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Arbor is a software platform that makes shopping sustainably as simple as possible. By providing highly accurate and unbiased data on companies across the globe, such as environmental responsibility, labor practices, and hiring diversity, Arbor empowers everyday consumers with peace of mind, aligning their purchases with their own personal values.

Arcascope develops health and fitness applications that focus on optimizing the body's internal circadian rhythms. By utilizing algorithms that analyze data from smartphones and wearable devices, the company tracks users' circadian clocks in real-time. This information allows Arcascope to generate personalized recommendations aimed at helping individuals adjust their sleep patterns and improve overall well-being. Through its innovative approach, Arcascope enables users to mitigate fatigue and enhance their daily life by effectively aligning their biological clocks.

(re)conceive ai develops an ultra-low-power hardware platform for processing the next generation of artificial intelligence at the Edge.

Every Shelter creates and designs sustainable shelters for refugees.

Arcadia converts Gaming to Seamless Math Learning. Using No Mathematical symbols and NO WORDS leads children to intuitive discovery of mathematical principles. By both motivating children to overcome challenges and welcoming mistakes, empowers them to confidently understand and master Math.

Paper Crane is a startup inventing foundational artificial intelligence technologies that make advanced geospatial data insights highly accessible. We make Location Intelligence for Everyone a reality.

Algobrix teaches kids the basic of coding and robotics using LEGO compatible building blocks.

Spatio Metrics presents architecture as a new tool for advancing health by filling the gap between design, data, and performance. The company helps hospitals manage facilities with a dashboard that shows how spaces influences patients’ health outcomes. The company's product analyzes floor plans, reveals design gaps, and recommends performance improvements. Hospital administrators are encouraged to make smarter design investments by quantifying the human and financial impact of design.

Castory is a developer of construction software that aims to enhance the building process for contractors and developers by identifying construction errors. The company's platform automatically compares visual data from construction sites to the original blueprints, detecting any mismatches. This capability ensures that builders can trust that their projects align with the planned specifications. Additionally, Castory provides comprehensive site documentation, tracks project progress, and offers actionable insights to address potential issues before they escalate. By focusing on defect detection and building quality, Castory empowers construction professionals to improve their operations and deliver better results.

Paper Crane is a startup inventing foundational artificial intelligence technologies that make advanced geospatial data insights highly accessible. We make Location Intelligence for Everyone a reality.

Operator of a digital designing software platform intended to bring the entire physical product design journey into one digital studio. The company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to create design briefs and collaborate with others for designing, engineering, and fabrication, enabling users to turn their ideas from a sketch to a product.

Algobrix teaches kids the basic of coding and robotics using LEGO compatible building blocks.

Artiria Medical SA develops micro-actuated device to treat vascular diseases. Its products bring micromotion deep in the brain arteries, enabling a navigation and stroke treatment. It empowers catheters and guidewires. Artiria Medical SA was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Antavi offers the next generation command and control platform to manage public spaces: Must-have solutions for any smart city.

Leaperr is an artificial intelligence system based on novel technology that combines Deep-Learning, Image-Processing algorithms and stochastic methods that can automatically produce interior design plans by itself, generating creative, new fresh designs without human assistance. Leaperr's unique algorithm captures user preferences and space structure, as well as user's needs and constrains. It instantly creates various personalized design options for any given space. Leaperr demonstrates the visual potential of spaces while creating, at the same time, basic (or full) interior design plans. Leaperr saves time & money as well as the need to visualize abstract design plans. Options are presented as "photo images" making abstract design plans vivid and tangible. No pre designing knowledge is required

Academix is a technology company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing proprietary machine learning algorithms aimed at enhancing research and development collaborations. The company offers an AI-based platform that employs data-mining technology to map, quantify, and rank the expertise of millions of academic scientists and medical researchers globally. This innovative platform facilitates the rapid identification of top experts in various fields, enabling companies in the life sciences sector to connect with qualified academic scientists. By utilizing unique AI-generated ranking metrics, Academix assists organizations in accessing leading expertise and advancing their R&D capabilities, ultimately fostering innovation and expediting product development while creating funding opportunities for academic researchers.

Those is a design studio founded in 2015 with the intent to pursue the use of technologies in design. It focuses on connecting the physical and the digital worlds. Its first product was Woodpecker, a scalable digital drawing tool that can be placed and programmed to draw on any surface. With a mission to create new ways to combine the digital with the physical, Those has now created Joto, an antidote to our reliance on pixels and glass screens. Joto takes the concept behind Woodpecker – transferring digital files, whether it’s pictures, texts or tweets, and into a real life image – and applies it to a product accessible and suitable for home use.

