MassChallenge

Pointz is a technology company specializing in urban mobility solutions. It develops a mobile mapping application designed to help bike and scooter riders navigate safely through cities by identifying the safest routes using proprietary routing algorithms that favor quiet networks of residential side streets, protected bike lanes, and other bike-friendly roads. The app also incorporates crowdsourced information to enhance its route recommendations.

Shuttle Central is an online mobility and transportation platform designed to assist travel companies in enhancing their revenue streams by offering supplementary services, starting with airport transportation. The company provides an integrated solution that connects local transportation services, allowing travel businesses to offer airport shuttles and car rentals through a unified platform. This innovative approach enables travel companies to generate additional revenue, estimated at 15% per transaction, by facilitating a seamless experience for travelers seeking convenient transportation options. Shuttle Central's technology empowers both travel providers and their customers, streamlining the process of arranging local transport and improving overall travel efficiency.

A.D Knight develops wireless sensing technology to detect pedestrians and vulnerable road users by leveraging personal devices and connected sensors. The system measures the positions of personal devices relative to vehicles, estimates road users' trajectories, and evaluates traffic awareness in real time, including low-light environments. Its solutions help municipalities, road operators, and asset owners deliver real-time safety alerts to pedestrians, micro-mobility users, and other road users, with the aim of preventing accidents and improving safety for walking, jogging, cycling, and driving. The approach emphasizes privacy by passively collecting data.

Nevomo develops next-generation rail technology that enables hyperloop-inspired transport by combining magnetic levitation, a passive magrail system and autonomous control to upgrade existing railway lines. The magrail concept allows retrofitting conventional rails to support higher speeds—up to 300 kph on standard lines and 415 kph on high-speed corridors—while preserving existing rolling stock. The technology can progress to vacuum-based systems (hyperrail) with potential speeds of 600 kph on normal lines and 1000 kph on high-speed lines, and ultimately to vacuum tube corridors for top speeds around 1200 kph. Capex for retrofitting is estimated at 6-8 million euros per kilometer, substantially lower than new high-speed line builds. Early energy and maintenance advantages arise from reduced mechanical friction and overall system efficiency. Founded in 2017, Nevomo has pursued proofs of concept and demonstrations, and collaborates with partners such as TME Transfer Multisort Electronics and Microsoft, supported by a multinational R&D team and an international advisory board.

goUrban is a developer of innovative transportation solutions that focuses on enhancing the mobility landscape through electric vehicle rental services. The company offers a range of fully electric scooters and other mobility options, designed to be compact and easily parked, thus increasing fleet availability for shared mobility operators. By streamlining operations and optimizing resource management, goUrban aims to reduce operational costs while delivering superior customer experiences. Their services promote sustainability by minimizing CO2 emissions and optimizing the use of parking spaces, making them a safe and convenient transportation choice for users.

Tunnll is a company focused on enhancing mass transportation systems to promote sustainable mobility for small-town residents. It offers a user-friendly app that enables individuals to order a bus at the price of a regular bus ticket, providing a smart urban transport solution. This innovative platform allows users to travel anywhere in town without the constraints of traditional bus timetables, thus offering greater flexibility and convenience in their commuting experience. By prioritizing accessibility and efficiency, Tunnll aims to transform local transportation and meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Tuverl optimizes public transportation across Africa by leveraging technology. It offers a mobile app that enables commuters to book trips, track vehicles in real-time, and pay digitally, while empowering operators to manage fleets efficiently and increase revenue.

RouteValet is a company that specializes in route planning technology designed for mobility companies. It offers a planner that integrates various transportation options, including both public and private transit, to create optimal routes for users. The goal of RouteValet is to license its innovative technology to transportation providers and establish a mobility marketplace. The effectiveness of its multimodal algorithms has been recognized by the Israel Innovation Authority, which has funded the company twice. Additionally, RouteValet has successfully completed a paid proof of concept in Japan, where its technology helped commuters save an average of one hour per day and improved user satisfaction with transit options by 26%. The company has also been acknowledged in international competitions, winning accolades from organizations such as MassChallenge, Ford, and GE.

Wheels is the social network of Sustainable Mobility that allows you to share trips in private vehicles, taxi services or bicycle plans, to go to the university, work, home or wherever you want.

UMo is a technology platform focused on addressing sustainability challenges in urban environments. It facilitates the development of smart cities by encouraging citizens to adopt sustainable transportation options such as walking, cycling, public transportation, and carpooling. The platform employs mobile devices, IoT networks, and city data to monitor individual transportation behaviors, offering insights that help clients improve their sustainability scores. By providing incentives and rewards, UMo aims to reduce reliance on private vehicles, thereby promoting a more sustainable urban lifestyle.

WayCare Technologies Ltd. is a Tel-Aviv-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform aimed at proactive traffic management. The platform utilizes predictive analytics to forecast traffic crashes and congestion up to two hours in advance, allowing municipalities to take informed action. By integrating data from various transportation modes, including connected and autonomous vehicles, WayCare enhances the ability of traffic management systems to optimize road safety and efficiency. The platform not only predicts traffic conditions but also monitors the effectiveness of implemented strategies, providing actionable insights that help traffic center operators reduce accidents and improve overall traffic flow. Through its innovative approach, WayCare is reshaping urban mobility and empowering cities to better manage their roadways.

City Transformer is an automotive technology company focused on creating innovative solutions for urban mobility. The company has developed an electric city vehicle featuring a patented folding mechanism that allows the car to narrow to just one meter in width. This unique design enables drivers to easily navigate tight traffic and park in spaces typically reserved for motorcycles, significantly enhancing urban parking convenience. The vehicle combines advanced technology, including smart sensors, while prioritizing safety and an improved driving experience. By adapting the car's dimensions and driving behavior, City Transformer addresses the challenges of conventional passenger vehicles, making urban commuting more efficient and accessible.

Found in Translation carries out its mission though a 12-week Medical Interpreter Certificate program. The course is offered at no charge to eligible women and includes common-sense supports such as on-site childcare, transportation assistance, and mentoring. Hands-on Job Skills and Financial Literacy education is integrated into the program to help women to achieve new professional and economic heights. Medical Interpreters have a median annual wage of $43,380 and can expect 42.2% job opportunity growth by 2020 (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

AutoWale offers a 24x7 Dial-an-Auto-Rickshaw service in Pune. The company’s vision is to make commute system better and reliable - not by putting more vehicles on roads. Instead, by re-using existing infrastructure in a more optimized way. Offering radio-auto-rickshaw service is company’s first step towards this vision, as we see auto-rickshaws as nerve of commute system, especially in cities like Pune.

RouteSprout is an innovative approach to inter-city and special event transportation that allows the traveling public to develop their own routes based on popular demand. Through RouteSprout, anyone may suggest a destination by reserving the first seat on a proposed route. When enough seats are reserved, the route is confirmed, and a modern transit vehicle with a professional operator is dispatched for the trip. RouteSprout - There and back by popular demand.