MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Wearables

Fili Pari

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Fili Pari specializes in the design and production of innovative mineral-based clothing, aiming to transform conventional fashion concepts. The company offers a range of women's garments made with enhanced marble powders and a unique wearable membrane containing marble dust. These materials provide essential features such as waterproofing, breathability, wind resistance, and flame retardancy. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, Fili Pari presents an alternative to traditional clothing, appealing to consumers who seek both functionality and style in their wardrobe choices.

Lighthouse Tech

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Lighthouse Tech specializes in designing smart eyewear frames aimed at individuals with vision impairment, blindness, and spatial perceptual disorders. Their innovative product detects obstacles above the waist and alerts users through soft haptic vibrations. The eyewear is crafted to resemble conventional frames or sunglasses, ensuring that users do not compromise on style while benefiting from enhanced safety and mobility. By combining functionality with fashion, Lighthouse Tech promotes independent outdoor navigation, ultimately fostering a greater sense of self-sufficiency and well-being for its customers.

KardioStatus

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
KardioStatus is a healthcare technology company that converts biometric data into personalized clinical treatments. Its platform, developed by leading physicians and engineers, creates unique biometric profiles for patients and provides tailored therapeutic recommendations, helping healthcare providers enhance patient outcomes, lower costs, and simplify decision-making processes.

Walk With Path

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Walk With Path develops wearable products aimed at improving mobility and health for patients, particularly those affected by diabetes and movement disorders. The company’s flagship offering is a smart insole equipped with biofeedback technology and sensors, designed to enhance balance and prevent complications such as foot ulcers in diabetic patients. Additionally, Walk With Path has introduced Path Finder, a specialized shoe designed for individuals with Parkinson's disease to alleviate the 'freezing of gait' phenomenon, which can leave users feeling immobilized. Path Finder is recognized as a medical device with supporting evidence published in Neurology. The company's products not only provide therapeutic benefits but also offer data insights and analytics for both end users and healthcare professionals, facilitating gait analysis and promoting better mobility in various populations.

Lura Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Lura Health has developed a groundbreaking non-invasive health monitoring platform that utilizes saliva as a diagnostic fluid, aiming to enhance clinical outcomes in chronic disease management. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company targets various chronic disease markets, including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and tooth decay. Its innovative sensors are integrated into patient-friendly orthodontic devices such as removable retainers and fixed braces. These sensors continuously measure analytes in saliva and automatically transmit data to a smartphone application, allowing users to track key diagnostic metrics related to their oral health. By enabling individuals to monitor their health in real-time, Lura Health seeks to improve personal health management and empower users to take charge of their well-being.

Xplosion Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
A Personal Coaching Assistant, Xplosion is a 4D Motion Baseball Training system that is Providing a range of sensors that you can put on the Body and Sporting Equipment.

Aevice Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Aevice Health specializes in non-invasive wearable technology aimed at monitoring respiratory health in real-time. The company develops devices specifically for asthmatic patients, which track and record vital historical data related to respiratory symptoms and medication usage. This technology facilitates the early detection of cardiopulmonary issues, enabling clinicians to monitor patient responses to treatment effectively. By providing critical health insights from the comfort of home, Aevice Health enhances patient care and allows for quicker, more targeted medical interventions.

Eztia

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Eztia specializes in the manufacturing of cold therapy wearables designed to provide effective and environmentally safe cooling solutions for users. Their products are portable and easy to apply directly to the skin, eliminating the need for refrigeration or batteries. These wearables safely reduce body temperature for extended periods without the risk of freezer burn associated with traditional ice packs. By contouring to the skin, Eztia's products offer a comfortable and practical option for individuals seeking relief from heat or discomfort, all at an affordable price.

Innsightful

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Innsightful offers a comprehensive digital health solution aimed at managing and alleviating mental health challenges, particularly for students. The company develops wearable devices that monitor and detect symptoms of anxiety and stress, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide automated, early detection of heightened stress levels. These devices integrate biometrics to give users personalized insights, fostering a deeper understanding of their mental health. Additionally, Innsightful facilitates access to therapists for tailored recommendations and progress assessments, transforming how individuals approach their mental well-being.

Together by Renee

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Together by Renee is a free app that uses generative AI to streamline and automate health tasks like ordering refills, booking appointments and completing forms in an easy user experience perfect for the 123 million aging Americans managing diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and more. Together measures vital signs like blood pressure via smartphone camera - with no devices or wearables required. Together requires no data entry, typing or integration to legacy systems, using just AI to automate patient-centric care coordination. 67% of Together’s first 15,000 users are over 55 years of age and Together enjoys NetPromoter score of +85.

Advanced Microfluidics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Advanced Microfluidics, based in Ecublens, Switzerland, is a machinery manufacturing company that specializes in developing and producing high-end lab equipment components. Their primary focus is on automated liquid handling systems, which are designed to minimize cross-contamination and reduce internal volume, ensuring precise and efficient fluidic performance. The company's products cater to both laboratory and industrial sectors, providing solutions with no dead volumes.

Newton Tech

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
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.

Wave Company

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Wave Company is a diversified smart apparel firm focused on enhancing athletic performance and recovery through innovative technology. Its flagship product, WaveWear, utilizes patented compression and kinesiology features to aid in injury prevention and recovery for athletes. The company leverages its proprietary conductive silicone technology, Elecsil, to analyze human movement and enhance training experiences. In addition to developing advanced sportswear, Wave Company produces and sells core material technologies, including its bio-silicone technology, to various sectors such as sportswear, healthcare, and smart wear. This approach allows Wave Company to distribute finished products directly to consumers or license its material technologies to other brands, similar to established names in the industry.

NemoCare

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
NemoCare is developing the smartest and most comprehensive patient monitoring and management system. It is an innovative, continuous vital sign data acquisition, analysis and prediction engine that combines unobtrusive wireless wearable sensors and networks, analytical algorithms and big data to provide affordable continuous, high resolution monitoring for all newborns in hospital, and at home. We use design thinking principles to build life-saving technologies that will transform the way healthcare is delivered. Our current area of work is in newborn and maternal care.

