MassChallenge is a non-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK. Founded in 2009, it focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting high-potential startups across various industries globally. MassChallenge provides expert mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to corporate partners without taking any equity from the startups. Its programs, including specialized initiatives like MassChallenge FinTech and MassChallenge HealthTech, aim to facilitate partnerships between startups and established companies to drive innovation and growth. To date, MassChallenge has helped over 1,200 alumni raise more than $2 billion in funding and create over 65,000 jobs, demonstrating its significant impact on the global innovation ecosystem.
Mod Tech Labs is a developer of an automated workflow platform tailored for the visual effects industry. The company has created an AI Cloud SaaS platform that significantly streamlines the processing of imagery assets, including photogrammetry, volumetric video, and scans. By allowing users to simply drag and drop raw imagery, Mod Tech Labs’ software processes these assets up to 99% faster than traditional manual workflows. This technology not only enhances the quality of three-dimensional digital content but also helps clients reduce infrastructure costs and labor hours, making the creation of 3D content more efficient and accessible.
Vaico develops technological solutions to complex computer vision and data analytics problems. We use deep learning, IoT, and cloud computing aiming at four strategic markets: i. work-related accidents reduction, ii. surveillance automation, iii. visual-analysis task automation in the industrial field, and iv. mobility management automation.
Ocular is a developer of a video calling platform that enhances customer communication by providing real-time video access on company websites. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform facilitates video commerce, allowing companies to integrate video calling into their digital sales channels. This feature enables company representatives to connect directly with customers whenever they have questions, fostering deeper relationships and promoting customer satisfaction. By simplifying the communication process, Ocular helps businesses improve their customer engagement and support.
Lab SD offers the EYELIKE Platform which increases access to eye health services for marginalized people through appropriate technology and task-shifting. The company provides technologies that help effectively and efficiently operate international health and international development projects to eradicate poverty.
Through the experience of 15-year skin optics research, we developed optical modules that work in conjunction with sophisicated algorithms to quantify various skin contents such as hemoglobin, bilirubin, skin collagen, skin oxidative stress, blood glucose variation, and etc. In contrast to the market available wearable optical modules that can only measure heart beat rate, our wearable module design provides much more information for personal health monitoring and thus could have multitude application scenarios with great marketing potential.
LucyDX is on a mission to prevent blindness in diabetics through early detection. The company's technology helps diabetics who want to save their eyesight by detecting retinal eye disease early and is helping medical professionals track and treat eye damage before it becomes permanent.
Developer of photography software designed to provide end-to-end solutions to capture, edit, share, and embed virtual tours. The company's platform offers various features such as interior panorama, customized backgrounds, damage reports, FTP capabilities, automatic integrations, car photography, and more, helping automotive dealers with all their media and content creation and distribution.
Virtual Sapiens is a machine learning platform focused on enhancing human communication through advanced video-based technology. It serves as a communication coach, offering users tailored feedback on body language and nonverbal communication skills. By leveraging artificial intelligence and scientifically-backed communication algorithms, the platform identifies and addresses body language blind spots, empowering individuals to cultivate a more impactful presence during virtual interactions. Virtual Sapiens provides personalized curricula and content, along with both asynchronous and in-call coaching, enabling users to progressively improve their communication skills. This approach is designed to help teams build stronger relationships, close more deals, and exercise greater influence in their professional interactions.
Developer of a visual error exploration system designed to provide remote error diagnosis for industrial productions. The company uses visual data and machine learning to provide real-time insights into industrial production errors by providing resolutions such as improved machine planning, fast production error diagnosis, and automated information exchange, allowing users to identify and resolve incidents quickly and precisely.
VAY Sports AG is a technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing a fitness training coaching application that utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to analyze physical movements. By employing a smartphone camera, the application creates a 3D model of the user's body to identify incorrect movements and posture, providing real-time feedback to enhance workout performance and reduce the risk of injury. VAY's technology is versatile and can be applied across various sectors, including health, sports, and gaming, by offering a system and hardware agnostic approach that delivers valuable insights and interactive experiences.
4Blind is a technology company focused on enhancing the socialization, health, and well-being of individuals with visual disabilities. The company conducts research and develops innovative engineering solutions aimed at addressing the unique needs of the blind and deaf-blind communities. By creating tools that facilitate communication for deaf-blind individuals and enable blind individuals to engage with tactile images and photographs, 4Blind works to eliminate barriers faced by people with disabilities. Through its efforts, the company aims to expand opportunities and improve the quality of life for those it serves.
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V-Opt is an eye-care telemedicine company, integrating the key examination devices from the ophthalmologist clinic into a single, autonomous unit to be widely deployed in the retail & pharmacy chains. Leveraging advanced AI and ML algorithms, screening & follow-up visits will be replaced with <7min self-test, including fundus, lens, IOP, and much more, and shared with by the person’s own ophthalmologist. V-Opt will truly enable transforming ophthalmology modality from treatment to prevention.
