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Network Perception is providing a pioneering network device configuration analysis software to visualize and manage their network. The company delivers a pioneering solution that enables corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to gain a complete view of their network security and to immediately determine if its configuration is in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards Network Perception was launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. The company's visual production management platform facilitates data collection using drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices for comprehensive progress analysis and documentation. It visualizes images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM) through a web interface, enhancing coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. The platform identifies locations at risk of delays, supporting proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate changes. Established in 2015, Reconstruct is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois.

Network Perception is providing a pioneering network device configuration analysis software to visualize and manage their network. The company delivers a pioneering solution that enables corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to gain a complete view of their network security and to immediately determine if its configuration is in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards Network Perception was launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

TimeDoc Health is a Chicago-based healthcare IT and nursing services company that develops solutions to help physicians navigate the changing reimbursement landscape in healthcare.

TimeDoc Health is a Chicago-based healthcare IT and nursing services company that develops solutions to help physicians navigate the changing reimbursement landscape in healthcare.

Hazel Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures packaging inserts to reduce the spoilage of fruits and vegetables. It offers packaging inserts called sachets that are placed in boxes of the produce by growers at the time of harvest, extending the shelf-life of produce by slowing aging in produce and preventing fungus or decay. The company also provides agricultural and horticultural consulting services. Hazel Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with an additional location in Salinas, California.

TimeDoc Health is a Chicago-based healthcare IT and nursing services company that develops solutions to help physicians navigate the changing reimbursement landscape in healthcare.

CamoAg operates a platform designed to connect landowners with farmers in the farmland rental market, which accounts for a significant portion of US agricultural land. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to address inefficiencies in this $32 billion annual market, where 40% of farmland is rented. By introducing data transparency, CamoAg enhances price discovery and access to land for farmers while optimizing returns for landowners. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for information management, facilitating smoother transactions and improving market dynamics for all stakeholders involved.

Hazel Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures packaging inserts to reduce the spoilage of fruits and vegetables. It offers packaging inserts called sachets that are placed in boxes of the produce by growers at the time of harvest, extending the shelf-life of produce by slowing aging in produce and preventing fungus or decay. The company also provides agricultural and horticultural consulting services. Hazel Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with an additional location in Salinas, California.

Inprentus is a nanotechnology company that specializes in the fields of Diffraction gratings, diffractive optics, monochromator, and spectrometer. The company has developed a new method for manufacturing mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings for synchrotron, FEL, and laser applications, offering high resolving power with blaze angles lower than 1 degree. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

Virtual Auditor’s “Virtual Security Officer Server” (VSOS) is a fully managed information security solution that enables organizations to collect, store, and analyze network security events to meet IT compliance requirements. This unique solution correlates the impact of the events to measure the level of compliance to regulatory mandates and industry requirements. The complex data is parsed and presented in clear and understandable, yet comprehensive reports.

Markit Medical is an online platform that assists its users in identifying and comparing healthcare costs. The platform enables patients to schedule appointments of their healthcare providers and compare prices and qualifications. Physicians can use the platform to obtain scheduling support and personalized referral solutions. Insurers can use the platform to provide price transparency information to the patients. Markit Medical was launched in 2015 and is based in Illinois.

Shotfarm's Product Content Network is the first end-to-end solution for the Management and Exchange of Product Information that meets the demands of the entire ecommerce industry. Free and simple core functionality combined with a suite of affordable and powerful upgrade options make Shotfarm instantly useful and infinitely scalable. One System, any format, thousands of Retailers and Manufacturers. Shotfarm just makes sense.

Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. The company's visual production management platform facilitates data collection using drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices for comprehensive progress analysis and documentation. It visualizes images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM) through a web interface, enhancing coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. The platform identifies locations at risk of delays, supporting proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate changes. Established in 2015, Reconstruct is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois.

Agrible was established in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, who all met in 1997 while completing higher degrees at the University of Illinois. There they began conceptualizing a small engineering firm based off their research, but their ideas were a bit ahead of the technology of the time.

