platform allows students to develop systematic problem-solving abilities, improve mathematical language, and build a repository of visual assessments. It also supports teachers by offering analytics on student progress and helping them meet Common Core standards, while providing parents with insights into their children's strengths and weaknesses. The company has developed a mobile application, Quantum, specifically for grades 4-8, which encourages collaborative learning and critical thinking. By integrating familiar social media and gaming elements, CueThink aims to engage students more effectively in their math education. The platform's development has been supported by grants and has shown promising results in classroom pilots.

Alchemie

Grant in 2017
Alchemie Solutions, a Michigan-based startup, specializes in developing mobile games that make learning complex subjects like organic chemistry engaging and intuitive. Founded in 2016, the company's flagship product, 'Chairs', is a puzzle-based game that enhances spatial reasoning skills crucial for mastering organic chemistry. Alchemie's innovative approach combines interactive digital tools, machine learning, and data analytics to create a unique learning platform that provides real-time assessment and immediate feedback, transforming the traditional learning experience into a fun and interactive one.

MusiQuest

Grant in 2017
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at helping individuals discover and nurture their passion for music. The company offers a learning platform that provides beginners with a creative approach to music education. Its curriculum covers essential music concepts through engaging and interactive units that also integrate elements of literacy, math, history, and science. This comprehensive approach enables children to learn, improve, and create music across various styles, fostering both artistic expression and academic growth.

Aural Analytics

Grant in 2017
Aural Analytics, Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in brain health monitoring through innovative technology. The company has developed a multi-modal analytics platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, signal processing, and speech analytics to detect subtle changes in neurological health. By converting smartphones and tablets into effective brain health monitors, Aural Analytics enables the collection of objective and interpretable data. This technology supplements traditional functional rating scales used in clinical trials, providing continuous and reliable metrics for assessing the effectiveness of medical interventions. Aural Analytics' platform captures clinically relevant speech, fine motor, and linguistic samples to offer healthcare professionals accurate assessments of patient health, thereby enhancing the understanding of disease progression.

Diamond Tree

Grant in 2016
Diamond Tree is a consulting firm that specializes in strategy, leadership, and technology services tailored for nonprofit organizations. The company offers a range of services that encompass technology projects, including the development of websites, mobile applications, simulations, and videos. In addition, Diamond Tree provides training teams and creates interactive content, allowing users to engage with and track their progress through extensive content catalogues. By managing design and development projects, Diamond Tree enables clients to effectively oversee various initiatives and maintain their technology platforms.

Media Health Technologies

Grant in 2016
Media Health Technologies provides research and development of web and mobile health and wellness content tools.

LightUp

Grant in 2016
LightUp, Inc. is a United States-based company that specializes in developing educational electronics construction kits and a digital tutoring application aimed at children. These kits incorporate electronic building blocks equipped with optically recognizable codes, allowing young users to construct electronic circuits while engaging with augmented reality. The accompanying mobile application enhances the learning experience by providing interactive labs that introduce fundamental concepts of technology and coding in an engaging manner. By blending elements of mobile gaming with hands-on educational tools, LightUp fosters a fun and interactive approach to learning that captures children's interest in science and technology.

ThoughtStem

Grant in 2016
ThoughtStem is an e-learning institute based in San Diego, California, that focuses on computer science education for children under the age of 12. Founded in 2012 by Stephen Foster, Ph.D., Dr. Sarah Esper, and Lindsey Handley, the company offers coding programs that utilize technologies such as Scratch, Arduino, Minecraft, and App Inventor. ThoughtStem employs a project-based curriculum designed to engage young learners through interactive and fun experiences. In addition to its online coding club, the company also operates summer camps that encourage children to think critically and creatively while developing their coding skills. By integrating video games and practical projects, ThoughtStem aims to equip students with essential technology skills for the future.

Substrate

Grant in 2016
Unlocking the inner scientist in everyone through a mobile-first education platform Substrate is a mobile education platform delivering a fresh method for educators who teach complex concepts in science. Unlike traditional passive approaches, and fragmented tools, Substrate is accessible, complementary and refreshingly engaging. Built on the mechanics of nature, we’re reimagining education, one element at a time. Substrate is designed to deliver a unified mobile learning experience anytime, anywhere. Bite-sized sessions encourage repeated practice. Our goal is to complement existing teaching approaches and customize according to instructional needs. Integration with formal courses powers deeper insights. Excite learners, activate content, and upgrade learning outcomes. Built with game design principles, students naturally progress toward mastery. Our mission is to better lives by deepening the world’s understanding of science. With support from institutions like the National Institutes of Health, we're well on our way.

MoQuality

Grant in 2016
MoQuality Inc. is a technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven mobile testing solutions. The company focuses on enhancing the application development process by providing tools that allow developer teams to create, run, and maintain tests efficiently. MoQuality's flagship product, Barista, offers a scriptless test automation experience, leveraging AI to generate user-centric test scenarios for mobile applications. This platform enables developers to conduct comprehensive end-to-end UI testing across various devices and operating systems, ensuring that applications are thoroughly vetted before reaching consumers. By streamlining the testing process, MoQuality aims to help developers deliver higher-quality apps and improve overall user experiences.

AetherTouch

Grant in 2016
AetherTouch is a technology company specializing in acoustic wave technology aimed at enhancing interaction with electronic devices. The company develops a software development kit that enables new applications to be integrated directly into operating systems, allowing for innovative control mechanisms without the need for touch screens. AetherTouch's technology utilizes advanced signal processing algorithms to leverage the unique characteristics of acoustic signals, providing precise 2D tracking for devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. This approach not only improves user experience but also addresses concerns related to power consumption and privacy that are often associated with conventional camera-based systems. Additionally, AetherTouch supports scientists in commercializing their technological advancements, fostering innovation in the industry.

