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Capitis Solutions is an information technology consulting firm based in Maryland, specializing in providing IT solutions that emphasize application security compliance, cloud-native architecture, and IoT/predictive analytics. The company is recognized as a small disadvantaged business and focuses on delivering cost-effective and reliable services with fast turnaround times. Capitis offers automated compliance scans and continuous monitoring of system configurations, assisting clients in modernizing legacy systems. They have established partnerships with major cloud providers such as AWS and Red Hat, enabling them to implement advanced solutions like microservices for both greenfield and brownfield applications.

OGA Street Tech sells patented clean technology to municipal, state and federal governments.

BallotBox is a technology company specializing in secure and transparent digital voting solutions. It offers an unhackable electronic voting system that ensures ballot secrecy and verifiability, allowing voters to confirm their ballots were accurately counted. The platform also facilitates mobile voting and provides verifiable results, with actual ballots available for public review. Primarily serving organizations in Chile, BallotBox aims to boost participation and trust in voting processes by offering secure and transparent electronic voting options.

HealthOpX specializes in developing software solutions for community-based organizations, health systems, and payers, aiming to enhance community member engagement and overall health outcomes. Their platform includes a predictive analytics tool that helps assess the risks associated with patient readmissions, emergency room visits, and morbidity. This technology supports healthcare practitioners by facilitating care coordination, improving medical adherence, and enhancing clinical experiences. Through its services, HealthOpX enables organizations to implement effective health programs and collaborate with government and health entities, ultimately providing accessible and cost-effective care to at-risk patients.

Julota is a community interoperability platform designed to enhance public health and safety by improving collaboration among emergency responders, clinicians, and caseworkers. Its platform operates as an opt-in network, leveraging existing resources from public, private, and charitable organizations to address critical issues such as mental health, substance abuse, and emergency interventions. By automating communication and coordination, Julota enables stakeholders to locate patients, identify challenges, conduct assessments, manage consent and privacy, and establish comprehensive community care teams. This approach aims to maximize the impact of limited resources and promote a healthier, safer community environment.

Ejenta Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops an intelligent personal assistant platform utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance user engagement across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and space. Founded in 2012, Ejenta leverages exclusively licensed NASA technology and two decades of research in human activity modeling and multi-agent systems. The platform enables real-time monitoring of users' daily activities and adherence to mission plans, providing personalized advice, coaching, and support. Ejenta's technology integrates wearable and ambient sensors, allowing health providers to care for patients remotely and predict health outcomes based on diverse data sources. Users can interact with their personal agents through mobile devices, Smart TVs, and natural language interfaces, facilitating a seamless user experience. The platform is notably operational in NASA's Mission Control for the International Space Station, demonstrating its capabilities in high-stakes environments.

AtEase is a marketplace platform that connects vacation rental hosts with military and federal travelers, providing compliant and secure lodging solutions for official travel. Tailored for service members, military families, Department of Defense employees, contractors, and government workers, AtEase simplifies the booking process while ensuring adherence to the unique requirements of government travel. The platform addresses issues related to lodging that meets federal and military criteria, offering travelers a range of reliable options. With a significant market opportunity, AtEase is expanding internationally to meet the increasing demand for its services, positioning itself as a leading choice for government travel worldwide.

Emerging Technology Ventures serves government and commercial customers with products, solutions, management, and services. They offer design, prototyping, and testing services while also providing contract management, administrative services, facilities, and logistics support services.

Ompractice is a leading provider of interactive digital wellness solutions tailored for B2B and government clients. The company offers a digital health platform that facilitates live, interactive yoga and other evidence-based wellness practices through two-way video technology. This approach effectively removes barriers related to cost, geography, time, and inclusivity, allowing access to scalable wellness services for members, customers, and employees. Ompractice's platform is distinguished by its high engagement and utilization rates, as well as its ability to create programming that aligns with specific corporate health and HR objectives. The company boasts a diverse and highly credentialed teaching team, catering to a range of clients that include large corporations, major health systems, and government entities like the Department of Veterans Affairs.

StoreyLine is a movement to drive employee and client happiness through meaningful, mission-driven gifts & experiences, leading to higher retention and powerful recruitment strategies.

SmartFish is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable and socially responsible artisanal fishing practices. It provides quality marine products with a focus on sustainability, reducing intermediaries in the supply chain and ensuring that more value-added steps remain within cooperatives. SmartFish collaborates with these cooperatives under an open book policy to maintain transparency in profit distribution at every stage of the value chain. Additionally, the organization offers training programs aimed at enhancing product value through improved quality, traceability, and marketability of catches. By adopting eco-friendly fishing methods, SmartFish connects fishers with conscious consumers, fostering sustainability, economic development, and social responsibility in the seafood industry.