Inprentus is a nanotechnology company that specializes in the fields of Diffraction gratings, diffractive optics, monochromator, and spectrometer. The company has developed a new method for manufacturing mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings for synchrotron, FEL, and laser applications, offering high resolving power with blaze angles lower than 1 degree. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

Serionix, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced purification solutions for air and water using innovative materials such as fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange substances. The company designs and produces filters intended for air purifiers and heating systems, effectively removing toxic chemicals and odors while also eliminating viruses, bacteria, and mold. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix focuses on research and development to enhance the performance of its purification technologies.

Earshot is a precision-based real-time marketing platform that helps brands discover and acquire new customers through social media. Earshot's patent pending Decibel Level is a real-time relevancy score that is unique to every brand or campaign. Decibel Level is customizable on the fly so customers can weight variables like location, bio, post content, even logo detection to find the social media posts that are most important in real time.

RiNGR, Inc. is the developer of the RINGR mobile application, which facilitates high-quality audio conversations between users regardless of their geographical locations. The app allows users to connect instantly through their smartphones or tablets, enabling them to record conversations with remarkable clarity, making it feel as though both parties are in the same room. Users can easily download these recordings for editing, playback, or storage, and share them across various platforms such as blogs, podcasts, and social media. The technology behind RINGR is designed to eliminate sound issues during long-distance interactions, making it an effective tool for interviews and conversations. Based in Champaign, Illinois, RiNGR, Inc. aims to enhance the way people communicate across distances.

Shotfarm's Product Content Network is the first end-to-end solution for the Management and Exchange of Product Information that meets the demands of the entire ecommerce industry. Free and simple core functionality combined with a suite of affordable and powerful upgrade options make Shotfarm instantly useful and infinitely scalable. One System, any format, thousands of Retailers and Manufacturers. Shotfarm just makes sense.

Earshot is a precision-based real-time marketing platform that helps brands discover and acquire new customers through social media. Earshot's patent pending Decibel Level is a real-time relevancy score that is unique to every brand or campaign. Decibel Level is customizable on the fly so customers can weight variables like location, bio, post content, even logo detection to find the social media posts that are most important in real time.

Label Insight collects, aggregates and analyzes CPG label data to allow the government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers a comprehensive view of food labels. This includes allergens, additives, ingredient, and claims analysis.

Inprentus is a nanotechnology company that specializes in the fields of Diffraction gratings, diffractive optics, monochromator, and spectrometer. The company has developed a new method for manufacturing mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings for synchrotron, FEL, and laser applications, offering high resolving power with blaze angles lower than 1 degree. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

OceanComm, Inc. develops a wireless underwater modem which enables wireless video streaming underwater and wireless remote control of underwater vehicles. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.

Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. The company's visual production management platform facilitates data collection using drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices for comprehensive progress analysis and documentation. It visualizes images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM) through a web interface, enhancing coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. The platform identifies locations at risk of delays, supporting proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate changes. Established in 2015, Reconstruct is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois.

Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.

Agrible was established in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, who all met in 1997 while completing higher degrees at the University of Illinois. There they began conceptualizing a small engineering firm based off their research, but their ideas were a bit ahead of the technology of the time.

Inprentus is a nanotechnology company that specializes in the fields of Diffraction gratings, diffractive optics, monochromator, and spectrometer. The company has developed a new method for manufacturing mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings for synchrotron, FEL, and laser applications, offering high resolving power with blaze angles lower than 1 degree. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

Serionix, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced purification solutions for air and water using innovative materials such as fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange substances. The company designs and produces filters intended for air purifiers and heating systems, effectively removing toxic chemicals and odors while also eliminating viruses, bacteria, and mold. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix focuses on research and development to enhance the performance of its purification technologies.

Serionix, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced purification solutions for air and water using innovative materials such as fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange substances. The company designs and produces filters intended for air purifiers and heating systems, effectively removing toxic chemicals and odors while also eliminating viruses, bacteria, and mold. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix focuses on research and development to enhance the performance of its purification technologies.

Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.

Persio’s multi-channel marketing and decision platform put the power of personalization into marketers’ hands. Built to meet the needs of retailers, Persio connects marketers’ existing data sources, technology solutions, deployment channels, and identity resolution services into a single, interoperable interface so that marketers can deploy data-driven and personalized campaigns across web, email, SMS, mobile apps and other sales channels to reach customers with relevant offers at their most responsive point.

