The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.
NKENNE is a mobile application dedicated to fostering a social network for learners and speakers of African languages. The platform aims to build relationships among users while providing comprehensive language learning resources. It features lesson plans, interactive tools such as games and flashcards, and incentives for progress tracking. Users also have the opportunity to engage in conversations with native speakers and receive geolocated notifications that guide them to relevant cultural destinations. By promoting language learning and cultural exchange, NKENNE seeks to uplift individuals and challenge misconceptions about the African continent.
PediaMetrix
Grant in 2024
PediaMetrix Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative digital solutions for pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Founded in 2018 by alumni from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes. This app allows parents to receive personalized repositioning instructions and enables pediatricians to access easy-to-understand data analysis, facilitating timely and effective care. By focusing on early detection and management of head shape abnormalities, PediaMetrix aims to enhance healthcare outcomes and reduce costs associated with pediatric care.
Alerje
Grant in 2023
Alerje, Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in emergency medicine and digital oral immunotherapy management for individuals with food allergies. Founded in 2015, Alerje has developed an innovative epinephrine auto-injector designed to fit within a smartphone case, enhancing patient adherence and emergency response capabilities. The accompanying mobile application allows users to create personalized food allergy profiles, share this information with their CareCircle—comprising family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals—and receive location alerts. Additionally, the platform enables users to filter recipes and scan grocery items for potential allergens, thereby improving dietary decision-making. Alerje's system has been validated by the National Science Foundation, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by food allergies.
OtherWordly
Seed Round in 2023
OtherWordly is a mobile application developer, specializing in educational word games for children. Its primary product is an online video game that helps children improve their vocabulary and word association skills through engaging puzzles based on word meanings. The app also features a unique 'word liberation' function, designed to connect users with similar interests, fostering new friendships.
OrganicSmart
Grant in 2022
OrganicSmart is a technology company focused on developing Web 3.0 solutions aimed at enhancing the food supply chain. Its primary offering is a food tracking platform that serves customers, retailers, restaurants, and the food service industry. This platform is designed to ensure food traceability, safety, and freshness by eliminating the possibility of altering critical food information. Additionally, OrganicSmart has created a mobile app tailored for wineries and distilleries, further extending its reach within the food and beverage sector. Through these innovations, OrganicSmart aims to improve transparency and reliability in food distribution.
goTenna
Grant in 2022
goTenna, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in developing communications devices that allow users to send messages and share GPS locations using smartphones without relying on centralized connectivity. Its flagship product, the goTenna device, utilizes a cognitive digital radio and a mobile app to create its own signal and automatically connect with other devices within range. The goTenna mesh networking protocol, known as Aspen Grove™, enables low-cost, lightweight devices to provide long-range connectivity in off-grid situations, making it suitable for various applications, including public sector, enterprise, and IoT markets. This technology emerged as a solution following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, highlighting the need for resilient communication systems. goTenna's approach allows clients to send data and messages without depending on traditional internet or cellular services. The company has attracted investment from notable firms such as Founders Fund and Union Square Ventures.
BlinxeL
Grant in 2022
Blinxel is developing an innovative augmented reality content creation platform aimed at democratizing the production of AR content. The company is focused on its Blink platform, which allows users to create realistic 3D content with a low-cost depth camera and a computer. This user-friendly approach enables anyone to generate augmented reality experiences, which can be easily uploaded to the cloud for access on Android and iOS devices worldwide. By leveraging a volumetric video system, Blinxel integrates photo-realistic video of individuals with both 2D and 3D content, making AR technology more accessible for organizations seeking to engage a global audience and enhance their profitability. Blinxel's vision is to unlock the full potential of augmented reality by allowing everyone to participate in its creation.
Augray
Grant in 2022
Augray is an extended reality company that enhances both the real and virtual worlds through augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies. It focuses on providing businesses with innovative solutions to improve sales, marketing, and operational efficiency. By enabling brands to create engaging advertising campaigns, Augray allows companies to effectively target customers throughout the consumer sales cycle, from initial awareness to post-purchase re-engagement. Users can experience Augray's offerings by interacting with augmented images, advertisements, and catalogs through its dedicated app, which scans target objects to deliver enriched content and insights. This approach not only fosters high-level user interaction but also helps businesses maximize their marketing investments across various channels.
PediaMetrix
Grant in 2022
PediaMetrix Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative digital solutions for pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Founded in 2018 by alumni from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes. This app allows parents to receive personalized repositioning instructions and enables pediatricians to access easy-to-understand data analysis, facilitating timely and effective care. By focusing on early detection and management of head shape abnormalities, PediaMetrix aims to enhance healthcare outcomes and reduce costs associated with pediatric care.
Yank Technologies
Grant in 2021
Yank Technologies specializes in developing long-range, high-power wireless charging technology tailored for the automotive industry and home use. The company utilizes proprietary antenna and amplifier innovations in magnetic resonance to create scalable charging solutions that work over varying distances. Their technology allows users to charge devices without the need for physical contact, enhancing convenience and flexibility. Additionally, Yank Technologies offers a mobile application that manages the charging experience, enabling users to maintain connectivity regardless of their location or activity.
ExciPlex
Grant in 2021
ExciPlex specializes in developing diagnostic systems for the detection of mycotoxins in animal feed and feed inputs. The company has created a portable spectrometer that can operate with both cloud-based and offline processing capabilities. This device allows for on-site detection of toxin levels in various types of feed, including grains, finished feeds, silages, and forages. By utilizing photochemical techniques, ExciPlex's technology provides real-time quantification of mycotoxins, enabling farmers to achieve comprehensive traceability throughout the feed production chain. This innovation aims to help prevent the adverse impacts of mycotoxins on animal health and productivity.
