AmCyt is a company focused on enhancing pathological analysis through the development of a rapid onsite diagnostic device. This innovative technology streamlines the biopsy process by allowing for the smearing of tissue samples onto glass slides, followed by staining and real-time microscopic evaluation. By improving the efficacy of biopsies, AmCyt addresses labor shortages in clinics and hospitals, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The company's solutions aim to reduce the need for additional sampling and minimize the risk of complications associated with procedures, thereby saving time, money, and resources for healthcare providers.
Circle Optics
Grant in 2022
Circle Optics develops a parallax-free camera for real-time virtual reality video capture. Its polygonal lens technology enables panoramic imaging without stitching, benefiting aerospace safety, surveillance, and immersive experiences.
RaySecur Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices for detecting concealed threats in mail and parcels. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's MailSecur systems utilize millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time, three-dimensional imaging, which allows for the detection of powders, solids, liquids, and hazardous materials such as chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive composites. Unlike traditional X-ray systems, RaySecur's solutions are user-friendly, portable, and do not require extensive training for effective operation, making them suitable for various environments, including small mailrooms. The company’s technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide to enhance security and protect personnel and assets from potential threats.
TQIntelligence
Grant in 2021
TQIntelligence, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in voice-based artificial intelligence for mental health assessment. The company's platform integrates diverse data sources to provide cognitive insights, enabling risk stratification, tracking treatment outcomes, and personalized behavioral interventions. Key products include TQ-Intelligence, which offers insights from voice/speech analytics and other psychometrically validated instruments, and TQ Analytics, leveraging existing EMR data for actionable insights. The platform features machine learning analytics, knowledge graph, and real-time prediction capabilities to support healthcare professionals in diagnosing mental health issues more effectively, particularly for children who may struggle to communicate their distress.
Organic Robotics
Grant in 2021
Organic Robotics Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the design and development of advanced sensors for real-time touch measurement. The company's flagship product, Light Lace, utilizes fiber-optic technology to create a flexible sensor capable of bending and twisting to conform to the human body. This innovative sensor not only captures motion but also measures pressure, offering unique advantages in sensibility, elasticity, and washability at a competitive cost. Organic Robotics focuses on enhancing performance monitoring, particularly for professional athletes, by providing real-time feedback on motion, muscle fatigue, and vital signs. Their technology is designed for comfort and minimizes distraction, enabling accurate analysis of chest movement to deliver actionable insights that help optimize athletic performance.
Ranial Systems
Grant in 2021
Ranial Systems develops a real-time process automation platform that combines cognitive artificial intelligence and edge computing runtime. Its platform caters to smart energy, real-time monitoring, wearable technology automation, and other industries, aiming to solve critical business process automation challenges.
WrightGuard Innovation
Grant in 2021
The Wrightguard specializes in the development of innovative smart mouthguards tailored for athletes. These mouthguards are equipped with advanced sensors and wireless communication technology that gather real-time biometric data, enabling the monitoring of both health and performance. This technology aims to enhance athlete safety by ensuring consistent placement and uniform thickness of shock-absorbing materials, providing effective protection during sports activities. Wrightguard's products offer an affordable dental solution, making it easier for athletes to prioritize their safety while competing.
ETALYC is a SaaS company specializing in optimizing traffic operations. It integrates modern technologies like IoT, machine learning, and big data analytics to analyze and improve traffic flow using data from various transportation modes.
STL Scientific
Grant in 2021
STL Scientific develops a non-invasive screening tool for detecting overweight trucks on the road in real-time. The company's headquarters are in Temple City, California.
CRCL Solutions
Grant in 2021
CRCL Solutions, founded in 2021 and based in South Bend, Indiana, specializes in wind and solar forecasting services for energy markets, particularly within ERCOT's day-ahead and real-time markets. The company offers a weather forecasting platform designed to enhance forecast accuracy and strengthen power grid resiliency. By leveraging artificial intelligence, CRCL Solutions identifies discrepancies in current wind and solar forecasts and delivers improved atmospheric forecasting in real-time. This enables power traders to engage in low-risk, high-return trades and better anticipate market movements, ultimately supporting more efficient and reliable energy trading.
NeuroTechR3 is a biomedical device and digital health start-up focused on developing affordable rehabilitation technologies aimed at enhancing upper extremity function in individuals affected by brain injuries, such as stroke and cerebral palsy. The company's flagship innovation, R3THATM, leverages machine learning-driven cloud technology and exergames tailored to promote neuroplasticity, incorporating motion tracking, analytics, and real-time biofeedback. Founded in 2020 by four women as a spinout from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers School of Health Professions, NeuroTechR3 is committed to transforming the rehabilitation industry into a proactive, patient-centered process. The company operates from locations in Newark, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, and has established partnerships with rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient centers, and therapists. With its expertise in biomedical engineering and computer science, the team is equipped to adapt swiftly to industry needs, aiming to provide sustainable and accessible rehabilitation solutions for individuals with various impairments. Through the advancement of rehabilitation devices and machine learning technology, NeuroTechR3 seeks to make a significant positive impact on global health outcomes.