Agrible was established in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, who all met in 1997 while completing higher degrees at the University of Illinois. There they began conceptualizing a small engineering firm based off their research, but their ideas were a bit ahead of the technology of the time.

Phi Optics Inc. develops optical imaging systems for life sciences, medical diagnostics, nanotechnology, and semiconductor testing applications. It offers Quantitative Phase Imaging, a label-free, non-contact, and non-invasive imaging method for measuring nanoscale structures and dynamics via interferometry. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.

RiNGR, Inc. is the developer of the RINGR mobile application, which facilitates high-quality audio conversations between users regardless of their geographical locations. The app allows users to connect instantly through their smartphones or tablets, enabling them to record conversations with remarkable clarity, making it feel as though both parties are in the same room. Users can easily download these recordings for editing, playback, or storage, and share them across various platforms such as blogs, podcasts, and social media. The technology behind RINGR is designed to eliminate sound issues during long-distance interactions, making it an effective tool for interviews and conversations. Based in Champaign, Illinois, RiNGR, Inc. aims to enhance the way people communicate across distances.

Earshot is a precision-based real-time marketing platform that helps brands discover and acquire new customers through social media. Earshot's patent pending Decibel Level is a real-time relevancy score that is unique to every brand or campaign. Decibel Level is customizable on the fly so customers can weight variables like location, bio, post content, even logo detection to find the social media posts that are most important in real time.

RiNGR, Inc. is the developer of the RINGR mobile application, which facilitates high-quality audio conversations between users regardless of their geographical locations. The app allows users to connect instantly through their smartphones or tablets, enabling them to record conversations with remarkable clarity, making it feel as though both parties are in the same room. Users can easily download these recordings for editing, playback, or storage, and share them across various platforms such as blogs, podcasts, and social media. The technology behind RINGR is designed to eliminate sound issues during long-distance interactions, making it an effective tool for interviews and conversations. Based in Champaign, Illinois, RiNGR, Inc. aims to enhance the way people communicate across distances.

Label Insight collects, aggregates and analyzes CPG label data to allow the government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers a comprehensive view of food labels. This includes allergens, additives, ingredient, and claims analysis.

Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.

Diagnostic Photonics, Inc. specializes in advanced imaging technologies designed to aid physicians in the real-time assessment of tissue microstructure. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed the Foresee Imaging System, which produces diffraction-corrected images to enhance tissue evaluation. The innovative imaging technology stems from research conducted at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, known for its interdisciplinary approach to scientific advancement.

Snapshot Energy develops a technology designed to convert animal and human waste to bio-crude oil. Its technology produces a bio-crude oil product from an enhanced hydro-thermal conversion of the organic waste feedstock, enabling local energy centers to avail of a system that does not require the traditional costs and environmental impact of exploration, recovery, transportation, refinement and eventual distribution of hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels. Snapshot Energy was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Danville, Illinois.

Inprentus is a nanotechnology company that specializes in the fields of Diffraction gratings, diffractive optics, monochromator, and spectrometer. The company has developed a new method for manufacturing mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings for synchrotron, FEL, and laser applications, offering high resolving power with blaze angles lower than 1 degree. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

Label Insight collects, aggregates and analyzes CPG label data to allow the government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers a comprehensive view of food labels. This includes allergens, additives, ingredient, and claims analysis.

Label Insight collects, aggregates and analyzes CPG label data to allow the government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers a comprehensive view of food labels. This includes allergens, additives, ingredient, and claims analysis.

Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.

Agrible was established in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, who all met in 1997 while completing higher degrees at the University of Illinois. There they began conceptualizing a small engineering firm based off their research, but their ideas were a bit ahead of the technology of the time.

Label Insight collects, aggregates and analyzes CPG label data to allow the government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers a comprehensive view of food labels. This includes allergens, additives, ingredient, and claims analysis.

