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Ostiio develops a novel approach to correct skeletal deformities and deficiencies. It is developing a novel distractor that can be fully buried under the patient's skin, and expanded wirelessly and with precision. It is utilizing a fully implantable, magnetically driven, bony distraction device. Ostiio is a Penn Center for Innovation company.

Atlas Solutions is a SaaS grant management software that integrates with the user's accounting software to seamlessly track grant income and expenses to insure compliance and reporting requirements are met.

Aiki offers a SaaS platform that shares first responder's knowledge, providing first responders with data necessary to solve emergencies.

Developer of a personalizable social space component intended to build personal cloud computing tools. The company's tools ensure data ownership and interoperability for netizens looking to improve participatory representation, enabling teams, communities, and site owners to build personalized community platforms.

OpenField is a canvassing application for more complex conversations that push richer qualitative context back into a repository of insights

SunDo is an agriculture community platform that connects farmers and volunteers for a substantial collaborative working and creates a social impact. SunDo was founded in 2010 by Yaron Waxman.

Julota is a community interoperability platform designed to enhance collaboration among various organizations in the healthcare, emergency services, law enforcement, behavioral health, and social services sectors. This cloud-based platform facilitates the consent and multidirectional sharing of personal health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Julota operates independently or alongside existing systems, promoting continuous feedback and effective case management. The platform is designed to support an opt-in network, enabling organizations to address critical issues such as mental health, substance abuse, and emergency interventions. Additionally, Julota has developed a tracking system to assist in locating individuals needing COVID-19 testing. With a focus on building community-wide care teams, the platform helps entities identify problems, perform assessments, and manage consent and privacy effectively, while maintaining a comprehensive historical record of all interactions for reporting and research purposes.

SecurelyShare operates a security platform focused on facilitating safe data sharing while adhering to privacy regulations. The platform addresses the dual challenges of data democratization and privacy by embedding security measures, access controls, and usage policies directly at the data level. This approach allows organizations to manage both structured and unstructured data in compliance with various local regulatory requirements. By integrating its patented DSG Vault technology into enterprise applications and IoT platforms, SecurelyShare ensures that personal identifiable information (PII) and sensitive data are protected according to specific privacy laws and the consent of data owners. This method promotes "Privacy by design" and accountability, allowing organizations to demonstrate compliance, securely share data internally and externally, and support digital transformation initiatives. Ultimately, SecurelyShare provides a streamlined solution that enhances data governance and enables effective data utilization without compromising security.

Access Informer is a simple yet powerful solution to collect, analyze and monitor user authorizations across key systems

Sorcero, Inc. develops and offers office suite software. The company's no code platform enables deploying of AI (artificial intelligence) powered decision support and knowledge management applications. Sorcero, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

OpenBlender is the simplest way for data scientists and engineers to improve machine learning results by enriching their models with useful external variables (from news and social media, market data, weather information, demographic and geographic data, etc.) in an ML-ready format through proprietary game-changing time and location blends (via an API and open-sourced libraries for Python and R).

Developer of a health data platform designed to fit the needs of under-resourced settings. The company's software uses technologies to create personalized predictive models and data systems for refugee populations, enabling physicians and care providers to improve outcomes for their patients who are in migrants and low-income brackets.

Oort is a developer of a network security platform that aims to enhance vendor access and risk management for enterprise businesses. The platform offers security teams comprehensive visibility and control over their identity attack surface, addressing complex challenges at the intersection of cloud, networking, security, and distributed computing. By leveraging a federation of globally distributed data centers, Oort delivers robust network solutions that effectively detect and respond to identity threats, thereby securing the digital supply chain. The company's team comprises experienced professionals from leading firms in the networking and security sectors, and it has garnered support from notable investors in the venture capital space.

DAGsHub, Inc. is a platform designed for data version control and collaboration tailored for data scientists and machine learning engineers. Established in 2020 and based in Dover, Delaware, it provides a centralized location for hosting, discovering, and collaborating on projects. The platform leverages open-source tools, making it accessible to the open-source community and encouraging contributions from various users. DAGsHub aims to enhance the transparency of the research and development process in data science by fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation can thrive.

Open.Media is the nonprofit online transparency portal for governments of all sizes. Open.Media allows you to upload, timestamp and archive video of meetings and proceedings with searchable, automated transcriptions.