Pragma Health
Grant in 2021
Pragma Health provides digital healthcare services. They permit users to perform different tests for cardiovascular, hematology, infectious diseases, and others in the privacy of their home and provide accurate, immediate results, enabling them to get a convenient, cost-effective, and accurate healthcare testing process.
DeepBits
Grant in 2021
DeepBits is a technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions. It organizes and indexes the world's binary code to swiftly identify vulnerabilities and malware in various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and IoT devices. Backed by extensive research funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense, DeepBits' AI-driven tools generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), detect vulnerabilities, and ensure software supply chain security compliance. The company's platform disassembles and analyzes binary files to accurately pinpoint threats, enabling businesses to mitigate risks and reduce cybersecurity expenditure.
Kapalya
Grant in 2021
Kapalya Inc. specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates secure access to corporate and cloud servers for both Apple iOS and Android devices. The Kapalya app enables users to navigate and transfer files between various platforms, including corporate SharePoint farms, Windows file shares, and cloud storage applications, utilizing fingerprint recognition for enhanced security. The company also provides real-time encryption key management, ensuring the protection of sensitive files both at-rest and in-transit across multiple endpoints and cloud platforms. Kapalya's services cater to chief information officers, chief information security officers, executives, and enterprise users, allowing them to securely manage and share encrypted files. Founded in 2015, Kapalya is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an additional office in Berkeley, California.
Alerje
Grant in 2021
Alerje, Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in emergency medicine and digital oral immunotherapy management for individuals with food allergies. Founded in 2015, Alerje has developed an innovative epinephrine auto-injector designed to fit within a smartphone case, enhancing patient adherence and emergency response capabilities. The accompanying mobile application allows users to create personalized food allergy profiles, share this information with their CareCircle—comprising family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals—and receive location alerts. Additionally, the platform enables users to filter recipes and scan grocery items for potential allergens, thereby improving dietary decision-making. Alerje's system has been validated by the National Science Foundation, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by food allergies.
Synaptek
Grant in 2021
Synaptek offers a digital platform designed to streamline concussion management for clinicians and service providers. This HIPAA-compliant mobile application simplifies the processes of testing, tracking, and reporting concussions, thereby enhancing athlete health and recovery. By integrating concussion testing, documentation, and analytics into one user-friendly solution, Synaptek enables athletic trainers to save time, improve communication, and make informed clinical decisions. The platform aims to optimize the management of concussions, benefiting both healthcare professionals and the athletes they serve.
Engineering Technologies
Grant in 2021
Engineering Technologies provides E-Bin, which encourages recycling, then developed Platypus to produce energy from the ocean and is now working on the Platypus Prowler, an AUV that travels indefinitely under the sea. They released a mobile app, E-Bin, which encourages recycling.
Sassafras Tech Collective
Grant in 2021
Sassafras Tech Collective is a technology cooperative that specializes in web and app development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Instapath
Grant in 2021
Instapath Inc. is a New Orleans-based company that designs and develops advanced microscopy systems for the imaging of cancer biopsies. Founded in 2017, its technology enables rapid on-site evaluation of biopsy samples at sub-cellular resolution, which aids in providing accurate diagnoses while preserving tissue for future analysis. This innovative approach addresses a significant issue in the healthcare industry, where over 7 million Americans undergo biopsy procedures annually, and approximately 20% of these fail to yield accurate results. By improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing the need for repeat procedures, Instapath's system enhances operating room efficiency and contributes to increased hospital revenue. The company also offers a mobile application for image viewing and annotation, facilitating centralized remote pathology evaluations and ensuring quality in biopsy assessments.
PediaMetrix
Seed Round in 2021
PediaMetrix Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative digital solutions for pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Founded in 2018 by alumni from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes. This app allows parents to receive personalized repositioning instructions and enables pediatricians to access easy-to-understand data analysis, facilitating timely and effective care. By focusing on early detection and management of head shape abnormalities, PediaMetrix aims to enhance healthcare outcomes and reduce costs associated with pediatric care.
Digitouch Health
Grant in 2020
Digitouch Health is a U.S.-based company located in Valhalla, New York, that specializes in the development of a smartphone device for monitoring blood pressure. This innovative medical device utilizes algorithm-enabled technology and oscillometry to measure hypertension accurately without the need for calibration. It allows users to conveniently track and transmit their blood pressure readings to electronic health records, facilitating better management of cardiovascular health. By collaborating with healthcare practitioners, Digitouch Health aims to help individuals lead longer and healthier lives through effective monitoring and management of their blood pressure.
Intake Health
Grant in 2020
Intake Health is a developer of a continuous passive health monitoring device that operates at home without requiring changes in user behavior. The device is designed to be mounted on a toilet, where it automatically tests urine from flush water to deliver lab-quality results for various health and dietary indicators. By leveraging advanced biosensors and wireless technology, the system accurately tracks hydration and nutrition by quantifying specific urinary biomarkers. Users receive instant insights on their health metrics through a mobile application, facilitating informed decision-making regarding their well-being. Intake Health aims to enhance health predictions and personalized prevention strategies through the accumulation of personalized biomarkers over time. The company has received funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.
iNoon
Grant in 2020
iNoon is a biotechnology company that is developing a cellphone-based tool. The company applied for patent protection for the SmartEye app in September 2017 and the portable keratoscope in March 2018 with the Texas Tech Office of Research Commercialization.