RiNGR, Inc. is the developer of the RINGR mobile application, which facilitates high-quality audio conversations between users regardless of their geographical locations. The app allows users to connect instantly through their smartphones or tablets, enabling them to record conversations with remarkable clarity, making it feel as though both parties are in the same room. Users can easily download these recordings for editing, playback, or storage, and share them across various platforms such as blogs, podcasts, and social media. The technology behind RINGR is designed to eliminate sound issues during long-distance interactions, making it an effective tool for interviews and conversations. Based in Champaign, Illinois, RiNGR, Inc. aims to enhance the way people communicate across distances.

Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of accurate and personalized gesture-based products. Its software, known as Constellation, is designed to integrate with various motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment. By operating at the sensor, operating system, or application level, Rithmio's technology tracks and analyzes movements in real time, facilitating the creation of advanced wearable technology and connected clothing. The company has established partnerships with leading semiconductor firms and consumer electronics manufacturers to embed its technology at the System on Chip level. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Neurogito, Rithmio rebranded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.

Earshot is a precision-based real-time marketing platform that helps brands discover and acquire new customers through social media. Earshot's patent pending Decibel Level is a real-time relevancy score that is unique to every brand or campaign. Decibel Level is customizable on the fly so customers can weight variables like location, bio, post content, even logo detection to find the social media posts that are most important in real time.

OceanComm, Inc. develops a wireless underwater modem which enables wireless video streaming underwater and wireless remote control of underwater vehicles. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.

Personify specializes in the fields of presentations, software, and videos. Personify uses technologies in computer vision to develop fresh and immersive video experiences. These experiences facilitate real and meaningful connections with everyone, everywhere. It was founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Inprentus is a nanotechnology company that specializes in the fields of Diffraction gratings, diffractive optics, monochromator, and spectrometer. The company has developed a new method for manufacturing mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings for synchrotron, FEL, and laser applications, offering high resolving power with blaze angles lower than 1 degree. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

Persio’s multi-channel marketing and decision platform put the power of personalization into marketers’ hands. Built to meet the needs of retailers, Persio connects marketers’ existing data sources, technology solutions, deployment channels, and identity resolution services into a single, interoperable interface so that marketers can deploy data-driven and personalized campaigns across web, email, SMS, mobile apps and other sales channels to reach customers with relevant offers at their most responsive point.

Snapshot Energy develops a technology designed to convert animal and human waste to bio-crude oil. Its technology produces a bio-crude oil product from an enhanced hydro-thermal conversion of the organic waste feedstock, enabling local energy centers to avail of a system that does not require the traditional costs and environmental impact of exploration, recovery, transportation, refinement and eventual distribution of hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels. Snapshot Energy was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Danville, Illinois.

RiNGR, Inc. is the developer of the RINGR mobile application, which facilitates high-quality audio conversations between users regardless of their geographical locations. The app allows users to connect instantly through their smartphones or tablets, enabling them to record conversations with remarkable clarity, making it feel as though both parties are in the same room. Users can easily download these recordings for editing, playback, or storage, and share them across various platforms such as blogs, podcasts, and social media. The technology behind RINGR is designed to eliminate sound issues during long-distance interactions, making it an effective tool for interviews and conversations. Based in Champaign, Illinois, RiNGR, Inc. aims to enhance the way people communicate across distances.

Tech.li is an online platform focused on providing news and editorial content related to technology and business. Established in 2010 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company covers a diverse array of topics, including gaming, social media, mobile technology, Internet culture, and major corporations such as Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. Originally known as Flyover Geeks, it rebranded to Tech.li in May 2011. The website aims to highlight innovation across the country by showcasing the latest developments in technology companies and start-ups. As of July 2017, Tech.li operates as a subsidiary of Publicize, Inc., working to enhance the visibility of emerging technology businesses and contribute to the evolution of technology news media.

Label Insight collects, aggregates and analyzes CPG label data to allow the government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers a comprehensive view of food labels. This includes allergens, additives, ingredient, and claims analysis.

640 Labs is a precision farming platform that collects, analyzes and distributes data, effectively optimizing farming operations Farmers have proven to be willing adopters of technology if it provides value. Today, over 35% of all corn, wheat, and soybean farmers are using GPS auto-steered tractors to maximize yield. Now is the time to bring the power of analytics, mobile technologies and cloud computing to provide valuable insight and productivity improvements to farming.