We're on a mission to expand the New GI Bill to cover code schools so that Veterans can learn to code, build awesome products and get jobs in the software industry. Veteran-founded and led, Operation Code is focused on increasing the number of U.S. military/ Veterans to careers in software development and coding through scholarships and mentorship while putting a dent in the nation's technical talent shortage.

BackTracker offers a solution to the increasing problem of mislabeled or substituted seafood. It is a third party application that links government fishery landing records with seafood products giving buyers absolute confidence in the source of seafood they buy. The BackTracker technology is currently being operationalized on a big scale, in conjunction with the State of Massachusetts, largest groundfish dealer in New England, a large seafood processor and distributor and Wegmans supermarket.

Mycroft AI, Inc. develops an open-source voice assistant platform that integrates artificial intelligence and natural language processing to allow users to control various electronic devices through voice commands. The Mycroft software operates as an extensible platform, enabling customization and adaptation for a wide range of devices, including refrigerators, computers, speakers, wearables, cars, and televisions. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Lawrence, Kansas. Mycroft's approach emphasizes an open-source and open-hardware philosophy, allowing users to modify and enhance their voice assistant experience according to their needs.

Redox accelerates the development and distribution of healthcare software solutions with a full-service integration platform to securely and efficiently exchange data. Healthcare delivery organizations and technology vendors connect once and authorize the data they send and receive across the most extensive interoperable network in healthcare. Redox exists to make healthcare data useful and every patient experience a little bit better. It keeps patients at the forefront by helping vendors and providers integrate securely, easily, and at a reduced cost. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

ScienceMatters allows scientists to share their observations. ScienceMatters offers a platform with rich text editing and a modern interface to submit, edit, review, and publish observations.

SaveOhno.org is a web-based gamified platform for climate change activism. It allows its users to take actions on environmental issues and get rewards from environmental brands. SaveOhno.org was launched on September 22, 2014, and is based in Babson Park, Massachusetts, United States.

Isara is a Deaf community-center platform that includes an open sign language learning application, an online sign interpreter service, and a crowdsourced, Deaf-friendly video subtitle-making tool. Isara offers fair business model by liberating sign language learning so that everyone can easily – and at no charge – take a sign language course made and maintained by Deaf communities. In return, sign language learners with hearing capability can help Deaf communities by subtitling videos to make online videos deaf-friendly. In an effort to be a sustainable business, Isara also enables its active users to become professional sign interpreters and/or teachers.

ScienceMatters allows scientists to share their observations. ScienceMatters offers a platform with rich text editing and a modern interface to submit, edit, review, and publish observations.

Repositive Ltd is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that operates an online platform for accessing and sharing human genomic data. The platform aggregates metadata from diverse genomic datasets globally, facilitating data discovery and collaboration among researchers. It offers features that enhance the visibility of users' data, manage data sources, and initiate collaborative projects, while ensuring secure and privacy-preserving data sharing. Additionally, Repositive provides various data services, including data scouting, access applications, policy reviews, and catalog setup, catering to both small and large organizations. Established in 2013 and previously known as Nucleobase Limited, Repositive aims to support the research community by organizing datasets and enhancing collaborative efforts in genomic research.

OpenPlay is a platform to connect sports venues to their customers. It allows any sports facilities to instantly take online bookings , payments and manage their customers. The USP is that it also markets any gaps to increase their revenue, similar to the OpenTable model for restaurants. The service launched in beta in February 2013 at a handful of London school and council sports facilities and now operates in seven countries with clients including Dubai Sports World.

OpenLab is a data-sharing platform designed to enhance collaboration among scientists by facilitating the sharing of research progress. It transforms the traditional solitary scientific method into a more social and machine-assisted approach, allowing researchers to efficiently access relevant information and insights. The platform offers tools for easy data sharing and exploration, alongside a tagging and machine learning system that generates a searchable Research Graph. This system captures various strategies employed in problem-solving, thereby promoting cross-group collaboration within academic institutions and industry labs. By enabling scientists to better share and learn from each other, OpenLab aims to improve the overall research process.

SybilSecurity is a developer of innovative data-sharing software that enables organizations to share more data widely and privately while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. The company's platform employs a unique algorithm that allows for secure information exchange without the need for individuals to access the original data, thereby safeguarding sensitive information. SybilSecurity primarily targets large regulated enterprises in sectors such as healthcare, consumer finance, and government, providing them with tools to automatically audit privacy compliance and enhance their data management capabilities.