Terra Cover is a Denver-based company established in 2020. It operates a monitoring platform that leverages satellite imagery and physics-guided machine learning for applications such as drought monitoring, flood mapping, and streamflow estimation. This enables data-driven decision-making in sectors like insurance and water resource management.
Immersive Reality Group
Grant in 2021
Immersive Reality Group, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, specializes in artificial intelligence and virtual reality technology to deliver personalized healthcare solutions. The company operates a platform designed for stress and anxiety management, which utilizes predictive analytics for health monitoring in home environments. By offering tailored virtual reality experiences, Immersive Reality Group aims to help users alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety in real time, while also providing educational tools to teach effective coping strategies.
SweatID is a developer of wearable fabric sensors designed for health and fitness applications. Their sensors help to monitor hydration on the surface of the skin in real time, enabling users to continuously monitor biomarkers.
NeuroTechR3 is a biomedical device and digital health start-up focused on developing affordable rehabilitation technologies aimed at enhancing upper extremity function in individuals affected by brain injuries, such as stroke and cerebral palsy. The company's flagship innovation, R3THATM, leverages machine learning-driven cloud technology and exergames tailored to promote neuroplasticity, incorporating motion tracking, analytics, and real-time biofeedback. Founded in 2020 by four women as a spinout from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers School of Health Professions, NeuroTechR3 is committed to transforming the rehabilitation industry into a proactive, patient-centered process. The company operates from locations in Newark, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, and has established partnerships with rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient centers, and therapists. With its expertise in biomedical engineering and computer science, the team is equipped to adapt swiftly to industry needs, aiming to provide sustainable and accessible rehabilitation solutions for individuals with various impairments. Through the advancement of rehabilitation devices and machine learning technology, NeuroTechR3 seeks to make a significant positive impact on global health outcomes.
Rhaeos is a pioneering company that has developed the world's first wearable shunt monitor, designed to enhance the quality of care for patients with hydrocephalus. Utilizing a novel thermal biosensor, Rhaeos addresses a critical clinical need by offering noninvasive, wireless patches that detect fluid flow in various bodily systems, including blood, lymph, and cerebrospinal fluid. This innovative technology enables timely treatment for chronic medical conditions, particularly in the field of neurosurgery. Founded through collaborative efforts at Northwestern University, Rhaeos exemplifies a multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise from engineering, medicine, and management to advance patient care.
Ramona designs and manufactures a high-throughput microscopy toolset that enables cellular-level research across a wide field of view with synchronous data capture. The system relies on custom-designed control electronics and a large array of micro-cameras to deliver and process tens of gigapixels of object-specific data with high throughput, allowing users to capture, analyze, and securely store large-scale image data for faster, more informed decisions.
Radwave Technologies
Grant in 2020
RadWave Technologies Inc., established in 2018 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is an early-stage company specializing in advanced technologies for minimally invasive medical procedures. The company focuses on developing an electromagnetic navigation system that provides accurate object tracking for surgical interventions. This innovative system enhances performance tracking during image-guided, minimally invasive, and robotic procedures, allowing medical professionals to effectively locate surgical instruments and tools within the human body, even in areas without direct line of sight.
ThruWave develops millimeter wave imaging technology for various industries. Founded in 2017, it's headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Organic Robotics
Grant in 2020
Organic Robotics Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the design and development of advanced sensors for real-time touch measurement. The company's flagship product, Light Lace, utilizes fiber-optic technology to create a flexible sensor capable of bending and twisting to conform to the human body. This innovative sensor not only captures motion but also measures pressure, offering unique advantages in sensibility, elasticity, and washability at a competitive cost. Organic Robotics focuses on enhancing performance monitoring, particularly for professional athletes, by providing real-time feedback on motion, muscle fatigue, and vital signs. Their technology is designed for comfort and minimizes distraction, enabling accurate analysis of chest movement to deliver actionable insights that help optimize athletic performance.
Circle Optics
Grant in 2020
Circle Optics develops a parallax-free camera for real-time virtual reality video capture. Its polygonal lens technology enables panoramic imaging without stitching, benefiting aerospace safety, surveillance, and immersive experiences.
Authentag works by tracking a universally unique label or tag and connecting that tag to the individuals that interact with it, and tracking those relationships from cradle-to-grave, from production to disposal, providing real-time chain-of-custody and current disposition for all parts—all with a simple device scan.
