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We build digitally-native vertical brands (DNVB) for the outdoor industry. All of our brands focus on recurring revenue models to fuel our growth and deliver convenience and un-matched value to our customers.

Customers include: Purdue, Litens Automotive, Baylor, & many more. Stats: 3.5M 3D prints managed (remotely). 8M hours of cloud 3D Printing. AstroPrint produces a suite of cloud based software products for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry. Our hottest piece of software is our Enterprise Fleet Management solution for multi-user 3D Printer environments. In a nutshell, this allows large organizations to run large scale 3D printer farms, regardless of the various 3D Printer brands/models they may have. They can even set 50+ permissions in order to limit the functionality for various user groups. Components include: Online Build Plate, online toolpath viewers, multiple slicing engines with intelligent slice-job routing, remote monitoring/management of the fleet, queueing & Group Queueing, print history, advanced analytics, SSO integrations, advanced cloud file management/sharing, 3DP APIs, 3rd party content integrations (print-from-web), CAD tool integrations (print-from-CAD), mobile apps (print-from-mobile), and much more.

Quitbit is the world’s first smart lighter with a built-in display that shows you of how many cigarettes you’ve smoked and how long it’s been since your last cigarette. It syncs with a mobile app to view smoking history, set reduction plans, and optionally limit how often and when the lighter can be used. Together the Quitbit system helps keep you on track to reach your goals, wether quitting or just tracking your smoking.

APE Systems Inc. provides training plan creation, communication, and progression-tracking tools for colleges and pro teams. It offers APE System that allows coaches to manage individual athletes; create and customize annual periodization plans; and track and analyze personal records, averages for entire teams year-over-year, or drill into the data for new findings. The company also provides Athlete Engagement Application that connects strength coaches and athletes by enabling real-time training plan communications and feedback. Its application is used during training. APE Systems Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in the United States.

DapperJobs offers a tool to find jobs based on culture and values. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Sitefly allows people to build beautiful mobile optimized websites in 1-click using their Facebook pages.

Crunchbutton is a United States-based company that specializes in online food ordering services. It offers a streamlined platform that allows users to easily order their favorite food items from top local restaurants with just a single button click. By curating popular menu selections, Crunchbutton enhances the convenience of food delivery, catering to the preferences of the community it serves.

Pennant’s powerful ad creation tool, enables ad agencies to create interactive advertisements, delivered via advertising networks to desktops, phones, and tablets.

Care Thread, Inc. offers secure mobile messaging and collaboration solutions designed to enhance patient care and improve healthcare outcomes. Founded in 2011 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company provides a platform that allows healthcare providers to connect with every member of a patient's care team in real time. This includes Care Team Mapping, which maintains an up-to-date roster of clinical teammates and facilitates the sharing of critical patient information. Care Thread's HIPAA-compliant messaging solution supports real-time communication and collaborative workflows, promoting better coordination among care teams. Additionally, its tools include hand-off summaries for care transitions and task lists that can be shared among team members, all aimed at improving teamwork, patient safety, and reducing discharge times.

TennisHub, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the tennis experience by connecting players with quality playing opportunities and providing tennis clubs with essential tools for business growth. Founded in 2011 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company facilitates the arrangement of play and court bookings through its online platform. It offers clubs a comprehensive competition module to manage leagues, ladders, and tournaments, while also streamlining player communications through email and text messaging. TennisHub enables communities to create and promote customized tennis programs, eliminating the need for paper forms by allowing online enrollment and payment collection. Additionally, the platform centralizes communication, captures scores, and updates standings, all while leveraging social media to attract new players.

Bare Tree Media Inc. specializes in creating branded digital entertainment solutions that enhance consumer engagement and drive commerce through mobile and online platforms. The company develops a variety of interactive offerings, including branded virtual goods, mobile stickers, emoticons, and apps, while also publishing digital content across multiple distribution channels. By leveraging its expertise in brand management, licensing, and game development, Bare Tree Media partners with well-known brands such as Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Hallmark, as well as niche brands like Domo and Tokidoki. Through these collaborations, the company provides engaging applications that allow consumers to interact with their favorite characters and enhance brand visibility beyond traditional online avenues. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Bare Tree Media focuses on building accessible and entertaining experiences for fans of its partner brands.