Galileo Innovations

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Galileo Innovations develops human performance-optimizing biotech gear and equipment for athletes, first responders, military members, and labor industry workers. Its proposed technology, KordoFan, augments users with actionable insights concerning environmental and biometric hazards in real-time to target heat injuries; through an array of biomimicry cooling designs, the device aids in speed, agility, mental clarity, muscle recovery, strength, and stamina during training/shifts.

Tender light Scientific

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Through the experience of 15-year skin optics research, we developed optical modules that work in conjunction with sophisicated algorithms to quantify various skin contents such as hemoglobin, bilirubin, skin collagen, skin oxidative stress, blood glucose variation, and etc. In contrast to the market available wearable optical modules that can only measure heart beat rate, our wearable module design provides much more information for personal health monitoring and thus could have multitude application scenarios with great marketing potential.

LucyDx

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
LucyDx is dedicated to preventing blindness in diabetics through early detection of retinal eye disease. The company offers a wearable, compact, and non-invasive diagnostic device that utilizes electroretinogram (ERG) technology to identify diabetic retinopathy at an early stage. This innovative system empowers diabetics to monitor their eye health proactively and assists medical professionals in tracking and managing eye damage before it becomes irreversible. By focusing on early detection and treatment, LucyDx aims to help individuals preserve their eyesight and improve their overall quality of life.

Nuw (The Nu Wardrobe)

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
The Nu Wardrobe is a circular fashion platform that allows users to digitize their wardrobes and share clothing with others in their community. By facilitating borrowing, sharing, and swapping of garments, the platform extends the life cycle of clothing and significantly reduces garment waste while maintaining a focus on style. Users can participate in innovative events designed to raise awareness about sustainable fashion, providing a fun alternative to traditional shopping. Through a subscription model, The Nu Wardrobe enables individuals to enjoy a sustainable fashion experience, giving new life to existing clothing within their communities.

Manus Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Manus Robotics is focused on developing a smart health and wellness device aimed at promoting independent and healthy living. The company offers a wearable robot that assists individuals with disabilities in their daily activities, providing intelligent support to enhance their quality of life. In addition to daily living assistance, the device collects and analyzes muscle data from patients, facilitating rehabilitation efforts and helping users regain independence.

Amira Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Amira Health is a company focused on improving menopause care through an innovative app-based platform. This platform offers a range of solutions to help women track and manage menopause symptoms. Key features include a sensor bracelet that monitors the impact of menopause on daily life and a smart mattress pad designed to alleviate hot flashes. By combining personalized data with artificial intelligence and expert guidance, Amira Health provides tailored treatment plans that empower women to effectively manage their symptoms and enhance their overall quality of life.

Imago Rehab

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Imago Rehab provides a digital health solution aimed at enhancing outpatient occupational therapy for stroke survivors through innovative wearable robotics and virtual care. The company focuses on restoring independence for individuals with upper limb impairments by offering home-use technology that supports recovery. By combining evidence-based care with telehealth services, Imago Rehab enables patients to receive guidance from specialized therapists in a convenient and accessible manner. This approach not only facilitates arm function restoration but also empowers patients to lead more independent lives.

Organic Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Organic Robotics Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the design and development of advanced sensors that measure touch in real time. The company's flagship product, Light Lace, utilizes fiber-optic technology to create a flexible sensor capable of bending and twisting with the human body, offering effective motion capture and pressure sensing. This innovative solution combines sensibility, elasticity, and washability at a competitive cost. Additionally, Organic Robotics focuses on performance monitoring for professional athletes, providing real-time feedback on motion, muscle fatigue, and vital signs. Their technology is designed for comfort and minimal distraction, enabling accurate analysis of chest movement to deliver actionable insights regarding fatigue and performance levels.

Neurava

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Neurava is a company focused on developing non-invasive wearable diagnostic devices for patients with epilepsy, particularly those at risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). The company's innovative device monitors critical biological signals related to epilepsy, providing timely alerts to caregivers and patients. By offering a reliable monitoring solution, Neurava aims to enhance patient autonomy and deliver peace of mind to families, facilitating timely intervention when necessary. The company's work lies at the intersection of medical device manufacturing and health diagnostics, addressing a significant need within the epilepsy patient community.

NeuroGeneces

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
NeuroGeneces utilizes advanced neuroscience, sleep expertise, and artificial intelligence to deliver brain health assessments aimed at enhancing cognitive longevity. The company has received funding from various reputable sources, including government agencies and private investors. Its flagship product is a sleep headband equipped with machine learning algorithms that analyze EEG data, comparing it against a proprietary normative database to determine an individual's biological brain age. This innovative approach allows healthcare practitioners to objectively evaluate brain function and develop targeted intervention strategies. Additionally, the device monitors sleep patterns, including quantity, quality, and heart rate variability, providing essential support for clinicians focused on wellness and preventative care. By identifying neurodegeneration early, NeuroGeneces aims to empower users to optimize their mental and physical performance.

Amphibio

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
AMPHIBIO is a 3D printed amphibious garment which function as a gill. Designed for a future where humankind lives in very close proximity with water, it provides daily comfort to people who spend as much time in the water as on the land.

Aidplex

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Aidplex is a MedTech startup focused on transforming the orthopedics sector through innovative, patient-centered products. With operations in both the United States and Greece, the company addresses the stagnation in orthopedic product development, which has largely remained unchanged for decades. Aidplex specializes in wearable devices that enable real-time monitoring of patients' health and treatment progress, specifically targeting scoliosis and fracture management. By integrating biometric sensors into their designs, Aidplex provides physicians with critical information necessary to track patient improvements continuously. The company's mission is to enhance the effectiveness and comfort of orthopedic care, ultimately revolutionizing how patients are monitored and treated.