Authentag assigns ownership throughout the lifespan of an item. This prevents counterfeits, facilitates absolute recalls, allows network optimization and facilitates new financing options for firms with large inventory holdings.
Rhaeos is a pioneering company that has developed the world's first wearable shunt monitor, designed to enhance the quality of care for patients with hydrocephalus. Utilizing a novel thermal biosensor, Rhaeos addresses a critical clinical need by offering noninvasive, wireless patches that detect fluid flow in various bodily systems, including blood, lymph, and cerebrospinal fluid. This innovative technology enables timely treatment for chronic medical conditions, particularly in the field of neurosurgery. Founded through collaborative efforts at Northwestern University, Rhaeos exemplifies a multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise from engineering, medicine, and management to advance patient care.
SlateSafety develops a real-time physiological monitoring platform for teams, using wearable devices to collect physiological data from group members, providing real-time safety insights and post-incident analysis through a web interface, aimed at improving situational awareness and preventing overexertion injuries in demanding jobs.
TQIntelligence
Grant in 2019
TQIntelligence, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in voice-based artificial intelligence for mental health assessment. The company's platform integrates diverse data sources to provide cognitive insights, enabling risk stratification, tracking treatment outcomes, and personalized behavioral interventions. Key products include TQ-Intelligence, which offers insights from voice/speech analytics and other psychometrically validated instruments, and TQ Analytics, leveraging existing EMR data for actionable insights. The platform features machine learning analytics, knowledge graph, and real-time prediction capabilities to support healthcare professionals in diagnosing mental health issues more effectively, particularly for children who may struggle to communicate their distress.
FireHUD provides a monitoring system intended to improve situational awareness. The company has been providing easy-to-use products for improving the decision making of teams since its founding in 2016.
RaySecur Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices for detecting concealed threats in mail and parcels. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's MailSecur systems utilize millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time, three-dimensional imaging, which allows for the detection of powders, solids, liquids, and hazardous materials such as chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive composites. Unlike traditional X-ray systems, RaySecur's solutions are user-friendly, portable, and do not require extensive training for effective operation, making them suitable for various environments, including small mailrooms. The company’s technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide to enhance security and protect personnel and assets from potential threats.
Armaments Research Company
Grant in 2019
Armaments Research Company specializes in providing advanced firearm accessories and analytical tools tailored for professional security forces globally. The company develops a self-aware system that integrates small, ruggedized artificial intelligence-powered sensors into firearm grips. These sensors monitor usage in real-time and deliver critical analytics and insights through intelligent mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By leveraging embedded IoT technology, Armaments Research Company aims to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to life-saving measures and improved public safety outcomes.
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.
STL Scientific
Grant in 2019
STL Scientific develops a non-invasive screening tool for detecting overweight trucks on the road in real-time. The company's headquarters are in Temple City, California.
ETALYC is a SaaS company specializing in optimizing traffic operations. It integrates modern technologies like IoT, machine learning, and big data analytics to analyze and improve traffic flow using data from various transportation modes.
SweatID is a developer of wearable fabric sensors designed for health and fitness applications. Their sensors help to monitor hydration on the surface of the skin in real time, enabling users to continuously monitor biomarkers.
Atheraxon is a technology company focused on enhancing safety, efficiency, and automation within industrial, logistics, and construction environments. The company provides a tracking technology platform that utilizes innovative mm-wave radar and fifth-generation radio-frequency identification technology to deliver real-time spatial visibility for operators, assets, and equipment. This platform enables managers to track and automate workflows, receive notifications about exceptions, and generate detailed analytics. Atheraxon's solutions streamline operations by eliminating the need for cumbersome battery replacements and traditional RFID readers, offering accuracy up to five centimeters with lightweight, sticker-like tags. This advanced approach allows clients to achieve smaller infrastructure requirements, minimize downtime, and reduce liability risks.
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.
LYT is a cloud-based software platform that optimizes urban traffic flow using connected vehicle technology and machine learning. It prioritizes public transport, emergency services, and other vehicles to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and enhance mass transit reliability.
Earshot (Application)
Grant in 2018
Developer of a AI and voice analysis application intended to provide feedback to teachers to help them improve. The company's application captures voice data from the classroom to provide real-time discussion analysis, enabling teachers to be able to quickly learn from their classrooms and improve their practice.
Realtime Robotics
Grant in 2018
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing motion planning and control technologies for robots and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows robots to react instantaneously to their surroundings, enabling safe operation in unstructured environments. Their RapidPlan processor integrates advanced software and hardware, allowing for the generation of safe motion plans in milliseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. By facilitating seamless interaction with both static and dynamic objects, Realtime Robotics enhances the capabilities of robots in various applications, including industrial automation and autonomous vehicles, thereby promoting broader adoption and integration of robotics technology in everyday operations.