EyeKnow specializes in an AI-driven monitoring system that enhances safety for children and seniors in home and care facility environments. Utilizing advanced computer vision technology, EyeKnow's solution provides continuous surveillance, detecting incidents such as falls or irregular activities, as well as monitoring interactions between caregivers and vulnerable individuals to identify potential abuse or negligence. The system integrates easily with existing security cameras and delivers real-time insights and alerts to stakeholders through a user-friendly mobile app and live dashboard. By combining AI with security camera footage, EyeKnow aims to protect vulnerable populations from violence and ensure peace of mind for families and caregivers.
4Blind is a technology company focused on enhancing the socialization, health, and well-being of individuals with visual disabilities. The company conducts research and develops innovative engineering solutions aimed at addressing the unique needs of the blind and deaf-blind communities. By creating tools that facilitate communication for deaf-blind individuals and enable blind individuals to engage with tactile images and photographs, 4Blind works to eliminate barriers faced by people with disabilities. Through its efforts, the company aims to expand opportunities and improve the quality of life for those it serves.
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.
Crosscope is a medical AI software company focused on enhancing cancer diagnosis through advanced deep learning technology. It has developed a digital pathology imaging platform that facilitates the extraction of medical image information and supports precision medicine. By streamlining and accelerating pathology lab processes, Crosscope's platform improves interoperability, storage, image management, and collaboration among pathologists. This innovation enables more precise cancer diagnoses, ultimately enhancing workflow efficiency and patient outcomes.
Dipsee aims to help prevent drowning. It bases its tailored solutions on research into the most common drowning scenarios. Its systems combine classification, detection, recognition, and situational awareness to notify users of the actions required to reduce pool-related danger.
Developer of a blind assistive technology intended for the visually impaired persons. The company's product uses glass technology to create a hands-free visual magnification powered by the human mind, enabling users to zoom in on objects and see things by thinking.
RobotAI is a technology company based in Haifa, Israel, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence software that enhances camera capabilities, allowing them to function as advanced 3D measurement devices. This software enables the detection of objects and the extraction of their position and orientation from a single image, making it applicable in various environments. By integrating sensors and high-level control, RobotAI's solutions improve indoor navigation, enhance arm-vision control, and facilitate object manipulation, providing businesses with innovative tools to optimize their operations.
AISpotter is a provider of video analytics services that leverages artificial intelligence to analyze both live and pre-recorded video footage. The company’s technology automatically identifies key events during matches, creating a collection of video highlights that can be easily accessed by coaches and analysts. By utilizing off-the-shelf cameras and cloud data, AISpotter delivers accurate, cost-effective, and rapid results, offering a comprehensive view of the pitch. This enables coaches to gather tactical and precise data about their teams, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing overall performance. Through its innovative solutions, AISpotter aims to transform video content into valuable insights for sports professionals, enhancing their ability to engage with fans and make strategic predictions.
EarlySight SA is a Swiss company, established in 2016 and based in Lausanne, that focuses on developing innovative medical devices for the early detection and treatment of eye diseases. The company has created an advanced eye fundus camera that enhances retinal imaging through precise illumination and real-time correction of ocular aberrations. This device utilizes cellular-level imaging technology to identify subtle structural changes in the retina, allowing for effective monitoring of treatment outcomes in a quick and non-invasive manner. By facilitating the visualization of cell morphology within the retina, EarlySight aims to improve the capabilities of eye specialists in diagnosing and managing ocular conditions.
Wesense.ai specializes in enhancing the capabilities of existing camera systems by providing a real-time visitor analytics platform tailored for offline businesses. By integrating its smart solutions into current CCTV infrastructures, Wesense.ai enables retailers to monitor in-store visitor behavior and identify factors that may impede growth. This technology allows businesses to capture and analyze customer data, generating actionable insights that facilitate informed decision-making and strategy development aimed at maximizing conversions. Through its innovative approach, Wesense.ai helps clients better understand their customers and improve overall operational efficiency.
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.
Ocular Technologies develops an integrated ocular telemedicine solution to improve access to eye doctors. The company brings eye specialists closer to patients by allowing an automated, remote eye exam.The company's product, Ocular-1, automates a traditional eye exam and sends a video of the exam to an eye specialist for review. Better diagnostics at the point of care improves results and reduces cost to the patient and the healthcare system.
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.
Video.Bot, developed by OvermediaCast, specializes in interactive and personalized video-based bots designed for educational and informational purposes. The platform aims to simplify complex subjects by facilitating one-on-one interactive conversations that incorporate rich visuals and an engaging format. This approach enhances user engagement and offers personalized experiences, making it suitable for educational institutions, online learning platforms, businesses, and various organizations. By combining elements of sound, image, and movement, Video.Bot enriches the learning experience, helping users to better understand intricate topics. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in São Paulo, OvermediaCast has been recognized for its innovative contributions to marketing and technology, particularly in improving customer experiences for banks and brands.
Video.Bot, developed by OvermediaCast, specializes in interactive and personalized video-based bots designed for educational and informational purposes. The platform aims to simplify complex subjects by facilitating one-on-one interactive conversations that incorporate rich visuals and an engaging format. This approach enhances user engagement and offers personalized experiences, making it suitable for educational institutions, online learning platforms, businesses, and various organizations. By combining elements of sound, image, and movement, Video.Bot enriches the learning experience, helping users to better understand intricate topics. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in São Paulo, OvermediaCast has been recognized for its innovative contributions to marketing and technology, particularly in improving customer experiences for banks and brands.
