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OnStation develops an application for construction and roadway projects that delivers instant jobsite location, access to plans and design documents, and team communication tools. Its Station Finder automatically determines a user’s location on the jobsite and can be adapted to operate with statewide milepost networks, enabling quick reference on smaller projects where survey data and documents may be limited. The platform reduces worker downtime, minimizes errors, and lowers project management overhead by centralizing site data and coordinating field teams, designers, and other stakeholders, thereby increasing worksite efficiency and consistency across roadway projects.

Smart Apply develops density-based sprayer technology for precision agriculture. Its systems reduce pesticide waste by over half while maintaining or improving yields, enabling users to achieve environmental stewardship goals.

Smart Apply develops density-based sprayer technology for precision agriculture. Its systems reduce pesticide waste by over half while maintaining or improving yields, enabling users to achieve environmental stewardship goals.

NextStep is an information technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing training and job placement services through a mobile application platform. The company's platform offers online certified nursing assistant (CNA) training and placement programs, as well as recruitment, training, and placement for various entry-level healthcare jobs such as community health workers, home health aides, and medical assistants. This enables individuals to quickly and affordably reskill themselves while helping employers in the healthcare sector find skilled employees.

Keys is a developer of an intent-based communication platform that aims to enhance user expression through advanced technology. By leveraging natural language processing, Keys transforms broad and simple ideas into well-structured, AI-generated sentences, thereby facilitating more effective and accurate communication. The platform is designed to address common challenges in texting, which remains the largest communication channel globally. By understanding user intent, Keys helps individuals communicate more swiftly and clearly, ultimately elevating their conversational skills and improving overall communication experiences.

2Morrow is a digital health company that develops, licenses, and distributes evidence-based behavioral change programs and digital health products. Its programs include SmartQuit, an evidence-based smoking cessation program using acceptance commitment therapy; My Pocket Coach, a personal goal and habit platform; and Healthy Habits to establish or break routines. Delivered through employers, state programs, wellness initiatives, and health plans, the offerings support population health and well-being. The company emphasizes behavioral science and data-driven tools, with more than a dozen published studies and a Phase III randomized controlled trial in digital health. Based in Kirkland, Washington, 2Morrow has an active product pipeline extending into substance-use support and management of chronic conditions, helping individuals align behavior with personal values to sustain lasting change.

Veriskin, Inc. is a medical device company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative technologies for skin cancer diagnostics. Incorporated in 2016, it manufactures TruScore, a handheld device designed for non-invasive skin cancer screening. The device provides a low-cost solution for assessing suspicious skin growths, delivering objective evaluations that can be utilized by non-specialist frontline caregivers. This capability allows for early detection of skin cancer, enhancing the potential for timely and effective treatment.

Amsel Medical is a medical device company that develops mechanical surgical clamping technology for occluding blood vessels during surgical and interventional procedures. Its SCureClamp with Interdigitation Occlusion Technology (iDOT) anchors to secure the implant and prevent slippage, enabling grasping of vessels of varying sizes and wall thicknesses for reliable occlusion. The company targets clinical and military markets with a minimally invasive, needle-delivery approach designed to promote faster healing and durable vessel closure, including applications such as venous reflux disease.

Seatrec is a climatetech startup specializing in clean energy solutions derived from temperature differences in ocean waters. Founded in 2012 by Dr. Yi Chao, the company leverages technology developed at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to create innovative energy harvesting systems. These systems use patented thermal engine technologies to generate renewable electricity, enabling oceanographic research equipment such as drones, floats, and gliders to operate sustainably. By utilizing Seatrec's technology, researchers can extend the operational life of their equipment, reduce costs, and enhance data collection capabilities with zero emissions and waste. The applications of Seatrec's solutions span various fields, including ocean data capture, seafloor mapping, offshore aquaculture, Arctic research, meteorology, and climate change mitigation.

Keys is a developer of an intent-based communication platform that aims to enhance user expression through advanced technology. By leveraging natural language processing, Keys transforms broad and simple ideas into well-structured, AI-generated sentences, thereby facilitating more effective and accurate communication. The platform is designed to address common challenges in texting, which remains the largest communication channel globally. By understanding user intent, Keys helps individuals communicate more swiftly and clearly, ultimately elevating their conversational skills and improving overall communication experiences.

Keys is a developer of an intent-based communication platform that aims to enhance user expression through advanced technology. By leveraging natural language processing, Keys transforms broad and simple ideas into well-structured, AI-generated sentences, thereby facilitating more effective and accurate communication. The platform is designed to address common challenges in texting, which remains the largest communication channel globally. By understanding user intent, Keys helps individuals communicate more swiftly and clearly, ultimately elevating their conversational skills and improving overall communication experiences.

NextStep is an information technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing training and job placement services through a mobile application platform. The company's platform offers online certified nursing assistant (CNA) training and placement programs, as well as recruitment, training, and placement for various entry-level healthcare jobs such as community health workers, home health aides, and medical assistants. This enables individuals to quickly and affordably reskill themselves while helping employers in the healthcare sector find skilled employees.

LandTrust, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates access to private land for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. Founded in 2019 and based in Bozeman, Montana, the platform connects sportsmen with landowners, allowing users to list, discover, and book private land for their outdoor pursuits. By partnering with landowners such as farmers and ranchers, LandTrust helps generate new revenue streams from their land's natural resources, ensuring that landowners are compensated for sustainable land management practices. This innovative approach enables landowners to enhance their income while providing outdoor enthusiasts with convenient access to diverse sporting opportunities.

ShieldIO develops a platform that secures data across its lifecycle using proprietary AI and encryption technologies. It enables encrypted search without decryption, eliminating the risk of keystore theft. Serving financial, healthcare, and insurance sectors, ShieldIO protects against data breaches and ensures business continuity.

Factal delivers real-time, fact-verified news alerts to institutions and companies, focusing on high-impact events like wildfires, shootings, explosions, and floods. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Factal was founded in 2018.

Cadence Biomedical, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on restoring walking abilities for individuals with severe mobility impairments. The company's primary product, Kickstart, is a neurorehabilitation device designed to enhance recovery in patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Utilizing innovative Exotendon technology, Kickstart mimics the function of an artificial tendon, providing necessary stability, support, and swing assistance. This device is utilized in both outpatient physical therapy and for home use, facilitating continued recovery post-discharge. Cadence Biomedical was originally established as Empowering Engineering Technologies, Corp. in 2007 and has since developed a new kinetic orthosis device, building on technology developed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. A.J. van den Bogert.