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Netnoids Rx Laboratories operates a cancer contract research organization that uses patient-derived organoid model systems to help find a cure for rare cancers.

SeebeckCell Technologies(SCT) develop and manufacture carbon-negative power solution for Industrial IoTs by utilizing waste heat around them. SCT's first product utilizes ample waste heat in industrial facilities to provide power for the IoT sensors, eliminating the need for changing batteries and increasing active time.

MediCircle utilizes technology to eliminate barriers to care and reduce pharmaceutical waste. The company collects leftover oral chemotherapeutics, ensures the medicine’s quality, and redistributes it to those in need. Its advanced technology allows them to offer a safe, low-cost alternative to disposal. MediCircle creates significant savings for patients, insurance companies, and healthcare facilities, all while improving the health of its local communities.

ChurchSpace is a platform established in 2019 that offers flexible rental options for commercial spaces, specifically targeting underutilized church properties. Founded by Day Edwards, the company aims to alleviate financial pressures on churches by converting their unused real estate into venues for events, meetings, and commercial kitchen operations. This innovative approach allows both businesses and individuals to access affordable local church spaces for various occasions, thereby generating additional revenue for the churches while providing cost-effective solutions for renters.

Lodgeur Incorporated owns, operates, and leases apartments for business and solo travelers, couples, families, and work colleagues. It offers short and extended stay options; and cleaning, laundry, maintenance, and other services. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Every Shelter creates and designs sustainable shelters for refugees.

Zibrio is a balance diagnostics company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2017. The company has developed a unique biometrics device that utilizes advanced knowledge of postural control and machine learning to detect subtle changes in balance. Originally based on technology developed for NASA to assess astronauts' stability post-spaceflight, Zibrio's technology aims to empower users to monitor and improve their health. The device provides insights into individual balance profiles, offering assistance and advice to enhance stability, reduce the risk of falls, and promote overall well-being. Through its innovative approach, Zibrio seeks to advance the understanding of balance and contribute to better health outcomes for its users.

Developer of a healthcare device designed for continuous monitoring and early detection of health issues based on urine analysis. The company's device uses mass spectroscopy-based sensors to track changes in urine over time, enabling patients and doctors with timely intervention, and potentially preventing complications or hospitalizations.

Tellinga (like telling a story) is a Houston, TX-based start-up that creates personalized hand-drawn greeting cards that tell your story through snail mail. Story recipients receive illustrated stories about themselves based on unique preferences. It can be fun, dramatic, thoughtful... anything! Here's how it works: 1. Select your story length (options-one day, one week, two weeks, or one month) 2. Upload a photo and add a description of your desired story (you can reminisce a memory from your past or create a brand new story 3. Our team of talented illustrators and artists will start working on your story 4. A few days later, the designated recipient of the story will start receiving unique hand-drawn greeting card-sized illustrations every other day in their mailbox until the package ends

M1neral LLC, based in Houston, Texas, offers a mineral intelligence platform that streamlines the transaction process for buyers, operators, and sellers of mineral assets. The platform integrates data collection, artificial intelligence, and transaction automation to provide actionable insights and enhance decision-making. It features a robust spatial search tool that facilitates collaboration among all parties involved in transactions, including service providers and financial institutions. By focusing on efficiency, M1neral's platform aims to significantly reduce transaction cycle times, enabling users to complete deals more quickly and effectively. Additionally, the marketplace allows mineral buyers and owners to easily research and filter asset information, promoting a more informed and convenient transaction experience.

Steradian Technologies is a biotech company focused on developing noninvasive and fully portable diagnostic solutions for infectious diseases. The company specializes in a rapid COVID-19 detection test that utilizes advanced photon-based technology to identify pathogens within 30 seconds. By employing focal point projection systems that replicate human eyesight, Steradian’s approach eliminates the need for traditional laboratory settings, multiple testing steps, and extensive sample preparation. This innovative method not only enhances the speed of diagnosis but also maintains high accuracy in detecting a range of bacteria, viruses, and biomarkers. By streamlining the diagnostic process, Steradian Technologies aims to revolutionize patient care and provide clinicians with rapid and precise diagnostic capabilities.

SurfEllent develops advanced anti-icing coatings that prevent the buildup of ice on a variety of surfaces. Utilizing unique materials properties and proprietary technology, SurfEllent’s coatings provide dramatically reduced ice adhesion strength, outperforming other advanced coatings technologies while maintaining durability and chemical and UV stability. SurfEllent coatings are highly customizable and can function on a variety of surfaces, leading to applications in aerospace, automotive, trucking, power transmission and generation, and the consumer space – anywhere ice buildup is a significant issue.

CRG is a health care software company that makes a system called KBCore. KBCore is a patient-safety platform that uses predictive technology to cut costs and help doctors, nurses and staff better communicate. Developer of enterprise data management platform designed to allow healthcare organizations to develop better and safer patient care processes. The company delivers real-time clinical tools for rounds, meaningful insights for quality improvement and data capture to streamline risk management functions, enabling hospitals and other healthcare organizations in understanding patient safety data to identify active threats predicting and preventing harm.

