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Home for Life Designs provides mobile and cloud software for practitioners to conduct home evaluations in any patient home environment. The company also provides an innovative home assessment solution for healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals, enabling clients to stay in their homes and community safely and independently, for life. Home for Life Designs is based in Salisbury, North Carolina.

BCombs is a stealthy technology firm based in Cary, North Carolina.

Tempo Brew is a producer of cold brewed coffee based in the Triangle region, focusing on delivering convenience and exceptional flavor. The company caters to foodies and coffee enthusiasts by using locally roasted fresh coffee beans and incorporating real spices, avoiding any added sugar. This approach allows customers to enjoy their caffeine fix in a healthier manner, emphasizing quality and taste in every brew.

BCombs is a stealthy technology firm based in Cary, North Carolina.

Oncotect is a Raleigh-based biotech startup focused on the early detection of cancer risks in dogs through a novel urine-based screening test. The company has developed a patent-pending in-vitro diagnostic platform that utilizes proprietary technology alongside the olfactory receptors of C. elegans to identify cancerous volatile metabolites in dog urine. This innovative method provides a non-invasive, convenient, and affordable approach to multi-cancer screening, making it the only test of its kind available for dogs. By enabling dog owners to detect potential cancer risks early, Oncotect aims to improve canine health outcomes and enhance the ability to manage cancer in pets.

BatteryXchange, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and supplying portable batteries, focusing on providing mobile charging solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has developed a battery rental platform that allows users to rent portable batteries for their devices. This innovative system enables users to return the batteries to any kiosk within the network after use, ensuring convenience and accessibility for on-the-go charging. By facilitating the sharing of charging resources, BatteryXchange aims to enhance connectivity and engagement for users in various settings.

LoanWell, LLC provides a customizable loan origination system designed to streamline the entire loan process, including application intake, underwriting, closing, disbursement, and repayment. Established in 2017 and located in Durham, North Carolina, LoanWell serves community development financial institutions (CDFIs) by automating lending processes to enhance efficiency and deliver affordable capital to individuals and small businesses. The platform allows for secure management of applicant information and required documentation, while offering automated communication to facilitate application completion. By focusing on equitable access to capital, LoanWell aims to support mission-driven lenders in fostering community growth and economic development.

Flux Hybrids is a developer of a hybrid conversion technology to enhance a vehicle's fuel efficiency. Its technology provides a significant uplift in fuel economy and reduction in fuel expense, making the kits cost-neutral also the conversion kits integrates into the vehicle's drivetrain, reducing it's carbon footprint, and enable customers to get access to a universal conversion kit for retrofitting gas vehicles to hybrids. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Vitality Robotics is a medical device company that designs AI-powered devices for biomedical research and veterinary medicine by combining computer vision, reinforcement learning, and robotics. It is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Wishful is a software platform connecting B2B sales and marketing teams that easily send gifts at various stages. The company's mission is to help companies achieve genuine and long-lasting relationships with their customers and prospects. Wishful is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sure! is a provider of plant-based milk for babies and toddlers. The company also specializes in vegan infant formula that provides complete nutrition, quality, and convenience for the modern-day parent juggling family, business, and everyday life. It is based in Greenville, North Carolina.

Flow Phantom is a company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2020, that specializes in creating upselling and cross-selling solutions for the Webflow e-commerce platform. Its technology is designed to enhance the online shopping experience by offering strategic add-to-cart and post-purchase upsells tailored to the items already in a customer's cart. By maximizing conversion rates and increasing average order value, Flow Phantom enables e-commerce brands to boost their revenue while fostering a positive interaction with customers.

MyMatR is a waste management company that provides automatic sorting of trash and recycling containers for public spaces. The company uses artificial intelligence, sensors, and robotics to automatically sort trash, recycling, and other forms of waste at the source of disposal. The MyMatR smart waste container can be customized with different collection bins (23 gallons vs 52 gallons). Additionally, the opening for discards can be adjusted to have a dual-hole or single-hole. MyMatR was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Home for Life Designs provides mobile and cloud software for practitioners to conduct home evaluations in any patient home environment. The company also provides an innovative home assessment solution for healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals, enabling clients to stay in their homes and community safely and independently, for life. Home for Life Designs is based in Salisbury, North Carolina.