Wyss Center

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Epios personalized and precision management of brain disorders using daily life monitoring and therapeutics. The Epios system comprises a series of thin leads incorporating sensing electrodes and a miniature implant, inserted beneath the skin. The neural signals are wirelessly transmitted to an external receiver held in place on the skin directly over the implant with a magnet, and from there are conveyed to a wearable data processor and are finally securely stored in the Epios Cloud.

TrainPain

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
TrainPain is a digital therapeutics company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializing in innovative treatments for chronic neuropathic pain. The company's platform combines wearable hardware with personalized sensory training games designed to rehabilitate dysfunctional sensory processing and reduce pain-related hypersensitivity in the nervous system. TrainPain's low-cost, home-based solution includes a proprietary tactile stimulation device and engaging mobile video games that assess and treat pain-related neuroplasticity. Available in both virtual reality and smartphone formats, the platform aims to improve the mental and emotional well-being of individuals suffering from neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia by providing interactive experiences that not only distract from pain but also address its underlying causes.

Strados Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on innovating respiratory health management through advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Strados Labs develops a wearable device that provides real-time insights into respiratory metrics such as breathing speed, sounds, and patterns. This device is equipped with a continuous breathing sensor that enables remote monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting the device to a mobile application, patients and healthcare providers can access critical respiratory data, facilitating informed decision-making and improved management of respiratory health.

MindMics

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
MindMics is an innovative wearable technology company focused on health monitoring through sound-based platforms integrated into earbuds and hearing aids. By capturing clinically meaningful biometrics in real-time, such as circadian rhythms, breathing rates, body temperature, and heartbeats, MindMics aims to enhance mental performance and overall well-being. The technology allows users to gain insights into their health, facilitating improved focus, satisfaction, and mindfulness. Through this approach, MindMics seeks to provide users with tailored products and experiences that promote mental peace and enhance daily living.

Nautilus Defense

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nautilus Defense specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced systems for maritime surveillance and structural monitoring. The company creates integrated textile and composite systems that incorporate strain-sensing yarns, antennas, and wearable technologies. These innovations allow for the monitoring of structural assets and their environments, enhancing performance through rapid experimental development. Nautilus Defense's offerings include deployable systems, device arrays, and embeddable systems, all designed to deliver cutting-edge capabilities efficiently.

Kura Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kura Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, specializes in the development of advanced augmented reality glasses and multimodal AI platforms. The company aims to enhance human capabilities through innovative technology that integrates visual, voice, motion, and gesture inputs. Kura's augmented reality glasses feature high-resolution micro-displays, bio-sensor inputs, and real-time visual capabilities, allowing users to interact with their environment more effectively. These glasses address key challenges in the adoption of augmented reality by providing immersive experiences and clear visuals, even in daylight. Kura's technology supports various applications, including global telepresence, training, and visualization, and employs advanced AI techniques for real-time information retrieval. The company's team, comprised of experienced professionals and graduates from prestigious institutions, contributes to its goal of revolutionizing augmented reality and wearable technology.

Healium

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Healium is a mental fitness tool that offers a drugless approach to managing anxiety, sleep, addiction, and burnout. The company utilizes patented technology that connects to biometric data from consumer wearables, such as smartwatches and EEG headbands, allowing users to monitor their brainwaves and heart rate. This information is used to create a reactive, immersive media experience that adapts to the user's bio-data. Healium's unique platform has been validated by eight peer-reviewed studies, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing anxiety and improving mood within minutes. By leveraging existing sensors and devices, Healium provides a controlled virtual and augmented reality environment for users seeking to enhance their mental well-being.

LOCKER LIFESTYLE

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Locker Lifestyle is a manufacturer of wearable lockers designed to keep belongings safe while traveling or working out in a gym. Their wearable lockers include wrist wallets, pocket headbands, and an ankle locker for keeping all essential belongings. It comes up with a fabric that is sweat-wicking and machine-washable, enabling individuals to secure belongings while having safety, stress reduction, and convenience.

Flare

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Flare is a smart wearable device that can predict eczema flare-ups. Eczema is a chronic skin condition that affects 20% of children and 3% of adults worldwide. It causes significant anxiety, social impairment, and loss of productivity. Flare helps eczema patients take control of their condition by leveraging state-of-the-art sensor technology and predictive analytics to monitor eczema flares and guide treatment.

Walk With Path

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Walk With Path develops wearable products aimed at improving mobility and health for patients, particularly those affected by diabetes and movement disorders. The company’s flagship offering is a smart insole equipped with biofeedback technology and sensors, designed to enhance balance and prevent complications such as foot ulcers in diabetic patients. Additionally, Walk With Path has introduced Path Finder, a specialized shoe designed for individuals with Parkinson's disease to alleviate the 'freezing of gait' phenomenon, which can leave users feeling immobilized. Path Finder is recognized as a medical device with supporting evidence published in Neurology. The company's products not only provide therapeutic benefits but also offer data insights and analytics for both end users and healthcare professionals, facilitating gait analysis and promoting better mobility in various populations.

SENSTILE

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
SENSTILE is a textile company provides fashion design with VR and 5G Tactile internet.

Equine Smartbit

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Equine Smartbit, LLC is a company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in the design and manufacture of a health monitoring device for horses called SmartBit. Established in 2016, the company creates technology that allows horse owners, trainers, and veterinarians to monitor and analyze the wellness, health, and performance of horses in real-time. The SmartBit device utilizes biometric sensors to capture vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood oxygen saturation, by assessing data through a non-invasive system. This technology not only matches performance metrics with a horse's biometrics but also sends alerts when the horse's physical condition is suboptimal. Additionally, Equine Smartbit provides software tools to further assist in understanding the health and training of horses, thus enhancing their overall care and performance.

CSS Worldwide

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
CSS Worldwide specializes in enhancing workplace safety through innovative monitoring systems that utilize sensing technology and proprietary algorithms. The company focuses on detecting and analyzing safety incidents, particularly slips, trips, and falls, which are the leading cause of lost time accidents. By employing wearable sensors, CSS Worldwide captures near-miss and accident events, enabling clients to identify and locate other workers or mobile equipment in the vicinity. The system anonymously records interactions leading up to incidents, allowing for detailed animated replay and analysis to improve safety performance and prevent future accidents.

