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Elemind Technologies is a neurotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing wearable devices that utilize innovative neuromodulation techniques to process and compute brainwave activity. By precisely timing audio output, Elemind's technology aims to shape brainwaves and alter brain states, enabling users to enhance attention and improve sleep. Through its cutting-edge approach, Elemind seeks to advance the understanding and manipulation of brain functions for better cognitive health and performance.

Izote Biosciences develops fermentation technology aimed at improving industrial biomanufacturing. Its platform offers an anaerobic process with predictable scaling, extended fermentation runs, and the use of low-cost bioreactors, enabling industries such as fragrance, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

Machina Labs is a manufacturing firm specializing in automated metal forming and fabrication processes. It leverages AI and machine learning, along with advanced robotics, to efficiently produce composite and metal products for aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and defense industries.

CellFE Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, established in 2017. It specializes in the development of a microfluidics-based device designed to deliver gene-editing molecules into human cells. This innovative platform enhances the manufacturing and development of cell therapies by utilizing rapid cell compression techniques that facilitate the uptake of therapeutic molecules from surrounding fluids. By enabling the transport of hard-to-deliver molecules, CellFE aims to improve the effectiveness of treatments for various disorders, supporting medical researchers in their efforts to advance patient care and outcomes.

Founded in 2017, SafeAI specializes in transforming heavy equipment used in mining and construction industries into autonomous robotic assets. Its technology enables safe removal of personnel from hazardous environments while optimizing equipment utilization and task management.

Breeze Intelligence specializes in artificial intelligence governance, providing a platform that ensures AI systems operate ethically, transparently, and in compliance with relevant regulations and organizational policies. The platform continuously monitors AI workflows, identifying and mitigating biases in models and datasets. This proactive approach enables organizations to reduce legal, reputational, and financial risks associated with the deployment of cognitive computing technologies. Additionally, Breeze Intelligence offers a suite of products built on a unified infrastructure, facilitating the rapid productization of machine learning tools and optimizing the use of cloud resources for various customers.

Rugged Robotics Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing robotic platforms tailored for the commercial construction industry. The company focuses on intelligent automation technologies designed to enhance productivity and efficiency on construction sites. One of its key products, the Mark I, marks architectural and engineering designs directly onto concrete floors, thereby assisting construction workers with precise layout tasks. This robotic solution not only replaces traditional manual methods, which are often slow and prone to errors, but also offers a layout-as-a-service model, enabling contractors to access these technologies without significant upfront investment. Through its innovative hardware-enabled solutions, Rugged Robotics addresses specific challenges within the construction sector, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for contractors.

Parallel Systems is a company that specializes in designing autonomous, zero-emissions freight transportation systems. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to revolutionize freight transport by creating solutions that are fast, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. By focusing on reducing highway congestion, Parallel Systems seeks to contribute to a more efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Kula Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in biofertilizers that harness nitrogen-fixing microbes energized by renewable energy sources. This innovative approach allows Kula Bio to produce organic nitrogen fertilizers that aim to replace traditional synthetic fertilizers, promoting both agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio’s products enable farmers to improve crop yields while prioritizing sustainability and eco-friendliness in farming practices.

Machina Labs is a manufacturing firm specializing in automated metal forming and fabrication processes. It leverages AI and machine learning, along with advanced robotics, to efficiently produce composite and metal products for aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and defense industries.

Via Separations, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing membrane-based products for the separation of industrial liquids, aimed at enhancing efficiency in challenging industrial environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on industrial decarbonization through innovative chemistries that significantly reduce energy consumption in manufacturing processes. Via's technology allows facilities to cut energy usage by 90% during chemical separation, replacing traditional heat-based methods with a highly selective and robust membrane filtration system. This advancement not only helps to minimize the environmental impact of industrial processes, but it also creates additional revenue opportunities for customers. Currently, Via is conducting pilot trials at pulp and paper facilities with the goal of eliminating 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2050. The company has successfully scaled its technology and demonstrated working prototypes at a commercial level, having emerged from MIT's Department of Material Science & Engineering.

Attivare Therapeutics specializes in developing biomaterial vaccines designed for multiple applications. Its innovative approach involves creating a new physical microenvironment within the body to concentrate immune cells, delivering agents to reprogram the immune response, and enhancing patient responses to cancer antigens.

inVia Robotics LLC, based in Agoura Hills, California, specializes in developing automation solutions for warehouses, focusing on inventory management and order fulfillment. The company's primary product is the inVia Dynamic Automated Storage and Retrieval System, designed to streamline ground-to-pick operations for e-commerce retailers and logistics providers. This system employs robotics management software to efficiently retrieve items from shelves and deliver them to pack stations or shipping areas, enhancing fulfillment efficiency and productivity within warehouses.

