MassChallenge

Discoverfy is a Product Discovery SaaS made for retailers & e-commerce. After an easy integration, they are able to show their full catalog in an innovative way, which allows collecting data from what's happening in their online stores. Users are guided into their best match while receiving recommendations, turning the shopping experience into something fun.

Cybrik is on a mission to radically transform how engineering and construction projects are delivered. Engineering and construction is a $13.5 Trillion dollar industry. But it is one that suffers from poor project outcomes, flat productivity and rising costs. Unlike other solutions that just digitise traditional workflows we are creating new tools and methodologies that give the project team the right information at the right time so that they can make quicker and faster decisions. This results in significant improvements in cost and schedule performance.

CADEL DEINKING is a technological development company created with the aim of implementing plastic recyclers and converting companies in an innovative plastic recycling process, through which it is possible to eliminate printed ink on plastic surfaces. The technology, developed by CADEL DEINKING , allows for the first time to eliminate the ink from the plastic before its recycling to obtain a product with a quality very similar to virgin plastic. This allows to use it in the same applications as a new material. It is a unique technology in the world, whose patent has been extended to more than 20 countries. CADEL DEINKING has a demonstration plant in San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicante) that allows to carry out all the steps of the process on an industrial scale. CADEL DEINKING demonstrates in its facilities the feasibility of the process technique before the companies interested in arranging the technology, mainly large film printers and recyclers. The tests carried out at the CADEL DEINKING deinking plant with the client material are a key step before licensing the technology and developing the engineering at the client's facilities. The companies that choose to install a de-inking plant in their facilities will increase their competitiveness, since they will offer their customers a recycled material of very high quality. CADEL DEINKING shares the efforts of industries to improve the quality of products with increasingly sustainable processes and methods.

BioEclosion seeks to enhance user-friendly quantitative diagnostics to new molecular biomarkers for fast identification of emerging diseases that affect global health. The company started its activity with several patents, the most important being Celifast: a non-invasive approach for the detection of celiac disease. Addressing point of care attention of patients, the core technology has been successfully validated and the team is currently working on further development for commercialization.

ReCircula Solutions is a technology company that offers waste management solutions for the urban cities and pharmaceutical industries.

OpSeeker is a web application that allows you to improve your investments and savings using fictitious money and helps you improve your financial health. Using fictitious money, OpSeeker can simulate your long term investments. That way we work with the most important variable in investment - the psychological one.

Developer of textile digitization technology intended to offer transparency regarding the components and quality of fabrics. The company's technology utilizes artificial intelligence, a set of sensors, and a system of algorithms to collect various textile properties and create a digital identification of the fabric, enabling clients from the fashion industry to streamline their sample selection processes and recognize fake garments.

Kietoparao keeps children busy and calms them anywhere by providing educational kits.

Developer of respiratory devices designed to administer medication in the form of inhalation into the lungs. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing nebulizers that are used for the treatment of asthma, cystic fibrosis, and other respiratory diseases or disorders as well as the product avoids medication errors and does not require cleaning or disinfection, enabling the medical community and patients to optimize treatment outcomes and overall quality of life that use nebulizers.

Developer of an antibody drug discovery platform designed to reprogram cancer cells to treat advanced cancers to be centered around proprietary artificial intelligence. The company's platform designs custom antibodies with high selectivity and specificity linked to proprietary cellular reprogramming lab assays, its drugs modulate activities of a novel set of growth factors called dual smad inhibiting protein dips, thought to drive the growth and spread of cancer, enabling physicians to get access to novel drugs in areas of unmet medical needs.

Berba Translations S.L. is a company based in Bilbao, Spain, founded in 2019, that specializes in providing translation services through an artificial intelligence-based mobile application and online platform. The service connects users with native translators to ensure high-quality translations tailored to each project. Berba integrates advanced technology and AI to streamline the translation process, allowing for consistent and authentic results in a fraction of the time typically required by traditional methods. The company emphasizes the importance of human expertise in conjunction with technology, aiming to ease communication across cultures and deliver natural-sounding translations.