BattleBuggies To Go is a grocery delivery service based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, specializing in same-day delivery for authorized patrons of DeCA commissaries. The company operates an online shopping platform that allows customers to place orders and make payments for their groceries, ensuring a seamless shopping experience. With a focus on convenience, BattleBuggies To Go provides hassle-free delivery within a 10-mile radius of any participating commissary, catering to the needs of its clientele by facilitating quick access to essential grocery items.

BatteryXchange, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and supplying portable batteries, focusing on providing mobile charging solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has developed a battery rental platform that allows users to rent portable batteries for their devices. This innovative system enables users to return the batteries to any kiosk within the network after use, ensuring convenience and accessibility for on-the-go charging. By facilitating the sharing of charging resources, BatteryXchange aims to enhance connectivity and engagement for users in various settings.

Vision Church is a non-denominational church in Raleigh, NC that exists to glorify God and make disciples.

Creative Allies, Inc. is an integrated marketing firm based in Morrisville, North Carolina, established in 2009. The company specializes in assisting celebrity and consumer brands in executing marketing campaigns and engaging with customers, particularly millennials. Creative Allies leverages proprietary crowdsourcing technology to create impactful digital campaigns that drive both revenue and social engagement. The firm operates a community of over 120,000 designers and 180,000 fans, facilitating contests that allow artists and fans to collaborate on creative projects. This platform not only helps brands and musical icons connect with their audiences but also enables emerging artists to gain exposure and win prizes for their work. Creative Allies has collaborated with a variety of notable brands and celebrities, enhancing their marketing efforts through innovative strategies.

Caia is a medical device company based in Durham, North Carolina, established in 2019. The company focuses on enhancing breast health through an innovative hand-held device that simplifies breast self-exams. This tool is designed to help women perform self-exams with greater confidence and accuracy by providing a tactile demonstration of how cancerous tumors feel within breast tissue. By enabling women to better understand what to look for during self-exams, Caia aims to improve early detection of breast cancer and promote proactive health management. The device is built to be durable and long-lasting, making it a practical choice for personal health monitoring.

Mountain BizWorks’ helps to build a vibrant and inclusive entrepreneurial community in Western North Carolina by helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive. When small businesses succeed, it all prosper. Mountain BizWorks provides business loans and coaching to emerging and established small businesses in Western North Carolina. It has a particular focus on working with businesses unable to access financing from banks and other traditional sources, as well as low-income, minority, women, and immigrant entrepreneurs, and businesses that operate within the local food system.

RIoT is a non-profit organization established in 2014 and affiliated with the Wireless Research Center. Initially formed as a Meetup group, it has evolved to become a prominent hub for the Internet of Things (IoT) community. RIoT provides various services, including a startup accelerator, research and development lab, and educational programs aimed at fostering innovation in technology, particularly within the IoT, artificial intelligence, and data sectors. Based in Wilson, North Carolina, RIoT plays a crucial role in supporting the growth of emerging companies and facilitating collaboration among industry stakeholders.

Natural Capital Investment Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Charles Town, West Virginia, with additional offices in West Virginia and North Carolina. Founded in 2000, it functions as a certified Community Development Financial Institution, dedicated to providing loans and technical assistance to small to mid-sized businesses, agricultural enterprises, nonprofits, and underserved communities in Central Appalachia and the Southeast. The organization offers flexible capital and business advisory services aimed at fostering environmentally and socially responsible development. By supporting entrepreneurs and facilitating access to financing, Natural Capital Investment Fund plays a significant role in job creation and wealth generation within rural, minority, and low-wealth communities.

Provident1898 is a black-centric coworking community and resource hub, inspired by the legacy of Durham's Black Wall Street.

S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that strives to foster community-based leadership focused on revitalizing the neighborhoods surrounding Winston-Salem State University.

North Carolina Business Council connects & empowers business leaders to build a healthy, resilient economy that benefits North Carolinians.

BlueRecruit creates a professional profile for skilled trade workers connecting them to employers. It allows employers to execute targeted searches for their individual talent needs. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Plantd Climbing is a provider of product solutions for climbing gyms and climbers. The company is based in Durham, North Carolina.