Armaments Research Company
Grant in 2018
Armaments Research Company specializes in providing advanced firearm accessories and analytical tools tailored for professional security forces globally. The company develops a self-aware system that integrates small, ruggedized artificial intelligence-powered sensors into firearm grips. These sensors monitor usage in real-time and deliver critical analytics and insights through intelligent mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By leveraging embedded IoT technology, Armaments Research Company aims to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to life-saving measures and improved public safety outcomes.
Radial Analytics
Grant in 2018
Radial Analytics focuses on addressing significant data challenges in healthcare through its innovative cloud-based planning system. The company's primary product is a decision support solution designed for hospital case managers and discharge planners, enabling them to identify the most appropriate post-acute care facilities for patients. This system utilizes an evidence-driven approach, taking into account each patient's unique clinical, functional, and behavioral needs. By capturing and processing extensive real-time patient data, Radial Analytics helps hospitals optimize the quality of care while reducing post-acute costs for shared-risk patients. The company is partially supported by the National Science Foundation, which aids in the development of technology aimed at creating positive societal and economic impacts.
FireHUD provides a monitoring system intended to improve situational awareness. The company has been providing easy-to-use products for improving the decision making of teams since its founding in 2016.
SlateSafety develops a real-time physiological monitoring platform for teams, using wearable devices to collect physiological data from group members, providing real-time safety insights and post-incident analysis through a web interface, aimed at improving situational awareness and preventing overexertion injuries in demanding jobs.
NGCodec
Convertible Note in 2018
NGCodec Inc. is a technology company that specializes in video encoding solutions, focusing on high efficiency video coding (HEVC) standards, also known as H.265. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops advanced video encoders and decoders designed for cloud video processing, transcoding, and applications in virtual and augmented reality. NGCodec's flagship product, Reality Codec, optimizes video compression for ultra-low latency and high-quality performance, making it suitable for real-time media experiences. The company's offerings include silicon-based HEVC video decoders and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) implementations, catering to various markets such as decoder system-on-chip and encoder markets globally. NGCodec operates as a subsidiary of Xilinx, Inc., leveraging its resources to enhance its innovative solutions in the video technology space.
ThruWave develops millimeter wave imaging technology for various industries. Founded in 2017, it's headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Intabio, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 and based in Newark, California. It specializes in developing analytical solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. The company’s primary offering is the Blaze system, which includes a bench-top instrument, microfluidic chip, and reagent kit designed for the separation, quantitation, and molecular mass identity analysis of biotherapeutic proteins. Additionally, Intabio's microfluidic platform facilitates real-time characterization of intact protein isoforms, allowing for the identification of specific structural modifications. This technology enables biotherapeutic drug manufacturers to perform comprehensive analyses of antibody and protein biopharmaceuticals, resulting in significant improvements in throughput and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional methods.
Zizmos Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing cloud-connected seismic networks that offer earthquake early warning systems and high-resolution shake maps for urban environments. The company's technology utilizes mobile and wireless sensors, specifically micro electro mechanical sensors, to detect seismic activity. By providing timely notifications of earthquakes and other shake hazards through smartphones, Zizmos enhances public safety and preparedness in urban areas susceptible to seismic events.
BioStream Technologies
Grant in 2017
BioStream Technologies designs and develops video game therapies to assist children with autism spectrum disorder improve their social skills. Their evidence-based platform uses gaze-contingent eye tracking technology, customizing experiences for each individual and adapting in real-time. Incorporated in 2015, the company is headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey.
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.
Misapplied Sciences
Grant in 2017
Misapplied Sciences specializes in parallel reality technology. It develops displays that allow multiple viewers to simultaneously perceive different digital content, personalizing public spaces like airports or stadiums for each individual.
MonoLets specializes in developing active digital labels and providing data services that offer real-time item-level supply chain data. The company's technology utilizes standards-based Bluetooth radio technology to create self-organizing mesh networks at the item level. This approach provides reliable data using existing internet infrastructure, making it a cost-effective alternative to RFID labels. By implementing MonoLets' solutions, clients can reduce expenses associated with equipment, scanning, and labor while gaining enhanced data and insights into their supply chains.
LYT is a cloud-based software platform that optimizes urban traffic flow using connected vehicle technology and machine learning. It prioritizes public transport, emergency services, and other vehicles to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and enhance mass transit reliability.
NGCodec Inc. is a technology company that specializes in video encoding solutions, focusing on high efficiency video coding (HEVC) standards, also known as H.265. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops advanced video encoders and decoders designed for cloud video processing, transcoding, and applications in virtual and augmented reality. NGCodec's flagship product, Reality Codec, optimizes video compression for ultra-low latency and high-quality performance, making it suitable for real-time media experiences. The company's offerings include silicon-based HEVC video decoders and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) implementations, catering to various markets such as decoder system-on-chip and encoder markets globally. NGCodec operates as a subsidiary of Xilinx, Inc., leveraging its resources to enhance its innovative solutions in the video technology space.