Coagulo Medical Technologies
Grant in 2020
Coagulo Medical Technologies, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company focused on developing advanced testing systems for coagulation management. The company provides a portable and connected precision-medicine platform that enables healthcare professionals to detect, identify, and quantify the effects of various anticoagulants in whole blood. By utilizing a combination of patent-pending coagulation assays, microfluidic technology, and data analytics, Coagulo's system offers actionable results, facilitating personalized diagnosis and management of coagulation-related conditions. This innovative approach aims to improve healthcare outcomes by making coagulation testing more accessible and efficient for both providers and patients.
IDEM Systems
Grant in 2020
IDEM Systems provides drug testing kits and drug intelligence technology based on academic research. The testing system uses a novel chemical method to identify drugs, including heroin, other opiates, fentanyl and its derivatives, cocaine, and others. Among the devices are a handheld spectrometer, a sample pen, and a mobile application that allows users to access a proprietary database to identify suspect substances on-site accurately.
Iterex
Grant in 2020
Iterex is dedicated to revolutionizing at-home care of chronic illnesses through early, cost effective, personalized mobile digital health applications.
Trash
Grant in 2020
Trash Inc. is a video editing software company that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to simplify the creation and editing of short-form videos. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, the company provides a platform that features predictive editing capabilities, allowing users to quickly generate high-quality videos directly from their phones. Trash Inc.'s innovative toolkit includes a stock video repository, enhanced by computer vision technology, to assist users in real-time video editing. The company has received backing from the National Science Foundation and operates under the umbrella of Visual Supply Company since late 2020.
Viora Health
Grant in 2020
Viora Health is a health and wellness company focused on advancing health equity among diverse populations. It offers tech-enabled, human-centered programs that utilize social and behavioral engagement to enhance capacity, satisfaction, outcomes, and revenue for healthcare providers. The company is backed by funding from reputable organizations such as the American Heart Association, the National Institutes of Health, Johnson and Johnson, and the National Science Foundation, with its initiatives validated through an Institutional Review Board-approved study. Viora Health's programs have demonstrated a 75% satisfaction score, double retention rates, and improved health outcomes, including reduced stress and better access to food and social support. Additionally, Viora Health develops a healthcare compliance platform aimed at enhancing adherence to diabetes prevention initiatives by connecting patients to programs, tracking data, and facilitating online engagement tools, which help diabetes prevention programs comply with insurance requirements and achieve outcome-based reimbursement.
Muzology
Grant in 2019
Muzology makes music learning fun, engaging, and effective.
Aural Analytics
Grant in 2019
Aural Analytics, Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on developing applications for monitoring brain health. The company has created a multi-modal brain health analytics platform that utilizes advances in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and speech analytics to detect changes in neurological health. By leveraging proprietary metrics, Aural Analytics transforms smartphones and tablets into effective brain health monitors, capturing subtle, clinically relevant aspects of a patient's condition through speech samples. This technology enhances traditional functional rating scales used in clinical trials by providing objective, continuous outcomes, thereby allowing for more reliable evaluations of drug efficacy and other interventions. Aural Analytics' platform aims to reveal incremental changes in neurological health, facilitating accurate assessments by medical professionals.
PediaMetrix
Pre Seed Round in 2019
PediaMetrix Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative digital solutions for pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Founded in 2018 by alumni from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes. This app allows parents to receive personalized repositioning instructions and enables pediatricians to access easy-to-understand data analysis, facilitating timely and effective care. By focusing on early detection and management of head shape abnormalities, PediaMetrix aims to enhance healthcare outcomes and reduce costs associated with pediatric care.
Sober Grid
Grant in 2019
Sober Grid, Inc. is a digital health company that operates a sober social network aimed at supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has developed a mobile application available on both iOS and Android platforms. The app allows users to connect with others who are also navigating sobriety, fostering a community where they can share experiences and challenges. Sober Grid's platform is utilized in over 170 countries and has been accessed more than 20 million times. It integrates features such as GPS locator interfaces, direct messaging, and educational resources, while also offering certified coaching services available 24/7. The app employs a unique community-based approach to chronic disease management, utilizing predictive analytics to anticipate relapse risks and provide timely interventions. Sober Grid's commitment to improving health outcomes is supported by research collaborations with esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing relapse rates among users.
Concha Labs
Grant in 2019
Concha Labs, Inc. specializes in hearing aid technology, focusing on enhancing hearing clarity for users. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company develops innovative soundscope technology hearing pods that allow users to customize their auditory experience in real-time through smartphone applications. This technology ensures superior sound quality and enables precise pre-calculation of audio channels, allowing users to comprehend conversations more effectively. By leveraging AI-enabled Soundscape technology, Concha Labs empowers customers to personalize their hearing profiles from the comfort of their homes, providing an accessible and user-friendly solution to improve auditory experiences.
Intake Health
Grant in 2019
Intake Health is a developer of a continuous passive health monitoring device that operates at home without requiring changes in user behavior. The device is designed to be mounted on a toilet, where it automatically tests urine from flush water to deliver lab-quality results for various health and dietary indicators. By leveraging advanced biosensors and wireless technology, the system accurately tracks hydration and nutrition by quantifying specific urinary biomarkers. Users receive instant insights on their health metrics through a mobile application, facilitating informed decision-making regarding their well-being. Intake Health aims to enhance health predictions and personalized prevention strategies through the accumulation of personalized biomarkers over time. The company has received funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.
Litterati
Grant in 2019
Litterati is an application designed to promote environmental cleanliness by encouraging users to pick up and track litter. The app allows users to capture images of litter, which are automatically geo-tagged and categorized, providing valuable data on litter types. Litterati aims to foster community involvement by enabling groups such as schools and clubs to track their collective litter collection efforts. Additionally, the app plans to incorporate mapping features, allowing users to see litter-clearing activities within their neighborhoods. Through these initiatives, Litterati seeks to unite individuals, organizations, and governments in creating cleaner streets and communities.