Learning Beautiful is a design studio. Inspired by traditional Montessori education, they create new learning materials that are focused on teaching basic concepts of computation to early learners.

BlocksCAD is 3D modeling software designed by teachers, for teachers. They wanted software that was easy enough to use for grades 3+ while providing rich learning outcomes by developing strong math and computer programming skills. With a simple block-based programming interface, students will write programs to design their models. To do this, they will build a strong understanding of the underlying geometry of the 3D space.

AirWorks Solutions, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in aerial mapping and surveying software tailored for the construction industry. The company emerged from MIT in 2018 and has developed a patented algorithm and web application that transforms aerial datasets into engineering base plans compatible with CAD systems. This innovative software streamlines the surveying process, allowing land developers and engineers to evaluate more job sites efficiently and significantly reducing the time required for data processing. By automating the conversion of aerial data, AirWorks enables clients to avoid the need for local processing resources and extensive training, ultimately accelerating project timelines and enhancing productivity in construction planning and acquisition.

Criaterra Innovations specializes in the development of eco-friendly building materials designed to replace traditional precast products such as masonry blocks and cladding. The company utilizes a unique approach by upcycling 70% of its raw materials, which significantly reduces energy consumption in the manufacturing process by 90%. Criaterra's materials, which include masonry blocks that are six times more insulative than conventional concrete blocks, not only minimize the environmental impact—creating only 5% of the carbon footprint of concrete—but also promote a circular economy. All products are 100% natural, recyclable, and biodegradable, making them suitable for various applications in green building projects. Currently, Criaterra is launching a biophilic collection of wall tiles aimed at business-to-business customers, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable construction solutions.

At ReillyWorks, they build PHYGITAL Story World Experiences. That means they make products that combine the PHYsical and diGITAL worlds. They created a platform, CARPE´™ that blends Story, Augmented Reality, and Smart Objects to create experiences where people Play Together.

Aavia is a company founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to improving female health and wellness through innovative technology. It has developed a health tracker platform that assists women in managing their hormonal changes and taking birth control pills on time. The platform enables users to monitor their hormone cycles and understand the effects of hormonal fluctuations on various aspects of their health, including mood, skin, and sleep. By providing these insights, Aavia aims to empower women to prevent healthcare crises related to hormonal imbalances. The company's name, inspired by the image of a bird, symbolizes strength and freedom in navigating personal health.

Moka Studio is a developer specializing in 3D character animation software with over a decade of experience in the field. The company has partnered with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) to create a proprietary technology called NumIK, which facilitates the realistic animation of virtual characters, including humans and animals, in real-time. Moka Studio's flagship product, Mosketch Light, allows professionals and artists to animate 3D characters intuitively using sketching techniques. The software supports the FBX file format, enabling users to import 3D models, animate them, and export the results for use in other applications. Moka Studio aims to enhance the realism and interactivity of 3D characters, thereby advancing the capabilities of virtual reality and augmented reality environments.

Concrete is the second most used consumed substance in the world but it is considered a boring, dull, simple product which is commonly used in its basic gray formulation. We help the design community to know all the amazing attributes and benefits that can be achieved by combining cement, water and aggregates making unique and complex forms. Designers, artists and architects can learn and use this product and open their minds into new products and solutions with our high quality and experience.

Adhark is an image performance software company that quantifies design to elevate brand performance. The Adhark Platform uses patented artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to understand the visual preferences of consumer audiences, guide creative decision-making, and deliver marketing success through enhanced imagery. Adhark also developed and maintains the I-Score™, which is relied on by creative and marketing professionals to evaluate the resonance of imagery. Headquartered in Boston, Adhark’s award-winning application of AI technology demystifies the impact of creative art, exposing a variety of unforeseen visual stimuli that ignite engagement. Join the Adhark Community and be a part of the movement: www.adhark.com.

WeAVR specializes in developing platforms that enable businesses to create and share immersive stories using Virtual and Augmented Reality. The company's offerings allow users to experience, create, and share virtual reality narratives by integrating photos, videos, and publicly available VR media. This approach provides businesses and brands with a cost-effective and straightforward way to establish their presence in the virtual reality space, utilizing standard building blocks for content creation.