AdaptBionic is a smart prosthetics and sports wearables company for an active lifestyle. The company builds smart prosthetics to help athletes stay competitive while adapting to their injuries. AdaptBionic was founded in 2020 and is based in Chapel Hill, NC.

FishingLicense.us is an online platform based in Greenville, North Carolina, designed to simplify and expedite the process of obtaining or renewing fishing licenses. The company aims to make outdoor recreation more accessible by providing a hassle-free registration experience for users. By streamlining the licensing process, FishingLicense.us enables individuals to easily keep their fishing licenses up to date, promoting greater participation in fishing activities.

Arpio is a cybersecurity software company based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on safeguarding AWS applications from downtime and outages. Founded in 2018 by Doug Neumann and Shaw Terwilliger, Arpio offers a solution that automates the application recovery process, allowing businesses to recover from disruptions in just a few minutes. The software isolates test environments while managing various components, including network configurations, security settings, IAM identities, autoscaling policies, load balancers, ECS tasks, and lambda functions. By streamlining the protection and restoration of entire AWS environments, Arpio helps clients minimize downtime and mitigate the risks associated with outages and ransomware.

MuukTest is a software testing platform based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2019. The company specializes in codeless test automation, allowing software developers to create, execute, and manage automated tests efficiently. By leveraging artificial intelligence, MuukTest enhances testing productivity, reportedly increasing it by up to 26 times. This innovation enables clients to minimize the time spent on manual testing processes and infrastructure management, allowing them to concentrate on more valuable tasks within their software development lifecycle.

AuthorLoyalty is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides authors and publishers with tools to calculate royalties from various book retailers worldwide. Founded in 2018 and based in Waxhaw, North Carolina, AuthorLoyalty's software consolidates data from multiple retailers and currencies into a single report, simplifying the management of royalties for authors. In addition to its core royalty calculation services, the company also offers custom book marketing management for select authors, enhancing their ability to promote their works effectively.

Venturing Lifestyle Designs is a consumer company that manufactures women's apparel specializing in clothing for outdoor adventures. The company offers appeals to women, enabling women with clothing that allows them to be more adventurous, athletic, and active. Venturing Lifestyle Designs was founded in 2019 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Kinly is a community-led platform that offers wellness and supportive services for families. The platform is creating space, support, and belonging for mothers everywhere. Kinly was founded by Sara Davison and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

PaperMulch is an agriculture company that develops sustainable materials to replace agricultural plastic mulch used in weed suppression. The company provides an all-natural, biodegradable solution to plastic that easily integrates into the soil where it will continue to decompose, essentially eliminating the labor cost and waste of agricultural plastic removal. PaperMulch was founded in 2014 and is based in Asheville, North Carolina.

Venga provides technology to help rock climbing gyms grow memberships, engage climbers, and reduce administrative overhead. The company is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Devil’s Foot Beverage, is a new craft beverage company in Asheville specializing in making non-alcoholic ginger beer and other sparkling water drinks made with fresh, local ingredients, is slowly rolling out its product around town.

Descalza is a Raleigh NC based Latino American inspired Fashion Label recognized for its fusion of ethically sourced artisanal Latin American textiles and modern fashion.

Guerrilla RF, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and manufacture of monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) for the wireless infrastructure market. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes ultra-low noise amplifiers, gain blocks, driver amplifiers, mixers, RF switches, digital step attenuators, and linear power amplifiers. Guerrilla RF's products are utilized in various applications such as wireless backhaul, cellular repeaters, enterprise Wi-Fi access points, small cells, and base stations. With a strong focus on high-performance and differentiated technologies, the company aims to enhance performance, range, and coverage in wireless systems, particularly targeting the Wi-Fi Access Point market as a key area for growth.

SaberTooth Solutions is a manufacturing company that develops advanced, bonding techniques for metals and ceramics. It enables the welding together of dissimilar materials, such as metals and ceramics. This patent-protected, platform technology enables the manufacture of more rugged, longer-lasting cutting tools and hammering tools for industries as diverse construction, demolition, mining, and oil & gas exploration. SaberTooth Solutions was founded in 2009 and is based in Morganton, North Carolina.

Handcrafted, small-batch prepared iced teas from around the globe; made in Durham, NC.