Sense Neuro Diagnostics
Grant in 2016
Sense Neuro Diagnostics is a medical technology company dedicated to enhancing outcomes for patients affected by stroke and brain injuries. The company is developing non-invasive radiofrequency sensors that facilitate continuous, real-time monitoring of brain conditions, including traumatic brain injuries and various stroke subtypes such as ischemic strokes and intracerebral hemorrhages. By enabling rapid detection of significant changes in brain activity, such as seizures and increased swelling, these sensors assist healthcare professionals in identifying emergencies promptly, allowing for timely interventions and improved patient care. Sense Neuro Diagnostics is currently conducting pivotal trials for its continuous monitoring technology and has successfully completed a first-in-human pilot study for its triage system aimed at distinguishing between different stroke types.
Earshot (Application)
Grant in 2016
Developer of a AI and voice analysis application intended to provide feedback to teachers to help them improve. The company's application captures voice data from the classroom to provide real-time discussion analysis, enabling teachers to be able to quickly learn from their classrooms and improve their practice.
Radial Analytics
Grant in 2016
Radial Analytics focuses on addressing significant data challenges in healthcare through its innovative cloud-based planning system. The company's primary product is a decision support solution designed for hospital case managers and discharge planners, enabling them to identify the most appropriate post-acute care facilities for patients. This system utilizes an evidence-driven approach, taking into account each patient's unique clinical, functional, and behavioral needs. By capturing and processing extensive real-time patient data, Radial Analytics helps hospitals optimize the quality of care while reducing post-acute costs for shared-risk patients. The company is partially supported by the National Science Foundation, which aids in the development of technology aimed at creating positive societal and economic impacts.
Olis Robotics
Grant in 2016
Olis Robotics specializes in developing Olis Connect, a platform that remotely operates, monitors, diagnoses, and controls industrial robots. Its patent-pending force feedback technology and visual interface provide operators with precise control over critical remote operations.
Foundation Instruments
Grant in 2016
A Foundation Instruments automated chemical analyzer measures trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids in drinking water treatment plants and distribution systems on-site, online, and in real-time. They are chemical analyzers that measure THM concentrations on-line, on-site, and in real time. The company provides drinking water treatment plants and distribution systems.
Mode is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in software-defined networking solutions. It operates a high-performing software-defined core network (SD-CORE) that leverages a breakthrough in real-time network control. Co-founded by two Cornell computer scientists recognized for their contributions to modern packet-switched networks, Mode has developed the Mode HALO system, which implements mathematically optimal routing. The company's core offerings include enhancing enterprise wide area networks (WAN) through reliable connectivity, cloud elasticity, and competitive pricing. Mode's solutions support various applications such as SD-WAN, cloud access, unified communications, and ultra-low latency services. The company has received backing from prominent investors including Google Ventures, NEA, and the National Science Foundation, and it has been acquired by VMware.
ClearMotion, Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in developing advanced suspension systems to enhance vehicle comfort and handling. Founded out of MIT in 2008 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, with operations in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, ClearMotion integrates hardware and software to create a proactive ride system that anticipates and counteracts shocks and vibrations from uneven road surfaces. This innovative technology not only improves ride quality but also enhances the overall user experience in vehicles. By mapping road surfaces in real-time, ClearMotion's system can mitigate the effects of road roughness almost instantaneously, ensuring a smoother ride for both drivers and passengers.
Misapplied Sciences
Grant in 2015
Misapplied Sciences specializes in parallel reality technology. It develops displays that allow multiple viewers to simultaneously perceive different digital content, personalizing public spaces like airports or stadiums for each individual.
Physics Front
Grant in 2015
Physics Front develops and provides sharp, fast, and versatile learning analytics tools to capture and enhance learning in digital environments such as educational games. Their web-based tools will give detailed learning reports, in real-time and cumulative, to teachers, parents, self-learners, and game designers, thereby making learning more engaging and games more optimised for learning.
Rithmio, Inc. is a company specializing in gesture recognition technology, offering a software platform that enables product teams to develop accurate and personalized gesture-based applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio's platform integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Its flagship product, Constellation, supports the creation of next-generation wearables and connected clothing, facilitating partnerships with leading semiconductor companies and consumer electronics manufacturers. These collaborations allow Rithmio's technology to be embedded at the System on Chip or reference design level, enhancing the functionality of various devices in the market.
