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Airmettle operates a software-defined storage platform that fundamentally alters the relationship between data storage and analytics. The platform allows for integrated distributed parallel processing, enabling direct queries of semi-structured content stored within it. Airmettle's technology is capable of transforming various data formats into those specifically required by analysis tools, which significantly reduces network traffic. Additionally, it decreases the amount of costly memory required by advanced analytics applications, thereby facilitating more efficient data insights for users.

ARIX Technologies, Inc. is a robotics and data analytics company that specializes in developing crawling robots for pipeline inspection in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Jackson, Louisiana, with an engineering office in Houston, Texas, the company’s technology combines robotics with advanced data analytics to enhance the detection and analysis of corrosion in pipeline assets. This innovative approach not only improves safety and sustainability for petrochemical facilities but also offers significant cost savings in manufacturing operations. Through its solutions, ARIX Technologies aims to transform pipeline monitoring practices, enabling companies to better manage their infrastructure.

CorInnova Incorporated, founded in 2004 and based in Houston, Texas, specializes in device-based therapies aimed at treating congestive heart failure. The company is known for its innovative non-blood-contacting soft robotic cardiac assist device, which has the potential to significantly increase the number of heart failure patients eligible for life-saving device therapies. By focusing on advanced technological solutions, CorInnova seeks to improve outcomes for individuals suffering from this serious condition.

Koda Health, Inc. is a Houston-based company that provides a data-driven, video-based interactive platform aimed at enhancing communication between healthcare providers and elderly patients. Founded in 2020, Koda Health focuses on facilitating personalized end-of-life conversations, allowing patients to articulate their healthcare preferences and make informed decisions about their medical care in advance. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to guide patients through discussions about their quality of life, designating power of attorney, and identifying emergency contacts. By doing so, Koda Health helps ensure that patients' healthcare preferences are respected while simultaneously aiding healthcare systems in reducing unnecessary expenditures. The company also collects valuable data on patient personas and care preferences, enriching the understanding of patient needs in clinical settings.

CryoDesalination develops a desalination process that will improve people's lives around the world by providing access to clean water. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Develop of digital transformation toolkit intended to automate forecasting and optimization workflows. The company's platform helps companies to thrive in digital transformation with integration of human intelligence, physics-based models and advanced data-driven algorithms in machine learning by effectively combining industrial domain knowledge with state-of-the-art AI technology, enabling customers to boost productivity and discover new business opportunities.

Syzygy Plasmonics is a developer of a photocatalytic reactor designed for fuel cell vehicles and small-scale industrial applications.The company's reactor is powered by light and operates at over 1,000°F lower temperature than conventional chemical reactor technology that helps in reducing maintenance costs and is able to start or stop production near instantaneously, enabling fuel cell vehicle companies to produce ultra-low-cost hydrogen gas on-site at customer locations.

SolMem is a Houston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in innovative water distillation technology designed for the desalination and purification of various water sources. Utilizing a nanotechnology-enabled photothermal membrane, SolMem's technology efficiently harnesses solar energy to convert sunlight into heat. This process is facilitated by a specialized nanocomposite coating that optimally absorbs sunlight, allowing the membrane surface to effectively treat a diverse array of unconventional water sources. Through its advancements, SolMem aims to provide sustainable water treatment solutions for communities and industries facing water scarcity challenges.

Developer of a healthcare device designed for continuous monitoring and early detection of health issues based on urine analysis. The company's device uses mass spectroscopy-based sensors to track changes in urine over time, enabling patients and doctors with timely intervention, and potentially preventing complications or hospitalizations.

InformAI, LLC provides business analytics and artificial intelligence solutions for healthcare industry. The company offers solutions and services which that speed up medical diagnosis and radiologist productivity. It provides paranasal sinus classifier, brain cancer classifier, surgical risk predictors, and patient outcome predictors. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Ictero Medical is a medical devices company focused on developing innovative solutions for patients with gallstone disease. The company has created a minimally invasive gallbladder ablation tool that allows for the treatment of high-risk patients without the need for surgical removal of the gallbladder. This device can be utilized in interventional radiology suites and requires only minimal local anesthesia, thereby reducing the associated risks of traditional surgery. By offering a definitive treatment option, Ictero Medical aims to improve patient outcomes while minimizing complications related to gallbladder surgery.