RaftOut, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates concert attendance among friends by allowing users to create dedicated pages for specific events. Users can invite friends, track attendance, discuss plans, and share related content such as music videos and playlists. This service not only enhances the experience for concert-goers but also assists promoters and venues in boosting ticket sales by providing an easy way for fans to coordinate attendance with their friends. Based in the United States, RaftOut aims to foster social connections through shared musical experiences.

ZoomTilt, Inc. operates a community and marketplace for screenwriters focused on branded video entertainment. It provides a platform where screenwriters can engage in writing exercises, receive feedback on their scripts and concepts, and gain insights into online video strategy. The company aims to bridge the gap between video creativity and data by offering advertisers, agencies, media companies, and content creators the tools and knowledge needed to create content that resonates with audiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, ZoomTilt was previously known as CrewTide, Inc.

Eventcheq, Inc. offers second-screen platform for live events like sports, concerts, theatre, and other performing arts. It operates mobile and web applications. The company is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

InfiKno, LLC, founded in 2013 and based in Erie, Colorado, offers a technology platform designed to enhance fan engagement by keeping users informed about their interests. Initially focused on the video game industry, InfiKno enables gamers to receive personalized news feeds and push notifications related to their favorite franchises and genres, ensuring they stay updated from initial rumors to official releases. The platform not only caters to gamers but is also adaptable for various entertainment sectors, including movies and literature, allowing users to track updates on genres, actors, and authors. By transforming casual readers into devoted fans and repeat customers, InfiKno aims to create a more connected experience for enthusiasts across multiple domains.

Skillhound, Inc. operates an online recruitment platform. Its platform enables users to search and find jobs, as well as discusses the skills required for jobs and careers in the United States and internationally. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Recroup, Inc. operates an online hiring platform. It allows recruiters to create challenges. The company also provides perk board, a place where companies list perks they offer to employees to gain interest from potential talents. It recruits candidates in the areas of marketing, digital marketing, marketing communications, product marketing, sales, social media marketing, online marketing, and sales management. Recroup, Inc. is based in Thunder Bay, Canada.

Surprise Ride Inc. provides activity boxes through mail for children. The company offers curate activities and supplies needed to complete projects that explore monthly themes ranging from art and science to food and geography. It also provides activity boxes consisting of nutritious recipes and engaging crafts; and gifts. The company is based in Washington, District of Columbia. As of November 14, 2018, Surprise Ride Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Fat Brain Toys, LLC.

Learning Hyperdrive, Inc. is a New England based education technology start-up, that works on learning and assessment platforms for the K-12 segment. Learning Hyperdrive specializes in education technologies that benefit the educators and learners alike, both inside and outside the classroom.

ShutterCal LLC provides an online daily photo journal and monthly print service. Its service enables users to post their favorite images from computers, iPads, and phones; document their children's growth; and journal their weight loss, home renovation, a year or self portraits, or a daily sketch. The company also journalizes, prints, and delivers the photos to customers. ShutterCal LLC is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Bolt is a company that specializes in online rental payment solutions, providing a software platform and API that allows other software providers to facilitate online rent and utilities collection for their customers. Based in the United States, Bolt focuses on enhancing the efficiency of rental transactions through its technology, catering to the needs of both property managers and tenants. By streamlining the payment process, Bolt aims to improve user experience and ensure timely transactions in the rental market.

Spogo Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a social mobile platform designed for sports fans to predict the outcomes of live sports events. Founded in 2012, the platform allows users to engage in real-time predictions while watching games, offering them the chance to earn rewards for their accuracy. Additionally, Spogo provides a second-screen marketing platform tailored for bars, chains, stadiums, and brands, aimed at enhancing customer awareness and increasing traffic and revenue. This innovative approach combines entertainment with marketing, creating a unique experience for both users and businesses.

Apifia develops an influencer activation platform for Facebook. It offers Mavrck, an influencer activation platform that measures how well friends engage with users’ posts on Facebook; taps into the power of influential women and moms on Facebook who control the everyday spending in the household; and provides data to enhance user’s market research, email marketing, and advertising efforts. Chris Worfel, Lyle Stevens, and Sean Naegeli founded it on February 1, 2012. Its headquarters is in Boston in Massachusetts.

Rootless, Inc. operates an online ridesharing community that allows drivers to pick up passengers along their route. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Bookity specializes in group reservation software tailored for museums, historic sites, and various attractions. The platform aims to enhance the booking experience by fostering connections between reservation staff and visitors. By streamlining the reservation process, Bookity enables these institutions to manage group bookings more efficiently, allowing them to focus on visitor engagement rather than administrative tasks.