DeepSee.ai is a company that focuses on Knowledge Process Automation powered by artificial intelligence. It has developed a business process automation system specifically tailored for banking and financial services. The company's technology analyzes and routes communications to streamline and enhance complex business processes while ensuring security compliance. DeepSee.ai's solutions are designed to be model agnostic, allowing clients to refine their data effectively. This enables organizations to create, manage, and access a unified base of collective business intelligence, ultimately improving operational efficiency and decision-making.
Pixevia, founded in 2015 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializes in creating automated retail environments through artificial intelligence. The company offers a smart store automation platform that enables fully autonomous convenience stores, eliminating the need for cashiers and long waiting lines. Utilizing advanced technologies such as cameras and sensors, Pixevia's system allows customers to enter the store, select items, and exit without traditional checkout processes. The platform includes features for layout management, inventory oversight, assortment management, and advanced analytics, which help businesses manage their operations efficiently. Additionally, it provides out-of-shelf alerts and forecasting capabilities, ultimately reducing operating expenses for retailers while enhancing the shopping experience.
Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies aimed at preventing phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm employs visual recognition to identify zero-day phishing attacks, effectively scrutinizing every webpage for brand and login impersonations without relying on traditional whitelisting methods. The company's services encompass anti-phishing, email security, computer vision, and deep learning, providing comprehensive security solutions for businesses and organizations to enhance their website, network, and computer security.
NuEyes Technologies Inc. specializes in developing advanced glasses and software designed to assist individuals with visual impairments, including conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa. The company offers electronic glasses equipped with an adjustable HD magnification camera that captures images and projects them onto the lenses, allowing users to see enhanced visuals tailored to their preferences for magnification and brightness. This technology is complemented by wireless, battery-powered, and hands-free voice-activated features for user-friendly operation. NuEyes provides two product variants: NuEyes Easy and NuEyes Pro. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
PXL Vision AG is a Swiss technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich. The company specializes in designing and developing software solutions for identity verification and customer onboarding. Its primary product, Daego, utilizes advanced document and identity verification to create trusted digital identities for users. PXL Vision employs cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technologies, leveraging expertise from former key employees of Dacuda AG, an award-winning computer vision firm. The company also has research and development centers in Novi Sad, Serbia, and Yerevan, Armenia, enhancing its capabilities in innovative software development.
Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies aimed at preventing phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm employs visual recognition to identify zero-day phishing attacks, effectively scrutinizing every webpage for brand and login impersonations without relying on traditional whitelisting methods. The company's services encompass anti-phishing, email security, computer vision, and deep learning, providing comprehensive security solutions for businesses and organizations to enhance their website, network, and computer security.
VisusNano Ltd. is a pre-clinical company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on developing a drug-eluting intraocular lens implant for cataract surgery. Founded in 2016, the company aims to enhance patient outcomes by reducing the risks associated with cataract procedures, such as intraocular inflammation, infection, and opacification. This innovative lens technology eliminates the need for postoperative eye drops and laser treatments, positioning it as a potential game-changer in both human and veterinary cataract surgery markets. Through its advancements, VisusNano seeks to revolutionize the standard of care in ophthalmic procedures.
Stroma is engaged in the development of advanced edge processing devices aimed at enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency in industrial workplaces. The company's platform utilizes computer vision technology to monitor driver behavior and assess worker fatigue, distraction, and ergonomic load in real-time. By transforming complex data streams into clear, actionable insights, Stroma facilitates continuous quality control and immediate feedback mechanisms. This innovative approach helps reduce accidents and improve overall operational safety in various industrial environments.
Pixevia, founded in 2015 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializes in creating automated retail environments through artificial intelligence. The company offers a smart store automation platform that enables fully autonomous convenience stores, eliminating the need for cashiers and long waiting lines. Utilizing advanced technologies such as cameras and sensors, Pixevia's system allows customers to enter the store, select items, and exit without traditional checkout processes. The platform includes features for layout management, inventory oversight, assortment management, and advanced analytics, which help businesses manage their operations efficiently. Additionally, it provides out-of-shelf alerts and forecasting capabilities, ultimately reducing operating expenses for retailers while enhancing the shopping experience.
Dyad Medical develops software that automatically analyzes the content of cardiac and cardiovascular images. Its software applications support both treatment decision making in the clinic and analysis in research, enabling researchers to optimize observations and conclusions.
It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
ZPEG is focused on innovating the video compression industry, which is valued at $100 billion, through its advanced algorithms based on a human visual model. The company has developed a visual pre-processor that effectively reduces video delivery costs while maintaining high quality. This technology operates without necessitating changes to existing decoders and eliminates temporal redundancies. By optimizing each video specifically, ZPEG's solution achieves significantly lower bandwidth requirements without introducing objectionable artifacts. This enables customers to enhance their video compression capabilities when integrated with current technologies.
CREAL3D SA, founded in 2017 and based in Ecublens, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced light field technology for virtual reality and mixed reality headsets. This innovative technology enhances immersion by projecting images with genuine optical depth, addressing common issues such as eye strain, nausea, and discomfort associated with existing headsets. Additionally, CREAL's near-eye light-field display is designed to be compact and easy to manufacture, positioning the company as a key player in improving user experience in immersive technologies.
