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MPost, or Mobile Post Office, offers a patented solution that transforms mobile phone numbers into formal postal addresses, facilitating universal access to postal services. By linking mobile numbers to postal codes, MPost creates a digital addressing exchange infrastructure that supports accurate deliveries. This innovative service is designed for seamless integration with e-commerce and logistics platforms through an API-driven approach. MPost collaborates with postal corporations to enhance accessibility and convenience, ensuring that mobile users can easily utilize postal services directly from their devices.

Accessum offers free virtual inpatient specialist consultations to help reduce financial loss from transfers and to help avoid the costs of recruiting specialists to work in rural areas.

Newton Tech specializes in mobile physiotherapy technology aimed at assisting stroke patients in their recovery. The company's flagship product, Mobi, provides individualized insights and real-time fall detection and prevention. By tracking patients' movements and recording their walking patterns, Mobi helps users develop a unique movement signature, which in turn offers personalized movement insights. Newton Tech's mission is to facilitate a healthier future for stroke survivors through innovative technology that enhances rehabilitation and promotes safety.

CaringWire is a digital health platform that enhances the healthcare experience for individuals, families, and businesses. It offers a unified virtual care ecosystem that includes a range of personalized services such as behavioral health, virtual primary care, online pharmacy, family planning, estate planning, and family caregiving. The platform aims to improve access to healthcare tools, allowing users to conveniently manage their health and wellness needs. Partnering with the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, CaringWire ensures its services are grounded in the latest research, providing comprehensive guidance and support. The mission of CaringWire is to make healthcare more accessible and manageable, aspiring to be the primary digital solution for accessing trusted care.

Ocular is a developer of a video calling platform that enhances customer communication by providing real-time video access on company websites. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform facilitates video commerce, allowing companies to integrate video calling into their digital sales channels. This feature enables company representatives to connect directly with customers whenever they have questions, fostering deeper relationships and promoting customer satisfaction. By simplifying the communication process, Ocular helps businesses improve their customer engagement and support.

Marecomms specializes in developing underwater acoustic communication systems that facilitate wireless communication over extensive distances. The company's technology enhances data throughput in both shallow and deep water environments by utilizing advanced cellular communication, signal transmission, and processing techniques. This innovative approach not only reduces total power consumption compared to industry standards for similar distances but also enables clients to effectively gather data in ocean settings. Additionally, Marecomms' systems play a crucial role in applications such as mine detection and pipeline exploration, making them valuable assets in marine operations.

Zeppi is a developer of a unique floating video call device designed to enhance the experience of remote participants in onsite events. This innovative balloon-robot allows event organizers to achieve their goals while providing a life-size presence for remote attendees, particularly benefiting older adults and individuals with impairments. By enabling these users to remotely control their mobility within the physical event space, Zeppi fosters meaningful interactions and helps reduce feelings of loneliness. The device allows older adults to engage more fully with family and friends during events, creating a more immersive and connected experience.

V-Opt is an eye-care telemedicine company, integrating the key examination devices from the ophthalmologist clinic into a single, autonomous unit to be widely deployed in the retail & pharmacy chains. Leveraging advanced AI and ML algorithms, screening & follow-up visits will be replaced with <7min self-test, including fundus, lens, IOP, and much more, and shared with by the person’s own ophthalmologist. V-Opt will truly enable transforming ophthalmology modality from treatment to prevention.

Ōmcare is a digital health company pioneering an open access, home health platform that allows healthcare organizations to extend care into the home via a secure telehealth infrastructure and integration with our patented medication dispensing technology. Ōmcare enables remote delivery of wrap around care coordination and integration of existing virtual care and remote patient care solutions and promising real medication adherence defined as right med, right time, right person. Ōmcare allows healthcare organizations to rapidly deploy a home care strategy, customized to your brand and patient needs. The product’s open architecture also allows for the integration of provider and consumer tools accelerating deployment and keeping the focus on patient outcomes. Whether it’s driving additional revenue, creating better experiences, reducing operating costs, or improving the health of the end-users, Ōmcare can be deployed either broadly at a certain market or more tactically at a specific subset of a membership group. Initial targets include the rapidly aging, complex chronic and dual populations.

