Exponential Impact

Tiamat Sciences is a start-up focused on producing affordable, animal-free growth factors and biomolecules through innovative plant-based bioreactor technology. By leveraging its proprietary platform, the company manufactures a diverse array of high-value proteins, including antigens and growth factors, achieving significant cost reductions—up to 10 times lower than traditional methods, with potential for a 1000-fold decrease at scale while maintaining high growth margins. Tiamat's approach not only enhances production efficiency but also aligns with sustainability goals by providing ecological alternatives for the pharmaceutical industry, allowing for the reduction or replacement of animal-derived materials. With low facility investment requirements, Tiamat positions itself as an ideal partner for scaling production in emerging markets such as cellular agriculture and cell and gene therapy.

Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise focused on addressing climate change through reforestation and urban wood reuse. The company collaborates with cities and various partners to divert fallen city trees from landfills, transforming them into valuable resources. By establishing reforestation hubs, Cambium Carbon creates a circular economy that reclaims urban wood waste and generates revenue. This revenue is then invested in planting and maintaining trees, supporting city planners in creating sustainable jobs and fostering resilient urban environments. Through these initiatives, Cambium Carbon aims to implement effective natural climate solutions while promoting local regenerative wood supply chains.

Innate.ly is a software development company focused on providing high-end enterprise registry and performance tracking applications tailored for the equine industry. By delivering innovative solutions, the company aims to streamline operations within horse shows and racing, thereby transforming these sectors. Innate.ly's mission is to leverage technology thoughtfully to preserve horse culture and enhance the equine sport. Their platform allows clients to integrate existing software for various functions, including accounting and customer relationship management, into a single, cohesive application. This approach enables clients to create user-friendly apps that reflect their brand identity while improving efficiency in daily processes.

KleerCard helps owners and entrepreneurs build their business with access to dynamic credit, virtual and physical credit cards, controlled spending, online subscription management, and automated accounting to eliminate expense reports

SipScience is an analytics company servicing the regulated beverage alcohol industry, which has next to no information on consumer behaviors from inside of bars & restaurants. Our solution is a consumer app that enables contactless payments at bars & restaurants and offers a subscription model for 50% discounts on drinks - it's the only platform with regulatory approval to offer on-premise alcohol discounts nationwide and is free of charge to venues. SipScience leverages this consumer data to develop custom surveys, sales effect studies, and syndicated research and enable digital targeting for brands, agencies and marketers.

FitSW is a fully integrated app for personal trainers and gyms. We bring together all the tools needed for fitness, health, and wellness professionals to run their businesses. Whether it’s through our suite of tools and features or the content that we provide, we truly care about being there for the community.

Zette is a company focused on improving access to journalism by providing a browser extension that allows users to access premium online content typically restricted by paywalls. This platform not only facilitates access to news articles at a more affordable rate but also supports publishers and creators in their efforts to produce high-quality journalism. By lowering the barriers to real news, Zette aims to empower both readers and content creators, fostering a more informed public while ensuring the sustainability of quality journalism.

A TEAM SPORT FOR THE SPACE AGE Drone soccer is a thrilling indoor team sport played with radio controlled quadcopters in protective exoskeletons designed for collisions. Five player teams face off in a netted arena where they ram and block the opposing team to prevent them from scoring. But before pilots can compete they must first learn to build, program, fly, and repair high-performance drones, learning engineering skills towards exciting careers in aviation.

Tagg Education provides an application that helps connect schools to subjects and to classrooms. They also provide online payments, subject schedules, and job notification message features.

SpaceTogether operates an online marketplace that enables churches, schools, and businesses to rent out underutilized areas within their facilities, such as commercial kitchens, gymnasiums, meeting spaces, and parking lots. The platform connects these underutilized spaces with community needs by considering factors like functionality, availability, budget, and location. This approach allows property owners to maximize their space usage while providing renters with convenient and adaptable space solutions.

Helping Habit is a data, logistics, and connection PaaS for nonprofits and CSR programs

Aftermarket Analytics is a web-based deliverables provide superior value. Unlike an email full of spreadsheets, web applications allow you to easily and inexpensively share data across your organization. Their secure web applications ensure seamless, real-time communication among employees, channel partners, and customers.

Lyrics2Learn is a virtual reading and comprehension program. They fuse music with text to make learning to read engaging. They promote reading success, achievement, and enjoyment and integrate the Science of Reading with interesting activities. They allow them to connect, interact, engage, retain, and apply information more effectively.

Alpine Media Technology, LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Centennial, Colorado, develops innovative digital communication systems that facilitate real-time information sharing across various applications. Their technology includes a unique panel system equipped with multiple video displays, a power source, Wi-Fi capabilities, and the option for wireless cell phone charging. This system harnesses energy from the bullwheel, allowing it to power displays for up to 20 minutes. The company’s platform is versatile, catering to diverse environments such as mountain resorts, senior living communities, and homeowners associations, enabling them to effectively communicate essential updates like event information, ride statuses, trail conditions, and emergency messages. By combining mobile apps, digital signage, and a web-based command center, Alpine Media Technology enhances community engagement and information dissemination.

Barn Owl Tech specializes in manufacturing surveillance systems tailored for agricultural settings, including farms and barns. Established in 2016 by Josh Phifer in Colorado Springs, the company offers a variety of monitoring solutions such as barn cameras, remote surveillance, trail cameras, and wildlife cameras. Their platform is designed to provide cellular-connected cameras that are easy to set up and come with affordable service and dedicated support. This technology enables farmers and remote operators to automatically monitor their resources, livestock, and assets, thereby enhancing security against potential threats from unknown predators.

Spark Mindset is focused on enhancing career development opportunities in the cybersecurity sector, particularly for historically disadvantaged communities. The organization offers training programs and apprenticeships that integrate both technical skills and soft skills, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Their curriculum includes financial literacy components alongside live remote learning, which aims to equip students with the necessary tools for success in transformative technology careers. By prioritizing access to education and training in cybersecurity, Spark Mindset seeks to empower underrepresented individuals and foster inclusivity within the industry.

Aclymate makes net zero available to everyone across their life, individuals, businesses, and events.

Tagg Education provides an application that helps connect schools to subjects and to classrooms. They also provide online payments, subject schedules, and job notification message features.

SafeTalpa, Inc. is a software development company based in Bogota, Colombia, focused on providing solutions for financial fraud protection. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in creating a platform that facilitates PCI compliance by processing credit card data securely. Its offerings include risk assessment tools, a detailed compliance checklist, and the ability to filter logs by date, all aimed at helping organizations safeguard against online financial fraud. Through its innovative software solutions, SafeTalpa aims to enhance transaction security and protect businesses from potential financial threats.

RootLo is a software solution focused on enhancing workplace communication through a dynamic Location-Based Employee Directory. By integrating employee contact information with city-level location data, RootLo allows organizations to visualize their workforce on a map, enabling employees to easily connect with colleagues in their vicinity. This innovative approach not only facilitates in-person meetings but also provides human resources teams with insights into location trends within their teams. Additionally, the platform supports remote workers by fostering seamless communication, thereby improving productivity and work-life satisfaction. Overall, RootLo aims to lower barriers to communication, making it easier for employees to collaborate and share information regardless of their physical location.