Hundo (formerly Greentape) makes personalized recommendations on food, movies, and products by taste matching you with like-minded friends and locals.

Kuratur, Inc. is a New Jersey-based company that specializes in developing a content curation platform aimed at social media users and freelancers. Founded in 2012, Kuratur's platform allows users to create customized automated web "magazines" in a matter of minutes, streamlining the content curation process. The service connects niche publishers with branded content marketers, facilitating the assembly of targeted content for websites. By enabling freelancers to automate their content curation and publishing, Kuratur enhances their online presence while preserving a personal touch. The company is committed to supporting freelancers, whom they view as pivotal to the evolving economy and society.

Plandree is a collaborative vacation planner that allows users to collect vacation ideas and book activities, services and lodging directly from our marketplace. As a group, users simply create a plan that everyone can contribute to. Then, no matter if you are posting an update, adding a new idea or have made a booking, we give you real time updates about the plans progress. Discover your next adventure and plan together with your family and friends at Plandree.com

HealthID is a mobile health manager that provides users a simple way to update, manage and communicate all aspects of their personal health directly from their HealthID account, HealthID Band or Card. Their product focuses on three key areas: chronic disease management, medication compliance, and efficient communication of personal medical information to emergency personnel or healthcare providers. HealthID directly meets the needs of both the consumer and the healthcare provider by leveraging the latest technology and value-adding features that can reduce costs, increase outcomes/revenue and potentially save lives.

scholrly makes it easy for companies to find and collaborate with researchers. Fostering new collaborations between academia and industry unlocks the value of billions of dollars of research that goes unseen and unused.

Prepmatic, Inc. is a company based in Providence, Rhode Island, that specializes in developing online tools designed to enhance the study process for students. By integrating traditional study techniques with contemporary research in memory retention, Prepmatic offers innovative solutions that actively engage learners. These tools aim to make exam preparation more effective, facilitating easier learning and retention of information for students.

JumpOffCampus, LLC is an online platform dedicated to assisting university students in the United States with their off-campus housing needs. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive resource for students to search for available apartments and connect with peers to share housing. With partnerships established with 25 universities across the country, JumpOffCampus serves as a central hub for students seeking off-campus accommodation solutions, streamlining the process of finding suitable housing options.

AutoBike has developed an automatic shifting technology that it will feature on its own line of bicycles as well as on other bicycle OEM's product lines.

RecoVend, Inc. is an online platform designed to assist colleges and schools in optimizing their purchasing processes for goods and services. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, RecoVend addresses the challenges faced by educational institutions, particularly in light of declining funding and tighter budgets. The platform facilitates collaboration among administrators, enabling them to efficiently discover, research, and acquire the necessary products at competitive prices. By streamlining the purchasing process, RecoVend allows schools to work together internally across departments and externally with other institutions. This collaborative approach not only drives economies of scale but also provides access to real-time spending analytics, ensuring that schools can make informed decisions and maximize their budgets effectively.

AutoShag helps customers buy – or “shag” – used cars from wholesale car auctions. Until now, only car dealers had access to these wholesale prices -- forget haggling with car dealers. AutoShag has developed a purchasing platform and delivery service that allows buyers to purchase a used car without ever setting foot in a car dealership.Using Autoshag.com, buyers can find and purchase the car they want and we will deliver it to their home or office.

A Curated World is an online store based in Providence, Rhode Island, that specializes in lifestyle and home goods. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of products, including accessories, bed and bath items, clothing, décor, entertainment, and children's products. The platform highlights handcrafted objects sourced from various regions worldwide, providing customers with access to a carefully curated selection of beautifully designed fashion and home décor. Additionally, A Curated World enriches the shopping experience by sharing dynamic stories through essays and videos that showcase the master artisans and trendsetting designers behind the products, connecting discerning clients with the unique craftsmanship and cultural narratives of the items they purchase.

LessonWriter, Inc. specializes in developing print, web, and mobile-ready literacy lessons aimed at enhancing reading comprehension across various subjects. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company offers tools that allow educators to create, manage, and collaborate on lesson plans easily. Its platform enables automatic lesson generation, saving teachers significant time and providing a more tailored learning experience for students. The company has three primary products: TEACHER, a free literacy tool; TEAM, and SCHOOL, which are premium offerings that facilitate collaboration and online learning solutions for educational institutions. LessonWriter also supports features such as video integration, automated assessments, and reporting, making it a versatile resource for both teachers and students.