Aluna

Grant in 2016
Aluna is a healthcare company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013, that specializes in developing a portable spirometry device aimed at improving the management of asthma. The company's innovative solution combines a spirometer with an interactive mobile application, allowing patients to monitor their asthma symptoms effectively. Through daily measurements and the use of machine learning, Aluna empowers patients and their parents to understand their respiratory conditions better and take control of their lung health. The platform provides real-time data that can be shared with healthcare providers, enabling early detection of asthma attacks and informed decision-making regarding personalized treatment plans. Aluna aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions through its advanced technology and data-driven insights.

eBravium

Grant in 2016
eBravium develops and distributes fitness applications for its clients. eBravium develops Move It, a mobile application that offers parental lock services for their children’s devices. They are able to suspend device use and track movement. Furthermore, it provides wearable integration. eBravium was founded in 2014 by Patrick and Cody Grimes and is based in Nevada.

Cognitive ToyBox

Grant in 2016
Cognitive ToyBox, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing early childhood education through the development of evidence-based games and applications designed to assess kindergarten readiness in children. Founded by Tammy Kwan and Dr. Brenden Lake in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company creates technology that combines game-based education with observational assessments. This hybrid platform allows teachers and schools to track children's cognitive skills and number foundations in real time, providing valuable insights to improve learning outcomes. Supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Robin Hood Foundation, Cognitive ToyBox aims to ensure that all children are prepared to succeed when they enter kindergarten. The company's solutions are accessible on both Android and iOS mobile platforms.

Embr Labs

Grant in 2016
Embr Labs Inc. is a thermal wellness technology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing and selling wearable devices designed to adjust body temperature for enhanced comfort. Originally founded as Wristify Inc. in 2014, the company rebranded in 2015. Embr Labs leverages patented technology to utilize thermal sensations as a means to influence the autonomic nervous system, aiding individuals in managing conditions such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. The company's innovative approach combines thermal stimulation with digital interventions through a mobile app and cloud infrastructure, creating a comprehensive platform for users. With tens of thousands of customers across 170 countries, Embr Labs has recorded over 100 million minutes of thermal interventions. The technology was conceived by its founders while they were engineering students at MIT, and the company has received significant backing from various investors and grants.

Sober Grid

Seed Round in 2016
Sober Grid, Inc. is a digital health company that operates a sober social network aimed at supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has developed a mobile application available on both iOS and Android platforms. The app allows users to connect with others who are also navigating sobriety, fostering a community where they can share experiences and challenges. Sober Grid's platform is utilized in over 170 countries and has been accessed more than 20 million times. It integrates features such as GPS locator interfaces, direct messaging, and educational resources, while also offering certified coaching services available 24/7. The app employs a unique community-based approach to chronic disease management, utilizing predictive analytics to anticipate relapse risks and provide timely interventions. Sober Grid's commitment to improving health outcomes is supported by research collaborations with esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing relapse rates among users.

ThoughtStem

Grant in 2016
ThoughtStem is an e-learning institute based in San Diego, California, that focuses on computer science education for children under the age of 12. Founded in 2012 by Stephen Foster, Ph.D., Dr. Sarah Esper, and Lindsey Handley, the company offers coding programs that utilize technologies such as Scratch, Arduino, Minecraft, and App Inventor. ThoughtStem employs a project-based curriculum designed to engage young learners through interactive and fun experiences. In addition to its online coding club, the company also operates summer camps that encourage children to think critically and creatively while developing their coding skills. By integrating video games and practical projects, ThoughtStem aims to equip students with essential technology skills for the future.

UrTurn

Grant in 2015
UrTurn is a smart advising technology charts a path for school success and offers course corrections when off track of achieving middle school and high school education goals. Student and parent-friendly mobile and web-based technology makes goal setting and progress tracking easy.

Shoelace Wireless

Grant in 2015
Shoelace Wireless is a technology company that develops an Android application focused on cooperative networking solutions. Their platform enables mobile users to combine all accessible Wi-Fi and cellular networks with those of nearby devices, allowing specific apps to function seamlessly across both networks. The system operates in the background, providing detailed performance monitoring for efficient internet browsing.

Awarables

Grant in 2015
Awarables Inc. develops innovative hardware and software solutions focused on sleep monitoring and improvement. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company offers a multi-sensor wearable device that collects physiological data, including heart rate, along with sleep environment information and patterns. Its mobile application captures user sleep habits, daytime performance, and mood while providing personalized therapy to enhance sleep health. Awarables' sleep analytic system integrates signals from microsensors with proprietary processing algorithms to deliver accurate assessments of sleep quantity and quality. This technology aims to assist both clinicians and consumers by offering real-time feedback to promote better behavioral outcomes related to sleep disorders and overall sleep quality.

Andamio Games

Grant in 2015
Andamio Games is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards Andamio Games, a division of Adventium Labs , is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards. Andamio is the Spanish word for scaffold, which is the educational concept that underlies our games. Scaffolded lesson plans start with foundational concepts and build to more advanced ones, reinforcing concepts as users work their way through the material. The games developed by Andamio Games go well beyond e-Books, flash cards, and single-player apps to provide an engaging, hands-on, problem-solving learning environment using mobile technology.

MusiQuest

Grant in 2015
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at helping individuals discover and nurture their passion for music. The company offers a learning platform that provides beginners with a creative approach to music education. Its curriculum covers essential music concepts through engaging and interactive units that also integrate elements of literacy, math, history, and science. This comprehensive approach enables children to learn, improve, and create music across various styles, fostering both artistic expression and academic growth.
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