eCredable is a data furnisher that assists consumers and small business owners in establishing and improving their credit scores by allowing them to report utility and phone bill payments to TransUnion. Founded with the aim of addressing the gap in credit reporting, eCredable Lift enables users to leverage their payment history for better credit access, as many traditional credit bureaus do not account for these essential payments. This service targets approximately 45 million consumers who can immediately benefit, with an additional 80 million potentially able to improve their credit profiles. For small business owners, eCredable Lift facilitates the reporting of business-related expenses that typically go unreported, which can help them develop a business credit score. This is particularly important, as 85% of businesses lack a credit score from major business credit bureaus, thus limiting their financial opportunities.

Ōmcare is a digital health company pioneering an open access, home health platform that allows healthcare organizations to extend care into the home via a secure telehealth infrastructure and integration with our patented medication dispensing technology. Ōmcare enables remote delivery of wrap around care coordination and integration of existing virtual care and remote patient care solutions and promising real medication adherence defined as right med, right time, right person. Ōmcare allows healthcare organizations to rapidly deploy a home care strategy, customized to your brand and patient needs. The product’s open architecture also allows for the integration of provider and consumer tools accelerating deployment and keeping the focus on patient outcomes. Whether it’s driving additional revenue, creating better experiences, reducing operating costs, or improving the health of the end-users, Ōmcare can be deployed either broadly at a certain market or more tactically at a specific subset of a membership group. Initial targets include the rapidly aging, complex chronic and dual populations.

Supportomate specializes in developing an autonomous call center agent designed to automate customer interactions over phone and text channels. By leveraging proprietary conversation learning technology, the company enables insurance carriers to streamline their sales and customer service processes, ultimately reducing operational costs. This technology utilizes existing recorded conversations to train a fully automated voice representative capable of engaging in multi-directional, open conversations, rather than being limited to pre-scripted dialogues. Supportomate's innovative approach allows enterprises to enhance efficiency and improve customer experiences within their call centers.

Cloudonix is a developer of a platform designed to streamline the creation and management of AI voice agents, enabling businesses to enhance customer interactions and drive revenue growth. Its no-code AI Voice Agent Rails Platform allows organizations to transform frequently asked questions and language models into trainable voice agents with minimal technical expertise, facilitating initial setup in as little as 30 minutes. By reducing operational costs and improving efficiency, Cloudonix empowers businesses to redirect their focus towards revenue generation and customer retention. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing on-premise and cloud systems, offering a flexible communication solution that adapts to various business needs. With over 5 million monthly users and a global network, Cloudonix serves a diverse clientele, providing cutting-edge communication tools that enhance customer experiences and operational effectiveness.

Tembo Health is a telemedicine company focused on serving retirement homes, senior care centers, and skilled nursing facilities. The company’s platform facilitates connections between patients and specialty services, such as psychiatry and cardiology. By integrating patient data with the expertise of specialists, Tembo Health collaborates with nursing staff to enhance care plans tailored to individual patient needs. This approach aims to improve access to urgent care and specialty services, ultimately benefiting the health and well-being of seniors in these facilities.

Simply Speak is a digital health company founded in 2019 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform that assists physicians in documenting telehealth encounters with patients. By leveraging conversational AI, Simply Speak's platform extracts meaningful medical data from interactions and automatically integrates this information into electronic medical records. This functionality not only streamlines the documentation process but also enhances the physician-patient relationship and boosts overall productivity within medical practices.

Ocular Technologies specializes in an integrated telemedicine solution aimed at enhancing access to eye care. The company has developed Ocular-1, a product that automates traditional eye examinations and transmits a video of the exam to eye specialists for remote evaluation. This innovative approach facilitates better diagnostics at the point of care, ultimately improving patient outcomes while reducing costs for both patients and the healthcare system. By connecting patients directly with eye specialists, Ocular Technologies aims to optimize ophthalmic care and make eye health services more accessible.