Founded in 2017, SafeAI specializes in transforming heavy equipment used in mining and construction industries into autonomous robotic assets. Its technology enables safe removal of personnel from hazardous environments while optimizing equipment utilization and task management.

Kula Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in biofertilizers that harness nitrogen-fixing microbes energized by renewable energy sources. This innovative approach allows Kula Bio to produce organic nitrogen fertilizers that aim to replace traditional synthetic fertilizers, promoting both agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio’s products enable farmers to improve crop yields while prioritizing sustainability and eco-friendliness in farming practices.

Optimal Dynamics is a software company that develops artificial intelligence-based tools for freight and logistics optimization. Its platform automates load search and carrier matching and provides load recommendations through applications such as SMART-TL. Founded in 2016 and rooted in Princeton University research, the company applies continual learning to the supply chain, offering strategic analysis, plans for uncertainty, and dynamic planning to automate and optimize operations and improve productivity in the logistics sector.

QSimulate is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based quantitative simulation tools focused on quantum molecular simulations. By leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, QSimulate aims to address significant industrial-scale challenges primarily within the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Its innovative platform automates various workflows, allowing computational scientists to shift their focus from repetitive tasks to more strategic activities, ultimately enhancing productivity. This approach enables clients to accelerate their research and development processes, positioning QSimulate as a key player in advancing scientific inquiry and innovation in these industries.

Jiko is a technology-driven financial institution that offers a unique debit card service, Jiko Solid, which enables users to track and manage their expenses securely, both online and offline. The company provides cashback on every transaction, single-use virtual cards, and allows users to invest their money in safe assets like US Treasury bills, all with no minimum balance requirements. Jiko operates through a user-friendly mobile application and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Reykjavik. As a vertically integrated financial institution, Jiko combines a nationally chartered bank and a registered broker-dealer to hold cash as T-bills, ensuring safety and yield for its users.

Syntiant designs neuromorphic semiconductors to enable artificial intelligence and machine learning at the edge. It develops ultra-low-power, high-performance neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as hearing aids, earbuds, smartphones, smart speakers and laptops, enabling on-device AI for sensor, voice, and video processing.

Optimal Dynamics is a software company that develops artificial intelligence-based tools for freight and logistics optimization. Its platform automates load search and carrier matching and provides load recommendations through applications such as SMART-TL. Founded in 2016 and rooted in Princeton University research, the company applies continual learning to the supply chain, offering strategic analysis, plans for uncertainty, and dynamic planning to automate and optimize operations and improve productivity in the logistics sector.

Parallel Systems is a company that specializes in designing autonomous, zero-emissions freight transportation systems. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to revolutionize freight transport by creating solutions that are fast, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. By focusing on reducing highway congestion, Parallel Systems seeks to contribute to a more efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the materials discovery and production industry through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic automation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix has developed a platform that significantly accelerates the research and development process, condensing it from years into mere months. This innovative approach enables scientists and researchers to discover new chemicals and materials, enhancing public health and sustainability while promoting green chemistry solutions that reduce hazardous substance production. The company provides its partners with access to advanced digital research and development tools, facilitating materials innovation and the creation of formulations tailored to specific desired properties.

Machina Labs is a manufacturing firm specializing in automated metal forming and fabrication processes. It leverages AI and machine learning, along with advanced robotics, to efficiently produce composite and metal products for aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and defense industries.

CellFE Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, established in 2017. It specializes in the development of a microfluidics-based device designed to deliver gene-editing molecules into human cells. This innovative platform enhances the manufacturing and development of cell therapies by utilizing rapid cell compression techniques that facilitate the uptake of therapeutic molecules from surrounding fluids. By enabling the transport of hard-to-deliver molecules, CellFE aims to improve the effectiveness of treatments for various disorders, supporting medical researchers in their efforts to advance patient care and outcomes.

QSimulate is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based quantitative simulation tools focused on quantum molecular simulations. By leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, QSimulate aims to address significant industrial-scale challenges primarily within the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Its innovative platform automates various workflows, allowing computational scientists to shift their focus from repetitive tasks to more strategic activities, ultimately enhancing productivity. This approach enables clients to accelerate their research and development processes, positioning QSimulate as a key player in advancing scientific inquiry and innovation in these industries.

Kula Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in biofertilizers that harness nitrogen-fixing microbes energized by renewable energy sources. This innovative approach allows Kula Bio to produce organic nitrogen fertilizers that aim to replace traditional synthetic fertilizers, promoting both agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio’s products enable farmers to improve crop yields while prioritizing sustainability and eco-friendliness in farming practices.