Phinite is a company focused on addressing the challenges of manure management in the agricultural sector, particularly for hog farmers in North Carolina. With the increasing difficulty of finding suitable land for sludge application, the company has developed systems to convert animal waste into a renewable, low-carbon fertilizer. This process results in a granular, odorless product that can be easily spread using conventional farming equipment. By transforming manure into a valuable resource, Phinite aims to enhance soil fertility and boost crop yields for farmers, providing a sustainable solution to an ongoing problem in livestock farming.

Bear Fiber specializes in the production of cottonized hemp fiber aimed at enhancing the supply for technical textiles in North and South Carolina, as well as globally. The company focuses on sustainability and durability by refining American hemp fiber to create a cotton-like product. Bear Fiber engages in blending and spinning yarns, as well as knitting and weaving textiles specifically for the apparel and fashion industry. By evaluating the entire value chain, from raw materials to finished products, Bear Fiber ensures that it offers competitive services to businesses seeking sustainable textile solutions on both wholesale and retail levels.

Vizla is a software company that accesses construction plans and information for any area on a job site with a simple scan. The company extracts information from the various construction plans, combines it into one simple file, and embeds it into their QR code smart unit sign. Vizla was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

4Evermore Ventures is a provider of female active wear to improve quality of life, health, and fitness. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Community Expert Solutions is a consulting agency based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2017. The agency focuses on addressing health disparities through innovative community engagement strategies for clinical trials and public health campaigns. By leveraging research, social marketing, and crowdsourcing contests, Community Expert Solutions aims to enhance public participation in health initiatives. The company also works to connect uninsured individuals with free and low-cost medications while developing products and services that promote health equity. Through its expertise in qualitative research and technology, Community Expert Solutions enables clients to effectively serve their communities and improve overall health outcomes.

Snugwicks is a consumer company that develops performance-based, water-wicking pet gear made with an innovative design to pamper pets. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Iron Station, North Carolina.

Resistor Brews is a provider of unique flavors distributed in grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants. It is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Preservation Dyehouse is a manufacturing company that provides cloth dying services to dye clothes using natural products. The company is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Rite of Passage is a clothing brand that manufactures textiles clothes for women. It also offers a high-end women’s wear collection made with natural yarns and high-quality cloth. The company is based in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

VitalFlo Inc. is a digital health company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, established in 2017. It specializes in manufacturing handheld spirometers for asthmatic patients, allowing them to monitor their lung health and medication use. In addition to the spirometers, VitalFlo develops software that connects patients with chronic respiratory conditions to their healthcare providers. The company's remote monitoring system tracks lung function and environmental factors that may trigger asthma attacks, providing actionable insights to clinical teams. This innovative approach aims to reduce emergency room visits by offering timely recommendations to patients, thereby redefining asthma management and enhancing overall care.

Glean is a food and beverage company that delivers healthy and fresh foods to its consumers. The company is reinventing and creating an innovative, clean label, and allergen-free foods with a mission to reduce farm waste and fight hunger – one fruit and vegetable at a time. Glean was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Farmville, NC.

Liine, LLC is a company that specializes in phone performance management for the healthcare industry, focusing on enhancing patient acquisition for healthcare and dental practices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Liine offers an AI-powered platform that automates the capture and analysis of new patient phone calls, web forms, and online bookings without requiring manual data entry. The platform allows practices to track booking statuses, automate lead follow-up, and gain analytical insights to boost patient revenue. Additionally, it features call recording technology, which provides visibility into team and individual phone performance, along with a tailored messaging system to improve marketing efficiency through an interactive training program.

MicMag by Me is a retailer based in King, North Carolina, specializing in customizable and personalized upholstered furniture. The company offers heirloom-quality pieces that are both trend-forward and designed for easy assembly, allowing customers to set them up in minutes. With a focus on affordability and local craftsmanship, MicMag by Me provides a unique option for buyers seeking tailored furniture solutions that can be shipped anywhere. Founded by Kerri Hall, the company aims to blend quality with customization in the furniture market.

Devil’s Foot Beverage, is a new craft beverage company in Asheville specializing in making non-alcoholic ginger beer and other sparkling water drinks made with fresh, local ingredients, is slowly rolling out its product around town.