Synthara

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Synthara AG, a Swiss semiconductor startup founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, specializes in designing advanced smart sensors for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications and other energy-sensitive uses. The company focuses on developing energy-efficient computational AI chips tailored for various applications, including wearables, health monitoring, augmented reality/virtual reality, and aerospace technologies. Its flagship product, ComputeRAM, serves as a drop-in replacement for traditional SRAM, enabling complex calculations to be performed directly in memory. This innovation significantly reduces CPU workload, enhances system performance, and improves efficiency, particularly for AI applications. Synthara's technology is processor-type agnostic, compatible with architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, and x86, allowing seamless integration into existing microcontroller platforms. By empowering chipmakers and device manufacturers, Synthara aims to lower costs, accelerate time to market, and foster new avenues for innovation in the semiconductor industry.

Strap Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
STRAP Tech is a company focused on developing innovative wearable devices designed to assist visually impaired individuals. Their flagship product serves as a substitute for the traditional white cane, utilizing sensors to detect obstacles and alert users of potential collisions through haptic feedback. This technology aims to enhance the mobility and independence of visually impaired users, allowing them to navigate their environments with greater security and efficiency. By providing a more intuitive means of obstacle detection, STRAP Tech seeks to improve the everyday experiences of those with visual impairments.

EyeTrac

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
EyeTrac has developed novel face guard technology for contact sports, which can detect concussions accurately on the field in real-time. The incidence of concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI) has reached epidemic proportions in sports. There is a growing need on the playing field for a head-worn device that can objectively assess head trauma in real-time. This innovative technology is designed to meet the specific needs of athletes participating in contact sports and address limitations of currently available methods of evaluation. It will provide immediate accessibility with diagnostic accuracy for concussions.

Articulate Labs

Grant in 2020
Articulate Labs, Inc. is a medical device company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing wearable technology for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Founded in 2009, the company produces KneeStim, a device that employs neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to enhance muscle function and support rehabilitation during everyday activities. By integrating motion-tracking hardware and clinician input, the device tailors stimulation patterns to align with the user's natural movement, effectively combating muscle atrophy and inhibition associated with chronic conditions or recovery from surgery. Articulate Labs aims to make physical rehabilitation more accessible and effective, allowing patients to engage in their daily routines while receiving therapeutic benefits.

Grapheal

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Grapheal is a Medtech startup focused on developing embedded and wearable biosensors that leverage graphene transistors for enhanced functionality. Their devices are designed to be minimalistic and digital, enabling the dosing of biomarkers and detection of pathogens through a smartphone interface. By integrating advanced sensing nanomaterials with wireless connectivity and data analysis capabilities, Grapheal's biosensors facilitate field diagnostics and remote patient monitoring. This approach aims to make healthcare more accessible and accurate, allowing medical professionals to effectively monitor patient progress and healing.

NemoCare

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
NemoCare is developing the smartest and most comprehensive patient monitoring and management system. It is an innovative, continuous vital sign data acquisition, analysis and prediction engine that combines unobtrusive wireless wearable sensors and networks, analytical algorithms and big data to provide affordable continuous, high resolution monitoring for all newborns in hospital, and at home. We use design thinking principles to build life-saving technologies that will transform the way healthcare is delivered. Our current area of work is in newborn and maternal care.

Resprana

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Resprana is a technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of a wearable air filter, designed to be worn in the nose. This innovative device monitors and purifies the air inhaled, providing users with clean air and protection against pollution, thereby enabling them to "own their air" in polluted environments.

Bloomer Tech

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Bloomer Tech, founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is focused on enhancing women's health through innovative technology embedded in everyday clothing, specifically bras. The company develops fabric engineering technology that integrates biometric sensors to monitor vital health metrics, including electrocardiograms, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and heart rhythms. By leveraging machine learning and ordinary fabrics, Bloomer Tech creates a platform for personalized detection, monitoring, and treatment of chronic diseases, particularly those related to cardiovascular health. The collected data is analyzed and made accessible to users, healthcare providers, and medical professionals, fostering real-time healthcare solutions. Through its efforts, Bloomer Tech aims to build a comprehensive dataset on women’s heart health and contribute to addressing global cardiovascular health challenges.

Articulate Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Articulate Labs, Inc. is a medical device company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing wearable technology for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Founded in 2009, the company produces KneeStim, a device that employs neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to enhance muscle function and support rehabilitation during everyday activities. By integrating motion-tracking hardware and clinician input, the device tailors stimulation patterns to align with the user's natural movement, effectively combating muscle atrophy and inhibition associated with chronic conditions or recovery from surgery. Articulate Labs aims to make physical rehabilitation more accessible and effective, allowing patients to engage in their daily routines while receiving therapeutic benefits.

Tactus Music

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Tactus Music is a producer and supplier of wearable devices. They are working on devices that optimize music for tactile feeling on the body, allowing people to sense music. They provide products for professors, dancers, and choreographers.

Encora Therapeutics

Grant in 2020
Encora Therapeutics is a Boston-based company founded in 2018 that focuses on developing wearable technology and neurostimulation devices specifically for patients with neurological movement disorders. The company aims to provide personalized, non-invasive solutions that help individuals regain independence and control over their lives. By utilizing advanced signal processing and reinforcement learning techniques, Encora's devices are designed to alleviate tremors in the hands, offering affordable remedies that improve the quality of life for those affected by neurodegenerative conditions.

NuEyes Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
NuEyes Technologies Inc. is a technology company based in Newport Beach, California, that specializes in developing smart glasses and software designed to assist individuals with various eye conditions, including macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa. The company's electronic glasses feature an adjustable HD magnification camera that captures images and projects them onto the lenses, allowing users to see enhanced visuals tailored to their preferences in magnification and brightness. Designed for comfort and ease of use, these glasses are wireless, battery-powered, and equipped with hands-free, voice-activated interaction. NuEyes offers two product variants: NuEyes Easy and NuEyes Pro. Founded in 2016, the company aims to provide comprehensive solutions that address the needs of those with visual impairments.

