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Proteus Space specializes in designing and manufacturing custom satellite buses. They offer payload integration, custom satellite designs, complete satellite builds with payload installation, environmental testing, and licensing services. The company employs an automated engineering platform called MERCURY to streamline design and compliance tasks.

NOVI LLC is a technology company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in hardware and data analytics platforms tailored for the infrastructure, manufacturing, and space and defense sectors. Founded in 2017, NOVI focuses on addressing key challenges in Earth Observation (EO) services by providing on-board edge computing and low-cost multi-sensor satellites. These innovations aim to reduce the cost, complexity, and latency of utilizing space-based data, thereby democratizing access to EO capabilities. The company's offerings include flexible spacecraft bus systems, guidance, navigation and control systems, as well as services such as asphalt inspection and repair, physical damage detection, inspection and flaw detection, and dimensional verification.

Cerbrec develops a graphical AI platform, Graphbook, empowering users to build tailored AI solutions collaboratively and safely. Its user-friendly interface reduces the need for extensive coding knowledge.

Locus Lock is a global technology company specializing in advanced GPS solutions. It develops intelligent, software-defined GNSS receiver technology, delivering centimeter-accurate real-time positioning for both commercial and military applications. The company's expertise lies in capturing precise heading data for navigation and timing, along with advanced signal situational awareness and anti-spoofing capabilities, ensuring high-resolution location data.

Perceptive Space is a technology company developing an AI-driven platform to forecast and manage space weather conditions. This platform provides real-time, tailored predictions and decision support to satellite operators and launch providers, helping them extend mission lifetimes and reduce operational disruptions caused by harsh space environments.

Arcee.ai specializes in delivering advanced AI solutions tailored for enterprise applications, focusing on customized artificial intelligence agents powered by small language models. Its flagship product, Arcee Orchestra, provides an end-to-end solution that facilitates the creation of AI agents designed to perform complex tasks efficiently. This system allows businesses to easily construct bespoke AI workflows that route tasks to specialized language models, ensuring rapid and reliable responses. Arcee.ai's domain-adapted language model system is engineered to enhance business operations, enabling data-informed decision-making and providing valuable insights. Through seamless integration with existing processes, the company empowers clients to harness the potential of tailored AI while maintaining accuracy and trustworthiness.

Trogenix operates as a therapeutics company, that treats aggressive cancers.

Florrent develops bio-based materials and high-energy-density supercapacitors derived from agricultural waste streams to address bottlenecks in decarbonization and electrification of transportation and buildings. Its technology aims to improve power quality and reliability while offering lower upfront and lifetime costs than conventional batteries, enabling commercial, industrial, and grid operators to enhance performance and support economic inclusion in underrepresented communities.

Proteus Space specializes in designing and manufacturing custom satellite buses. They offer payload integration, custom satellite designs, complete satellite builds with payload installation, environmental testing, and licensing services. The company employs an automated engineering platform called MERCURY to streamline design and compliance tasks.

ClimateAI, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in enterprise software designed to predict and mitigate physical risks associated with climate change on assets. Their platform employs an intuitive climate decision engine, open-source satellite imagery, statistical analysis, and machine learning to help investors, insurers, governments, and other stakeholders develop climate-resilient strategies. The company aims to reduce, monitor, and adapt to climate risks across various industries, including agriculture, energy, construction, and asset management.

Lux Semiconductors develops crystalline thin-film semiconductors used in flexible integrated circuits and designs metal-core substrates intended to replace traditional organic and glass cores in advanced semiconductor packages. The company's patented platform improves heat dissipation, power delivery, electromagnetic shielding, structural stability, and signal integrity, enabling manufacturers across data-center processors, AI accelerators, aerospace and defense electronics, automotive systems, battery management, and medical devices to overcome performance bottlenecks.

Proteus Space specializes in designing and manufacturing custom satellite buses. They offer payload integration, custom satellite designs, complete satellite builds with payload installation, environmental testing, and licensing services. The company employs an automated engineering platform called MERCURY to streamline design and compliance tasks.

Proton Intelligence develops a wearable device that monitors potassium levels in real-time via interstitial fluid, closely correlated to blood. This enables clinicians and patients to manage medications and diets effectively for improved heart and kidney care, particularly targeting hyperkalemia in chronic kidney disease patients with co-morbidities.

Solideon develops wire arc additive manufacturing WAAM solutions for large metallic components, enabling multi-robot, multi-tool manufacturing cells that produce finished parts in days rather than months. The company focuses on aerospace vehicle manufacturing and related infrastructure applications, leveraging additive manufacturing systems and machine-learning collaboration to build vehicles and infrastructure on Earth, the Moon, and Mars. This approach aims to expand space research capabilities and accelerate transportation and infrastructure projects, creating new opportunities across industries. Solideon emphasizes rapid production, scalable automation, and data-driven optimization to streamline fabrication of high-strength components for aerospace and other high-demand sectors.