Teaching It Right
Grant in 2019
Teaching It Right is an educational curriculum development company focused on serving children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The company creates supplementary materials and curricula tailored for individuals and educational institutions, as well as professionals involved in autism education. Their offerings include an integrated mobile application designed to teach social skills and a multi-sensory therapy program aimed at enhancing eye contact. These services are intended to help children engage more fully in society, prepare for self-sufficiency, and improve their future employment opportunities.
Avidhrt
Grant in 2019
Avidhrt Inc. is a health technology company focused on cardiovascular health, specializing in the development of mobile devices that produce clinical-quality electrocardiograms (EKG), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and temperature readings. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, with regional offices in India and Sri Lanka, Avidhrt offers a cardiac monitoring device that enables remote tracking of vital health indicators. This device leverages a machine learning algorithm to facilitate self-monitoring, allowing patients to measure key parameters such as heart rate, ECG, pulse oximetry, and skin temperature through a smartphone. The company also provides the AvidCor app, a cloud-based electronic medical record application that supports its health monitoring solutions.
Chef Koochooloo
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Chef Koochooloo is an educational company that offers a unique platform combining cooking with learning to teach children essential skills in math, science, and global awareness. The program integrates culinary activities with academic lessons, allowing students to explore different cultures through cooking while aligning with various educational standards, including Common Core and NGSS. Chef Koochooloo features a range of products, such as a TV show, a kid-friendly cookbook, and an interactive app that guides students through recipes while reinforcing relevant concepts in math, geography, and science tailored to their grade levels. The company’s mission focuses on engaging kids and educators in healthy, collaborative cooking experiences enriched with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) principles. With a team of nutritionists, chefs, curriculum specialists, and game designers, Chef Koochooloo aims to provide adaptable educational enrichment programs for the classroom and beyond.
PediaMetrix
Pre Seed Round in 2019
PediaMetrix Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative digital solutions for pediatric head measurement and monitoring. Founded in 2018 by alumni from Johns Hopkins, NIH, and Oxford, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland. Its primary product, SoftSpot, is a mobile application that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide accurate measurements of infants' head shapes. This app allows parents to receive personalized repositioning instructions and enables pediatricians to access easy-to-understand data analysis, facilitating timely and effective care. By focusing on early detection and management of head shape abnormalities, PediaMetrix aims to enhance healthcare outcomes and reduce costs associated with pediatric care.
Docbot
Grant in 2019
Docbot, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Irvine, California, that specializes in gastrointestinal diseases. The company develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices, offering a clinical decision support system that aggregates patient information and provides cloud analytics for healthcare professionals. Its flagship product is built on the UltivisionAI software platform, which focuses on real-time image analysis and automated reporting. This platform is designed to detect colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions by integrating various data sources from imaging systems and pathology requisitions. Docbot aims to enhance patient care and streamline clinical workflows, ultimately reducing cancer risks and improving outcomes for patients in the gastrointestinal specialty.
Digitouch Health
Grant in 2019
Digitouch Health is a U.S.-based company located in Valhalla, New York, that specializes in the development of a smartphone device for monitoring blood pressure. This innovative medical device utilizes algorithm-enabled technology and oscillometry to measure hypertension accurately without the need for calibration. It allows users to conveniently track and transmit their blood pressure readings to electronic health records, facilitating better management of cardiovascular health. By collaborating with healthcare practitioners, Digitouch Health aims to help individuals lead longer and healthier lives through effective monitoring and management of their blood pressure.
Kaizen Technologies
Grant in 2019
Kaizen Technologies helps organizations improve their performance, manage their projects, implement technology, and develop new products and services. They have helped companies from serial entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies solve their technology, software development, and mobile app development needs.
IDEM Systems
Grant in 2019
IDEM Systems provides drug testing kits and drug intelligence technology based on academic research. The testing system uses a novel chemical method to identify drugs, including heroin, other opiates, fentanyl and its derivatives, cocaine, and others. Among the devices are a handheld spectrometer, a sample pen, and a mobile application that allows users to access a proprietary database to identify suspect substances on-site accurately.
Sassafras Tech Collective
Grant in 2019
Sassafras Tech Collective is a technology cooperative that specializes in web and app development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Trash
Grant in 2018
Trash Inc. is a video editing software company that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to simplify the creation and editing of short-form videos. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, the company provides a platform that features predictive editing capabilities, allowing users to quickly generate high-quality videos directly from their phones. Trash Inc.'s innovative toolkit includes a stock video repository, enhanced by computer vision technology, to assist users in real-time video editing. The company has received backing from the National Science Foundation and operates under the umbrella of Visual Supply Company since late 2020.
Embr Labs
Grant in 2018
Embr Labs Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing thermal comfort devices aimed at enhancing human well-being. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Wristify Inc., Embr Labs has created innovative technology that uses temperature to influence the autonomic nervous system, helping users manage conditions such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. The company's wearable devices, combined with a mobile app and cloud infrastructure, provide a unique platform for thermal stimulation and digital interventions, allowing users to track and manage their symptoms effectively. With tens of thousands of customers across 170 countries, Embr Labs has recorded over 100 million minutes of thermal interventions. The technology originated from the founders' work as engineering students at MIT and has received significant backing from investors and over $2.5 million in grants from various organizations.
ThoughtStem
Grant in 2018
ThoughtSTEM is an e-learning institute based in San Diego, California, that focuses on providing computer science education and coding programs for children under the age of 12. Founded in 2012 by Stephen Foster, Ph.D., Dr. Sarah Esper, and Lindsey Handley, the organization utilizes a project-based curriculum that integrates various technologies, including Scratch, Arduino, Minecraft, and App Inventor, to engage young learners in coding. In addition to online coding clubs, ThoughtSTEM also offers summer camps that encourage children to think creatively and develop their problem-solving skills through technology-aided tools. The company's approach combines education and play, making learning to code an enjoyable experience for children.