Founded in 2017, SafeAI specializes in transforming heavy equipment used in mining and construction industries into autonomous robotic assets. Its technology enables safe removal of personnel from hazardous environments while optimizing equipment utilization and task management.

Via Separations, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing membrane-based products for the separation of industrial liquids, aimed at enhancing efficiency in challenging industrial environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on industrial decarbonization through innovative chemistries that significantly reduce energy consumption in manufacturing processes. Via's technology allows facilities to cut energy usage by 90% during chemical separation, replacing traditional heat-based methods with a highly selective and robust membrane filtration system. This advancement not only helps to minimize the environmental impact of industrial processes, but it also creates additional revenue opportunities for customers. Currently, Via is conducting pilot trials at pulp and paper facilities with the goal of eliminating 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2050. The company has successfully scaled its technology and demonstrated working prototypes at a commercial level, having emerged from MIT's Department of Material Science & Engineering.

K2 Cyber Security, Inc. is a developer of enterprise security software focused on protecting hybrid cloud infrastructure. Incorporated in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers advanced solutions like K2 Prevent and K2 Segment. K2 Prevent safeguards against infiltration by securing workloads and software, while K2 Segment is designed to halt lateral movement of threats within the same platform. Key features include deterministic prevention, real-time detection, dynamic micro segmentation, and complete visibility, ensuring robust defense against cyberattacks, especially on unpatched applications and infrastructures. The K2 platform employs control flow integrity technology to detect and prevent exploits in real time, significantly reducing false positives. This comprehensive approach enables organizations to achieve effective runtime protection for web applications, container workloads, and hybrid environments, enhancing their overall security posture against emerging threats.

Syntiant designs neuromorphic semiconductors to enable artificial intelligence and machine learning at the edge. It develops ultra-low-power, high-performance neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as hearing aids, earbuds, smartphones, smart speakers and laptops, enabling on-device AI for sensor, voice, and video processing.

Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the materials discovery and production industry through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic automation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix has developed a platform that significantly accelerates the research and development process, condensing it from years into mere months. This innovative approach enables scientists and researchers to discover new chemicals and materials, enhancing public health and sustainability while promoting green chemistry solutions that reduce hazardous substance production. The company provides its partners with access to advanced digital research and development tools, facilitating materials innovation and the creation of formulations tailored to specific desired properties.

inVia Robotics LLC, based in Agoura Hills, California, specializes in developing automation solutions for warehouses, focusing on inventory management and order fulfillment. The company's primary product is the inVia Dynamic Automated Storage and Retrieval System, designed to streamline ground-to-pick operations for e-commerce retailers and logistics providers. This system employs robotics management software to efficiently retrieve items from shelves and deliver them to pack stations or shipping areas, enhancing fulfillment efficiency and productivity within warehouses.

Syntiant designs neuromorphic semiconductors to enable artificial intelligence and machine learning at the edge. It develops ultra-low-power, high-performance neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as hearing aids, earbuds, smartphones, smart speakers and laptops, enabling on-device AI for sensor, voice, and video processing.

SeqOnce Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on accelerating life sciences discoveries by developing genomic tools for real-time PCR and next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, with capabilities spanning pathogen detection, biomarker analysis, and other genomic applications. The company aims to improve speed and reliability of molecular workflows through innovative technologies and product lines that support research and development across clinical service labs, biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, government institutions, and academia. Founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the University of Southern California, SeqOnce continues to expand its portfolio into genomics, food safety, and related fields, seeking to enable researchers to obtain better results faster while funding ongoing innovations in genomic technology.

Jiko is a technology-driven financial institution that offers a unique debit card service, Jiko Solid, which enables users to track and manage their expenses securely, both online and offline. The company provides cashback on every transaction, single-use virtual cards, and allows users to invest their money in safe assets like US Treasury bills, all with no minimum balance requirements. Jiko operates through a user-friendly mobile application and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Reykjavik. As a vertically integrated financial institution, Jiko combines a nationally chartered bank and a registered broker-dealer to hold cash as T-bills, ensuring safety and yield for its users.

inVia Robotics LLC, based in Agoura Hills, California, specializes in developing automation solutions for warehouses, focusing on inventory management and order fulfillment. The company's primary product is the inVia Dynamic Automated Storage and Retrieval System, designed to streamline ground-to-pick operations for e-commerce retailers and logistics providers. This system employs robotics management software to efficiently retrieve items from shelves and deliver them to pack stations or shipping areas, enhancing fulfillment efficiency and productivity within warehouses.