Polco is a company that enhances communication between local officials and constituents through its online platform, which offers verified surveys, polls, and analytics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin, Polco provides its services to various entities, including cities, counties, school districts, and news media organizations. The platform facilitates citizen engagement by integrating local and national legislation with opportunities for voting and crowd-sourced political commentary. By offering tools for online polling and comprehensive survey research, Polco aims to modernize civic interaction and improve the effectiveness of governance through better-informed decision-making and feedback mechanisms.

Bright Uro is an early-stage medical technology company developing a wireless, catheter-free urodynamic monitoring system. This innovative device aims to improve the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract symptoms by enabling spontaneous voiding in natural settings, providing more accurate and comfortable diagnostic assessments.

Founded in 2017, Tradespace operates a platform facilitating the buying, selling, and licensing of intellectual property. Its AI-driven technology enables companies to quantify IP value, identify commercialization opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions without relying on intermediaries.

Zeno Power is a company that creates advanced power systems that use radioisotopes. The company intends to increase the production of small-scale nuclear batteries capable of powering spacecraft and undersea technologies for years. Zeno, founded in 2018 by three Vanderbilt University students, intends to be the first to enter the commercial market with a novel new combination of affordability and lightweight.

Lux Semiconductors develops crystalline thin-film semiconductors used in flexible integrated circuits and designs metal-core substrates intended to replace traditional organic and glass cores in advanced semiconductor packages. The company's patented platform improves heat dissipation, power delivery, electromagnetic shielding, structural stability, and signal integrity, enabling manufacturers across data-center processors, AI accelerators, aerospace and defense electronics, automotive systems, battery management, and medical devices to overcome performance bottlenecks.

Phalanx provides zero-trust data security that protects business data wherever it is shared, stored, or accessed. The platform secures data across file transfers and cloud or local storage by combining automation, encryption, and identity verification, while working with existing platforms to maintain productivity. It enables secure, trackable file sharing with clients and partners and gives visibility and control over data access, helping reduce human error and cyber risk and minimize data loss. The solution is designed to secure data in any environment and to give organizations peace of mind.

Civitech is a political technology company that focuses on leveraging technology to address civic challenges and enhance democratic processes. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Civitech develops an integration platform that supports political candidates, campaign staff, and volunteers. Its flagship product, CampaignOS, serves as a central hub for managing campaign activities and resources, facilitating the recruitment and coordination of campaign personnel. The company aims to empower democratic candidates, promote progressive causes, and improve the ability of local governments to serve their communities more effectively. By increasing civic participation and providing tools for organizations, Civitech strives to create a more equitable democracy.

SanityDesk is a developer of marketing technologies tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company focuses on helping business owners organize and grow their operations online. Its technology encompasses a variety of features, including website and marketing automation, sales customer relationship management, and an assistance desk. Additionally, SanityDesk provides a virtual tech assistant and communication tools, empowering clients to effectively launch and manage their businesses in the digital space. Through its comprehensive suite of tools, SanityDesk aims to streamline the operations of small businesses, facilitating their growth and enhancing their online presence.

MLtwist is a Data as a Service platform that accelerates the deployment of machine learning models by handling data preparation tasks. It streamlines the process from messy, unlabeled data to high-quality, organized, labeled data, reducing time and cost.

Moth + Flame develops immersive learning experiences and virtual reality training technology for enterprise-scale clients across multiple industries. The platform uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to power adaptive learning programs for hard and soft skills, enabling organizations to deliver immersive VR training and communication at scale.

Inversion specializes in developing affordable, reusable spacecraft designed for commercial and defense industries. Their primary focus is creating autonomous re-entry vehicles to facilitate global cargo delivery, space station resupply, and resource return, aiming to make space exploration more accessible and sustainable.

Founded in 2018, Orbit Fab develops orbital propellant depots to expand operational potential of satellites. Its key products include Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI) for on-orbit refueling and docking, and Rigid Tanker International Space Station prototypes.

A.M. Money provides no co-signer low-cost, and flexible college financing to help students finance their college education. They know that money is the predominant reason why someone will or will not graduate from college. They have experienced this first hand, and created the student loan product that they wished was available when they were going through college.

Polco is a company that enhances communication between local officials and constituents through its online platform, which offers verified surveys, polls, and analytics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin, Polco provides its services to various entities, including cities, counties, school districts, and news media organizations. The platform facilitates citizen engagement by integrating local and national legislation with opportunities for voting and crowd-sourced political commentary. By offering tools for online polling and comprehensive survey research, Polco aims to modernize civic interaction and improve the effectiveness of governance through better-informed decision-making and feedback mechanisms.