Sensor Hound
Grant in 2015
SensorHound Innovations LLC, founded in 2012 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software products and services aimed at minimizing development and operational costs. The company has developed a proactive and automated operations monitoring platform that addresses the critical issues of reliability and security in IoT applications. By providing continuous monitoring, the platform detects failures, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in real time, delivering immediate alerts and detailed diagnostic information to facilitate rapid root cause analysis. This innovative solution, built on over a decade of research by leading IoT experts, significantly enhances the efficiency of monitoring operations, ultimately reducing maintenance costs associated with IoT deployments.
Radial Analytics
Grant in 2015
Radial Analytics focuses on addressing significant data challenges in healthcare through its innovative cloud-based planning system. The company's primary product is a decision support solution designed for hospital case managers and discharge planners, enabling them to identify the most appropriate post-acute care facilities for patients. This system utilizes an evidence-driven approach, taking into account each patient's unique clinical, functional, and behavioral needs. By capturing and processing extensive real-time patient data, Radial Analytics helps hospitals optimize the quality of care while reducing post-acute costs for shared-risk patients. The company is partially supported by the National Science Foundation, which aids in the development of technology aimed at creating positive societal and economic impacts.
Sense Neuro Diagnostics
Grant in 2015
Sense Neuro Diagnostics is a medical technology company dedicated to enhancing outcomes for patients affected by stroke and brain injuries. The company is developing non-invasive radiofrequency sensors that facilitate continuous, real-time monitoring of brain conditions, including traumatic brain injuries and various stroke subtypes such as ischemic strokes and intracerebral hemorrhages. By enabling rapid detection of significant changes in brain activity, such as seizures and increased swelling, these sensors assist healthcare professionals in identifying emergencies promptly, allowing for timely interventions and improved patient care. Sense Neuro Diagnostics is currently conducting pivotal trials for its continuous monitoring technology and has successfully completed a first-in-human pilot study for its triage system aimed at distinguishing between different stroke types.
AccuPS LLC, established in 2014 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in high-definition 3D motion tracking technology. The company offers innovative products such as AeroWand, which transforms smartphones and TVs into virtual reality entertainment systems, and AeroDynaPen, a versatile 3D stylus pen that functions on various surfaces including screens, desks, palms, and air. AccuPS' core technology comprises a head-tracking device, hand controller, and transmitting antenna connected to users' smartphones, enabling mobile virtual reality experiences.
Mode is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in software-defined networking solutions. It operates a high-performing software-defined core network (SD-CORE) that leverages a breakthrough in real-time network control. Co-founded by two Cornell computer scientists recognized for their contributions to modern packet-switched networks, Mode has developed the Mode HALO system, which implements mathematically optimal routing. The company's core offerings include enhancing enterprise wide area networks (WAN) through reliable connectivity, cloud elasticity, and competitive pricing. Mode's solutions support various applications such as SD-WAN, cloud access, unified communications, and ultra-low latency services. The company has received backing from prominent investors including Google Ventures, NEA, and the National Science Foundation, and it has been acquired by VMware.
NGCodec Inc. is a technology company that specializes in video encoding solutions, focusing on high efficiency video coding (HEVC) standards, also known as H.265. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops advanced video encoders and decoders designed for cloud video processing, transcoding, and applications in virtual and augmented reality. NGCodec's flagship product, Reality Codec, optimizes video compression for ultra-low latency and high-quality performance, making it suitable for real-time media experiences. The company's offerings include silicon-based HEVC video decoders and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) implementations, catering to various markets such as decoder system-on-chip and encoder markets globally. NGCodec operates as a subsidiary of Xilinx, Inc., leveraging its resources to enhance its innovative solutions in the video technology space.
Zizmos Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing cloud-connected seismic networks that offer earthquake early warning systems and high-resolution shake maps for urban environments. The company's technology utilizes mobile and wireless sensors, specifically micro electro mechanical sensors, to detect seismic activity. By providing timely notifications of earthquakes and other shake hazards through smartphones, Zizmos enhances public safety and preparedness in urban areas susceptible to seismic events.
iGlobe offers spherical display solutions. They offer systems for displaying real-time data and images of every description onto three-dimensional surfaces, and the opportunity to participate in the global collaboration of government, business, education, and philanthropy to create unprecedented technical and educational tools.
Radial Analytics
Grant in 2014
Radial Analytics focuses on addressing significant data challenges in healthcare through its innovative cloud-based planning system. The company's primary product is a decision support solution designed for hospital case managers and discharge planners, enabling them to identify the most appropriate post-acute care facilities for patients. This system utilizes an evidence-driven approach, taking into account each patient's unique clinical, functional, and behavioral needs. By capturing and processing extensive real-time patient data, Radial Analytics helps hospitals optimize the quality of care while reducing post-acute costs for shared-risk patients. The company is partially supported by the National Science Foundation, which aids in the development of technology aimed at creating positive societal and economic impacts.