Tellescope is a digital health platform focused on enhancing patient communications and optimizing healthcare delivery. The company has developed a HIPAA-compliant customer relationship management system that allows healthcare teams to centralize patient communications, forms, tasks, and scheduling. This platform streamlines the management of ongoing patient relationships, enabling personalized care at scale. By automating manual processes, Tellescope empowers doctors and clinicians to make informed healthcare decisions, ultimately fostering a more trustworthy and engaging digital healthcare experience for patients.

teleCalm, Inc. is a managed phone service provider based in Plano, Texas, established in 2016. The company specializes in offering solutions for families caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive challenges. Their services include call blocking, notifications for 9-1-1 calls, protection against phone scams, and a live caller dashboard. teleCalm's system empowers caregivers to manage unwanted calls effectively, reducing stress and preventing issues such as late-night disturbances and repeated calls. By enhancing communication safety, teleCalm helps to mitigate isolation for those with cognitive impairments, ensuring they remain connected with family and friends while safeguarding them from targeted fraud.

TRAXyL, Inc. specializes in the innovative installation of optical fiber by providing a unique distribution system that allows for the direct application of fiber communications onto road surfaces. Founded in 2014 and based in Warrenton, Virginia, the company has developed a method that eliminates the need for traditional trenching, thus facilitating faster deployment of broadband services. This technology not only enhances connectivity in underserved areas but also supports the rollout of 5G networks, making it easier for municipalities and internet service providers to improve access in various locations, including campuses, hospitals, and military bases.

Asvin GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in cybersecurity software and IoT security updates for Internet of Things devices. The company offers a comprehensive toolbox designed to manage cyber threats and oversee the lifecycles of IoT devices. Its platform enables the identification of devices on networks, monitors their software status, and facilitates the secure distribution of updates. By employing advanced cryptographic algorithms, Asvin aims to protect networked devices from vulnerabilities and cyberattacks. The company's mission is encapsulated in its name, derived from the Sanskrit word for divine twins, symbolizing its commitment to "healing" the Internet of Things from security flaws and ensuring the integrity of connected devices through a blockchain-secured update distribution service.

Care Angel, Inc. is a company that specializes in virtual health assistance, focusing on the monitoring and management of care plans and medication adherence for individuals, particularly seniors. The company has developed ANGEL, an intelligent caregiving assistant that provides a VIP Care Service designed for aging individuals living at home. This service includes regular check-in calls and supports seniors in self-managing chronic conditions while offering immediate access to eldercare resources and guidance. Care Angel's platform utilizes an artificial intelligence voice-recognition system to facilitate communication and deliver care reminders and educational content via traditional telephone methods. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, Care Angel aims to empower seniors to lead independent, healthy, and connected lives.

Simplii is a Mexican startup that operates as a mobile networking company, offering innovative mobile telephony services. By utilizing a virtual mobile platform, Simplii leases infrastructure from other operators to provide cost-effective telephone plans. The company aims to enhance access to mobile data while delivering a high-quality customer experience. It focuses on revolutionizing the competitive landscape of the telecommunications industry by providing extensive data packages at attractive prices, complemented by 24/7 customer service.

Keheala is a healthcare company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2014. It focuses on developing a mobile software ecosystem aimed at addressing drug non-compliance, particularly in the context of infectious and chronic diseases. The company's platform utilizes mobile technology to deliver behavioral interventions that enhance healthcare access and improve treatment outcomes for patients in the developing world. By providing healthcare practitioners with valuable insights, Keheala enables them to better manage patient care and ultimately save lives.

PrimeVOX Communications is a telecommunications service provider focused on enhancing communication for businesses and individuals through advanced Internet-based solutions. Founded in 2015 by a group of students from the University of Texas at Dallas, the company has evolved from its humble beginnings into a provider of state-of-the-art Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems. PrimeVOX offers a range of services, including cloud PBX systems, an eFax platform, high-definition voice services, conferencing solutions, virtual receptionists, and voicemail-to-email capabilities. By leveraging high-quality software and hardware, PrimeVOX aims to streamline connectivity and improve communication experiences for its customers.