CogniCor Technologies S.L. provides automated complaint resolution services. It offers iComplaint, a solution to integrate to Website and resolve complaints; iResolve, a service that resolves complaints; iMediate, a solution to settle claims from clients or to retain them with counter offers; and iReport, a solution to fix the root cause of complaints to stop future complaints. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

CogniCor Technologies S.L. provides automated complaint resolution services. It offers iComplaint, a solution to integrate to Website and resolve complaints; iResolve, a service that resolves complaints; iMediate, a solution to settle claims from clients or to retain them with counter offers; and iReport, a solution to fix the root cause of complaints to stop future complaints. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

S-There is a developer of a passive medical device aimed at assisting individuals in monitoring their health and managing chronic diseases. The company's innovative smart toilet device tracks hydration levels and offers a detailed analysis through a mobile application. It helps users understand how environmental factors influence their hydration and identifies trends in hydration quality. By providing personalized insights, S-There empowers users to enhance their hydration habits and overall well-being.

What MyChoice2Pay offers: - Displays real-time statistics. - Full autonomy for the administration of your payment gateways. - Adjustable payment plans depending on the number of transactions you make per month. - Full updating of our systems against any changes in current or new payment gateways that may arise. - Manage and create invoices automatically. - A new payment method: Divvy, which allows you to split payments and subscriptions among multiple payers.

OpSeeker is a web application that allows you to improve your investments and savings using fictitious money and helps you improve your financial health. Using fictitious money, OpSeeker can simulate your long term investments. That way we work with the most important variable in investment - the psychological one.

Lukkap is an innovative company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2009. It focuses on organizational transformation across various sectors, aiming to positively impact people and businesses while contributing to a better societal legacy. The Lukkap team is dedicated to executing numerous projects globally, with experience in over 80 countries, allowing them to meet the strategic needs of their clients effectively. As an accelerator, Lukkap offers consultancy and mentorship services, along with funding and access to potential investors, supporting the growth and development of organizations through tailored solutions.

Medicsen is a start-up focused on healthcare innovation, primarily through the development of advanced technology solutions. A notable project is GlycSen, a needle-free drug delivery device aimed at providing a painless treatment option for individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes. This device integrates data from continuous glucose meters and user-inputted information, utilizing a learning algorithm to facilitate real-time monitoring. It features a chatbot interface that allows patients to easily track their condition, enhancing their ability to manage diabetes effectively. Through these innovations, Medicsen aims to improve the quality of life for those living with chronic diseases.

Innoprick S.L. develops medical devices that offer allergy testing services.

Tunnll operates a mass transportation service focused on sustainable mobility for small-town residents. The company provides an application that enables users to order a bus at the cost of a standard bus ticket, offering greater flexibility in urban transport. By allowing customers to summon a bus via their smartphones, Tunnll eliminates the need to adhere to traditional timetables, thereby enhancing the convenience of travel within their towns. This service aims to improve accessibility and mobility for individuals, adapting to their schedules and needs.

Foods for Tomorrow is a start-up of the food-tech sector dedicated to revolutionizing foods based on vegetable proteins. They have created an amazing ingredient called Heura, which even when butchers try it, they believe they are eating meat. Heura represents a new generation of vegetable proteins using innovative productive techniques to achieve textures never seen in the plant kingdom. They want to reinvent the current food system to respond to the global challenges of feeding a growing world population with a growing demand for protein, taking into account the environment and our health.

Heepsy is an influencer marketing platform that facilitates connections between agencies, brands, and influencers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, the company provides tools for businesses to discover Instagram influencers tailored to specific campaign themes, locations, follower counts, and engagement rates. This enables brands to identify authentic influencers who align with their marketing goals and enhance the effectiveness of their campaigns. By streamlining the search process, Heepsy empowers brands to make informed decisions in their influencer partnerships.

Somax Systems specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced ultrasound imaging devices for the healthcare sector. The company is on the verge of launching a compact and versatile imaging scanner, which is expected to become an essential tool for healthcare professionals, akin to the stethoscope or thermometer. This pocket-sized device offers high-resolution imaging with real-time zoom capabilities and the ability to transmit data wirelessly via Wi-Fi, enhancing the efficiency of healthcare providers. Somax Systems is committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that their products meet the evolving needs of the medical community while delivering significant added value.

EchoMe takes advantage of social media and smartphones to make the relationship between small businesses and customers ubiquitous. Their app helps customers and users share rich reviews with their friends, discover new experiences and stay in touch with the local businesses they love.

Tot-em is jewelry created from sound waves.