Sproutel, Inc. manufactures toys that help children newly diagnosed with a chronic illness learn and cope through play. The company's product, Jerry the Bear, enables children with diabetes to learn compliant behaviors through play and become empowered throughout their lives. Sproutel, Inc. is based in the United States.

Thryve is an application development company that offers a range of health-focused applications such as Thryve, a mobile food coach; and Foster, a medication management and pill reminder. Thryve was launched in 2012.

Thumbs Up is a social TV application designed to enhance the viewing experience by allowing small groups of friends to connect and share their favorite television moments instantly. The platform integrates with second-screen applications through an API, enabling TV producers to engage audiences in real time. Users can vote, respond, and share highlights from shows with a single touch, which fosters interactive experiences that boost viewer engagement and live viewership. This innovative approach not only enhances the social aspect of watching TV but also has the potential to increase advertising revenue for content producers by creating a more engaged audience.

MoveableCode, inc. develops mobile entertainment applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island with a subsidiary operation in Bengaluru, India.

Tweetwall is a completely real-time solution for displaying Tweets at an event. As the first commercial provider of Tweetwalls (since 2008), Tweetwall has led the industry in features and usability. Their leaderboards increase event engagement, their full moderation and filter based moderation make it easy to make sure your Tweetwall is only showing appropriate content and their fully customizable self service platform means that Tweetwalls can be created within minutes. Until 2013, Tweetwall was known as Socialping, which was a Twitter Analytics provider. Because of their experience working on a highly performant analytics engine, Tweetwall is able to handle events of all sizes in real-time, and provide the related stats for the event in real-time too. Tweetwall's clients include Microsoft, CNN, PayPal, eBay, Citrix, Intel, Intuit, Samsung, Sprint, SendGrid, Walmart, and hundreds of other well known brands.

Umbie Health Corporation, an East Hartford, Conn.-based that develops a Web-based and mobile practice management application for dentists.

GBooking Ltd. is a company that specializes in designing and delivering online booking and appointment scheduling systems tailored to various industries, including healthcare, automotive, food, sports and fitness, legal services, government, education, and beauty care. Founded in 2010 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of buyer-seller relationships by streamlining the process of selecting and comparing services. The founder, Alexander Naslednikova, initially focused on market optimization services and developed methods to improve enterprise profitability through optimization algorithms. GBooking’s mission revolves around maximizing convenience and time savings for both providers and customers while refining its customer-centric strategy.

121nexus is dedicated to digitally connecting individuals with physical products. The patented 121nexus platform provides the simplest way to deploy item-level information securely while allowing real-time engagement. Manufacturers and brand owners can connect any product or printed collateral to a unique mobile website via QR code, datamatrix, and/or linear barcode. With a web page for every single physical object, brand owners can communicate with their customers on a one-to-one basis. This allows for the distribution of real-time information relevant to each product and purchaser, while seamlessly collecting responses and activity data from anyone who accesses their unique code.

Gorb is bringing skill-based wagers to mobile gaming.

CareShare connects caregivers with each other and with their patient in a secure, collaborative network in order to empower and expand healthcare opportunities around the world.

Mosec, Mobile Secretary, is an Android-only mobile app that helps build stronger business relationships by automatically organizing your communications. I’m a die-hard iPhone user, but, as Inman News columnist Teresa Boardman pointed out in a recent column, "Android’s a viable option for real estate pros," many smartphones run on the Android OS — which means more choices, options, prices and flexibility.

Tracelytics is the SaaS-based application performance solution that understands scalable web architectures. Erase the boundaries between applications, layers, and machines; start tracing.

Waygo, accompagne les marques et entreprises dans leur stratégie de création de trafic, de génération de leads et d’optimisation des performances de sites internet avec une expertise fondée sur plus de 15 années d’expérience et de passion pour le marché du Search

Acustom Apparel uses 3D measuring technology to digitally tailor clothing to fit a user’s unique body and style. Acustom Apparel is a men’s store specializes in custom suits. It utilizes body scanning and 3D printing technology to create the most fitting clothes to its customers. The technology records up to 200,000 data points in order to create a total map of the user’s body shape with 16 cameras embedded in the private fitting room walls. The company was founded by [Charles Tse](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/charles-tse) and [Jamal Motlagh](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jamal-motlagh).