Radian Jeans

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
RADIAN jeans is a designer and manufacturer specializing in casual wear and jeans for women. The company operates an online store where customers can purchase a range of products, including deep-pocket straight jeans, shoes, bags, and accessories. RADIAN jeans focuses on providing comfort and style, incorporating technical fabrics with performance features into their designs. The jeans are specifically crafted with deep, subtle pockets to accommodate everyday essentials such as phones, keys, and wallets, thereby enhancing the functionality and practicality of women's wardrobes. Through its offerings, RADIAN aims to support women in improving their everyday lifestyle.

Everyplace Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Everyplace Labs is focused on creating a self-service kiosk that automates point-of-care testing, specifically for urine diagnostics. This innovative platform integrates add-on devices with toilets to facilitate the entire process from specimen collection to result delivery. By enabling patient-initiated or staff-assisted testing at intake or triage in acute care environments, Everyplace Labs aims to eliminate bottlenecks, enhance throughput, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of data collection. Additionally, the solution promotes a more hygienic and comfortable experience for patients while reducing the need for clinical staff involvement.

S-There

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
S-There is a company that has developed an innovative smart toilet device aimed at improving health monitoring. This passive medical device allows users to track their hydration levels and understand how environmental factors impact their hydration. Through a mobile application, S-There provides users with detailed insights into their hydration quality and trends, enabling them to make informed decisions about their health. By offering personalized feedback, the device aims to assist individuals in managing their hydration effectively and addressing chronic health issues.

Genetrainer

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Genetrainer Limited, based in Aldermaston, United Kingdom, specializes in creating personalized fitness plans tailored to individual genetic profiles. Founded in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive online platform that combines genetic information with real-time fitness data from various devices and apps. This integration allows users to receive customized training plans, exercises, and advice that adapt to their current fitness levels and body conditions. By leveraging both lifestyle factors and genetic insights, Genetrainer aims to guide individuals efficiently toward their unique fitness goals.

Str8bat Sport Tech Solutions

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Str8bat is a sports wearable company focused on enhancing the performance of cricket players through innovative technology. The company develops sensors that provide instant, visual, and actionable insights without the use of cameras. By employing advanced motion science algorithms, these sensors track various performance metrics, including shot types, bat lift angles, and timing indices. This data enables both players and coaches to identify strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating a more effective training process. Str8bat's cutting-edge AI engine allows users to compare their performance against role models, helping them to focus on specific aspects of their game that require attention. Str8bat aims to make performance-enhancing technology accessible to both serious and recreational players, ultimately supporting their journey to improve their skills and achieve their sporting aspirations.

Epihunter

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Epihunter develops digital solutions aimed at improving the daily lives of individuals with epilepsy. The company specializes in creating a medical monitoring device that employs advanced technologies to detect, signal, and record absence seizures in both children and adults. This real-time monitoring capability not only helps patients manage their condition more effectively but also facilitates earlier diagnosis and optimized treatment options. By focusing on these innovative solutions, Epihunter seeks to lessen the impact of epilepsy on patients' lives.

Multisensor Diagnostics

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Multisensor Diagnostics (MDx), LLC, is a diversified health and wellness company primarily serving the high-acuity patients.

Lumme Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Lumme Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an addiction treatment platform that integrates wearable technology, machine learning, and behavioral psychology. Founded in 2014 and based in Amherst, Massachusetts, the platform is designed to function as a personal therapist, providing timely assistance to users. By utilizing sensors on smartphones and smartwatches, Lumme's technology detects, predicts, and prevents behaviors that negatively impact health, specifically targeting addictions to smoking, alcohol, and unhealthy diets. The company's innovative passive gesture recognition technology alleviates the challenges associated with self-monitoring, making it easier for users to manage their behaviors. Lumme Inc. markets its platform to health insurance companies and corporations, aiming to enhance wellness and support addiction recovery.

GyroGear

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
GyroGear is a multidisciplinary team composed of designers, engineers, and medical professionals focused on developing innovative solutions for individuals with hand tremors caused by Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. Their flagship product, the GyroGlove, is a wearable device that utilizes advanced aerospace-grade gyroscopes to mechanically stabilize hand tremors. By addressing this critical issue, GyroGear aims to enhance the quality of life, independence, and dignity of those affected by these conditions. The company is dedicated to providing an effective and straightforward solution for managing hand tremors, thereby improving daily functioning for its users.

MonitHer

Grant in 2018
MonitHer is pioneering advancements in breast imaging through its innovative home-based ultrasound technology. By providing high-risk individuals with a hands-free automated whole breast ultrasound scanner, the company enables users to conduct monthly scans in the comfort of their homes. This approach facilitates the creation of a dynamic record of breast changes over time, allowing healthcare professionals to monitor developments in real time. MonitHer's technology integrates artificial intelligence and cloud capabilities to enhance early detection of breast cancer, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy. This method not only aims to identify breast cancer at its earliest stages but also seeks to reduce unnecessary diagnostic procedures and associated costs, offering a proactive solution to breast health management.

Sempulse

Grant in 2018
Sempulse specializes in developing innovative medical aid solutions tailored for military personnel in combat and training environments. The company focuses on creating sensor systems that operate effectively under the extreme conditions of battlefield triage. Their flagship product, FieldVitals, integrates a dashboard with wearable sensors to deliver real-time health data and facilitate emergency medical responses during mass casualty incidents. This technology empowers military field medics to prioritize treatment based on the urgency of injuries, ensuring that soldiers receive timely medical assistance. Based in several states, including Arizona, California, Texas, and Illinois, Sempulse's team comprises biomedical engineers, software developers, and former U.S. Military Officers, supported by an Advisory Board that features experienced executives and military medical professionals.

aidy

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Every year, health care associated infections (HAI) kill more people than breast and prostatic cancer combined. According to the WHO, hand hygiene is the single most effective way to reduce HAIs. Making use of technology megatrends of the industry 4.0, such as the Internet of Things, wearables, and artificial intelligence, aidy is able of change the behavior and hand hygiene culture of healthcare workers helping to solve this worldwide problem.