Museloop has created an augmented reality gaming platform designed to assist museums in developing mobile applications for their visitors. This platform enhances the museum experience by integrating game-based tours that focus on art while delivering relevant and contextual content. Museloop offers templates for various games along with a content management system, allowing museums to quickly generate unique apps by inputting their own content. The platform is versatile, suitable for both permanent and temporary exhibitions, and enables museums to gather extensive data on visitor interactions. By making museum visits more engaging through educational and interactive gaming, Museloop helps institutions connect with a younger, tech-savvy audience.

Aula Education Ltd. is a London-based company that develops a social learning platform aimed at enhancing communication between students and educators. Established in 2014, Aula replaces traditional email systems and learning management systems with a digital infrastructure designed to foster conversation and participation. The platform allows users to share various types of educational content, including slides, videos, LaTeX, equations, and code. By creating a digital campus that complements physical institutions, Aula provides new opportunities for teaching, learning, and community building within educational environments.

ARTMYN provides a disruptive solution for highly accurate digitization of visual artworks, with interactive rendering on mobile devices and accessible via a simple web browser. A unique portable scanner captures gigabytes of data describing the artwork in its finest details, which, along with proprietary web technologies, result in a true-to-life visualisation. This complete new experience allows users to embark on an emotional journey where digital replicas can be explored just as if the originals were in their very own hands.

Darix makes augmented reality applications for professionals.

Roots Studio, Inc. specializes in offering art prints from traditional artists in rural regions of India, Indonesia, Syria, and Jordan. Founded in 2015 and based in Fountain Hills, Arizona, the company focuses on curating, digitizing, and marketing the creative works of these artists, enabling them to reach a broader audience. By establishing digitization centers in rural villages, Roots Studio facilitates the global distribution of the artists' creations, allowing them to sell their artwork multiple times and receive payments instantly through mobile money. The company aims to bridge the gap between traditional artistry and the modern art and design market, which is valued at approximately $32 billion. Formerly known as TOTO Express, the company rebranded to Roots Studio, Inc. in January 2017.

USEUM (useum.org) is The World's Art Museum that brings together art museums & galleries, artists and art lovers in a meritocratic spectacle. As we are not far from the day that a million followers and a billion likes will be as powerful as an art critique, the vision and the constitutional aim of USEUM is to boldly blend the authoritative awesome with the socially fabulous; empowering the art lovers and acclaiming the art professionals in a born-digital art fair where everybody celebrates art, redefining intuitively the values of the Art Market to emerge.

Escher Reality, Inc develops augmented reality API. It builds a cross-platform toolkit and custom backend for mobile AR developers. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of February 1, 2018, Escher Reality, Inc operates as a subsidiary of Niantic, Inc.

Nowadays the development of more and more sophisticated machines and constructions is not possible without computer aided design (CAD) software. But the development of CAD drops behind the demands of manufacturing. The decade from late 80’s to late 90’s was a revolutionary period for the CAD industry. This revolution was initiated by Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) that introduced parametric feature-based approach to solid modeling, which became de facto the standard for the industry. But the last decade was the years of stagnation in the CAD industry. It was the time the industry was waiting for big game-changing technologies and product to come. Cloud Invent goes to the market with such ground-breaking technology – Cheetah Solver, which allows resolving constrained geometric models containing hundreds of thousands of constraints (solvers of the leading CAD vendors are able to resolve only about some hundreds of constraints). This is their main technological pillar - none of their competitors have a geometric modeling technology that is even close to what they have. Another technological pillar, Cloud Invent is rested on, is the cloud computing, which is supposed to become the mainstream of the software development for the next decades. While main CAD vendors are hesitating whether there are enough reasons to move to the cloud, they are ready to jump now into this new brave world. One of the main bottlenecks of the traditional CAD software is the parallelization of computations in order to use, on one hand, functionality of modern multi-core processors, and, on the other hand, advantages of distributed computing in a cloud environment. The situation with Cheetah solver is the opposite – it is ideal for parallelization, and cloud environment is the perfect place for its race. Cheetah might be a driving force for transition of the CAD industry to such a cloud platforms as Windows Azure of Microsoft, or Amazon Web Services (or some other cloud platforms). Cheetah not only uses the full power of multi-core processors, but can offer cloud environment to any CAD user as his personal super-computer (with unlimited power) and do it on the basis of a much more attractive price model than the traditional per-workplace licensing.

ARTMYN provides a disruptive solution for highly accurate digitization of visual artworks, with interactive rendering on mobile devices and accessible via a simple web browser. A unique portable scanner captures gigabytes of data describing the artwork in its finest details, which, along with proprietary web technologies, result in a true-to-life visualisation. This complete new experience allows users to embark on an emotional journey where digital replicas can be explored just as if the originals were in their very own hands.