Olis Robotics
Grant in 2014
Olis Robotics specializes in developing Olis Connect, a platform that remotely operates, monitors, diagnoses, and controls industrial robots. Its patent-pending force feedback technology and visual interface provide operators with precise control over critical remote operations.
RF Ranging is committed to provide the world's most accurate and reliable RF ranging and tracking solution.
Foundation Instruments
Grant in 2014
A Foundation Instruments automated chemical analyzer measures trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids in drinking water treatment plants and distribution systems on-site, online, and in real-time. They are chemical analyzers that measure THM concentrations on-line, on-site, and in real time. The company provides drinking water treatment plants and distribution systems.
TRX Systems is a developer of indoor location solutions that provide precise, infrastructure‑free tracking in environments where GPS is unavailable. Its flagship NEON platform includes a wearable sensor unit, software for real‑time mapping, and APIs that fuse data from Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and time‑of‑flight ranging to deliver accurate positioning for personnel and assets. The NEON Personnel Tracker is used by industrial, security, public‑safety, and defense customers, while the NEON Signal Mapper offers 3‑D location for indoor test and measurement. Sensors are embedded in mobile phones, radios, and industrial devices, enabling seamless integration across commercial and mission‑critical applications. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, and sells its products through online channels.
Sensor Hound
Grant in 2013
SensorHound Innovations LLC, founded in 2012 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software products and services aimed at minimizing development and operational costs. The company has developed a proactive and automated operations monitoring platform that addresses the critical issues of reliability and security in IoT applications. By providing continuous monitoring, the platform detects failures, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in real time, delivering immediate alerts and detailed diagnostic information to facilitate rapid root cause analysis. This innovative solution, built on over a decade of research by leading IoT experts, significantly enhances the efficiency of monitoring operations, ultimately reducing maintenance costs associated with IoT deployments.
BlueLight Therapeutics
Grant in 2013
BlueLight Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in protein analysis and the development of innovative products and systems for real-time protein function analysis in both research and clinical settings. The company utilizes a proprietary structure-based platform to create novel therapeutic molecules targeting challenging, high-value drug targets. Among its offerings is the Biodesy Delta System, which allows researchers to measure and identify functionally and clinically relevant alterations in protein structure using second-harmonic generation technology. BlueLight Therapeutics' applications span drug discovery, structural biology, and the identification of clinical biomarkers. Originally founded as Biodesy, Inc. in 2013, the company rebranded to BlueLight Therapeutics Inc. in May 2020 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Entanglement Technologies
Grant in 2013
Entanglement Technologies is focused on creating chemical analyzers. By utilizing unique technology and data analysis, they provide real-time analysis from the lab to the field. Products like aroma-tracer, aroma-to, analyte matcher, and others are available from them. Entanglement Technologies' analyzers enable rapid identification, quantification, and mapping of VOCs in the environment down to parts-per-trillion levels, enabling novel approaches to data collection and decision-making.
LongWave Photonics
Grant in 2013
LongWave Photonics offers terahertz quantum cascade laser systems for imaging, spectroscopy, and heterodyne receivers. Their devices are available as multi-mode fabry-period or single-frequency distributed feedback devices. For inquiries, physical addresses are given on their website.
Xandem is a technology company that specializes in motion tracking technology. The company offers Xandem, a system that detects and locates the movement of people. Its mobile application allows its users to monitor the motion in real-time, and can take actions based on certain events such as sounding alarms, locking down facility, and etc.
The company’s technology senses through walls and furniture. It covers entire spaces to give security, monitoring, smarter automation, and safer elder care. Xandem was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
CyberLogic is a developer of ultrasound bone sonometers designed to assess and improve bone health by using ultrasonic bone assessment technology.
The company's device integrates an ultrasound simulation software that combines net time delay technology to accurately measure bone mineral density by analyzing ultrasound data in real time, enabling orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and improve the status of bone health through ultrasonic assessment of bone for osteoporosis management that makes bone assessment quick, safe and painless.
CyberLogic was establishd in 1992 in San Pedro, California.
BlueLight Therapeutics
Grant in 2013
BlueLight Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in protein analysis and the development of innovative products and systems for real-time protein function analysis in both research and clinical settings. The company utilizes a proprietary structure-based platform to create novel therapeutic molecules targeting challenging, high-value drug targets. Among its offerings is the Biodesy Delta System, which allows researchers to measure and identify functionally and clinically relevant alterations in protein structure using second-harmonic generation technology. BlueLight Therapeutics' applications span drug discovery, structural biology, and the identification of clinical biomarkers. Originally founded as Biodesy, Inc. in 2013, the company rebranded to BlueLight Therapeutics Inc. in May 2020 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Xandem is a technology company that specializes in motion tracking technology. The company offers Xandem, a system that detects and locates the movement of people. Its mobile application allows its users to monitor the motion in real-time, and can take actions based on certain events such as sounding alarms, locking down facility, and etc.