Label Insight collects, aggregates and analyzes CPG label data to allow the government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers a comprehensive view of food labels. This includes allergens, additives, ingredient, and claims analysis.

Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of accurate and personalized gesture-based products. Its software, known as Constellation, is designed to integrate with various motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment. By operating at the sensor, operating system, or application level, Rithmio's technology tracks and analyzes movements in real time, facilitating the creation of advanced wearable technology and connected clothing. The company has established partnerships with leading semiconductor firms and consumer electronics manufacturers to embed its technology at the System on Chip level. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Neurogito, Rithmio rebranded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Tech.li is an online platform focused on providing news and editorial content related to technology and business. Established in 2010 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company covers a diverse array of topics, including gaming, social media, mobile technology, Internet culture, and major corporations such as Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. Originally known as Flyover Geeks, it rebranded to Tech.li in May 2011. The website aims to highlight innovation across the country by showcasing the latest developments in technology companies and start-ups. As of July 2017, Tech.li operates as a subsidiary of Publicize, Inc., working to enhance the visibility of emerging technology businesses and contribute to the evolution of technology news media.

RiNGR, Inc. is the developer of the RINGR mobile application, which facilitates high-quality audio conversations between users regardless of their geographical locations. The app allows users to connect instantly through their smartphones or tablets, enabling them to record conversations with remarkable clarity, making it feel as though both parties are in the same room. Users can easily download these recordings for editing, playback, or storage, and share them across various platforms such as blogs, podcasts, and social media. The technology behind RINGR is designed to eliminate sound issues during long-distance interactions, making it an effective tool for interviews and conversations. Based in Champaign, Illinois, RiNGR, Inc. aims to enhance the way people communicate across distances.

Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of accurate and personalized gesture-based products. Its software, known as Constellation, is designed to integrate with various motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment. By operating at the sensor, operating system, or application level, Rithmio's technology tracks and analyzes movements in real time, facilitating the creation of advanced wearable technology and connected clothing. The company has established partnerships with leading semiconductor firms and consumer electronics manufacturers to embed its technology at the System on Chip level. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Neurogito, Rithmio rebranded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

640 Labs is a precision farming platform that collects, analyzes and distributes data, effectively optimizing farming operations Farmers have proven to be willing adopters of technology if it provides value. Today, over 35% of all corn, wheat, and soybean farmers are using GPS auto-steered tractors to maximize yield. Now is the time to bring the power of analytics, mobile technologies and cloud computing to provide valuable insight and productivity improvements to farming.

Earshot is a precision-based real-time marketing platform that helps brands discover and acquire new customers through social media. Earshot's patent pending Decibel Level is a real-time relevancy score that is unique to every brand or campaign. Decibel Level is customizable on the fly so customers can weight variables like location, bio, post content, even logo detection to find the social media posts that are most important in real time.

Learnerator is a computational exam prep platform. Free full-length practice exams and review summaries combine with custom feedback and powerful analytics.

Diagnostic Photonics, Inc. specializes in advanced imaging technologies designed to aid physicians in the real-time assessment of tissue microstructure. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed the Foresee Imaging System, which produces diffraction-corrected images to enhance tissue evaluation. The innovative imaging technology stems from research conducted at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, known for its interdisciplinary approach to scientific advancement.

CityScan, a Chicago venture-backed software company, is leading the field in intelligent data collection and integration for Smart Cities and Utilities. Their patented process integrates private and municipal data with the most advanced 3D visual data collection methods available, resulting in improved efficiency operations while reducing overall costs. Their technology provides clients a solution to manage their assets, ensure businesses are operating within local ordinances and provide a safe environment for their residents. CityScan is a proud member of Industrious Chicago.

Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.

Agrible was established in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, who all met in 1997 while completing higher degrees at the University of Illinois. There they began conceptualizing a small engineering firm based off their research, but their ideas were a bit ahead of the technology of the time.

Spinlight Studio, Inc. develops and publishes educational games and applications on iOS, Android, and Mac platforms for kids. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Champaign, Illinois. As of July 17, 2015, Spinlight Studio, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Codagami.