PolarPanel is a Forbes 30 Under 30 renewable energy startup focused on bringing clean, reliable, and low-maintenance refrigeration technology to the commercial cold chain.

Tradeblock provides the community with an easy and secure way to trade and use their kicks as currency. It uses its shared database to connect with other collectors. It does not only serve as a broker to help in finding the specific trades but a middleman as well, to ensure authenticity and a seamless trading transaction.

TomoWave is a company focused on developing innovative imaging technologies for clinical medicine and preclinical research. Utilizing its proprietary optoacoustic and laser ultrasonic imaging modalities, TomoWave aims to enhance cancer detection, guide medical interventions, and monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapies. The company's technology, which captures images by "listening to the sound of light," allows for highly detailed visualization of tissues, particularly in relation to vascular and blood-related conditions. Founded by Dr. Alexander Oraevsky, a pioneer in biomedical optoacoustics, TomoWave has a strong emphasis on generating intellectual property and advancing it from concept to validated clinical prototypes. The company is committed to bringing its technologies to market through appropriate regulatory certifications, thus contributing to improved diagnostic capabilities in healthcare.

Provider of curated vacation homes designed to bridge the gap between boutique lodging and reliable hospitality, aiming to elevate travel experiences for modern millennials and Gen Z. The company provides upscale yet affordable homes that feel like cosy personal dwellings, enabling travellers to enjoy comfortable stays with convenient hotel-like services, fostering authentic connections with local communities.

Noleus Technologies Inc., based in Houston, Texas, focuses on developing a medical device aimed at enhancing patient recovery after abdominal surgery. The company's product is designed to prevent intestinal wall edema and postoperative ileus, conditions that can lead to prolonged hospital stays and increased healthcare costs. By addressing these issues, Noleus's device facilitates a quicker return of bowel function, thereby enabling patients to recover sooner and reducing the complications that typically extend hospital stays. This innovation not only benefits patients but also helps healthcare providers save time and reduce costs associated with extended care.

Keto A.I., Inc. is a company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in swimming pool maintenance services through its innovative technology platform. The company has developed an AI-based skimmer plate that offers valuable insights into pool safety and maintenance. This skimmer plate is equipped with sensors that monitor water quality, water levels, and equipment performance. The collected data is streamed to the cloud and analyzed using artificial intelligence, allowing clients to effectively track and manage their swimming pools. By leveraging advanced technology, Keto A.I. enhances pool maintenance processes, providing users with essential information for optimal pool care.

Manufacturer of nanocoating materials intended to create a strong protective penetrative coating that covalently bonds to the substrate. The company's materials are manufactured through hydrophobic nano-coating which repels stains and water, thereby enabling clients to improve of the nature and quality of the surfaces and structures with specialized cleaners, sealers, and stains.

re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.

GotSpot is an online marketplace that facilitates short-term rentals of commercial spaces, resembling the concept of Airbnb but tailored for various types of business environments. The platform connects local businesses with underutilized spaces, allowing entrepreneurs to rent facilities such as kitchens, galleries, studios, warehouses, workshops, bars, and restaurants for brief periods. This arrangement not only enables entrepreneurs to seize new opportunities but also provides local businesses with an additional revenue stream. By fostering these transactions, GotSpot aims to enhance the local economy and promote community resilience.

Sensytec revolutionize the Structural Health Monitoring industry through enhanced quality control and monitoring of cement & concrete structures. Their software and hardware provide Actionable Intelligence from data gathered during design, placement, performance and maintenance. Sensytec's solution monitors, analyzes and quantifies cement and concrete conditions using a ground-breaking system SMART CEMENT™. Deliver DATA on cracking, contamination, corrosion and temperature change properties by using Sensytec.

Operator of an interior design company intended to provide fabrication and design services. The company creates custom and customizable furniture for commercial interiors, providing clients with impressive interior elements like branding walls and custom furniture tailored to their unique vision and brand.

An Intelligent Personal Assistant for All-Things Real Estate.

Operator of an online marketplace intended to offer book camps for kids. The company's platform offers parents a central location to find book camps based on their desired criteria and connects them with camp providers, giving parents an effortless way to discover camp options and plan their children's school breaks and provides the best return on marketing, enabling parents to get an unparalleled insight into opportunities and amazingly smooth back-office support.

Developer of a regenerative therapeutics platform designed to facilitate the commercialization of innovative discoveries in biotechnology. The company's platform focuses on the development of therapeutics based on modified mRNAs, that can reprogram heart cells to become stem cells, enabling scientists to develop technology to control networks of genes to regenerate cardiac tissue.

Our vision is to become the global leader in enterprise talent management software by democratizing professional learning experiences that develop leaders within enterprises. Door Space’s technology brings the personalization, automation, and centralization necessary for developing top talent at scale. Door Space's Founder, Sarah M Worthy, has over 15 years of experience in B2B/Enterprise information systems design and e-commerce. Combined, our team has decades of experience in web application development, data science, business intelligence, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and building companies.