Novotalk offers an innovative online platform for individuals with speech impediments, specifically targeting stutterers. Its self-directed tele-therapy solution provides users with access to asynchronous, on-demand training programs that facilitate the learning and practice of fluent speech. By enabling individuals to engage with these resources remotely and independently, Novotalk supports users in developing and maintaining comprehensible speech in a discreet manner. This approach allows for a flexible and personalized experience, catering to the unique needs of each user throughout their lives.

Komed Health offers a secure messaging platform designed to enhance communication among medical teams and between healthcare professionals and patients. This application streamlines and organizes real-time communication, replacing traditional methods like phones, pagers, and emails. It integrates seamlessly with existing clinical systems, facilitating integrated care pathways and enabling better decision-making by allowing physicians and nurses to access and share vital medical information at the point of care. The company collaborates closely with healthcare providers to develop features that cater specifically to the needs of modern healthcare professionals and workflows, aiming to improve care delivery through efficient and intelligent communication.

Hedron is focused on developing a network of data relay satellites that facilitate real-time communication between Earth and space. Their modular and scalable system employs a hybrid RF-optical communication approach, providing connectivity for low-Earth orbit satellites. Hedron's imaging satellites generate valuable data that address critical global challenges, including food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. By offering a series of data relay nodes, the company enables clients to optimize the global economy and enhance understanding of the planet, paving the way for innovation and improved insights in various sectors.

EYL Inc. specializes in hardware cyber security solutions designed for connected devices and the protection of sensitive data. The company offers a range of products, including quantum entropy chips, quantum random number generators, quantum crypto chips, quantum hardware security modules, and TriGen USB flash drives. These solutions enhance network security across various sectors, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, cloud computing, cryptocurrency, and telecommunications. EYL is recognized for providing some of the smallest, most cost-effective, and energy-efficient quantum random number generators available. Established in 2015, EYL is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with additional locations in Yongin-si and Seoul, South Korea.

Prison Voicemail is a social venture focused on enhancing communication between incarcerated individuals and their families. The company offers a voicemail service that enables pre-approved contacts to send and receive messages from loved ones in prison, thereby fostering connections while adhering to security protocols. This service provides a legitimate alternative to the use of illegal mobile phones, supporting prison systems in maintaining safety and order. By leveraging technology, Prison Voicemail aims to improve the emotional well-being of inmates and their families, facilitating meaningful interactions that can help strengthen relationships during incarceration.

Ubuntu Power focuses on enhancing the quality of life for millions of Sub-Saharan Africans who lack access to electricity, internet, and water. The company provides solar power and mobile services specifically designed for off-grid communities. By offering free solar energy and unrestricted internet access, Ubuntu Power aims to deliver clean and affordable electricity while increasing access to information for underserved populations.

fone.do is a cloud-based phone system designed for communication within small and medium-sized businesses. Founded by Moshe Maeir, the company offers web-based telecommunication services that facilitate efficient communication for its users. By leveraging cloud technology, fone.do aims to provide an accessible and streamlined solution for businesses looking to enhance their telecommunication capabilities.

Hedron is focused on developing a network of data relay satellites that facilitate real-time communication between Earth and space. Their modular and scalable system employs a hybrid RF-optical communication approach, providing connectivity for low-Earth orbit satellites. Hedron's imaging satellites generate valuable data that address critical global challenges, including food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. By offering a series of data relay nodes, the company enables clients to optimize the global economy and enhance understanding of the planet, paving the way for innovation and improved insights in various sectors.