StudyEgg adds an assessment layer on great educational video: Khan Academy videos, MIT OpenCourseWare, TED Ed videos, etc. We use individual usage data to organize and prioritize each lesson based on what students need more help with. We are students, teachers, scientists, engineers, and hackers who love learning. We believe that by combining the latest research on how our brains learn, leveraging hundreds of personal data points collected while you study, and providing simple, intuitive feedback mechanisms, we can make the whole learning process easier and more effective for both students and educators.

Manpacks.com is a web-based service for the delivery of men's essentials, including underwear, razors, condoms, grooming and other products from top-name brands such as Calvin Klein, Champion, Gillette, Saxx, Grooming Lounge, and PACT. Scheduled deliveries occur on 3-month intervals with customers managing their service via dashboards where they modify upcoming orders, delay shipments, or "ship now" to receive products right away.

Wisr is a company based in Falmouth, Maine, that specializes in enhancing social learning through its online platform. The website engages users by providing daily quiz questions, promoting interactive learning experiences. Additionally, Wisr's approach is complemented by its subsidiary, StudyEgg, which focuses on improving learning outcomes for college students through brief, smartphone-based activities. This combination of services aims to foster a more dynamic and effective educational environment for users.

Hope Street Media offers a mobile event planning service.

BuildingLayer offers map maker interface, a Web-based editing tool to create a map for an indoor space. Its tool is used to locate a target building, upload custom floorplan graphics, add points of interest, and define pedestrian navigation routes. The company’s tool is also used to create private maps for advanced uses, such as asset tracking and arranging furniture, as well as for use in custom Web or mobile applications. BuildingLayer was founded in 2010 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

Zokos, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a platform for organizing various social events, including dinner parties, corporate fundraisers, and casual gatherings. Founded in 2011, Zokos simplifies the planning process by allowing users to create events, invite guests, set menus, and collect funds. The company's unique approach applies crowdfunding mechanics to social gatherings, enabling friends to contribute financially to cover event costs through a process they term "friendfunding." This model aims to lower the barriers to entertaining, making it easier for individuals to host memorable get-togethers without the typical hassle and expense.

AwesomeTouch develops software for large-format touch screens for public places. The company's initial product is a multitouch wayfinding application. It can be customized for public locations like cities, shopping malls, and college campuses. The "AwesomeMap" app provides users with a pinch-to-zoom map graphic, tappable points-of-interest, and a calendar aggregated from web-based sources. The company's goal is to enable non-smartphone users to experience location-based web services while in public places. AwesomeTouch is also developing a whiteboard product for the education space and a configurator application for the retail shopping market. The company was formed out of a trio of University of Kentucky engineering student design projects in the spring of 2010. The company found its first customer in the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau, converting an existing paper map into an interactive map with potential for a greater number of points-of-interest.

Inhabi, Inc. is an online platform designed to facilitate connections between renters and landlords. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company allows renters to describe their ideal apartment, while landlords can search through anonymous profiles to find suitable tenants for their properties. By streamlining the communication process and simplifying property viewings, Inhabi aims to enhance the rental experience for both parties.

SensibleSelf makes wireless "lifestyle" sensors that measure personal behaviors. The application, GreenGoose is built on the patent-pending technology and provides a game platform for measuring the things we do. The sensors are stickers. They automatically measure things like getting exercise, brushing your teeth, flossing, riding your bike, taking vitamins, and lots more. Users simply stick the sensors on objects like a toothbrush. The battery lasts a year; no recharging; 250ft range. Behaviors are measured, wirelessly transmitted, and stored in a database. GreenGoose assigns "lifestyle points" and a virtual game-play environment that changes as users do things in the real-world. It also provides self-tracking and nudge "goose" mechanisms for keeping intentions. GreenGoose also enables other games and applications with an API. Applications may leverage user supplied behavioral data to offer rewards or other incentives for doing positive things. For instance, you could level-up in a different game by riding your bike or getting exercise. Or, users could earn points toward virtual goods or credit transferable to loyalty programs with retailers.ss

Tu.nr is a company based in Providence, Rhode Island, that has developed an internet-based application for mobile devices, designed to enhance the music experience in venues. The application allows users to browse a venue’s music library and current playlist, enabling them to request and vote for songs. By automatically ranking and playing the most popular selections, Tu.nr's platform acts as a socially connected jukebox for businesses, facilitating greater engagement between patrons and the music played in public spaces.

