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Gencores provides a platform that reduces the risk of concussion with customizable, smart, shock-absorbing helmet inserts.

Smart Girls HQ is the best parenting resource designed for the parents of girls aged 3 to 12. Smart Girls HQ is to demystify STEM for you and your girls and, by doing so, inspire a generation of fearless female leaders and innovators!

7 Generation Games, Inc. is an educational game developer based in Santa Monica, California, focused on creating engaging video games that enhance learning in mathematics and Native American culture for students in grades 3 and up. The company combines educational research with advanced game design to produce software that not only teaches concepts but also tracks student progress and comprehension through actionable analytics. Their games, which cover topics such as multiplication, division, geometry, and history, have demonstrated significant improvements in math skills among users. In addition to English, the company has developed fully bilingual (English/Spanish) products to cater to a diverse range of learners. Founded in 2013 and incorporated in 2015, 7 Generation Games aims to meet the technological needs of various educational settings, from urban to rural areas. The company also provides supplemental resources for educators, including curated historical materials and multimedia presentations.

GenXComm, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing Simultaneous Self Interference Cancellation (S-SIX) technology, which allows telecommunications carriers to maximize the use of available spectrum. This innovative technology enables full duplex communication, permitting simultaneous transmission and reception of signals on the same channel. As carriers prepare for 5G deployments to meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity, GenXComm's S-SIX technology stands out by significantly enhancing network throughput, reducing latency, and improving adaptability and security. Overall, GenXComm's solutions are positioned to support the demands of an increasingly connected world.

GenXComm, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing Simultaneous Self Interference Cancellation (S-SIX) technology, which allows telecommunications carriers to maximize the use of available spectrum. This innovative technology enables full duplex communication, permitting simultaneous transmission and reception of signals on the same channel. As carriers prepare for 5G deployments to meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity, GenXComm's S-SIX technology stands out by significantly enhancing network throughput, reducing latency, and improving adaptability and security. Overall, GenXComm's solutions are positioned to support the demands of an increasingly connected world.

Z-senz develops the next leap in LIDAR to enable safety and reliability in autonomous vehicles. The company's headquarters are in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2015 by a group of scientists with expertise in optics, lasers, material science, physics, and manufacturing,

ZeroUI Inc. is an innovative technology company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2012. It specializes in hands-free and gesture-based 3D modeling technology, allowing users to create and interact with 3D shapes through hand gestures. The company offers a variety of applications across virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, the Internet of Things, and wearables. One of its notable products is HandiMate, a robotic toy construction kit designed for children that promotes STEM learning, playful communication, and storytelling. Additionally, ZeroUI provides an e-learning platform that facilitates immersive experiential learning, making it accessible anytime and anywhere through its IoT Robotics system. This platform encourages users to explore and utilize a collective knowledge base from community projects, fostering creativity and innovation.

Zyrobotics LLC is an assistive technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Georgia Tech VentureLab. The company develops educational and accessible play applications aimed at children, focusing on areas within science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Zyrobotics' product line includes innovative technologies such as OctoPlus and OctoMinus, which are switch-accessible math apps designed to create an interactive gaming environment. These applications reinforce common core math skills while also enhancing fine motor skills and visual perception. Zyrobotics combines education with therapeutic elements to support children of all abilities in achieving important developmental milestones.

ZeroUI Inc. is an innovative technology company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2012. It specializes in hands-free and gesture-based 3D modeling technology, allowing users to create and interact with 3D shapes through hand gestures. The company offers a variety of applications across virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, the Internet of Things, and wearables. One of its notable products is HandiMate, a robotic toy construction kit designed for children that promotes STEM learning, playful communication, and storytelling. Additionally, ZeroUI provides an e-learning platform that facilitates immersive experiential learning, making it accessible anytime and anywhere through its IoT Robotics system. This platform encourages users to explore and utilize a collective knowledge base from community projects, fostering creativity and innovation.

Z-senz develops the next leap in LIDAR to enable safety and reliability in autonomous vehicles. The company's headquarters are in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2015 by a group of scientists with expertise in optics, lasers, material science, physics, and manufacturing,

zyBooks, founded in 2012 by Smita Bakshi and Frank Vahid, focuses on enhancing the educational experience for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students. Recognizing that over half of STEM students do not complete their degrees, zyBooks offers a web-native learning platform designed to address the challenges posed by traditional textbooks. By leveraging interactivity, zyBooks minimizes text and replaces it with question sets, animations, and embedded homework, allowing students to learn through practical engagement. The content is collaboratively developed by a team of experienced professors and content creators, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness. Since its inception, zyBooks has expanded from a few universities to over 200 colleges and universities, along with several high schools, providing a cost-effective and supportive alternative to conventional learning materials.