Leitwert

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Leitwert specializes in developing medical wearable devices and automated data-capturing technology to enhance healthcare and clinical research. The company focuses on assisting device manufacturers in effectively managing their device fleets while enabling healthcare practitioners to seamlessly integrate wearables into clinical workflows and digital health systems. By capturing data from wearable medical devices and mobile bio-sensors, Leitwert facilitates automated readouts for both hospitalized and remote patients. This technology supports continuous patient monitoring, ultimately aiming to improve healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and overall quality of life.

ThermoBionics

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
ThermoBionics specializes in the production of wearable cooling goods that leverage innovative technology to enhance cooling efficiency while reducing weight. The company's proprietary, patent-pending technology effectively manages the body's thermoregulatory functions, allowing users to minimize sweating and facilitate moisture evaporation, regardless of external temperature and humidity conditions. This advancement provides a practical solution for individuals seeking comfort in varying environmental conditions.

Mentore.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Iterate Labs is a developer of a smart wearable device used to track relevant hand and wrist actions for workplace safety. Its device is a smart glove that collects and analyzes biomechanics data to alert workers and managers of injury risk and fatigue that enable health and safety officers to monitor and prevent workplace injuries through sensors and data analytics.

STEMgem

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
STEMgem is a developer of wearable smart device kits that enable users, particularly socially-motivated teens, to create their own wearable technology. The kits facilitate the construction of custom devices aimed at tracking daily activities related to sports, health, and social engagement. By connecting to an online programming environment, users can personalize their devices and share their creations with a community, fostering collaboration and innovation. STEMgem empowers students to actively participate in shaping their digital experiences and encourages them to drive social change through technology.

Tacit Motion

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Tacit Motion specializes in kinetic monitoring and personal training through innovative wearable sensors. The company's products enable real-time full body tracking, allowing users to receive personalized training anytime and anywhere. This modular and scalable system enhances body language communication, capturing movements in a way that traditional media cannot. By recording these movements, Tacit Motion creates digital impressions that can be copyrighted, licensed, and shared. The technology is designed to help individuals and fitness enthusiasts leverage their natural abilities to improve their fitness, providing a tailored approach to physical activity and progress tracking.

Qubeicon

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Qubeicon is a company focused on developing a renewable energy miniature chip that serves as a substitute for traditional batteries in wearable and healthcare products. The chip utilizes various energy sources, including light, kinetic energy, and heat, to provide a sustainable power solution for mobile devices. By offering a chip-like package system at a significantly lower cost compared to conventional systems on chip (SOC) or system in package (SIP) options, Qubeicon aims to support innovative applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) and cater to diverse market needs. Founded by Shimon Podval, the company is positioned to revolutionize energy solutions in the wearable technology sector.

Save Mom

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Save Mom offers wearable-based connected solutions, making a way for predictive healthcare systems. It partners with hospitals, NGOs, and government institutions to bring in a digital healthcare ecosystem to make pregnancy a joyful experience. Save Mom is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.

Practix Innovative Workout

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Practix develops an activity tracking system for gyms, using an IoT tracking device with real-time data analytics done by AI and machine learning algorithms. We offer the gym customer automatic, real-time logging of their workout and data-based analytics and metrics for their workout. Gym members receive a wristband which can connect to any current gear in the gym through scanning our NFC patch. The wristband tracks user’s workout data and runs it through our algorithms. The output is presented through the Practix app and website where both gym operator and the customer can see the detailed information about their workout.

Blue Fairy Med

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Blue Fairy Med is a manufacturer of innovative wearable medical devices designed for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The company specializes in a unique system that integrates wires, adhesive electrodes, sensors, and textiles into a single soft garment. This device facilitates wireless monitoring of vital signs for premature infants, enhancing the ability of healthcare providers to track and manage their well-being. By offering a seamless and comprehensive approach to infant care, Blue Fairy Med aims to transform treatment methodologies, improve patient outcomes, and establish new standards of care for vulnerable newborns.

JustSpot.me

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
JustSpot.me is a company that specializes in developing a smart location device aimed at tracking and locating house pets. Their innovative device is lightweight, small, and waterproof, featuring a customizable minimalist design available in trendy colors. Unlike traditional trackers that rely on Bluetooth or cellular networks, which have limited range and require frequent charging, JustSpot.me's device operates over any distance and boasts an impressive battery life of up to four years. This charge-free, affordable solution allows pet owners to securely monitor their pets without the constant worry of battery depletion or connectivity issues.

Kwema

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Kwema, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing personal safety for women through innovative technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Kwema has developed a device that connects individuals in danger with immediate assistance from security services. Their flagship product includes a fashionable wearable, such as a bracelet or a smart badge reel equipped with a hidden duress button, allowing users to discreetly alert friends, family, and nearby community members in case of an emergency. The system also facilitates responses from private or public security services within its network. In addition to wearable devices, Kwema offers software aimed at promoting safer communities for women, ensuring that users can access help efficiently and unobtrusively in potentially threatening situations.

Pillo Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Pillo Health specializes in providing tools for caregivers and health organizations to enhance care for individuals living at home. Central to its offerings is an intelligent healthcare assistant, Pillo, which manages medications and delivers health and wellness information directly to patients. The platform facilitates the proactive delivery of digital care plans and connects patients with care teams through notifications and video calls. Additionally, Pillo Health offers a software development kit (SDK) that allows partner organizations to create customized skills for the Pillo device, further adapting it to meet specific health management needs. Overall, the company aims to improve the longevity and quality of life for patients by ensuring they adhere to their care plans and maintain connections with healthcare providers.