Generus is a platform that hosts events and ongoing volunteer programs that address community and global needs and are built with positivity and employee satisfaction in mind.They connect companies, co-workers, and communities through virtual volunteering experiences.

Garbo Technology is an internet platform that provides transparent access to information to help prevent gender-based crimes. Their platform aggregates public records and reports and provides free, transparent access to this information, enabling users to search someone's criminal record, from a police report to a conviction.

The Cabinet app helps individuals and organisations attain a holistic view of the stakeholder relationships that underpin their activities, spanning employees, customers, partners, suppliers, the government, and society.

Ompractice is a leading provider of interactive digital wellness solutions tailored for B2B and government clients. The company offers a digital health platform that facilitates live, interactive yoga and other evidence-based wellness practices through two-way video technology. This approach effectively removes barriers related to cost, geography, time, and inclusivity, allowing access to scalable wellness services for members, customers, and employees. Ompractice's platform is distinguished by its high engagement and utilization rates, as well as its ability to create programming that aligns with specific corporate health and HR objectives. The company boasts a diverse and highly credentialed teaching team, catering to a range of clients that include large corporations, major health systems, and government entities like the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Emerging Response specializes in providing public safety and campus safety services aimed at enhancing real-time situational awareness for emergency managers. The company's platform facilitates the sharing of incident information across various agencies, allowing for a comprehensive operational picture. By enabling clients to access trusted information directly from responders, both within their organization and from external agencies, Emerging Response supports improved decision-making during emergencies and fosters effective collaboration among responders.

Simplesense develops an emergency response platform that enhances coordination between public and private first responders. The platform is designed to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks, facilitating real-time monitoring, diagnosis, and response to incidents. By integrating cyber-physical infrastructure from the cloud to local communication systems, Simplesense enables first responders to access previously siloed information, thereby improving response times and minimizing the potential for loss of life and serious injury during emergencies. The company focuses on providing effective cybersecurity solutions tailored for Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology.

Antavi is a developer of an advanced command and control platform aimed at enhancing the management of public spaces, particularly in smart city environments. The platform focuses on digital transformation for crowd management during large-scale events, utilizing real-time data to capture and analyze human behaviors within crowds and among mobile workforces. This innovative approach enables cities to improve safety, efficiency, and overall public space management, making Antavi's solutions essential for modern urban planning and crowd control strategies.

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Qwally is a web-based platform designed to support local governments in their interactions with small businesses. It provides tools that simplify regulatory processes and contracting, making it easier for small businesses to comply with complex requirements. The platform promotes inclusive procurement programs, allowing businesses to easily purchase from local vendors. By integrating these services, Qwally aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of local government support for small enterprises, ensuring they receive the resources and assistance they need to thrive.

SurviVR is a company that provides a virtual reality training platform designed to enhance the decision-making and response times of first responders, particularly in law enforcement. Founded in 2018 and based in Dallas, Texas, SurviVR focuses on delivering immersive and data-driven training experiences that simulate high-pressure scenarios. By utilizing advanced virtual reality technology, the platform aims to improve officers' judgment and public safety, enabling them to better navigate complex situations in the field. Through its innovative approach, SurviVR seeks to empower first responders with the skills necessary for effective and timely decision-making.

CityGrows, Inc. is a company that offers a self-service cloud platform designed to help government organizations digitize their processes and workflows. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, CityGrows provides process management software utilized by cities, towns, and counties for various administrative tasks, including business licenses, fictitious business name registrations, and event permits. The platform aims to streamline the transition from traditional paper-based systems to digital solutions, enhancing the experience for both constituents and government employees. By improving public access to information and simplifying interactions with local government services, CityGrows provides an efficient and user-friendly alternative to more complex and costly solutions typically employed by governmental entities.

EDaS Healthcare specializes in the real-time diagnosis of infectious diseases through an advanced machine learning system that utilizes patient data to accurately identify the cause of infection without the need for physical testing. The company's innovative technology not only streamlines the diagnostic process but also enhances the efficiency of medical resources and testing, thereby safeguarding both patients and healthcare providers from potential infections. Additionally, EDaS Healthcare's system enables real-time monitoring of disease spread, which is valuable for organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in issuing epidemic alerts. By facilitating accurate diagnoses in primary care and telemedicine, EDaS Healthcare aims to reduce healthcare delivery costs and improve overall public health outcomes.

Save Mom offers wearable-based connected solutions, making a way for predictive healthcare systems. It partners with hospitals, NGOs, and government institutions to bring in a digital healthcare ecosystem to make pregnancy a joyful experience. Save Mom is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.