Coresnatcher is a fitness startup based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded by Jacqueline Goldston Moss. The company specializes in developing exercise and physical therapy devices that cater to individuals seeking to maintain their fitness levels. Its primary product focuses on core development and enhancing flexibility, which enables users to improve their overall health and fitness. Through innovative design and functionality, Coresnatcher aims to support customers in achieving their fitness goals.

Neomega Nutritionals is a food company based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, founded by Judit Beres in 2015. The company specializes in developing and marketing culinary oils and food products that prioritize health and sustainability. Notably, Neomega offers avocado culinary oil, which is free of trans fats, genetically modified ingredients, high fructose corn syrup, and MSGs. By focusing on innovative and healthy recipes, Neomega aims to enhance the culinary experience for its customers, promoting a fit and healthy lifestyle through its product offerings.

SWIPEBY is a technology company founded in 2017 and based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that specializes in enhancing customer engagement for local restaurants and businesses through a fully automated curbside service. Its innovative food-ordering app transforms any restaurant into a drive-thru experience, allowing users to schedule pickups conveniently from their vehicles without the need for phone calls or in-person payments. The platform also offers a comprehensive e-commerce solution that integrates various services, including social media management, loyalty programs, and customer arrival management, all powered by AI. By streamlining operations and improving user experience, SWIPEBY aims to drive loyalty and increase sales for its clients in suburban markets.

No Evil Foods, LLC specializes in producing and retailing plant-based protein products that emulate the taste and texture of meat. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Weaverville, North Carolina, the company utilizes a blend of beans, wheat berries, and yeast to create its offerings. No Evil Foods is committed to enhancing the food system by providing nutritionally superior meat substitutes optimized for health and digestion, employing fermentation and upcycled ingredients in their production process. The company's products are distributed to hundreds of restaurants, universities, and grocery stores across 12 states, including notable retailers such as Whole Foods Market and Earth Fare. The brand has garnered recognition in various media outlets and awards, reflecting its growing impact in the plant-based food sector.

PT Wired, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a software as a service (SaaS) platform tailored for physical therapists. Founded in 2016 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company's product helps therapists enhance patient care while streamlining their workflow. The platform includes a mobile application that provides patients with instructional videos, notes, and reminders to support their rehabilitation routines. Additionally, it enables therapists to efficiently track patient progress and outcomes, which aids in reducing time spent on documentation. By integrating these features, PT Wired aims to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of physical therapy practices.

Bloomify is an e-commerce company that offers indoor carnivorous plants and orchids. The company's mission is to help people of all colors thumbs enjoy the beauty of live plants without any worries. It is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Roobrik, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing online assessment and decision tools aimed at assisting older adults, their caregivers, and senior care providers in making informed health and care choices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Roobrik's tools focus on simplifying the often complex process of later-life decision-making. They help families navigate critical issues such as driving safety, home safety, and managing dementia, ultimately promoting better health and wellness outcomes while also reducing costs associated with long-term care. By prioritizing informed decision-making, Roobrik empowers users to make choices that enhance their quality of life and care.

ProAxion, Inc. is a manufacturer of cloud-connected sensors aimed at enhancing predictive maintenance for industrial machinery. The company has developed TACTIX, a tool designed to remotely monitor the health of rotating machines, thereby helping to prevent unexpected failures of mission-critical equipment. By utilizing low-power sensors and cloud computing technologies, ProAxion enables industrial facilities to improve their uptime and reliability while optimizing the total cost of operations and maintenance. Founded in 2015 and based in Cary, North Carolina, ProAxion's innovative solutions contribute to data-driven operations, addressing the needs of millions of machines integral to societal functions and advancing the Industrial Internet of Things.

Gryppers Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of specialized sports accessories designed to enhance grip and protect athletes from injuries such as blisters and abrasions. Founded in 2011 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company produces multi-sport finger products that are suitable for various sports, including basketball, golf, jiu-jitsu, football, volleyball, tennis, handball, and rugby. Gryppers aims to improve the performance and longevity of athletes and active individuals by offering high-quality apparel and protective compression wear. The company also operates a storage facility in Miramar, Florida, to support its distribution needs. Through its innovative products, Gryppers focuses on safeguarding athletes' hands while ensuring they maintain their proficiency during physical activities.