SafeinHome

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
SafeinHome offers a senior safety system designed to help elderly individuals maintain their independence while living at home. The system monitors daily activities and routines of seniors, utilizing wireless sensors to track movements within the home. If any irregularities or potential issues are detected, it sends custom alerts to family caregivers through smartphone, tablet, or computer. This enables caregivers to remotely check in on their loved ones, ensuring their safety and well-being, while providing peace of mind to families. By facilitating this level of monitoring, SafeinHome aims to support aging individuals in living safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible.

Multisensor Diagnostics

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Multisensor Diagnostics (MDx), LLC, is a diversified health and wellness company primarily serving the high-acuity patients.

W8X

Grant in 2017
W8X develops robotics inspired fitness equipment to make strength training more effective and fun. It enables elite science-backed strength training within a few square feet. Its product uses robotics technologies to make a cable driven resistance system that is effective, compact, and data driven. The W8X platform was designed by MIT engineers with the help of national pro athletic coaches to allow effective full body resistance workouts using just one piece of equipment.

SunZee

Grant in 2017
SunZee is a company focused on revolutionizing the sunscreen application process by introducing an innovative capsule system that allows users to dispense sunscreen directly onto their fingertips with a single hand motion. The sunscreen capsules are integrated into a fashionable wristband, making sun protection both accessible and stylish. This product addresses the growing awareness of sun damage while modernizing how sunscreen is consumed, particularly catering to the needs of busy individuals, including children. SunZee aims to enhance the user experience and promote education on sun protection through its disruptive approach in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors.

Ayata Intelligence

Grant in 2017
Ayata Intelligence is an Artificial Intelligence company focused on developing innovative products that benefit the visually challenged. The company is creating a wearable smart device equipped with assistive technology, designed to enhance independence and connectivity for users. This device features advanced capabilities, including real-time processing, a long-lasting battery, and bone conduction headphones. It integrates a low power processor and utilizes both a two-dimensional camera and a sophisticated three-dimensional depth-sensing camera. These technologies enable visually impaired individuals to navigate their environment, identify and manipulate objects, and recognize faces, significantly improving their quality of life.

Libra@Home

Grant in 2017
Libra@Home has developed a fully immersive virtual reality tool for physical and occupational therapists to improve the delivery and quality of treatment to patients with neurological disorders, both in the clinic and at home. This neurorehabilitation platform uses virtual reality to deliver therapeutic stimuli and sensors and wearables to monitor patient outcomes and track performance.

InvisaWear

Grant in 2017
invisaWear is a brand that focuses on providing safety through stylish jewelry and accessories, primarily aimed at women. The company develops smart products that can be connected to smartphones via Bluetooth, allowing users to maintain a fashionable appearance while enhancing their personal safety. In times of emergency, these devices enable users to quickly contact friends, family, or authorities and can be located using GPS technology. By combining functionality with aesthetics, invisaWear aims to empower individuals to feel secure and connected, ultimately giving them peace of mind in various situations.

Etiquette

Grant in 2017
Etiquette Inc is an innovative rental technology company focused on the bridal market, offering a platform for renting designer wedding dresses and accessories. By providing a unique digital experience, Etiquette allows brides to try on dresses at home, enhancing the traditional bridal shopping process. The company connects brides with individuals looking to rent out their unused wedding apparel, including dresses and jewelry, facilitating an accessible and cost-effective solution that can save up to 80% off retail prices. Additionally, Etiquette ensures a perfect fit guarantee and handles dry-cleaning, making the rental process convenient and hassle-free for users. Through this model, Etiquette not only offers brides an affordable option but also enables dress owners to monetize their idle assets during peak wedding seasons.

Skelmet

Grant in 2017
Skelmet Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the design and production of custom head-worn products, including sunglasses, lenses, nose and temple pads, and carrying cases tailored for various sports such as running, cycling, skiing, golfing, sailing, and fishing. Founded in 2015, Skelmet utilizes advanced 3D Fit technology, which combines 3D scanning and 3D printing to create bespoke items that ensure a perfect fit for each individual user. The company has introduced products like the Falcon I bespoke sport sunglasses, which are lightweight and engineered for optimal performance and protection. Skelmet's offerings cater to active individuals seeking personalized and high-quality eyewear, and they are available for purchase through both physical stores and online platforms. Additionally, the company provides a mobile application that enables users to easily scan their heads and faces, facilitating the custom fitting process in under two minutes.

Klahas

Grant in 2017
Klahas is developing nanosensors for gas detection. To date billions of people mainly in cities unknowingly breath polluted air. The gas sensor market worth $2.5B has 6% annual growth. Their patented technology, a nano-sized molecule based gas sensor for dangerous gases (NOx, NH3, COx, benzol) monitors air pollution and can be integrated in smart devices, especially wearables. Standard fabrication technologies are used to fabricate a low power consumption, highly sensitive nanotech sensors that will enter a market with annual growth rate of 10-15%.

CareAline

Grant in 2017
CareAline specializes in the development of functional garments for patients with implanted intravenous lines. The company designs medical sleeves and wraps that enhance the quality of life for individuals with PICC lines, central lines, and various feeding tubes. These garments provide secure maintenance for the medical lines, eliminating the need for tape to keep them stable. By ensuring comfort and security, CareAline's products enable patients to manage their treatment while maintaining a sense of normalcy in their daily lives.

Eva

Grant in 2017
Higia Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Mexico City, develops EVA, a wearable device aimed at assessing breast cancer risk. This non-invasive device features tactile sensors that map the breast's surface and surrounding areas, enabling women to monitor changes in breast temperature, size, and weight. Equipped with biosensors, EVA continuously tracks relevant information, providing users with accessible tools for breast health management.

Smart

Grant in 2017
Smart is developing a wearable technology that is able to early detect heart-failure. This is done by monitoring the amount of swelling in a user's leg. This swelling is called 'edema.' Edema is a powerful metric in regards to the strength of the heart. If the edema goes unnoticed, a hospitalization is unavoidable. They can reduce the amount of unnecessary hospitalizations saving both the hospital and patient, time and money.