Iterex
Grant in 2018
Iterex is dedicated to revolutionizing at-home care of chronic illnesses through early, cost effective, personalized mobile digital health applications.
Instapath
Grant in 2018
Instapath Inc. is a New Orleans-based company that designs and develops advanced microscopy systems for the imaging of cancer biopsies. Founded in 2017, its technology enables rapid on-site evaluation of biopsy samples at sub-cellular resolution, which aids in providing accurate diagnoses while preserving tissue for future analysis. This innovative approach addresses a significant issue in the healthcare industry, where over 7 million Americans undergo biopsy procedures annually, and approximately 20% of these fail to yield accurate results. By improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing the need for repeat procedures, Instapath's system enhances operating room efficiency and contributes to increased hospital revenue. The company also offers a mobile application for image viewing and annotation, facilitating centralized remote pathology evaluations and ensuring quality in biopsy assessments.
Appia
Grant in 2018
Appia is a prominent mobile user acquisition network that specializes in delivering mobile app downloads to over 1 billion users across 200 countries. The company provides a marketplace platform for mobile application developers, offering them a distribution point while enabling advertisers to acquire high-value customers. Appia's advanced technology and extensive network ensure that applications reach a large and engaged audience, maximizing app installs and profit per install for its clients. With a diverse portfolio of trusted brands, Appia has established itself as a leader in mobile app discovery. The company operates from offices in San Francisco, California, and Durham, North Carolina, along with global sales offices, and has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovation in the mobile advertising space.
Muzology
Grant in 2018
Muzology makes music learning fun, engaging, and effective.
MusiQuest
Grant in 2018
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at fostering a passion for music among beginners. The company's platform provides a comprehensive curriculum that teaches essential music concepts through creative and interactive units. It integrates various subjects such as literacy, math, history, and science, allowing children to learn, enhance their skills, and create music in diverse styles. MusiQuest's approach encourages creativity and engagement, making music education accessible and enjoyable for young learners.
Litterati
Grant in 2018
Litterati is an application designed to promote environmental cleanliness by encouraging users to pick up and track litter. The app allows users to capture images of litter, which are automatically geo-tagged and categorized, providing valuable data on litter types. Litterati aims to foster community involvement by enabling groups such as schools and clubs to track their collective litter collection efforts. Additionally, the app plans to incorporate mapping features, allowing users to see litter-clearing activities within their neighborhoods. Through these initiatives, Litterati seeks to unite individuals, organizations, and governments in creating cleaner streets and communities.
DeepBits
Grant in 2017
DeepBits is a technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions. It organizes and indexes the world's binary code to swiftly identify vulnerabilities and malware in various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and IoT devices. Backed by extensive research funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense, DeepBits' AI-driven tools generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), detect vulnerabilities, and ensure software supply chain security compliance. The company's platform disassembles and analyzes binary files to accurately pinpoint threats, enabling businesses to mitigate risks and reduce cybersecurity expenditure.
MyHomecareBiz
Grant in 2017
MyHomecareBiz specializes in developing intuitive software solutions for the home health care industry, focusing on automating essential processes such as patient care, billing, scheduling, and physician orders. Established in 1998, the company’s software is crafted with the input of home health care professionals, ensuring that it meets the practical needs of nurses and therapists. Key products include SmartDX, a mobile application that tracks Value-Based Purchasing outcomes and facilitates real-time updates to care plans, and TurboClaim, an efficient billing system that streamlines the claims process by automatically scrubbing and submitting claims while managing payment postings. This allows health care providers to concentrate on delivering quality patient care rather than dealing with administrative tasks.
Thunkable
Grant in 2017
Thunkable is a U.S.-based company that offers a platform for users to create mobile applications without extensive coding knowledge. Originating from MIT's App Inventor and participating in YCombinator's W2016 batch, Thunkable provides a free drag-and-drop interface that simplifies the app development process. Users can design applications using built-in templates and make real-time changes, which can be instantly previewed on their devices through the Thunkable mobile app. The platform supports automatic formatting for deployment across major operating systems, including Android and iOS, enabling individuals to build and publish native apps efficiently. By eliminating the need for large development tools or complex coding, Thunkable empowers users to create functional applications easily and share them directly with others or upload them to app stores.
AetherTouch
Grant in 2017
AetherTouch specializes in acoustic wave technology that allows users to control electronic devices without direct contact with screens. The company develops a software development kit that facilitates the integration of its technology into various applications and operating systems. By employing advanced signal processing algorithms, AetherTouch's solution offers precise two-dimensional tracking, making it suitable for smartphones, tablets, computers, and larger consumer electronics. This innovative approach aims to reduce power consumption and address privacy concerns commonly associated with conventional camera-based technologies. Additionally, AetherTouch supports scientists in commercializing their technologies, enhancing the potential for advancements in smart device applications.
Aluna
Grant in 2017
Aluna, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing medical devices and digital health platforms for managing chronic respiratory conditions, primarily asthma. The company's core product is a portable spirometry device that connects with an interactive iPhone game, enabling users, especially children, to track and monitor their asthma symptoms, medication, and potential triggers in real-time. This data is shared with healthcare providers, facilitating personalized treatment plans and early intervention. Aluna's mission is to empower patients to understand and manage their lung health, improving overall asthma outcomes.