Encapsio is a nanotechnology company that produces encapsulation and delivery systems to protect and control the release of active ingredients in product formulations. It develops and produces silicone microencapsulation systems for the protection and controlled release of active ingredients. The company is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Brand Assurance is a cloud-based reputation management platform tailored for the multi-family apartment industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, the company offers a software solution that enables businesses to gauge their performance in meeting resident expectations and provides insights for community improvement. The platform facilitates the development of stronger relationships with residents by encouraging customer feedback on review sites and equipping community managers with a dashboard and reporting tools to analyze responses in real time. This integrated approach helps brands enhance their online reputation and achieve significant performance metrics, ultimately contributing to sustained net operating income benefits.

Savii Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for private duty home care agencies. The company's flagship product, Savii Care, is a web and mobile platform designed to improve the workflow of home care agencies, covering processes from referrals to billing and payroll. Additionally, Savii Connect is an application integrated with Savii Care, enabling caregivers to manage their schedules, document task completion, and access electronic care journals efficiently. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Savii Inc. aims to empower home care agencies and caregivers by simplifying their daily tasks and allowing them to concentrate on providing quality care.

Redbud Labs is a microfluidic chip manufacturer. They are pioneering a new category of consumable components with MXR, the world’s first fully modular microfluidic mixer. World-class biotechnology firms use MXR to boost assay performance.Redbud Labs leverages MEMS technology conceived in Professor Richard Superfine’s research group at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They combine their breakthrough platform with deep scientific expertise to develop elegant solutions to the toughest microfluidic challenges.

RevBoss, Inc. is a sales development company based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in on-demand software and services for B2B and SaaS organizations globally. Founded in 2012, the company offers a comprehensive sales engine that automates the prospecting process. This includes sourcing prospects, cleaning data, deploying and testing campaigns, and providing analytics and reporting. RevBoss’s software is designed to assist businesses in building robust sales pipelines and increasing customer acquisition through targeted prospect segments and personalized content. By streamlining outbound sales development, RevBoss enables its clients to enhance their sales effectiveness and close more deals.

MATI Energy is a producer of organic caffeinated energy drinks, established in 2012 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. The company focuses on providing a refreshing and energizing alternative for health-conscious consumers seeking to enhance their daily performance. MATI Energy's product line features no-spike, no-crash energy drinks that include a variety of canned carbonated mixtures. These beverages are designed to deliver an energy boost while prioritizing taste and healthy ingredients, catering to active individuals who want to achieve their natural potential without compromising their health.

EmployUs Inc. is a company based in Cary, North Carolina, that specializes in a mobile-first hiring application designed to enhance the recruitment process through employee referrals. Founded in 2014, the platform allows users to refer candidates for job openings directly from their smartphones, facilitating a seamless referral process. Users benefit from cash rewards when their referrals lead to successful hires, creating an incentive for employees to participate in the recruiting efforts. EmployUs aims to empower organizations by leveraging their employees and their networks, ultimately streamlining the hiring process and improving recruitment outcomes.

Canopy Lawn Care, Inc. is a landscaping company based in Cary, North Carolina, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing lawn maintenance services to homeowners, offering a diverse range of options such as weed control, fertilization, aeration, seeding, bed maintenance, pruning, and mosquito management. The company emphasizes environmentally responsible practices and employs technology to enhance service delivery and communication, aiming to create a superior experience for both employees and customers. Canopy Lawn Care focuses on science-based methods to improve soil health and promote vibrant, healthy lawns.

Revibe Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development of wearable devices designed to assist individuals facing challenges in focus and concentration, particularly in educational and workplace environments. The company's flagship product, the Revibe Anti-Distraction Wristwear, serves as a reminder wristband that utilizes smart vibration technology and research-based algorithms to help users improve their on-task behavior. By integrating psychological principles with innovative technology, Revibe Technologies aims to enhance learning and productivity for both children and adults. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wake Forest, North Carolina, Revibe Technologies was previously known as FokusLabs Behavioral Solutions, Inc. Its products provide supportive alternatives for those struggling with attention, ultimately creating more equitable opportunities in education and work settings.

Motaavi is an equity-based crowdfunding portal and exchange for companies seeking to raise up to $1M a year from the public. The portal provides access to liquidity to companies and their investors. It is based in Durham, North Carolina.