Widerfi offers international travelers the ability to purchase mobile data connectivity directly from local cellular networks without the need to change their SIM cards. The service provides high-speed 3G and LTE unlimited data at local rates, making it a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for those who typically disable mobile data while abroad. By enabling a home-like data access experience, Widerfi taps into a significant revenue potential for partnering cellular operators. The company's model not only enhances mobile access for travelers but also paves the way for innovative connectivity options, including sponsored and on-demand services. Widerfi's approach ensures that users can enjoy uninterrupted connectivity on smartphones and tablets, leveraging expansive 3G and LTE infrastructures for comprehensive coverage.

Q Doctor is a provider of secure video consultation services tailored for the National Health Service (NHS) and various healthcare organizations. The company enables general practitioners, clinical commissioning groups, and urgent care providers to modernize their medical practices through a mobile application designed for clinical assessment, vaccine booking, and specialist services. By facilitating video consultations, Q Doctor allows healthcare professionals to deliver clinical diagnostics to patients, even in remote locations, while offering flexibility to practices by allowing them to utilize their own clinicians or augment their workforce at a low cost. This approach supports the NHS by enhancing accessibility and efficiency in patient care.

Virtudent, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing dental services directly at the workplace. The company offers essential preventive dental services, including cleanings, X-rays, dental sealants, and fluoride varnish applications. By utilizing a teledentistry platform, Virtudent aims to enhance the delivery of dental healthcare, making it more accessible and patient-centered. The company partners with organizations to deliver on-site dental care, leveraging telehealth technologies to create a seamless experience for patients. Through its innovative approach, Virtudent is committed to improving the quality of oral healthcare for employees.

Widerfi offers international travelers the ability to purchase mobile data connectivity directly from local cellular networks without the need to change their SIM cards. The service provides high-speed 3G and LTE unlimited data at local rates, making it a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for those who typically disable mobile data while abroad. By enabling a home-like data access experience, Widerfi taps into a significant revenue potential for partnering cellular operators. The company's model not only enhances mobile access for travelers but also paves the way for innovative connectivity options, including sponsored and on-demand services. Widerfi's approach ensures that users can enjoy uninterrupted connectivity on smartphones and tablets, leveraging expansive 3G and LTE infrastructures for comprehensive coverage.

Fairwaves, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and selling open-source telecommunications equipment tailored for mobile operators. The company offers a range of products, including indoor, tower-mounted, and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel SDR transceivers. In addition to hardware, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks, support services, and consulting for electronic design related to its products. The company also engages in online retail of ready-to-use equipment, accessories, and DIY solutions. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Fairwaves has expanded its presence with offices in Moscow, Russia; Riga, Latvia; and Paris, France. Its equipment is deployed in various regions, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte, aiming to enhance connectivity, particularly in rural and low-income areas.

MOVL is a developer of innovative connected applications that enhance the interaction between televisions and mobile devices through cloud technology. The company specializes in creating apps that allow smartphones and smart TVs to communicate seamlessly, facilitating multi-user and multi-device experiences. Among its notable products are WeTeli and WeDraw, both developed using MOVL's proprietary platform. WeDraw, recognized for its unique living room experience, earned MOVL first prize in Samsung's Free the TV Challenge, along with a cash award exceeding $200,000. Additionally, WeTeli received an honorable mention at CES 2011, showcasing MOVL's commitment to delivering cutting-edge content in the evolving landscape of TV applications.

netBlazr provides affordable, high-speed internet to residences and businesses as an alternative to the "big guys" that force people into high-cost service bundles for things they don't want. It was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

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g2gConnect is a providing senior-friendly touchscreen kiosks and services to visually link seniors to their remote family members. Visual communication via computers could provide significant quality of life improvements to seniors in assisted living centers. But a very large segment of todays population in senior communities cannot or will not use computers. g2gConnect connects the generations, allowing seniors and their families to richly engage in each others lives.

Gramify is personalized audio greetings that feature the voice of celebrities and fictional characters. These are emotionally-engaging alternatives to print cards and ecards. They are bought online and delivered either through a phone call or through Facebook. They started signing licenses and are negotiating with major brands. The best part is the team which include licensing heavyweights who have done hundreds of deals.