DFusion
Grant in 2017
DFusion is a science-based behavioral health research and development company that focuses on promoting behavior change for health, prevention, and adherence. Leveraging evidence-based models and learning theories, DFusion creates innovative applications of both modern and traditional technologies aimed at enhancing health outcomes. The company develops smartphone, tablet, and web applications that are informed by behavioral research, ensuring an optimal user experience. Additionally, DFusion offers consultation services and professional development opportunities within the health and education sectors. Their team, comprised of scientists and innovators, is dedicated to challenging existing paradigms and improving the health and well-being of individuals throughout their lifespans. DFusion operates from offices in Scotts Valley and Oakland, California.
Sober Grid
Grant in 2017
Sober Grid, Inc. is a digital health company that operates a sober social network aimed at supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has developed a mobile application available on both iOS and Android platforms. The app allows users to connect with others who are also navigating sobriety, fostering a community where they can share experiences and challenges. Sober Grid's platform is utilized in over 170 countries and has been accessed more than 20 million times. It integrates features such as GPS locator interfaces, direct messaging, and educational resources, while also offering certified coaching services available 24/7. The app employs a unique community-based approach to chronic disease management, utilizing predictive analytics to anticipate relapse risks and provide timely interventions. Sober Grid's commitment to improving health outcomes is supported by research collaborations with esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing relapse rates among users.
Aira
Grant in 2017
Aira is dedicated to enhancing accessibility for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The company offers remote visual interpretation services through an app that connects users with highly trained Visual Interpreters. By streaming live video from the user's smartphone camera, these interpreters assist with a variety of tasks, including navigation and face recognition, enabling users to engage more fully in daily activities. Additionally, Aira has developed a wearable assistive product that utilizes smart glasses and an augmented reality dashboard, allowing certified agents to see what the user sees in real-time. This combination of technology and human support empowers visually impaired individuals to navigate their environments with greater independence and confidence.
Chef Koochooloo
Grant in 2017
Chef Koochooloo is an educational company that offers a unique platform combining cooking with learning to teach children essential skills in math, science, and global awareness. The program integrates culinary activities with academic lessons, allowing students to explore different cultures through cooking while aligning with various educational standards, including Common Core and NGSS. Chef Koochooloo features a range of products, such as a TV show, a kid-friendly cookbook, and an interactive app that guides students through recipes while reinforcing relevant concepts in math, geography, and science tailored to their grade levels. The company’s mission focuses on engaging kids and educators in healthy, collaborative cooking experiences enriched with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) principles. With a team of nutritionists, chefs, curriculum specialists, and game designers, Chef Koochooloo aims to provide adaptable educational enrichment programs for the classroom and beyond.
Teaching It Right
Grant in 2017
Teaching It Right is an educational curriculum development company focused on serving children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The company creates supplementary materials and curricula tailored for individuals and educational institutions, as well as professionals involved in autism education. Their offerings include an integrated mobile application designed to teach social skills and a multi-sensory therapy program aimed at enhancing eye contact. These services are intended to help children engage more fully in society, prepare for self-sufficiency, and improve their future employment opportunities.
Avidhrt
Grant in 2017
Avidhrt Inc. is a health technology company focused on cardiovascular health, specializing in the development of mobile devices that produce clinical-quality electrocardiograms (EKG), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and temperature readings. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, with regional offices in India and Sri Lanka, Avidhrt offers a cardiac monitoring device that enables remote tracking of vital health indicators. This device leverages a machine learning algorithm to facilitate self-monitoring, allowing patients to measure key parameters such as heart rate, ECG, pulse oximetry, and skin temperature through a smartphone. The company also provides the AvidCor app, a cloud-based electronic medical record application that supports its health monitoring solutions.
Andamio Games
Grant in 2017
Andamio Games is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards Andamio Games, a division of Adventium Labs , is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards. Andamio is the Spanish word for scaffold, which is the educational concept that underlies our games. Scaffolded lesson plans start with foundational concepts and build to more advanced ones, reinforcing concepts as users work their way through the material. The games developed by Andamio Games go well beyond e-Books, flash cards, and single-player apps to provide an engaging, hands-on, problem-solving learning environment using mobile technology.
CueThink
Grant in 2017
CueThink Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides a peer-to-peer mobile learning platform aimed at enhancing math problem-solving skills for students in grades 4-12. Founded in 2012 and incubated by PayPal, CueThink's platform allows students to develop systematic problem-solving abilities, improve their math language, and engage in collaborative learning by sharing strategies with peers. Teachers benefit from analytics on student growth and can align their instruction with Common Core standards, while parents can monitor their children's progress through portfolios showcasing strategies and feedback. The company's offerings include Quantum, an iPad application designed for grades 4-8, which supports the growing trend of one-to-one technology in classrooms. CueThink's innovative approach addresses the need for deeper learning in mathematics, leveraging students' familiarity with social media and gaming to create an engaging educational experience. The development of its platform was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, and it has been successfully piloted in various classrooms.
MusiQuest
Grant in 2017
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at fostering a passion for music among beginners. The company's platform provides a comprehensive curriculum that teaches essential music concepts through creative and interactive units. It integrates various subjects such as literacy, math, history, and science, allowing children to learn, enhance their skills, and create music in diverse styles. MusiQuest's approach encourages creativity and engagement, making music education accessible and enjoyable for young learners.
Aural Analytics
Grant in 2017
Aural Analytics, Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on developing applications for monitoring brain health. The company has created a multi-modal brain health analytics platform that utilizes advances in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and speech analytics to detect changes in neurological health. By leveraging proprietary metrics, Aural Analytics transforms smartphones and tablets into effective brain health monitors, capturing subtle, clinically relevant aspects of a patient's condition through speech samples. This technology enhances traditional functional rating scales used in clinical trials by providing objective, continuous outcomes, thereby allowing for more reliable evaluations of drug efficacy and other interventions. Aural Analytics' platform aims to reveal incremental changes in neurological health, facilitating accurate assessments by medical professionals.