Developer of image recognition platform designed to offer brands more accurate store data in real-time. The company's platform recognizes the objects located on the shelf to assess shelf share, product presence and planogram compliance as well as provides discrepancy reports, image overwriting, photo stitching, image acceptance and on-device reporting, thereby helping retailers, distributors and brokers eliminate manual data collection.
Be My Eyes is a free mobile application aimed at enhancing the independence of blind and visually impaired individuals by connecting them with sighted volunteers for visual assistance. Through a simple button press, users initiate a live video call that allows volunteers to assist with various tasks and challenges. The platform has garnered a community of over 1.9 million users across 150 countries, making it the largest online support network for the blind and visually impaired. By leveraging technology and human connection, Be My Eyes facilitates a unique avenue for generosity, helping to improve the everyday lives of those with visual impairments.
Kejako SA, established in 2015 and headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, specializes in the research and development of medical devices for ophthalmic surgery, specifically targeting presbyopia. The company has created a non-invasive solution aimed at enhancing the quality of life for presbyopic patients by compensating for the gradual loss of visual accommodation. Kejako's innovative approach integrates simulation with minimally invasive treatment, employing a comprehensive eye 3D parametric model and multi-physics numerical modeling to analyze and optimize the eye's optical and mechanical behavior. This technology allows for personalized treatment planning, positioning Kejako as a leader in addressing the challenges of presbyopia within the ophthalmology field.
Neurescence Inc. is a Toronto-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing advanced assessment tools for brain diseases and therapeutics. The company offers two types of graded-refractive-index (GRIN) lenses designed for imaging various areas of the central nervous system. These thin, cylindrical lenses are implanted alongside a focus-adjustable fiber-lens connector, enabling the transmission of fluorescence signals from neurons to a CMOS sensor. Additionally, Neurescence provides the Quartet, a miniature fluorescence microscope coupled with data collection software, optimized for neuronal calcium imaging. This technology enables simultaneous monitoring of neuronal activities across multiple brain regions and the spinal cord in freely behaving subjects, aiding healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and depression.
LuminDx, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application designed to assist physicians in visually diagnosing skin conditions through the use of computer vision and artificial intelligence. The application allows patients to take photographs of their skin issues, answer straightforward questions, and receive immediate feedback on similar skin diseases along with guidance on relevant inquiries for further evaluation. By leveraging a database of one million diagnosed images, LuminDx aims to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of healthcare providers, helping to analyze clinical symptoms and potentially reduce unnecessary prescriptions, treatments, and referrals to dermatologists. Incorporated in 2017, LuminDx is focused on improving patient outcomes in the realm of dermatology.
Developer of surveillance drones designed to monitor crop growth. The company's drones provide automated pest detection and control using real-time thermal surveillance, enabling farmers to avoid crop loss.
Seoul Robotics Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2017 that specializes in lidar perception software for 3D object detection and computer vision. The company develops software solutions, including its flagship product SENSR, which facilitates the detection, classification, tracking, and prediction of objects in the environment. Seoul Robotics aims to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and robots by providing advanced AI technology that enables these systems to effectively perceive and interpret their surroundings. Through its innovative software, the company supports the growing demand for reliable and efficient autonomous systems.
Intello Labs (India) Pvt Ltd designs and develops an image based artificial intelligence solution for quality assessment of agricultural commodities. The company offers agricultural product grading solution which tests and analyzes the visual quality factor of agricultural commodities by using deep learning of parameters, such as crop infestation, nutrient deficiency; and harvest quality evaluation of fruits, vegetables, and grains. The solution is accessible through a smartphone application and also uses a photo of the commodity sample to generate quality metrics. It caters to farmers, traders, millers, retailers, and end users. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Gurugram, India.
TheWhollySee is a seed-stage start-up on a mission to build large, diverse, and high-fidelity image datasets for the training and certification of AI brains that drive autonomous vehicles.
Developer of a virtual reality therapy device designed to provide remote vision therapy. The company's technology uses dedicated VR goggles, applications, and web panels for remote treatment and provides aid in treating cross-eye issues in children with a daily exercise of a few minutes, enabling doctors to supervise VR vision therapy and treat children suffering from visual impairments.
Vena Medical develops a forward viewing imaging microcatheter which allows physicians to see inside patient blood vessels. It offers a microcatheter for performing interventional procedures. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.
Macro-Eyes, Inc. is a machine learning company focused on enhancing access to healthcare through its innovative solutions. Its primary product, Sibyl, employs artificial intelligence for intelligent patient scheduling, which has shown a capability to improve patient utilization by 15%, enabling healthcare providers to see more patients without extending clinical hours. This technology is built on extensive research and deployment of AI for clinical decision support at prominent institutions, including Stanford University and major health systems in the United States. The company has garnered support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a predictive supply chain for health, aimed at optimizing resource allocation at individual health facilities and pharmacies to prevent stock-outs and reduce waste. Additionally, Macro-Eyes is collaborating with the California Primary Care Association to implement Sibyl across 1,800 health facilities, thereby furthering its mission to increase access to life-saving care.