Rehabmaker- manufacturer of physical therapy equipment and marketplace, our competitive advantage it is LegMaker is a low-cost, high-function physiotherapy pedal device that easily attaches to wheelchairs it contains lithium-ion rechargeable battery powers

Developer of wind energy systems technology designed for large buildings. The company wind energy systems that do not move, are safe, work silently, and can be installed along the rim of the building facing the prevailing wind direction, enabling large building owners to utilize untapped wind energy for onsite power generation.

We provide a modern and cost-effective platform to help businesses secure the billions in business grants available.

Topl LLC, founded in 2017, is based in Houston, Texas, and specializes in blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) for supply chain management and certification. The company has developed The Topl Blockchain, which serves as a protocol designed to support ethical and sustainable practices by allowing organizations to track and trace their supply chains comprehensively. This technology enables businesses to verify and monetize their commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Additionally, Topl provides a suite of hosted services and tools that facilitate user interaction with its blockchain, enhancing accessibility for companies seeking to leverage this technology. By focusing on the impact space, Topl aims to transform ethical practices into tangible assets within the economy.

Topl LLC, founded in 2017, is based in Houston, Texas, and specializes in blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) for supply chain management and certification. The company has developed The Topl Blockchain, which serves as a protocol designed to support ethical and sustainable practices by allowing organizations to track and trace their supply chains comprehensively. This technology enables businesses to verify and monetize their commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Additionally, Topl provides a suite of hosted services and tools that facilitate user interaction with its blockchain, enhancing accessibility for companies seeking to leverage this technology. By focusing on the impact space, Topl aims to transform ethical practices into tangible assets within the economy.

Cloud Dentistry, LLC operates a cloud-based platform that facilitates real-time connections between dental offices and dental staff. Founded in 2014 and based in Humble, Texas, the company provides a digital platform and mobile application that enables dental practices to message and book staff on demand. The platform allows users to hire professionals, book specialists, submit patient histories and x-rays, and utilize direct messaging for coordination. By streamlining the staffing process, Cloud Dentistry helps dental practices fill short-term staffing gaps and access top talent efficiently, ultimately saving time and costs associated with hiring.

Resthetics provides anesthetic recycling services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Austin, Texas.

The Tiny Heights is a neighborhood of homes that are under a 1,000 sqft. They help to lower the barrier of entry to home-ownership utilizing tiny homes. Look out for us in a city near you!

EllieGrid Inc. specializes in medication management solutions, offering both hardware and software products to assist individuals and families in organizing their medications. The company has developed a Bluetooth-enabled pill box designed to help users stay on schedule with their medication routines. Complementing this, EllieGrid provides a mobile application that enables users to program the device, receive timely notifications for medication intake, and manage a comprehensive list of their medications. Additionally, the platform collects compliance data, which is accessible to caregivers and healthcare providers, facilitating timely interventions when necessary. Founded in 2015, EllieGrid is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and sells its products online.

JustSpot.me is a smart location device that doesn’t need to be charged. It is lightweight, small and waterproof, with a customizable minimalist design and trendy colors. What sets us apart is also that JustSpot.me is charge free, affordable, and easy to use. Existing trackers use Bluetooth or cellular network - they have a short range or need daily charging. Their device works over any distance and the battery can last up to 4 years. Put it in forget it!

Future Sight AR provides immersive solutions and content to keep companies in the oil & gas industry efficient and safe, while pushing the limits of modern engineering.

Alleviant Medical, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing therapies for congestive heart failure. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a proprietary transcatheter device designed to provide minimally invasive treatment for heart failure. This innovative technology aims to relieve pressure buildup in the left atrium, which can lead to organ failures, thereby alleviating symptoms of heart failure. By improving patients' quality of life and reducing hospital admissions due to heart failure exacerbations, Alleviant Medical addresses the needs of over 6 million Americans suffering from this condition.

Sourcewater, from MIT Energy Ventures, is the online exchange for sourcing, recycling, transporting and disposing of water for energy production, a $20 billion U.S. market. We create a marketplace that matches providers of water, wastewater, trucking, treatment, storage and disposal with energy producers, thereby minimizing the capital and operating costs of oil and gas production, ensuring reliability of the water supply chain, and reducing the environmental and community impact of hydraulic fracturing. For water sellers and service providers, Sourcewater creates a marketing platform that reduces cost of sales and maximizes utilization and profitability.

Citybot Inc. is a San Diego-based company that offers a mobile application designed for both tourists and locals to create self-guided tours and itineraries. Since its incorporation in 2011, the company has expanded its services to major cities across the United States, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. The app aims to enhance the exploration experience by allowing users to customize their travel plans according to their interests and preferences.

PCCA is the complete resource for independent compounding pharmacies, providing high-quality products, next-level education and above-and-beyond support.

Reach Production Solutions delivers long-lasting production enhancement to multiphase wells. It specializes in multiphase wells, it has found a solution to costly good interventions when it comes to artificial lift or fact hit fluid recovery. Reach installs on the surface – meaning it’s quick, easy, and even more effective than traditional artificial lift techniques. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Houston, Texas.