Tacit Motion

Grant in 2017
Tacit Motion specializes in kinetic monitoring and personal training through innovative wearable sensors. The company's products enable real-time full body tracking, allowing users to receive personalized training anytime and anywhere. This modular and scalable system enhances body language communication, capturing movements in a way that traditional media cannot. By recording these movements, Tacit Motion creates digital impressions that can be copyrighted, licensed, and shared. The technology is designed to help individuals and fitness enthusiasts leverage their natural abilities to improve their fitness, providing a tailored approach to physical activity and progress tracking.

Legionarius

Grant in 2017
Legionarius develops a wearable hemorrhage control system integrated into clothing, specifically designed for military and law enforcement personnel. This innovative technology automatically detects injuries from gunshot, stab, or blast wounds and quickly applies pressure to stop excessive bleeding. Upon impact, the system sends an encrypted distress signal to first responders, providing critical information such as the severity of the injury, vital signs, and the user's geolocation. By utilizing micro-fluidic bladders that inflate at the wound site, Legionarius aims to enhance survivability and maintain normal blood pressure in emergency situations, thereby creating a new market for autonomous, lifesaving care.

Airstrument

Grant in 2017
Airstrument provides a motion-tracking wearable device that offers gamified feedback for rehabilitation and assistive purposes. It is currently testing the device as a musical and gamified platform for hand rehabilitation in collaboration with hospitals and NGOs in Israel, India, and Costa Rica.

Mycroft

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Mycroft AI, Inc. is a developer of an open-source voice assistant platform that enables users to interact with their electronic devices through voice commands. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Lawrence, Kansas, Mycroft's software operates as an adaptable platform that can be customized and integrated into various devices, including refrigerators, computers, speakers, wearables, cars, and televisions. The company emphasizes a privacy-focused approach, utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing to enhance user experience while maintaining an open-source and open-hardware framework. This allows for extensive extension and personalization, catering to the diverse needs of users.

RenewSenses

Grant in 2017
RenewSenses is a company focused on developing innovative solutions for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. It has created a wearable device that transforms visual information into sensory experiences using sound and touch. This technology allows users to perceive their surroundings more effectively, enhancing their spatial awareness and enabling safer mobility. By providing a new way to understand visual elements, RenewSenses aims to significantly increase the independence of its users, empowering them to navigate their environments with greater confidence and autonomy.

Mowoot

Grant in 2017
Mowoot is a company that specializes in developing non-pharmacological and non-invasive solutions for individuals suffering from chronic constipation. It offers a wearable medical device that delivers an automatic, colon-specific massage, mimicking the manual abdominal massage typically performed by healthcare professionals. Utilizing advanced pneumatic technology, Mowoot's device aims to treat and prevent chronic slow transit constipation without the need for colon cleansing supplements, enemas, or laxatives. Founded in 2014 and based in Barcelona, Spain, Mowoot emerged from the MOEBIO dHEALTH program, which draws inspiration from innovative design and business methodologies. The company's mission is to enhance the quality of life for those affected by chronic constipation through its unique and effective approach.

BrainCo

Grant in 2016
BrainCo Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing brain-machine interface wearables aimed at enhancing attention levels and working efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, BrainCo produces a headband that monitors and analyzes brainwaves, providing real-time neurofeedback training through a mobile app. This app tracks various brain wave patterns and attention levels, presenting users with historical training data for better insights. In addition to the headband, BrainCo offers a mobile game that allows users to engage in cognitive training with immediate positive feedback. The company's product package includes the headband, the training app, educational courses, games, and optional accessories like brain-controlled toys and smart home devices. By integrating neuroscience and machine learning, BrainCo aims to improve wellness and educational outcomes for individuals, students, and those with neurological conditions.

Xsensio

Grant in 2016
Xsensio is a digital health company focused on addressing the challenge of real-time, continuous monitoring of health parameters. It is developing an innovative Lab-on-Skin wearable device that serves as a miniaturized sensing platform, enabling continuous and real-time analysis of biochemical information at the skin's surface. This technology allows for the precise measurement of various health indicators, such as electrolytes, metabolites, hormones, and proteins, akin to traditional blood tests but in a minimally invasive manner. By providing unprecedented insights during critical health events, Xsensio aims to enhance patient care and shift the healthcare industry from a static to a dynamic approach in health monitoring.

EarBuddy

Grant in 2016
EarBuddy presents an opportunity to disrupt the $5.4 billion hearing aid market with a device that tackles the two key barriers to hearing aid adoption: high cost and negative stigma.The EarBuddy is a 'hearable' that combines the digital sound processing capabilities of a hearing aid and the branding, marketing and product design of earphones. It is an off-the-shelf product that allows the user to define their own listening experience for music and communication in any environment.

Little Riot

Grant in 2016
Little Riot Ltd, established in 2010 and located in London, United Kingdom, specializes in designing and developing technology products that enhance human connection. The company's flagship product, Pillow Talk, is a wearable wristband paired with a mobile application that captures real-time heartbeats and transmits them to a speaker placed under the pillow of a loved one. This innovative device aims to support individuals in long-distance relationships by alleviating feelings of loneliness and enabling intimate communication without the need for screens. Little Riot focuses on creating technology that integrates seamlessly into everyday life, fostering meaningful interactions between people.

Gait Up

Grant in 2016
Gait Up SA, founded in 2013 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacturing of motion analytics wearables used in smartwatches and other hardware. As a spin-off from the University Hospital of Lausanne and the Swiss Institute of Technology, the company leverages over 15 years of scientific expertise in movement analysis and measurement. Gait Up offers innovative products that enable objective evaluation of health and performance through advanced wearable sensor technology. The company has established a strong reputation, serving more than 50 clients across academia, clinics, and various industries in Europe, Canada, the United States, and Asia. In 2017, Gait Up became a subsidiary of MindMaze SA.

Dyabetss

Grant in 2016
DYABETSS, glucose monitoring non-invasive device, without pain. With a light beam on the finger they detect glucose levels, which through their App create a patient control history and also significant reduce of RPBIs pollution.
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