ML platform for human body movement recognition where developers, content creators in AR/VR/MR, corporate R&D, and universities have access to shared & private searchable movement data in 3D, utilize KinTrans software to record movement data for public and/or private use, and licensing KinTrans movement recognition APIs.
They use a VR headset and a gesture recognition camera to create a high quality, enjoyable experience that will allow customers to interact naturally with products using only their hands, view from every angle and customize the product in the VR.They've created an amazing shopping experience using Virtual Reality (VR), helping reatilers by reducing physical store space, and support marketing through consumer behavior analysis.
Preksh is a provider of visual commerce solutions that enhances the shopping experience by offering a virtual shopping platform. The company has developed innovative technology that allows consumers to engage with a 360-degree view of physical stores, facilitating a seamless online shopping experience reminiscent of being in a brick-and-mortar environment. With a focus on augmented reality, Preksh enables retailers to engage customers more effectively, allowing them to explore products and make purchases at their convenience, anytime and anywhere. The company has also filed for patents to protect its pioneering technology, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the visual commerce sector.
Giaran, Inc. develops software that offers virtual try-on experience of cosmetics products in store, online, and on-the-go. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Brookline, Massachusetts. As of November 7, 2017, Giaran, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Shiseido Americas Corporation.
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.
Colorimetrix is a developer of mobile software that transforms smartphones into portable spectrophotometers, allowing for the semi-quantitative measurement of colorimetric test strips or solutions. By utilizing the smartphone's camera and a specialized mathematical algorithm, the application can automatically read and interpret results from both commercial and research colorimetric tests. This functionality enables users to diagnose concentration values of substances measured in colorimetric tests, facilitating the storage and analysis of results on the smartphone for trend evaluation or sharing via email.
Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies aimed at preventing phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm employs visual recognition to identify zero-day phishing attacks, effectively scrutinizing every webpage for brand and login impersonations without relying on traditional whitelisting methods. The company's services encompass anti-phishing, email security, computer vision, and deep learning, providing comprehensive security solutions for businesses and organizations to enhance their website, network, and computer security.
SyncThink Inc. is a neuro-technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in eye-tracking technology for brain health assessment. Founded in 2009 by Dr. Jamshid Ghajar, the company has developed the EYE-SYNC device, a rapid, non-invasive tool designed to evaluate ocular motor impairments and vestibular dysfunction, key indicators of concussion. The EYE-SYNC assessment takes just 60 seconds and is used by various institutions, including university athletic departments and medical clinics like Stanford University and Massachusetts General Hospital. SyncThink has established partnerships with prominent research organizations, securing over $36 million in funding from the US Department of Defense for its development and research initiatives. The technology is FDA approved and supported by a robust intellectual property portfolio, including eleven issued patents. SyncThink's offerings extend beyond concussions, with potential applications in attention development, brain performance enhancement, and fatigue evaluation.
TriEye Ltd. is a semiconductor startup based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) imaging solutions for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017, the company develops advanced sensing technologies that enhance visual capabilities in challenging driving conditions, such as darkness, rain, fog, and dust. By providing cost-effective and high-resolution SWIR sensors, TriEye addresses the critical low-visibility challenges faced by autonomous vehicles, aiming to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents. Their innovative approach accelerates pixel-level performance in cameras, enabling a clearer and more reliable vision for autonomous driving under various environmental conditions.
Developer of a wearable device designed to provide blind individuals with a radically new opportunity to see through sound and touch. The company's device helps in knowing the location of objects and having a perceptual experience of visual elements while providing safer mobility in order to dramatically increase the independence of people who are blind or visually impaired, enabling people who are visually impaired to live an independent life.
Fastree3D SA is a Swiss company founded in 2013, specializing in the manufacture of advanced 3D imaging sensors that facilitate the recognition and localization of fast-moving objects in real time. These sensors are essential for driving assistance systems and autonomous navigation, allowing vehicles and machines to monitor their surroundings effectively. The company develops a software development kit that integrates a photo-sensor module, illumination, and an embedded software pre-processing unit, enabling partners to create sophisticated vision applications. Fastree3D operates as a fabless semiconductor firm and is a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, with a subsidiary that collaborates on research projects with TU-Delft in the Netherlands.
Speculo Systems is a new kind of 3D sensors system with practically no latency, high accuracy and high resolution. Its sensors are new disruptive patent pending technology. Speculo is aiming its sensors mostly into two major fields, the gaming consoles market and the VR/AR market. By using the sensors system it can do body emulation for both gaming consoles and for VR/AR. The company was founded in 2016.
RetiSpec is focused on creating a non-invasive eye scanner designed for the early detection of Alzheimer's Disease pathology, potentially years before symptoms manifest. By employing AI-driven retinal imaging technology, RetiSpec's approach allows for a straightforward eye exam that identifies markers of neurodegenerative diseases. This innovation aims to provide healthcare providers with a means to deliver accessible, affordable, and scalable early diagnosis, facilitating timely interventions with emerging therapeutics that can significantly impact the progression of the disease.