ArchiveSocial, Inc. specializes in developing social media archiving and risk management solutions that help organizations protect their online presence. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company serves various industries, including government, law enforcement, and financial services. Its software provides features such as authentic capture, continuous archiving, historical records, and advanced search capabilities, allowing clients to automatically capture and securely archive social media content and metadata. This ensures compliance with public records laws and mitigates risks associated with social media activity. ArchiveSocial empowers public entities to engage with their communities while maintaining control over their digital communications.

Lucerno Dynamics' breakthrough system can dynamically detect, quantify, and record with high-fidelity the presence of radiolabeled biomarkers in tissue quickly, safely, and inexpensively. This technology has potential human applications in assuring the quality of PET injections, measuring arterial input function non-invasively, assessing inflammation, monitoring therapy response of superficial tumors, and several others. Related technology has been developed for use in animal research for preclinical evaluation of compounds. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.

InfoSense is a technology-driven C-corporation spun out of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2007 to commercialize a promising acoustic inspection technology developed by Dr. Ivan Howitt, a faculty member in the electrical and computer engineering department. The patented technology uses sound waves to non-invasively detect blockages in segments of sewer collection pipe by quickly inserting a portable transmitter and receiver into either end of the pipe or through a network of stationary devices that can maintain continuous assessment. The innovation of the underlying technology lies in the fact that it uses an ACTIVE transmit and receive process to assess pipe blockage conditions as compared to the reflective nature of similar applications such as SONAR or ultrasound. The active transmit and receive process works extremely well in gravity-fed sewers to detect abnormalities in a simple, low cost, and straightforward way.

Diabetic Health, Inc. is a medical device company based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, specializing in the development of sensors and point-of-care devices aimed at managing critical health conditions, particularly diabetes and severe acute diseases like sepsis. Established in 2009 and formerly known as Clinical Sensors, Inc., the company focuses on harnessing the biological activity of nitric oxide to enhance the performance of continuous glucose monitoring sensors and insulin infusion sets. These innovations aim to mitigate the foreign body response and improve patient outcomes by allowing healthcare providers to better control blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of severe complications. Diabetic Health operates as a subsidiary of KNOW Bio, LLC, following its acquisition in December 2019. With significant funding from NIH and state awards, the company continues to advance its technology to support minimally trained clinical staff in critical care environments.

NanoForge is a nanotechnology company that manufactures copper nanowires using a proprietary bulk chemical process. The company's unique copper nanowires revolutionize the manufacturing of these products by providing a low-cost alternative to the currently used crystalline Indium-tin-oxide on both glass and flexible plastic substrates. It was founded in 2010 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Loyalese is an online loyalty platform that connects merchants and consumers. The platform is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Cell Microsystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative tools for single-cell research, focusing on the isolation, recovery, and analysis of individual cells. Utilizing its proprietary CellRaft™ Technology, Cell Microsystems enables efficient sorting and isolation of single cells while maintaining their viability and unperturbed phenotypes under standard culture conditions. This technology is complemented by an automated imaging platform that allows users to select and track individual cells in real time throughout imaging, collection, and downstream analysis. By optimizing the sorting process during real-time imaging, the company ensures that no cells are wasted, making single-cell isolation feasible even from small and precious samples. Through scalable solutions, Cell Microsystems makes advanced cell separation technology accessible to laboratories, enhancing the capabilities of scientists in single-cell biology.

BoostSuite Corp specializes in developing website marketing tools aimed at small businesses. Founded in 2011 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company operates as a subsidiary of Atlantic Business Technologies Inc. BoostSuite provides user-friendly suggestions for optimizing websites, helping small marketers increase their online presence despite limited marketing budgets. The platform also facilitates co-marketing opportunities, allowing users to share content with partner websites, which enhances website traffic and generates new customer leads. This approach enables small business owners and novice marketers to effectively improve their sales leads and revenue through optimized website strategies.

OtherScreen Inc. is a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that specializes in developing a convergence platform that integrates television and internet services. Established in 2010, OtherScreen combines mobile internet, broadcast television, user-generated content, and social gaming to create a unique layer of monetizable consumer entertainment. This innovative approach allows users to surf the web while simultaneously watching TV, enhancing the viewing experience and providing new opportunities for engagement and revenue generation.