Resilient Coders is a volunteer-based program focused on making web technology more available to urban youth who might not otherwise be exposed to it. It's a three-part program that funnels students from learning HTML after school, through our downtown "Coworking" sessions, and ultimately, hourly employment. Our higher performers participate in Resilient Lab, a web design and development shop with real clients. We believe in technology as meritocracy.

Telos is an open source project building the common infrastructure for a decentralised, citizen-led industry and Internet of Things. The Telos Services project is developing open service kits: providing citizens with the opportunity to become co-producers for the core services of their homes, and setting a civic framework for their future ‘smart’ built environment.

Repositive Ltd is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that operates an online platform for accessing and sharing human genomic data. The platform aggregates metadata from diverse genomic datasets globally, facilitating data discovery and collaboration among researchers. It offers features that enhance the visibility of users' data, manage data sources, and initiate collaborative projects, while ensuring secure and privacy-preserving data sharing. Additionally, Repositive provides various data services, including data scouting, access applications, policy reviews, and catalog setup, catering to both small and large organizations. Established in 2013 and previously known as Nucleobase Limited, Repositive aims to support the research community by organizing datasets and enhancing collaborative efforts in genomic research.

OpenPlay is a platform to connect sports venues to their customers. It allows any sports facilities to instantly take online bookings , payments and manage their customers. The USP is that it also markets any gaps to increase their revenue, similar to the OpenTable model for restaurants. The service launched in beta in February 2013 at a handful of London school and council sports facilities and now operates in seven countries with clients including Dubai Sports World.

Fairwaves, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and selling open-source telecommunications equipment aimed at mobile operators. The company’s product lineup includes indoor base stations, tower-mounted and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel software-defined radio transceivers. In addition to hardware, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks, support services, and consulting for electronic design related to its products. The company also engages in the online retail of ready-to-use products, accessories, and DIY solutions. Fairwaves aims to enhance mobile connectivity, particularly in rural and low-income regions, helping operators expand their subscriber base and improve profitability. Its equipment is utilized in various countries, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte. Founded in 2011, Fairwaves is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Moscow, Riga, and Paris.

Nsyrt develops, markets and supports the nsyrt HTML toolkit for post-publication driven by individual real-time usage patterns.

Recovers makes disaster response smarter by providing a lightweight, community-powered toolkit. Our software helps communities prepare together, mitigate risk, and match local resources with local needs.

StyleShare Inc. is a South Korean company established in 2011 that operates a mobile and web application focused on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The platform allows users to share and receive real-time updates regarding the latest trends in these areas. With millions of users from 120 countries, StyleShare has emerged as a leading mobile platform for daily fashion and beauty enthusiasts. The application has gained significant recognition within the industry, being highlighted by prominent publications such as VOGUE, Instyle, and Elle Japan, affirming its status as a top choice for users interested in fashion and lifestyle sharing.

Users can create one of a kind, custom handbags at Open Runway, and have them delivered to their door in about 6 weeks. Start with a silhouette and finish with a concept bag that's entirely your own, created online from hundreds of Open Runway's colors, fabrics, leathers, silhouettes and add-ons.

Symmetric Computing specializes in providing affordable supercomputing solutions through the development of large shared-memory, high-performance computers. Their systems are particularly suited for applications in bioinformatics, engineering, financial analysis, and earth sciences. By leveraging state-of-the-art server hardware and a patent-pending Distributed Symmetric Multi-Processing extension to the Linux kernel, Symmetric Computing offers powerful supercomputers that can deliver significant computational power, such as a 1.5-TB shared memory, 192-core system capable of 1.8 TFLOPS. Unlike competitors that rely on expensive proprietary hardware or less efficient hypervisor implementations, their technology operates at the operating system level, ensuring superior performance. To facilitate exploration of their capabilities, Symmetric Computing offers a Free Trial Program, allowing potential users to remotely test their supercomputers and evaluate performance using their own applications and datasets. Participants provide feedback on their experiences, which the company uses to enhance its offerings while maintaining confidentiality unless otherwise stated.

Ksplice is a provider of Linux update software that enables users to apply critical kernel security updates without requiring a system reboot. Its flagship product, Ksplice Uptrack, is designed for Oracle Linux customers with a Premier support subscription, allowing them to seamlessly install essential updates. Additionally, Ksplice Uptrack is available for free to users on Ubuntu Desktop and Fedora, broadening its accessibility. The technology developed by Ksplice is particularly beneficial for hosting service providers, as it facilitates the installation of software updates while applications are actively running, thus minimizing downtime and enhancing system reliability.