Galaxy.AI specializes in automating property and casualty insurance claims processing through its proprietary deep learning technology. The company employs machine vision and deep learning algorithms to analyze images of damaged vehicles, enabling it to provide accurate claims cost estimates via a mobile application and for claims adjusters. By streamlining the claims process, Galaxy.AI aims to disrupt the substantial $50 billion annual market. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being highlighted in Inc. magazine as one of the top artificial intelligence companies to watch in 2017, and it collaborates with leading global insurance firms.
LambdaVision, Incorporated is focused on developing a protein-based artificial retina aimed at restoring vision for individuals affected by advanced retinal degenerative diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. Founded in 2009 and located in Farmington, Connecticut, the company is working to commercialize its retinal implant technology, which employs a light-activated protein known as bacteriorhodopsin. This innovative approach targets the stimulation of retinas in patients who have experienced significant sight loss, with the goal of enhancing their quality of life. Through its advancements, LambdaVision seeks to address the needs of millions who suffer from these debilitating conditions.
RFISee is focused on developing advanced radar technology aimed at enhancing the safety and functionality of autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots. The company is creating the world's first 4D imaging radar on a single chip, which features high-resolution, low-cost radar sensors. These sensors are capable of generating real-time 3D location and velocity maps of surrounding objects, thereby facilitating greater automation in driving. RFISee's innovative approach is set to disrupt the transportation industry by enabling safer vehicles and introducing new business models. The technology is particularly well-suited for the autonomous car market, which is experiencing rapid growth, as radar systems are reliable in various weather and lighting conditions, making them a preferred choice in military and defense applications.
Pzartech develops a visual recognition technology that enables user of complex mechanical equipment to quickly identify parts using image processing and deep learning. They aim to enable maintenance operator to receive info regarding the mechanical parts they are working on using cameras from smartphones and tablets.
Luminopia has created an unparalleled, proprietary treatment device that is safe, fun, and fast in order to improve both vision and quality of life. The company offers treatment for eyes using virtual reality and promotes binocular vision by ensuring that the user sees the content with both eyes.
Eyeware Tech SA is a Swiss company established in 2016, specializing in 3D eye tracking software known as GazeSense. This innovative software utilizes advanced computer vision algorithms to enable consumer cameras and devices to capture and analyze eye gaze, head, and face movements. Eyeware's technology enhances human-machine interaction across a variety of fields, including social robotics, automotive, smart home applications, healthcare, gaming, industrial automation, retail, and advertising. By offering solutions that interpret user attention, intention, and interest, Eyeware aims to improve engagement between humans and technology, thus facilitating more intuitive interactions in everyday environments.
HICS Inc. was established back in 2014 and we are experts in real time nano accuracy measurement and inspection.
Currently, we successfully developed a whole new machine vision backed by cutting edge 3D-NDM/R and 3D-NDM/T technology that can readily applicable to various industries. They believe their technology and products will bring an innovation in Nano industry rapidly and dramatically, especially in the machine vision area.
Salient Eye has developed a multi-platform technology that enables anyone to turn any unused smartphone/tablet (Android or iOS) into a personal security or monitoring solution (such as Home Security, Baby/Elderly Care Monitoring, etc.) with an online connection to a 24/7 Control Center. They have more than 1.3 Million organic downloads worldwide, among them are thousands of premium paying users - that, with no marketing efforts. and their users love them - they have a rating of 4.4 (out of 5) from 17K users. Also, they support 20 languages. How it works: their app uses the device’s camera to sense motion and then immediately takes photos of the scene and sends the user an instant alert via Text and email with a link to the images. In case of a burglary event - the user can send the photos of the burglary event online to a 3rd party's 24/7 Control Center. Their Go To Market strategy is B2B2C - they are partnering with a large security company in South Africa and a few more strategic partnerships are in their pipeline (including one of the largest Insurance companies in Europe).
Cyclops.io is a team of serial entrepreneurs with backgrounds from Cisco, Nuance, Bessemer Venture Partners, MIT, Caltech and Harvard. They have an extensive background in online video and collaboration, machine vision and deep learning. Their mission is to replicate the feeling and collaborative richness of being in the same room. It could be used internally by distributed teams or by sales or customer service with customers or partners. Everything should be as simple as a click. They are constantly looking for ways to improve your experience. Stay tuned for new and exciting features.
Fastree3D SA is a Swiss company founded in 2013, specializing in the manufacture of advanced 3D imaging sensors that facilitate the recognition and localization of fast-moving objects in real time. These sensors are essential for driving assistance systems and autonomous navigation, allowing vehicles and machines to monitor their surroundings effectively. The company develops a software development kit that integrates a photo-sensor module, illumination, and an embedded software pre-processing unit, enabling partners to create sophisticated vision applications. Fastree3D operates as a fabless semiconductor firm and is a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, with a subsidiary that collaborates on research projects with TU-Delft in the Netherlands.
New View Surgical, Inc. is a Boston-based medical device company that specializes in the development and commercialization of the VisionPort technology, a novel surgical imaging and access system designed for minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 2009, the company has created a proprietary system that integrates four essential devices—a laparoscope, camera, light source, and access port—into a single, easy-to-use, and disposable unit. This innovation aims to provide surgeons with enhanced control over visualization and instrumentation during procedures, addressing various unmet needs within the surgical market. The leadership team comprises experienced professionals in medical device innovation and commercialization, dedicated to delivering impactful solutions that offer both clinical and economic benefits to operating rooms worldwide.