Media Health Technologies
Grant in 2016
Media Health Technologies provides research and development of web and mobile health and wellness content tools.
LightUp
Grant in 2016
LightUp, Inc. is an educational technology company based in the United States that develops an electronics construction kit and a mobile application designed to teach children the fundamentals of technology through hands-on learning. The kit includes electronic building blocks with optically recognizable codes, allowing kids to construct electronic circuits while engaging with augmented reality features. The accompanying mobile application enhances this experience by providing interactive tutorials and educational labs, fostering a deeper understanding of electronics and coding in a fun and engaging manner. Through its innovative approach, LightUp aims to bridge the gap between traditional learning and modern technology, making education more accessible and enjoyable for young learners.
ThoughtStem
Grant in 2016
ThoughtSTEM is an e-learning institute based in San Diego, California, that focuses on providing computer science education and coding programs for children under the age of 12. Founded in 2012 by Stephen Foster, Ph.D., Dr. Sarah Esper, and Lindsey Handley, the organization utilizes a project-based curriculum that integrates various technologies, including Scratch, Arduino, Minecraft, and App Inventor, to engage young learners in coding. In addition to online coding clubs, ThoughtSTEM also offers summer camps that encourage children to think creatively and develop their problem-solving skills through technology-aided tools. The company's approach combines education and play, making learning to code an enjoyable experience for children.
Substrate
Grant in 2016
Unlocking the inner scientist in everyone through a mobile-first education platform Substrate is a mobile education platform delivering a fresh method for educators who teach complex concepts in science. Unlike traditional passive approaches, and fragmented tools, Substrate is accessible, complementary and refreshingly engaging. Built on the mechanics of nature, we’re reimagining education, one element at a time. Substrate is designed to deliver a unified mobile learning experience anytime, anywhere. Bite-sized sessions encourage repeated practice. Our goal is to complement existing teaching approaches and customize according to instructional needs. Integration with formal courses powers deeper insights. Excite learners, activate content, and upgrade learning outcomes. Built with game design principles, students naturally progress toward mastery. Our mission is to better lives by deepening the world’s understanding of science. With support from institutions like the National Institutes of Health, we're well on our way.
MoQuality
Grant in 2016
MoQuality Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven mobile testing solutions. The company aims to enhance app quality and improve user experiences by providing tools that simplify and accelerate the testing process. MoQuality's flagship product, Barista, offers a scriptless test-automation experience, leveraging AI to generate user-centric test scenarios that automate testing across various mobile platforms and real devices. This platform allows developers to identify and address issues before releasing their applications, ensuring high-quality performance for both Android and iOS apps. MoQuality is supported by investors including Amity Ventures, Cox Enterprises, and Techstars.
AetherTouch
Grant in 2016
AetherTouch specializes in acoustic wave technology that allows users to control electronic devices without direct contact with screens. The company develops a software development kit that facilitates the integration of its technology into various applications and operating systems. By employing advanced signal processing algorithms, AetherTouch's solution offers precise two-dimensional tracking, making it suitable for smartphones, tablets, computers, and larger consumer electronics. This innovative approach aims to reduce power consumption and address privacy concerns commonly associated with conventional camera-based technologies. Additionally, AetherTouch supports scientists in commercializing their technologies, enhancing the potential for advancements in smart device applications.
eBravium
Grant in 2016
eBravium develops and distributes fitness applications for its clients. eBravium develops Move It, a mobile application that offers parental lock services for their children’s devices. They are able to suspend device use and track movement. Furthermore, it provides wearable integration. eBravium was founded in 2014 by Patrick and Cody Grimes and is based in Nevada.
Aluna
Grant in 2016
Aluna, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing medical devices and digital health platforms for managing chronic respiratory conditions, primarily asthma. The company's core product is a portable spirometry device that connects with an interactive iPhone game, enabling users, especially children, to track and monitor their asthma symptoms, medication, and potential triggers in real-time. This data is shared with healthcare providers, facilitating personalized treatment plans and early intervention. Aluna's mission is to empower patients to understand and manage their lung health, improving overall asthma outcomes.
Embr Labs
Grant in 2016
Embr Labs Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing thermal comfort devices aimed at enhancing human well-being. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Wristify Inc., Embr Labs has created innovative technology that uses temperature to influence the autonomic nervous system, helping users manage conditions such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. The company's wearable devices, combined with a mobile app and cloud infrastructure, provide a unique platform for thermal stimulation and digital interventions, allowing users to track and manage their symptoms effectively. With tens of thousands of customers across 170 countries, Embr Labs has recorded over 100 million minutes of thermal interventions. The technology originated from the founders' work as engineering students at MIT and has received significant backing from investors and over $2.5 million in grants from various organizations.
Sober Grid
Seed Round in 2016
Sober Grid, Inc. is a digital health company that operates a sober social network aimed at supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has developed a mobile application available on both iOS and Android platforms. The app allows users to connect with others who are also navigating sobriety, fostering a community where they can share experiences and challenges. Sober Grid's platform is utilized in over 170 countries and has been accessed more than 20 million times. It integrates features such as GPS locator interfaces, direct messaging, and educational resources, while also offering certified coaching services available 24/7. The app employs a unique community-based approach to chronic disease management, utilizing predictive analytics to anticipate relapse risks and provide timely interventions. Sober Grid's commitment to improving health outcomes is supported by research collaborations with esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing relapse rates among users.