Building Conversation offers a unique and innovative augmented reality solution to help real estate developers and architecture firms communicate their ideas more clearly with each other and the general public. Their mobile app offers a variety of highly customizable capabilities directed at streamlining and improving the building proposal process specific to your unique challenges. Small neighborhood store, high end residential or billion-dollar waterfront development and everything in between, arc will make the outcome faster and easier and the process saving you time and money.

Rayform SA specializes in advanced light redirection technology that enhances the design potential of luxury products and packaging. Founded in 2016 and located in Ecublens, Switzerland, the company utilizes a proprietary computer algorithm to calculate the three-dimensional surfaces required to project specific target images using light. By adjusting the shape of transparent or reflective surfaces based on these calculations, Rayform enables the redirection of incoming light to create vivid and detailed images on adjacent surfaces. This innovative technology not only offers unique design opportunities for artists and brands but also serves as a means to enhance product security and counterfeiting prevention.

Museloop has created an augmented reality gaming platform designed to assist museums in developing mobile applications for their visitors. This platform enhances the museum experience by integrating game-based tours that focus on art while delivering relevant and contextual content. Museloop offers templates for various games along with a content management system, allowing museums to quickly generate unique apps by inputting their own content. The platform is versatile, suitable for both permanent and temporary exhibitions, and enables museums to gather extensive data on visitor interactions. By making museum visits more engaging through educational and interactive gaming, Museloop helps institutions connect with a younger, tech-savvy audience.

A R T C U B E redefines how we see, experience and buy art. An exclusive online & offline experience for individuals in the art world to share and connect. Expand your network of like-minded people on a social and professional level. From artists to collectors, galleries and everyone who is enthusiastic about art - A R T C U B E will unite the art world. They match buyers directly with galleries, simplifying the purchasing process, while enhancing sales and publicity for the gallery. Combining both a social network with an online marketplace, A R T C U B E provides users with a unique way to fully immerse themselves in all aspects of the art world. Using new technology, including live streaming, AR & VR, we recreate the OFFLINE experience ONLINE. With an expertly curated selection of contemporary fine art in a range of prices, we provide customers with an unparalleled selection to discover, love and buy. Get ready for the launch in Spring 2016.

Visualwise Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing virtual reality solutions for architects. The company develops a virtual reality engine that enables users to convert sketches, 3D models, and textures into immersive three-dimensional images. By offering stereoscopic goggles that transform smartphones into virtual reality devices, Visualwise enhances the architectural design process, allowing for seamless communication and visualization of designs. The company operates on a subscription model, charging a monthly license fee per user, in addition to offering various services and graphical assets through its CAD plugin.

PianoArc is a provider of astonishingly creative keyboard designs. They’ve re-imagined the world of keyboard performance and deliver groundbreaking, performance-grade keyboard creations. As a design and builder of these “Exotic” keyboards they also welcome custom requests. Whether it’s the finish, the stand design, or the control features – or any aspect of keyboard manufacture, they strive to accommodate the demands of the world’s top players and venues.

Building Conversation offers a unique and innovative augmented reality solution to help real estate developers and architecture firms communicate their ideas more clearly with each other and the general public. Their mobile app offers a variety of highly customizable capabilities directed at streamlining and improving the building proposal process specific to your unique challenges. Small neighborhood store, high end residential or billion-dollar waterfront development and everything in between, arc will make the outcome faster and easier and the process saving you time and money.

The ACEA is healthcare's definitive resource for continuing education.

Artisan's Asylum is a non-profit makerspace dedicated to the teaching and practice of fabrication. It serves as a community workshop that provides access to a fully equipped and professionally maintained manufacturing facility. This facility supports a variety of capabilities, including precision metal machining, electrical fabrication, welding, woodworking, sewing and fiber arts, as well as computer-aided design and screen printing. Artisan's Asylum offers affordable classes to the public, flexible membership options, and workspace, fostering a collaborative environment for individuals to explore and realize their creative ideas. The organization also hosts speakers and special events, further enriching the community's educational experience.

ArtLifting, LLC is a social enterprise founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, that operates an art marketplace aimed at empowering homeless and disabled artists by facilitating the sale of their artwork globally. The platform offers a variety of products, including prints, original artworks, phone cases, gift cards, and other cards. By connecting artists with corporate clients such as Google, Starbucks, CBRE, FedEx, and LinkedIn, ArtLifting creates opportunities for these artists to gain visibility and financial support. The company's mission is to uplift marginalized artists through art, fostering a sense of community and promoting inclusivity in the art world.