AutismSees was founded to bring a tech solution for young adults who fear eye contact while speaking or fear making presentations. They have learned that people do better in job interviews when they understand how they appear in front of others. You know what they say, “58% of communication is body language. 38% is tone of voice.” Kinesics is the immediate connection between strangers and theirselves during first encounters. They help young adults create positive first impressions by showing them how they look in real time during prep for a job or college interview.
GiveVision specializes in developing software for smart glasses designed to assist blind and partially sighted individuals. Their technology functions as an intelligent companion, capable of recognizing text, people, places, and objects. By providing real-time information to users, it enhances their mobility and independence, significantly improving their quality of life.
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.
LuminOva
Grant in 2015
LuminOva aims to provide an accurate method, by offering a device to IVF clinics that images eggs/embryos and illuminates new features associated to viability. They hope to improve success rates by incorporating these features in a selection algorithm that indicates embryo quality.
TVision Insights, Inc. specializes in television attention measurement services for brands, agencies, and TV networks, helping them assess the true value of their video content and advertising. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Tokyo, the company employs advanced computer vision algorithms to passively track viewer engagement by measuring eyes on screen. Through its opt-in, panel-based service, TVision generates second-by-second attention data from participants who install the measurement technology in their homes. This approach provides valuable insights into who is watching TV and how much attention they are paying, allowing clients to optimize their media strategies and improve marketing effectiveness. TVision aims to enhance the understanding of viewer behavior in both linear and streaming environments, thereby enabling more informed media decisions.
RetailSights generate actionable insights to brands through computer vision to help them understand shoppers behavior in their stores. RetailSights aim to increase sales & reduce unnecessary cost for brands by delivering a dashboard with real actionable insights of in-store customers behavior. They place cameras and with their artificial intelligence technology extract information like gender, age group, interaction with the shelf, path in the store, among others. With powerful Big Data and A.I. tools they automatically synthetize this information with business rules and behavioral economics models to deliver recommendations
3Derm Systems, Inc. is a Boston-based company focused on enhancing dermatological care through innovative imaging technology. Founded in 2011, it provides a handheld skin imager and cloud-based software that enables users, including non-dermatologists, to capture high-resolution 3D images of skin lesions. This system allows patients to monitor their skin conditions from home, significantly reducing the need for frequent in-office visits, which can be both costly and inconvenient. By facilitating remote reviews of these images by trained dermatologists, 3Derm ensures timely monitoring of potential skin cancers and other skin issues. This approach not only cuts down on wait times but also helps manage the healthcare resources more efficiently. The company's mission is to improve access to dermatological care and provide a cost-effective solution that empowers patients while maintaining high diagnostic standards. As of August 2020, 3Derm operates as a subsidiary of Digital Diagnostics, Inc.
3Derm Systems, Inc. is a Boston-based company focused on enhancing dermatological care through innovative imaging technology. Founded in 2011, it provides a handheld skin imager and cloud-based software that enables users, including non-dermatologists, to capture high-resolution 3D images of skin lesions. This system allows patients to monitor their skin conditions from home, significantly reducing the need for frequent in-office visits, which can be both costly and inconvenient. By facilitating remote reviews of these images by trained dermatologists, 3Derm ensures timely monitoring of potential skin cancers and other skin issues. This approach not only cuts down on wait times but also helps manage the healthcare resources more efficiently. The company's mission is to improve access to dermatological care and provide a cost-effective solution that empowers patients while maintaining high diagnostic standards. As of August 2020, 3Derm operates as a subsidiary of Digital Diagnostics, Inc.
Pixtr Ltd. is a mobile photo editing application company based in Haifa, Israel, founded in 2012. The application is designed to enhance photographs automatically, making professional-quality results accessible to all users, regardless of their photography expertise. By focusing on key elements in images, particularly people's appearances, Pixtr helps users achieve flattering edits with minimal effort. The app offers features such as removing skin blemishes and red-eye, as well as enhancing the natural look of selfies, even in group photos. Pixtr aims to simplify the photo improvement process, making it mainstream and positioning itself as a standard tool for enhancing images taken with mobile devices.
Most surveillance systems rely on humans to identify threats while attending to a large set of disparate camera feeds. Our “Pancam” disrupts this operational surveillance model by capturing and analyzing real-time, 3D, 360⁰ panoramic video. The autonomous surveillance enabled by the Pancam will lead to tremendous facility cost savings and safety improvements. It'll significantly impact the $100M addressable video analytics market and can be used in other apps, from robotics to entertainment.
3dim is a technology company focused on revolutionizing interaction with smart devices through its innovative 3D gesture sensor. This sensor, based on a novel optical signal processing technique developed at MIT, offers precise gesture recognition while significantly reducing power consumption and computational demands. The company's patent-pending solution operates at the firmware level, eliminating the need for additional hardware components. This cameraless technology allows users to engage with their devices—such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables—through intuitive 3D gestures, moving beyond traditional touch interfaces. 3dim aims to enhance user experience by enabling seamless and reliable gestural control in various lighting conditions, making it a pioneering player in the mobile device market.