Vostok is a company focused on providing electric mobility solutions aimed at making affordable and sustainable transportation accessible to consumers. By collaborating with industry partners, Vostok designs products that facilitate the transition to electric technology without compromising convenience. Their flagship product, the Vostok 1500, is an urban electric scooter tailored for both delivery services and individual users. This scooter features a removable battery that is lighter than conventional options and can be charged at home or in the office, promoting easy access to environmentally friendly transportation. Vostok's approach emphasizes cost-effectiveness and practicality, ensuring that users can adopt electric mobility solutions without incurring significant additional expenses.

HARDAH has made 5 years of research at EPFL Innovation Park first, and then at Masschallenge on new graphical user interfaces for the web, and on the impact of Social Networks on the society. One of our laboratory tools was a favorite manager with thematic circles: sport, media, holidays, … Each bubble around a Circle was a link to a website related to the Circles topic. We tested it in many universities and cities and had more than 20'000 feedbacks from Boston, Milan, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Athene, London, Barcelona, Lausanne, Yverdon, Fribourg, Lyon, Lisbon, Paris, Hanoi, and Geneva. We then worked with journalists, scientists, hackers, blockchain experts, philosophers, politicians, thinkers, economists, writers, historians, doctors, and social networks’ users. We made some research on the use of Blockchain for Social Networks in order to find other business models than traditional advertising. We developed as well HARDAH Business, a cloud based B2B collaboration tool for digital packaging. Our founder has financed all the R&D to keep our independence and focus.

MOWOOT is a Non-pharmacological & Non-invasive solution for people suffering from chronic constipation. Its solution is a wearable medical device, which provides an automatic colon-specific massage similar to the manual abdominal massage administered by health professionals. MOWOOT utilizes advanced pneumatic technology to treat and prevent chronic slow transit constipation without colon cleansing supplements, enemas, and laxatives. The company emerged out of the MOEBIO dHEALTH program, which is inspired by Stanford Biodesign and Kaospilot Design and Business School from Denmark. MOWOOT was founded in 2014 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Neuroelectrics is a digital brain health company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia. It specializes in the development of non-invasive, high-definition electrical brain stimulation technology, including wireless EEG and various stimulation devices such as tDCS, tACS, and tRNS, which feature up to 32 channels. The company's products aim to monitor and enhance brain health by measuring and modifying brain function, thereby enabling healthcare professionals to restore brain health, reduce disabilities, and improve the quality of life for patients. In addition to its hardware offerings, Neuroelectrics also provides software and research services that support personalized neuromodulation.

Gus is a Mexican company specializing in the development and licensing of advanced chatbots tailored for the Spanish-speaking market. Founded in 2015, Gus began as a personal assistant chatbot, enabling users to inquire about various topics. Recognizing the potential for broader applications, the company transitioned towards creating a robust technological product designed to automate operations for businesses. This pivot allowed Gus to license its technology, providing organizations with tools to enhance customer interaction at scale. By optimizing conversation flows, Gus's chatbots help businesses improve customer experience, increase loyalty, and drive revenue through effective messaging strategies. With its headquarters in Mexico, Gus is expanding its presence in Spain and Latin America, aiming to lead in user experience, technology, and innovation in the chatbot industry.

MOWOOT is a Non-pharmacological & Non-invasive solution for people suffering from chronic constipation. Its solution is a wearable medical device, which provides an automatic colon-specific massage similar to the manual abdominal massage administered by health professionals. MOWOOT utilizes advanced pneumatic technology to treat and prevent chronic slow transit constipation without colon cleansing supplements, enemas, and laxatives. The company emerged out of the MOEBIO dHEALTH program, which is inspired by Stanford Biodesign and Kaospilot Design and Business School from Denmark. MOWOOT was founded in 2014 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Madrid-MIT M+Visión Consortium is a partnership of leaders in science, medicine, engineering, business, and the public sector dedicated to catalyzing change in Madrid’s healthcare innovation ecosystem by accelerating translational research and encouraging entrepreneurship. It was founded by Comunidad de Madrid, through Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d, in 2010, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Zalvadora operates an online platform offering a wide range of educational courses, serving as a prominent knowledge marketplace for Spain and Latin America. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Colombia, the company collaborates directly with professors, content creators, and small to medium higher education institutions. Zalvadora is notable for its commitment to equitable revenue sharing, distributing up to 70% of sales to the educators and institutions involved. This approach not only enhances the quality of educational content available on the platform but also supports the financial sustainability of its partners.