New Art Love is a platform that facilitates the discovery and purchase of art by merging the intimate experience of visiting artists' studios with the ease of online shopping. Founded in May 2012 by Boston-based artists Liora Beer and Kelly Sherman, the company focuses on fostering meaningful connections between artists and art enthusiasts. Through its web application, New Art Love allows users to learn about artists, plan studio visits, navigate while exploring, and highlight their favorite pieces, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging art experience. The platform has gained recognition as a finalist in the MassChallenge start-up accelerator program and is experiencing rapid growth. Users can also subscribe to a newsletter for updates on news and events related to the art world.

Arcbazar.com, Inc. operates an innovative online platform that facilitates design competitions for architectural services, connecting clients with designers and contractors. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows clients to initiate competitions by detailing their projects, uploading images, and specifying dimensions. This approach covers a wide range of projects, including remodeling, interiors, landscaping, new residential, commercial, and public developments. Clients can set awards and timelines, evaluate submissions, and ultimately select the best designs for their needs. By providing a space for emerging designers to showcase their skills, Arcbazar offers clients access to diverse and high-quality design solutions at competitive prices. This unique crowdsourcing model promotes collaboration and creativity in the architectural design process, serving both homeowners and businesses globally.

Design Museum Boston is a non-profit organization with the goal of creating, establishing, and operating virtual and physical design exhibit spaces online, in Boston, and all over New England. These spaces will exhibit design work as well as host events and programs related to design education.

Appsembler is a cloud-based training platform that focuses on experiential learning, emphasizing the effectiveness of learning by doing. The company provides organizations with tools to create and deliver immersive training experiences, including practice lab environments that allow learners to engage in hands-on exercises directly within their browsers. Trusted by prominent organizations such as Akamai, Starbucks, and Redis Labs, Appsembler aims to enhance the skills of employees, customers, and users through its innovative online learning solutions. The platform is designed to facilitate the creation of courses and training programs, making it easier for educators and trainers to deliver impactful learning experiences.

Artaic, LLC, established in 2007 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. The company offers a wide range of mosaic and tile designs suitable for various applications including bathrooms, backsplashes, flooring, hotels, kitchens, lobbies, outdoor spaces, pools, and restaurants. In addition to its design services, Artaic provides installation services to clients. The company employs advanced technology, utilizing computer-aided design software, a cloud-based logistics system, and an innovative robotic mosaic assembly system to ensure precision and efficiency in its projects. Artaic has garnered support through investments from angel investors and corporate offices, as well as significant non-dilutive grant funding from various organizations.

ArtVenue operates as a platform that connects artists with businesses to facilitate the showcasing and selling of original artwork. By leveraging its website, ArtVenue enables artists to organize art shows in unconventional venues, thereby expanding their visibility and potential sales. The platform serves both as a promotional tool for art shows and as an online marketplace where artists can display and sell their work. Through this network, ArtVenue fosters collaboration between local businesses and artists, creating new opportunities for engagement within the community and enhancing the appreciation of original art.

Appsembler is a cloud-based training platform that focuses on experiential learning, emphasizing the effectiveness of learning by doing. The company provides organizations with tools to create and deliver immersive training experiences, including practice lab environments that allow learners to engage in hands-on exercises directly within their browsers. Trusted by prominent organizations such as Akamai, Starbucks, and Redis Labs, Appsembler aims to enhance the skills of employees, customers, and users through its innovative online learning solutions. The platform is designed to facilitate the creation of courses and training programs, making it easier for educators and trainers to deliver impactful learning experiences.

Architexa, Inc. provides a tool suite to developers to help them get a view of their code. The company offers Architexa Collaboration tool suite that helps teams to understand and collaboratively document Java code bases within the Eclipse IDE; and allows developers to get overviews, see definitions of core code components, and examine the logic flow of important use-cases. It also provides product training, installation, and configuration support services; and mentoring development, prototype building, and custom development services. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Google maps can zoom in to see a building's roof. What if you could zoom INTO the building? On your phone. Our platform allows detailed mapping of large indoor or small outdoor locations on mobile phones. Any place that currently has a nice brightly colored paper map would be better served with an interactive location-aware map on your phone - with lots of info about each item on the map. Add in social media integration, location-based advertising, friend-finding, and more.