EZ Food Order is a web-based application that streamlines the nation’s $175 billion foodservice distribution industry. By allowing foodservice distributors to easily compete for the restaurant business, ezFoodOrder reduces food costs for restaurant operators by 15% on average. It is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Coaching Mark is a provider of a software-as-a-service platform dedicated to helping youth thrive through athletics. The company is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.

BioShape Solutions is a medical device company that permits simple and effective local delivery of drugs around surgical implants. The company also provides simple and effective local delivery of therapeutic agents to inhibit and treat active infections around surgical implants. BioShape Solutions is headquartered in RTP, North Carolina.

PowerChalk is a web-based, motion analysis system that facilitates remote coaching. It enables users to upload, markup, and voiceover their videos. The company also offers ChalkTalk Telestrator, a built-in video telestrator that enables users to play, pause, markup, and voiceover their videos. The company is based in Cary, North Carolina.

Scion Neurostim is a medical device company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2007. It specializes in the development of an affordable, non-invasive neurostimulator aimed at treating migraine patients. The company focuses on creating innovative neuromodulation devices that enhance the quality of life for individuals with central nervous system disorders. Scion's products work by stimulating the body's natural protective pathways to alleviate pain, offering versatility for use in both clinical settings and at home. Through its commitment to improving patient care, Scion Neurostim aims to provide effective solutions for healthcare professionals and their patients.

RemedEase is a medical device company that offers a patented method and device as a new and novel treatment for nosebleeds. The company is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Joosy was founded in 2012 by Juan Benito, Jason Bradicich, Bill Gibson and Whitney Row in Raleigh, North Carolina to fundamentally improve the delivery of online video. Joosy creates a product called JoosyCloud which lowers the cost of online video delivery while improving end-user experience.

Epiphany Mobile Solutions is a software company that offers software solutions for the transformation of patient information from paper emergency medical services forms into electronic data using digital ink pens. The company is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Tec-Cel is a consumer product company commercializing next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The company is based in Cary, North Carolina.

Green Cooling Group is a cleantech company that provides revolutionary green technology to cool water and other fluids. The company is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Automated Insights Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in content automation solutions. The company's primary product, Wordsmith, is a natural language generation platform that transforms raw data into human-readable narratives, summaries, and visualizations, facilitating the creation of millions of personalized reports efficiently. Wordsmith serves a variety of data-driven industries, including finance, e-commerce, real estate, and media, enabling organizations to scale their content production and enhance personalization. With over 200 clients, such as Allstate and The Associated Press, Automated Insights generates more than 1.5 billion pieces of content annually. Established in 2007 and previously known as StatSheet, Inc., the company rebranded in 2011 and operates as a subsidiary of STATS LLC.

Verinetics is a North Carolina-based company that specializes in supply chain management software designed to enhance the monitoring and management of opioid medications. The company's cloud-based system enables healthcare providers to track medication dispensing activities and fosters trust between patients and providers. Verinetics focuses on expanding access to medications for patients dealing with Opioid Use Disorder by offering an integrated solution that streamlines processes within existing pharmacy and patient management systems. This end-to-end platform supports virtual supervision, empowering patients to better manage their dosing at home while also helping to detect and deter fraud in the supply chain.

EcoCurrent develops an efficient and cost-effective gasification system that converts biomass feedstock to usable energy. It is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Dyzen is a software company that provides a web-based solution to help improve the efficiency of scientific labs, offering a common interface platform for all aspects of the research process. The company is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Arctic is a greentech company that uses micro-and macro-climate manipulation for the benefit of agriculture and the environment. It is based in Clemmons, North Carolina.

Valencell, Inc. specializes in developing advanced mobile health and fitness monitoring technology, particularly through its PerformTek biometric sensor technology. This technology allows users to monitor various personal biometrics, including heart rate, distance, pace, and calories burned, using devices such as earbuds, headsets, and wearables. Valencell also offers the Benchmark line, which provides turn-key biometric sensor systems tailored for hearables and wearables. The company licenses its innovative, patent-protected technology to a diverse range of industries, including consumer electronics, medical devices, and sports brands, facilitating integration into products worldwide. Founded in 2006 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Valencell is recognized for producing some of the most accurate wearable biometric sensor systems, aimed at enhancing chronic disease management and overall health monitoring.

NextRay is a company based out of , 105 Majestic Court, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.