ZeroUI Inc. is an innovative technology company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2012. It specializes in hands-free and gesture-based 3D modeling technology, allowing users to create and interact with 3D shapes through hand gestures. The company offers a variety of applications across virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, the Internet of Things, and wearables. One of its notable products is HandiMate, a robotic toy construction kit designed for children that promotes STEM learning, playful communication, and storytelling. Additionally, ZeroUI provides an e-learning platform that facilitates immersive experiential learning, making it accessible anytime and anywhere through its IoT Robotics system. This platform encourages users to explore and utilize a collective knowledge base from community projects, fostering creativity and innovation.

Zyrobotics LLC is an assistive technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Georgia Tech VentureLab. The company develops educational and accessible play applications aimed at children, focusing on areas within science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Zyrobotics' product line includes innovative technologies such as OctoPlus and OctoMinus, which are switch-accessible math apps designed to create an interactive gaming environment. These applications reinforce common core math skills while also enhancing fine motor skills and visual perception. Zyrobotics combines education with therapeutic elements to support children of all abilities in achieving important developmental milestones.

zyBooks, founded in 2012 by Smita Bakshi and Frank Vahid, focuses on enhancing the educational experience for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students. Recognizing that over half of STEM students do not complete their degrees, zyBooks offers a web-native learning platform designed to address the challenges posed by traditional textbooks. By leveraging interactivity, zyBooks minimizes text and replaces it with question sets, animations, and embedded homework, allowing students to learn through practical engagement. The content is collaboratively developed by a team of experienced professors and content creators, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness. Since its inception, zyBooks has expanded from a few universities to over 200 colleges and universities, along with several high schools, providing a cost-effective and supportive alternative to conventional learning materials.

ZSX Medical, LLC is a medical device development company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2009. It specializes in creating bio-absorbable products for internal closure in minimally invasive surgeries. The company is focused on its flagship product, Zip-stitch, a surgical closure system designed to facilitate challenging surgical closures quickly and effectively. This device aims to enhance surgical efficiency by reducing operative time and minimizing complications such as infection, tissue adhesion, and dehiscence, compared to traditional sutures or staples. By improving surgical outcomes and reducing healthcare costs, ZSX Medical seeks to benefit both hospitals and patients.

zyBooks, founded in 2012 by Smita Bakshi and Frank Vahid, focuses on enhancing the educational experience for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students. Recognizing that over half of STEM students do not complete their degrees, zyBooks offers a web-native learning platform designed to address the challenges posed by traditional textbooks. By leveraging interactivity, zyBooks minimizes text and replaces it with question sets, animations, and embedded homework, allowing students to learn through practical engagement. The content is collaboratively developed by a team of experienced professors and content creators, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness. Since its inception, zyBooks has expanded from a few universities to over 200 colleges and universities, along with several high schools, providing a cost-effective and supportive alternative to conventional learning materials.

ZSX Medical, LLC is a medical device development company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2009. It specializes in creating bio-absorbable products for internal closure in minimally invasive surgeries. The company is focused on its flagship product, Zip-stitch, a surgical closure system designed to facilitate challenging surgical closures quickly and effectively. This device aims to enhance surgical efficiency by reducing operative time and minimizing complications such as infection, tissue adhesion, and dehiscence, compared to traditional sutures or staples. By improving surgical outcomes and reducing healthcare costs, ZSX Medical seeks to benefit both hospitals and patients.

zyBooks, founded in 2012 by Smita Bakshi and Frank Vahid, focuses on enhancing the educational experience for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students. Recognizing that over half of STEM students do not complete their degrees, zyBooks offers a web-native learning platform designed to address the challenges posed by traditional textbooks. By leveraging interactivity, zyBooks minimizes text and replaces it with question sets, animations, and embedded homework, allowing students to learn through practical engagement. The content is collaboratively developed by a team of experienced professors and content creators, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness. Since its inception, zyBooks has expanded from a few universities to over 200 colleges and universities, along with several high schools, providing a cost-effective and supportive alternative to conventional learning materials.

GigaGen is advancing a pipeline of first-in-class biotherapeutics, including novel oncology antibody drug combinations and the world’s first recombinant polyclonal hyperimmune gammaglobulin. Behind our diverse and growing pipeline is a mission to bring forth a new generation of highly efficacious drugs, driven by an unparalleled understanding of immune dysregulation. Our proprietary antibody discovery technology quickly characterizes every cell in complex immune systems, powering our selection of drug targets, identification of drug candidates and preclinical assessment of efficacy.