Shotfarm's Product Content Network is the first end-to-end solution for the Management and Exchange of Product Information that meets the demands of the entire ecommerce industry. Free and simple core functionality combined with a suite of affordable and powerful upgrade options make Shotfarm instantly useful and infinitely scalable. One System, any format, thousands of Retailers and Manufacturers. Shotfarm just makes sense.

Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.

Clearstream.TV is a Chicago-based company established in 2011 that specializes in video advertising evaluation and risk mitigation. The company offers a platform designed for advertising agencies and marketers, enabling them to standardize the evaluation, auditing, and reporting of various video environments, including in-stream, in-banner, in-game, auto-play, and below-fold placements. By ingesting and scanning video streams, Clearstream.TV assesses content quality and contextual relevance, allowing for more precise targeting by advertisers. This approach helps enhance the effectiveness of video advertising campaigns while reducing potential risks associated with ad placements.

Lumec Control Products focuses on the development and commercialization of its proprietary inherently linear and high turndown flow control valve for low-pressure gases. Flow control is everywhere in their lives; fuel injection in their cars, gas flow to their homes, water flow control, industrial processes, and many more common applications. Many of the devices used in these installations are outdated devices that did the job years ago. Today, with regulations and ever-increasing demand for optimizing their manufacturing processes, while controlling costs and protecting ou environment, these outdated devices cannot provide the results that are required. It was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois.

Phi Optics Inc. develops optical imaging systems for life sciences, medical diagnostics, nanotechnology, and semiconductor testing applications. It offers Quantitative Phase Imaging, a label-free, non-contact, and non-invasive imaging method for measuring nanoscale structures and dynamics via interferometry. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.

PrintEco, Inc. develops and delivers a subscription-based print optimization software service to optimize content, reformat documents, and reduce wasteful printing. It allows users to integrate with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Personify specializes in the fields of presentations, software, and videos. Personify uses technologies in computer vision to develop fresh and immersive video experiences. These experiences facilitate real and meaningful connections with everyone, everywhere. It was founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

ANDalyze, Inc. specializes in developing products for detecting water contamination through catalytic DNA technologies. The company offers a range of devices, including the AND1100 Fluorimeter, a hand-held instrument designed for testing heavy metals in water supplies, along with various fluorescence-based sensors and kits. These products provide a simple, fast, and cost-effective means for detecting trace metals and other target chemicals, significantly reducing the time and expense associated with traditional heavy metals testing methods. ANDalyze distributes its products both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2005 and based in Champaign, Illinois, the company was previously known as Dzyme Tech until its rebranding in October 2009.

mpressInteractive, LLC, was founded in 2011 to develop mobile apps for the creative and educational community. The company’s first product, a virtual letterpress for the iPad called LetterMpress, quickly gained tens of thousands of users worldwide and has been featured by such publications as USA Today, Forbes, Fast Company, MacUser, and TechCrunch. Today mpressInteractive provides custom application design and development for publishers, corporations, and institutions that want to engage their clientele through creative and personalized app experiences. The company is backed by Serra Ventures

IntelliWheels, Inc. is a startup originating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that focuses on enhancing mobility options for wheelchair users. The company develops a range of innovative products, including specialized wheelchair gloves and easy push wheels, aimed at improving grip and ease of use. These products are designed to fit comfortably in users' hands, allowing for increased physical activity and greater independence. By addressing the specific needs of wheelchair users, IntelliWheels seeks to promote their health and overall well-being, making mobility more accessible and manageable.

Serionix, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced purification solutions for air and water using innovative materials such as fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange substances. The company designs and produces filters intended for air purifiers and heating systems, effectively removing toxic chemicals and odors while also eliminating viruses, bacteria, and mold. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix focuses on research and development to enhance the performance of its purification technologies.

CityScan, a Chicago venture-backed software company, is leading the field in intelligent data collection and integration for Smart Cities and Utilities. Their patented process integrates private and municipal data with the most advanced 3D visual data collection methods available, resulting in improved efficiency operations while reducing overall costs. Their technology provides clients a solution to manage their assets, ensure businesses are operating within local ordinances and provide a safe environment for their residents. CityScan is a proud member of Industrious Chicago.