The company’s technology senses through walls and furniture. It covers entire spaces to give security, monitoring, smarter automation, and safer elder care. Xandem was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
TigerGraph Inc. is a technology company that specializes in graph analytics and databases. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Shanghai, London, and Munich, the company offers a platform that combines native graph storage and computing with real-time updates. This platform is designed to facilitate advanced analytics and machine learning on connected data, enabling applications such as fraud detection, anti-money laundering, entity resolution, and cybersecurity. TigerGraph's technology allows enterprises to transform complex data into a network of objects and relationships, uncovering hidden patterns and actionable insights. The company's tools support ad-hoc and interactive analytics, making it a vital resource for organizations seeking to enhance their relationship analysis capabilities.
Chiaro Technologies
Grant in 2012
Chiaro Technologies LLC is a technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the design and development of three-dimensional (3D) cameras and vision sensors for applications in logistics, robotics, and automation. Founded in 2005, the company offers advanced 3D technology solutions, including the Cloudburst 3D sensor camera, which utilizes Symbolic Light technology to capture real-time, high-precision depth images and point clouds. Chiaro Technologies also provides the Jetstream Panel application, allowing users to view, interact with, and record live 3D data from its cameras. By delivering high-speed, real-time 3D image streaming, the company enables manufacturers and machine vision vendors to create innovative solutions tailored to their specific needs. As of November 30, 2016, Chiaro Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.
Q-Track offers real-time location systems to solve indoor location problems.
Entanglement Technologies
Grant in 2012
Entanglement Technologies is focused on creating chemical analyzers. By utilizing unique technology and data analysis, they provide real-time analysis from the lab to the field. Products like aroma-tracer, aroma-to, analyte matcher, and others are available from them. Entanglement Technologies' analyzers enable rapid identification, quantification, and mapping of VOCs in the environment down to parts-per-trillion levels, enabling novel approaches to data collection and decision-making.
TRX Systems is a developer of indoor location solutions that provide precise, infrastructure‑free tracking in environments where GPS is unavailable. Its flagship NEON platform includes a wearable sensor unit, software for real‑time mapping, and APIs that fuse data from Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and time‑of‑flight ranging to deliver accurate positioning for personnel and assets. The NEON Personnel Tracker is used by industrial, security, public‑safety, and defense customers, while the NEON Signal Mapper offers 3‑D location for indoor test and measurement. Sensors are embedded in mobile phones, radios, and industrial devices, enabling seamless integration across commercial and mission‑critical applications. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, and sells its products through online channels.
The Learning Chameleon
Grant in 2012
The Learning Chameleon, Inc. is a worldwide leader in developing models of how students develop 21st century problem solving skills. The company's IMMEX™ software assisted learning in more than 150,000 students in classrooms internationally by integrating these multimedia simulations into a unique web-based learning platform for modeling strategic thinking and problem solving. These models help teachers teach, students learn, and administrators make informed educational decisions through the continual, and real-time evaluation problem solving progress. We accomplish this by leveraging existing proprietary libraries of tasks, data sets and advance intelligence-derived performance models, and then extending them with cutting-edge technologies such as second-by-second Cognitive Electrophysiology models. During the past several years The Learning Chameleon, Inc. has applied these technologies and developed Team NeuroDynamics. While most people can recognize if a team is in the groove or out of synch, it is more difficult to predict when changes in the state will occur, yet having this ability would be important for dynamically adapting team performance. If we can predict when a team is going out of synch, we can provide real-time feedback to help prevent performance errors, lapses in communication or lapses in attention. In this way the company, like its name sake successfully blends within and across educational, training and assessment environments.
RemoteReality
Grant in 2012
RemoteReality Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of panoramic optical systems and ultra wide-angle computational cameras. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, the company specializes in delivering high-resolution, low-latency panoramic video solutions through its patented optics and advanced video processing technology. RemoteReality's products cater to various applications, including robotics, entertainment, surveillance, and video conferencing, with capabilities for both day and night use across different spectral ranges, including visible, LWIR, and MWIR. Originally established as CycloVision Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to RemoteReality Corporation in April 2000, reflecting its focus on innovative video distribution and display technology.
TagArray, Inc. specializes in Real Time Location Services (RTLS) using ultra-wide band (UWB) technology. The company offers an innovative asset-tracking system designed for item-level tracking across various applications, including inventory management, healthcare assets, equipment, and agricultural tracking. TagArray's solutions are characterized by their ultra-low cost and low power consumption, enabling rapid real-time tracking with a response time of just 0.1 seconds per reading. This performance allows for mass deployment in large markets, making economical tracking feasible in areas where it previously was not possible.