Synopic is developing advanced imaging technology aimed at enhancing visualization and decision-making in medical procedures. The company focuses on creating a next-generation depth-enabled camera that captures measurable 3D information, specifically designed for applications like endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures where instrument space is limited. By employing a single-camera implementation, Synopic addresses the challenges of integrating high-resolution color imaging with spatial and depth information, which current technologies struggle to achieve. This innovative approach allows for the creation of ultracompact imaging devices that provide improved visualization and data, ultimately facilitating better outcomes in medical practice.

Syzygy Plasmonics is a developer of a photocatalytic reactor designed for fuel cell vehicles and small-scale industrial applications.The company's reactor is powered by light and operates at over 1,000°F lower temperature than conventional chemical reactor technology that helps in reducing maintenance costs and is able to start or stop production near instantaneously, enabling fuel cell vehicle companies to produce ultra-low-cost hydrogen gas on-site at customer locations.

Allotrope Medical Inc. is a Houston-based medical device company focused on enhancing surgical procedures by developing innovative devices for ureter identification. The company's flagship product, the StimSite, is an intuitive handheld device that aids surgeons in quickly and accurately locating ureters during pelvic surgeries. This device features a simple design with a single button, eliminating the need for complex pre- and post-operative procedures. Founded in 2016, Allotrope Medical aims to improve surgical outcomes by providing tools that streamline the identification and localization of ureters, thus facilitating safer and more efficient operations.

re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.

AquaNRG has developed a state-of-the-art cloud-based application for energy, water and environmental markets which merges physics-chemistry simulation with machine learning for faster, more accurate and less expensive product and process design and engineering

CorInnova Incorporated, founded in 2004 and based in Houston, Texas, specializes in device-based therapies aimed at treating congestive heart failure. The company is known for its innovative non-blood-contacting soft robotic cardiac assist device, which has the potential to significantly increase the number of heart failure patients eligible for life-saving device therapies. By focusing on advanced technological solutions, CorInnova seeks to improve outcomes for individuals suffering from this serious condition.

re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.

Allotrope Medical Inc. is a Houston-based medical device company focused on enhancing surgical procedures by developing innovative devices for ureter identification. The company's flagship product, the StimSite, is an intuitive handheld device that aids surgeons in quickly and accurately locating ureters during pelvic surgeries. This device features a simple design with a single button, eliminating the need for complex pre- and post-operative procedures. Founded in 2016, Allotrope Medical aims to improve surgical outcomes by providing tools that streamline the identification and localization of ureters, thus facilitating safer and more efficient operations.

GuidaBot, LLC was formed in 2014 as a joint venture between Fannin Innovation Studio and the University of Houston to develop an MRI-compatible robotic manipulator for automated and precise control of minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures.

By recycling rare earth elements from electronic waste, REEcycle is creating a sustainable, domestic supply of the resources necessary to produce next-generation technologies, including everything from electric cars and iPhones to MRI machines and missile guidance systems.

Tietronix, They strongly believe that innovation is a powerful engine for long-term growth. Since its inception, Tietronix has developed an integrated strategy for managing multiple sources of innovation: internal R&D projects, government agency-funded research through SBIR/STTR, and projects with universities. This approach has produced many successful products and capabilities that are directly put to work for our customers’ benefit.

Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing protein ingredients derived from sustainable sources. Based in Menlo Park, California, with additional locations in Houston, London, Stavanger, and Singapore, Calysta provides nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock, as well as chemicals used in various end products such as fibers, plastics, and building materials. The company also produces biofuels through innovative processes utilizing methane as a feedstock. Founded in 2011, Calysta was previously known as Calysta Energy before rebranding in 2014. Its technologies, including biological gas-to-liquids and gas-to-chemicals processes, aim to address global food security and meet the rising demand for sustainable protein in the aquaculture industry. The company has formed a strategic partnership with Bluestar Adisseo Company to enhance its market offerings.