IntelliWheels, Inc. is a startup originating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that focuses on enhancing mobility options for wheelchair users. The company develops a range of innovative products, including specialized wheelchair gloves and easy push wheels, aimed at improving grip and ease of use. These products are designed to fit comfortably in users' hands, allowing for increased physical activity and greater independence. By addressing the specific needs of wheelchair users, IntelliWheels seeks to promote their health and overall well-being, making mobility more accessible and manageable.

GlucoSentient, Inc. develops personal glucose meters for diabetes patients around the globe. The company offers its products for therapeutic drug and heart health monitoring applications. It also offers test strips for detecting trace amounts of contaminates, such as bacteria, viruses, or chemical contamination in food. GlucoSentient, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.

Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.

IntelliWheels, Inc. is a startup originating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that focuses on enhancing mobility options for wheelchair users. The company develops a range of innovative products, including specialized wheelchair gloves and easy push wheels, aimed at improving grip and ease of use. These products are designed to fit comfortably in users' hands, allowing for increased physical activity and greater independence. By addressing the specific needs of wheelchair users, IntelliWheels seeks to promote their health and overall well-being, making mobility more accessible and manageable.

Caterva, a development stage company, intends to develop a real-time social-marketing platform. The company was formerly known as Yottaclick, Inc. and changed its name to Caterva, Inc. in September, 2010. Caterva, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.

They are a team of designers, engineers and creatives that bring the R&D department into businesses that do not have one, or are seeking a new perspective on current initiatives. They pride ourselves on their ability to identify, define, and execute development projects that help you differentiate and win in your market.

Tech.li is an online platform focused on providing news and editorial content related to technology and business. Established in 2010 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company covers a diverse array of topics, including gaming, social media, mobile technology, Internet culture, and major corporations such as Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. Originally known as Flyover Geeks, it rebranded to Tech.li in May 2011. The website aims to highlight innovation across the country by showcasing the latest developments in technology companies and start-ups. As of July 2017, Tech.li operates as a subsidiary of Publicize, Inc., working to enhance the visibility of emerging technology businesses and contribute to the evolution of technology news media.

Clearstream.TV is a Chicago-based company established in 2011 that specializes in video advertising evaluation and risk mitigation. The company offers a platform designed for advertising agencies and marketers, enabling them to standardize the evaluation, auditing, and reporting of various video environments, including in-stream, in-banner, in-game, auto-play, and below-fold placements. By ingesting and scanning video streams, Clearstream.TV assesses content quality and contextual relevance, allowing for more precise targeting by advertisers. This approach helps enhance the effectiveness of video advertising campaigns while reducing potential risks associated with ad placements.

ImmuVenis is a biotechnology company with novel technology to discover and develop new biotherapeutics to treat infectious disease, cancer and autoimmune disorders

PrintEco, Inc. develops and delivers a subscription-based print optimization software service to optimize content, reformat documents, and reduce wasteful printing. It allows users to integrate with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Personify specializes in the fields of presentations, software, and videos. Personify uses technologies in computer vision to develop fresh and immersive video experiences. These experiences facilitate real and meaningful connections with everyone, everywhere. It was founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Diagnostic Photonics, Inc. specializes in advanced imaging technologies designed to aid physicians in the real-time assessment of tissue microstructure. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed the Foresee Imaging System, which produces diffraction-corrected images to enhance tissue evaluation. The innovative imaging technology stems from research conducted at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, known for its interdisciplinary approach to scientific advancement.

Striped Sail was born in February 2010, inspired by Wired’s cover story, “In the Next Industrial Revolution, Atoms Are the New Bits.” Striped Sail is focused on creating sophisticated and modern styled environmentally accountable accessories for Apple’s mobile products. Our first product is miFrame for iPad.

Caterva, a development stage company, intends to develop a real-time social-marketing platform. The company was formerly known as Yottaclick, Inc. and changed its name to Caterva, Inc. in September, 2010. Caterva, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.

Snapshot Energy develops a technology designed to convert animal and human waste to bio-crude oil. Its technology produces a bio-crude oil product from an enhanced hydro-thermal conversion of the organic waste feedstock, enabling local energy centers to avail of a system that does not require the traditional costs and environmental impact of exploration, recovery, transportation, refinement and eventual distribution of hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels. Snapshot Energy was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Danville, Illinois.