Voatz, Inc. is a mobile application developer specializing in secure voting solutions for elections. Founded in 2014 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the company offers a mobile-first elections platform that utilizes a blockchain infrastructure and biometric authentication to ensure voter security and accessibility. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million votes across 140 elections in seven countries, including the first mobile voting in U.S. Federal Election history in 2018 and participation in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Elections. Its technology generates real-time, voter-verified paper ballots for record-keeping, allowing voters to cast their ballots using their mobile devices while assisting election administrators in managing the voting process efficiently. The platform has been adopted by multiple jurisdictions, including 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections, and it played a role in the historic 2024 Presidential Elections in Mexico.

Extreme Simulations is an independent provider of advanced simulation products and training platforms focused on emergency situations. The company specializes in developing high-end medical simulators that are durable, realistic, and user-friendly. Its innovative technology includes a multi-purpose physical simulation platform that features a blood pump system and simulation blood, all controllable via an app. This platform aims to reduce preventable death rates in healthcare by enabling real-time error identification and data analytics. Additionally, Extreme Simulations serves as the official medical simulation instructor for the Israeli Defense Forces, training over 100,000 combat soldiers annually. The company's commitment to enhancing the skills of medical and security professionals positions it as a leader in the field of simulation-based training.

Loginno is focused on transforming the shipping industry by developing an Internet-of-Shipping-Containers infrastructure. The company collaborates with shipping firms to upgrade their container fleets into IoT-enabled systems that gather and analyze cargo and voyage data through a patented low-cost device. This information is accessible via a cloud-based service to various stakeholders, including carriers, cargo owners, freight forwarders, insurers, and customs agencies. A notable partnership includes Log-In Logistica Intermodal, a leading cabotage shipping company in Latin America, which was selected to become the first digital shipping company in the world. Through this initiative, Log-In will convert its entire container fleet into smart containers, demonstrating the potential of Loginno's innovative solutions in enhancing the efficiency and transparency of shipping operations.

At Health Advocacy Innovations, they turn the many issues related to global health on their head to see them from a different angle. They believe most problems are not only solvable, but solvable in a low-tech way. Low-tech does not only mean minimal technology, but also simple and intuitive to use and able to be made at minimal cost. In many regions of the world, disease is not simply the result of contracting a virus or bacteria by chance. Physical and structural violence perpetuate cycles of poverty and disease, the consequences of which can reverberate for generations. Healthy citizens are more productive citizens, and health can be as much an instrument for development as for individual well-being. Understanding health as a prerequisite for lifelong success incentivizes governments and organizations to promote the general welfare of populations. They believe in health as a human right, and we're dedicating our work to making that concept a reality.

Apolitical is a global learning platform designed to assist government officials in transforming their operations by connecting them with innovative ideas, skills, and partners. Serving tens of thousands of public servants across 170 countries, the platform enables users, from mayors and ministers to digital innovators, to access a wealth of resources. This includes expert connections, concise articles on effective policies and programs, and insights into real-world implementation. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among public servants, Apolitical aims to enhance the effectiveness of governments and improve public service for citizens worldwide. Recognized for its innovative approach, Apolitical was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2018.

Ready4, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops a mobile study application aimed at helping students prepare for standardized exams, including the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT, PSAT, and MCAT. Founded in 2012, Ready4 has gained popularity with over 1 million downloads across more than 195 countries. The platform not only offers test preparation resources but also includes tools for school research, application planning, and scholarship opportunities. Additionally, Ready4 features a tutor marketplace that connects students with educators, enhancing their learning experience. Universities can collaborate with Ready4 to engage with prospective students globally, facilitating a more tailored admissions process. The company operates as a subsidiary of TAL Education Group, continuing its mission to connect students with educational opportunities.

Fantasy Politics applies fantasy football dynamics to politics and repackages the scoring data to share with media and political campaigns. Fantasy Politics applies fantasy sports dynamics to politics. The game incorporates 15+ objective scoring criteria and serves as an engaging educational tool. This scoring data drives the Power Score - a 0-100 real time measure of political momentum. It’s a huge improvement over polling, which has been proven repeatedly to be unreliable. That same data can be repackaged to be shared with campaigns so that their decisions can be data-driven rather than gut instinct-driven.

Recovers is a developer of a disaster response platform aimed at enhancing community preparedness and recovery in the face of disasters. The company offers a lightweight, community-powered toolkit that facilitates collaboration among residents to better prepare for emergencies, mitigate risks, and efficiently match local resources with specific needs during a disaster. By providing a structured framework for disaster relief, Recovers seeks to improve the overall process of disaster response, empowering communities to respond effectively and support one another during challenging times.