Periscape is a hyper-local social network where conversations about the people and places in your city happen through short messages and images.

Diavibe is an early-stage medical device company that is utilizing drug-free technology to reduce the pain of injections. Their product in development will benefit those self-administering injectable medication for both acute and chronic conditions.

Today, it's painful and tedious to find the best way to get from one place to another using ground transportation, including bus, train, taxi, car service and metro. Catapulter solves this problem with a door to door, ground transportation search portal. They pull data from hundreds of transportation websites into their proprietary routing engine to create a comprehensive set of recommendations to get you from point A to point B in the best way possible.

DataBraid, Inc. develops a web-based statistical software for academic researchers. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Jobzle, Inc. operates a Website that connects employers and students. It enables employers to find and hire local college students; and helps students to find casual works, part-time jobs, and internships near campuses. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Accelereach, Inc. offers a web-based platform designed to enhance communication between health and wellness professionals and their clients through text messaging. Founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the service enables users to schedule messages, monitor client responses, and filter client input. This approach addresses a significant issue in healthcare, as unhealthy behaviors contribute to substantial avoidable costs. By facilitating continuous engagement between coaches and clients, Accelereach aims to improve client outcomes and retention. The platform addresses the critical need for interaction outside scheduled meetings, providing tools that empower health and wellness coaches to support their clients more effectively, ultimately fostering sustainable behavior change.

DiJiPOP is a shopper marketing technology company that powers on-demand digital merchandising and advertising in any retail environment. We power monetization and optimization of digital shelf space for retailers and their consumer brands or advertisers. Our turn-key “platform-as-a-service” B2B solution matches retailers’ digital shelf space with manufacturer and advertiser marketing dollars, allowing retailers to monetize traffic and advertisers to increase awareness at the digital point-of-purchase.  We empower both retailers, consumer brands, and advertisers to take control of their digital shelf space.

WeOwe provides a simple, fun way to connect with an extended network of friends and family to help reduce student debt. With the skyrocketing costs of higher education, students are forced into accumulating a significant amount of debt in order to earn their degrees. At the same time, debt holders receive a large number of gifts from family and friends during significant life events such as graduations, birthdays, holidays, etc. WeOwe allows traditional gift-givers to funnel their generosity towards the payment of student debt through the removal of the discomfort associated with cash giving and by leveraging existing online payment technologies to facilitate micro-payments from a large number of family and friends. WeOwe makes it easy for student loan holders to be free of debt earlier, and provides a fun and meaningful rich media experience for friends and family members to maximize the utility of their gifts while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Leotus is redefining home cooling with a modular air-conditioner that will change the way we think about window units.

MiME integrates an electroencephalography (EEG) headset into entertainment and gaming products. Users directly interact with games by actively controlling their concentration and/or meditative levels. For example; imagine two players sitting on either side of a table with a ball in the middle. A mental tug of war occurs as players battle to push the ball back and forth across the table by focusing their concentration. MiME aims to bridge the gap between the mental and physical to introduce a new generation of hyper-immersive gaming. MiME’s hardware and software combination provide a low cost, low specificity application that can be licensed to OEMS, toy manufacturers, and gaming developers. MiME’s team is composed of five Brown University graduates with biological sciences, computer science and business development experience. They have partnerships with RISD industrial design students and biomedical and electrical engineers from Cornell and Olin Universities. With a wide range of advisors and consultants, MiME has the experience and expertise at its fingertips to transform its ideas into reality.

NuLabel Technologies, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in East Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing innovative label and packaging solutions aimed at helping companies reduce costs and minimize waste. The company has created patented adhesive technologies and patent-pending hardware that utilize activatable adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for traditional non-stick liner backings and messy wet glues in product packaging. As of August 2017, NuLabel operates as a subsidiary of Altana AG.

Despite the fact that location-based services are becoming ubiquitous, today's online maps are stuck in a one-size-fits-all model of the world. Computers give us directions in an entirely different way than humans do. Expedit.us thinks this is a design problem as much as a technological one. They are working on a few ideas that will enhance the navigation experience, helping people find their destination more easily and with greater confidence.