Miami-Dade Innovation Authority

Miami-Dade Innovation Authority, Inc. (MDIA) is an independent non-profit organization established in 2023, based in Miami, Florida. Its primary mission is to enhance the connection between the economic drivers of Miami-Dade County and technology companies that offer innovative solutions aimed at improving residents' quality of life. By acting as a facilitator, MDIA bridges the divide between private sector innovators and the public sector, enabling the rapid deployment of technology that addresses significant public challenges. The organization identifies and supports early-to-growth stage companies from around the world, providing them with opportunities to pilot, test, and validate their solutions within the community. Through its initiatives, MDIA aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem of innovation that benefits both the local economy and its residents.

Leigh-Ann Buchanan

President and CEO

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Mapsted

Venture Round in 2024
Mapsted is a leading provider of location technology that enhances customer experiences through innovative, location-based solutions. The company specializes in creating detailed 2D and 3D IMDF maps and offers beacon-free indoor positioning technology applicable across various industries. Its scalable and easy-to-deploy solutions deliver highly accurate indoor navigation with precision within 1-3 meters. Mapsted's indoor navigation application assists users in finding their way through malls and other indoor spaces without relying on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or internet connections. The technology enables users to search for stores by name, category, or type and allows them to customize their profiles based on their preferences and shopping behaviors, helping businesses understand customer engagement and optimize their spaces.

RouteMe

Venture Round in 2024
RouteMe is an AR based indoor navigation software that allows customers, shoppers and passengers to navigate in a turn by turn fashion using AR overlays. No app download, no account signup, no login - Just scan and go

Signapse

Venture Round in 2024
Signapse is focused on developing real-time sign language translation software to enhance accessibility for Deaf individuals. The team comprises both Deaf and hearing professionals, including entrepreneurs, engineers, and researchers, who aim to create artificial intelligence solutions that facilitate sign language translation and interpretation. Their platform converts audio, text, and video content into sign language using a synthetic signer, making it particularly beneficial for broadcast media and public announcements. By addressing the accessibility challenges faced by sign language users, Signapse strives to ensure that organizations can effectively communicate with and serve Deaf communities.

Carbonwave

Venture Round in 2024
Carbonwave is a business focused on utilizing seaweed as a sustainable solution to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity. By collecting, processing, and cultivating seaweed, the company creates ultra-sustainable biomaterials that contribute to carbon dioxide sequestration and address pollution. Its operations are designed to restore vital ecosystems while promoting resilient circular economies. Carbonwave's approach not only supports the production of biostimulants and natural fertilizers but also aims to enable large-scale kelp cultivation, facilitating a transition to an oil-free future. Through its systems-level methodology, Carbonwave seeks to make a positive environmental impact and foster sustainable practices across various sectors.

X-MET

Venture Round in 2024
X-MET is a technology-driven company focused on developing alternatives to fossil fuels and raw materials. Its mission is to mitigate the effects of global warming by reducing fossil fuel consumption and promoting environmental sustainability. The company achieves this through innovative technology that enables industries to manage waste and generate resources, while also fostering a network of local authorities and communities to address climate change-related issues.

Chemergy

Venture Round in 2024
Chemergy is a renewable energy company focused on converting waste materials into sustainable hydrogen. The company utilizes innovative technologies to upcycle wet organic and plastic wastes into green hydrogen, addressing the environmental challenges associated with waste disposal. By transforming these materials into a clean energy source, Chemergy not only reduces the ecological impact of waste but also provides economic incentives for businesses to adopt more sustainable practices. This approach positions the company as a key player in the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Algas Organics

Venture Round in 2024
Algas Organics is a biotechnology company that produces organic fertilizers from Sargassum seaweed species. It aims to enhance plant growth, soil health, and crop yields while promoting environmental sustainability. The company, founded in a garage and now recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee, employs individuals from affected coastal communities, providing job opportunities while cleaning up affected coastlines.

Argu

Generative AI for video surveillance

GenLogs

GenLogs is a technology company specializing in freight intelligence. It operates a platform that uses AI and a nationwide sensor network to monitor and analyze logistics operations and supply chains. The platform identifies reliable truck carriers based on specific equipment and lane requirements, tracks shipments, trailers, and equipment, and provides insights to enhance operational efficiency, reduce fraud risks, and support informed decision-making.
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