Veenome Inc. is a video intelligence company that specializes in converting video impressions into actionable data to assist ad networks and publishers. Founded in 2011 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, Veenome offers a range of services including Veenome Categorization, which classifies videos; Veenome brand safety, which identifies offensive or copyrighted content; Veenome Viewability, which assesses the visibility and player attributes of videos; and Veenome Blacklist, a subscription service that outlines publishers with significant brand safety and viewability issues. By utilizing a client-facing dashboard, Veenome enables users to access valuable insights, such as the percentage of videos displayed above the fold and instances of objectionable content. The company employs automated video recognition technology to analyze and index video clips for relevant data, ultimately helping clients enhance their ad targeting, reduce fraud, and address brand safety concerns. Veenome operates as a subsidiary of Integral Ad Science.
Veenome Inc. is a video intelligence company that specializes in converting video impressions into actionable data to assist ad networks and publishers. Founded in 2011 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, Veenome offers a range of services including Veenome Categorization, which classifies videos; Veenome brand safety, which identifies offensive or copyrighted content; Veenome Viewability, which assesses the visibility and player attributes of videos; and Veenome Blacklist, a subscription service that outlines publishers with significant brand safety and viewability issues. By utilizing a client-facing dashboard, Veenome enables users to access valuable insights, such as the percentage of videos displayed above the fold and instances of objectionable content. The company employs automated video recognition technology to analyze and index video clips for relevant data, ultimately helping clients enhance their ad targeting, reduce fraud, and address brand safety concerns. Veenome operates as a subsidiary of Integral Ad Science.
RetiCue is an estimated 366 million people, or 6.4% of the world's adult population, lived with diabetes in 2010. It is expected to grow to 552 million by 2030. Currently, more than 70% of people with diabetes live in low- and middle income countries without adequate healthcare, causing blindness due to retinopathy. Early detection through retinoscopy can enable easier and cheaper cure. Inaccessibility due to cost and portability of current retinoscopes is resolved with this handheld camera. RetiCue is a simple solution for early detection of diabetic retinopathy that can change the arc of growth of world’s largest cause of blindness.
PlenOptika, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that develops innovative optical technology to improve eye care accessibility. It manufactures a handheld device called QuickSee, which provides accurate refractive measurements for eyeglass prescriptions at the push of a button. This device is especially beneficial in rural and low-resource settings, addressing the vision needs of over one billion people globally. PlenOptika originated from research initiatives at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Madrid–MIT M+Visión Consortium, where its founders aimed to tackle low vision issues through biomedical innovation. The company has received recognition from social innovation foundations and has collaborated with research centers in the United States, Spain, and India to refine its technology. By reducing the cost and space requirements of traditional autorefractors, PlenOptika enables more efficient and accessible eye care solutions for underserved communities.
Bounce Imaging, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of tactical throwable cameras equipped with multiple lenses and sensors, designed primarily for use by police and firefighters. The company's innovative products enable first responders to safely assess hazardous environments remotely, providing real-time video and sensor data while maintaining stability during movement. In addition to its camera systems, Bounce Imaging offers a variety of accessories, including pole attachments, tethers, car chargers, headsets, wrist straps, and magnetic mounts. The company also provides cloud-based services that encompass technical consulting, design and implementation support, and troubleshooting for imaging and processing hardware. Founded in 2012, Bounce Imaging is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
REBIScan is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in data analytics firm developing pediatric vision scanners to detect serious eye conditions. It manufactures innovative devices for definitively identifying life-altering diseases that manifest from functional impairments in the brain most notably, lazy eye and traumatic brain injury. The company was founded in 2009 and headquartered in Massachusetts, United States.
GentleMed
Grant in 2010
GentleMed creates the AccuEye to meet patient. What if you were one of the 60 Million people going blind because of Glaucoma? The precision of each drop is the difference between blindness and sight. In the U.S. alone, the glaucoma treatment market is worth $2.9 billion. Eye drops are easy to forget and difficult to apply. They have created the AccuEye to meet patients needs. Their low risk, Class I device has easy entry into the market. If half of todays non-compliant patients become compliant with AccuEye, healthcare will save $1B each year
Back in Focus specializes in developing software solutions that enhance visual clarity for users of personal electronic devices, such as tablets and smartphones. The company addresses common vision issues, particularly presbyopia, which affects many individuals in their mid-forties and older. As digital displays become increasingly prevalent in daily life, Back in Focus processes texts and images on these devices to deliver content tailored to each user's specific eyesight needs. This innovative approach eliminates the necessity for glasses or contact lenses, providing a clear and focused visual experience directly on the screen.
PerfectSight Opticals
Grant in 2010
PerfectSight Opticals are developed groundbreaking technology that allows for extremely low-cost, mobile, fast, and automated diagnosis of the most common refractive eye disorders: myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. Uncorrected refractive errors are the 2nd leading cause of blindness worldwide, affecting over 600 million people around the world and causing productivity losses over $88 billion. Their technology can capture a dominant share of this value while making a significant impact on lives.
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