ThoughtStem
Grant in 2016
ThoughtSTEM is an e-learning institute based in San Diego, California, that focuses on providing computer science education and coding programs for children under the age of 12. Founded in 2012 by Stephen Foster, Ph.D., Dr. Sarah Esper, and Lindsey Handley, the organization utilizes a project-based curriculum that integrates various technologies, including Scratch, Arduino, Minecraft, and App Inventor, to engage young learners in coding. In addition to online coding clubs, ThoughtSTEM also offers summer camps that encourage children to think creatively and develop their problem-solving skills through technology-aided tools. The company's approach combines education and play, making learning to code an enjoyable experience for children.
UrTurn
Grant in 2015
UrTurn is a smart advising technology charts a path for school success and offers course corrections when off track of achieving middle school and high school education goals. Student and parent-friendly mobile and web-based technology makes goal setting and progress tracking easy.
Shoelace Wireless
Grant in 2015
Shoelace Wireless develops an Android application that enhances mobile internet performance by integrating multiple wireless networks, such as Wi-Fi and cellular connections. This technology platform enables users to combine accessible networks from their device with those from nearby devices, facilitating a cooperative networking solution. By utilizing multi-channel aggregation, Shoelace Wireless allows specific applications to operate across both network types seamlessly in the background. The platform also offers detailed performance monitoring and usage insights, empowering users to browse the Internet more efficiently and effectively.
Awarables
Grant in 2015
Awarables Inc. develops innovative hardware and software solutions focused on sleep monitoring and enhancement. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company offers a multi-sensor wearable device that captures physiological data, such as heart rate, alongside environmental factors affecting sleep. Its mobile application tracks user sleep habits, daytime performance, and mood, providing personalized therapy to improve overall sleep health. Awarables' sleep analytic system combines data from microsensors with proprietary algorithms to deliver accurate assessments of sleep quality and quantity, aiding both clinicians and consumers in achieving better sleep outcomes.
Andamio Games
Grant in 2015
Andamio Games is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards Andamio Games, a division of Adventium Labs , is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards. Andamio is the Spanish word for scaffold, which is the educational concept that underlies our games. Scaffolded lesson plans start with foundational concepts and build to more advanced ones, reinforcing concepts as users work their way through the material. The games developed by Andamio Games go well beyond e-Books, flash cards, and single-player apps to provide an engaging, hands-on, problem-solving learning environment using mobile technology.
MusiQuest
Grant in 2015
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at fostering a passion for music among beginners. The company's platform provides a comprehensive curriculum that teaches essential music concepts through creative and interactive units. It integrates various subjects such as literacy, math, history, and science, allowing children to learn, enhance their skills, and create music in diverse styles. MusiQuest's approach encourages creativity and engagement, making music education accessible and enjoyable for young learners.
CueThink
Grant in 2015
CueThink Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides a peer-to-peer mobile learning platform aimed at enhancing math problem-solving skills for students in grades 4-12. Founded in 2012 and incubated by PayPal, CueThink's platform allows students to develop systematic problem-solving abilities, improve their math language, and engage in collaborative learning by sharing strategies with peers. Teachers benefit from analytics on student growth and can align their instruction with Common Core standards, while parents can monitor their children's progress through portfolios showcasing strategies and feedback. The company's offerings include Quantum, an iPad application designed for grades 4-8, which supports the growing trend of one-to-one technology in classrooms. CueThink's innovative approach addresses the need for deeper learning in mathematics, leveraging students' familiarity with social media and gaming to create an engaging educational experience. The development of its platform was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, and it has been successfully piloted in various classrooms.
CyclusBreak
Grant in 2015
CyclusBreak provides a core deliverable of hybrids and resources that address academic success and retention of students. For students, the app offers research-driven curriculum as well as actionable to-dos to keep users on track. For advisors, they offer technology that defines next-generation advising, shifting the emphasis from a transaction to a model that provides advisors with data and real-time interventions.
Sanguina
Grant in 2015
Sanguina is a medical device and wellness tool company that specializes in point-of-care diagnostics, particularly for hemoglobin determination. The company is focused on launching its first product, AnemoCheck Mobile, which is a non-invasive smartphone application designed for tracking hemoglobin levels without the need for painful blood draws. This innovative approach emphasizes anemia screening through color-based testing, allowing users to conveniently monitor their hemoglobin levels.
Cardiio
Grant in 2015
Cardiio is a digital health company that emerged from MIT, specializing in the development of intelligent algorithms that utilize smartphones and wearables for health monitoring. The company focuses on creating software applications that transform smartphone cameras into biosensors, enabling users to measure their heart rates accurately. Their flagship product, the Cardiio Heart Rate Monitor, is a mobile app that allows individuals to track their heart rate for general wellness and fitness purposes. By leveraging machine learning, Cardiio aims to enhance the monitoring of wellness, fitness, and chronic diseases, making health management more accessible and efficient for users.
ThoughtStem
Grant in 2015
ThoughtSTEM is an e-learning institute based in San Diego, California, that focuses on providing computer science education and coding programs for children under the age of 12. Founded in 2012 by Stephen Foster, Ph.D., Dr. Sarah Esper, and Lindsey Handley, the organization utilizes a project-based curriculum that integrates various technologies, including Scratch, Arduino, Minecraft, and App Inventor, to engage young learners in coding. In addition to online coding clubs, ThoughtSTEM also offers summer camps that encourage children to think creatively and develop their problem-solving skills through technology-aided tools. The company's approach combines education and play, making learning to code an enjoyable experience for children.
LightUp
Grant in 2015
LightUp, Inc. is an educational technology company based in the United States that develops an electronics construction kit and a mobile application designed to teach children the fundamentals of technology through hands-on learning. The kit includes electronic building blocks with optically recognizable codes, allowing kids to construct electronic circuits while engaging with augmented reality features. The accompanying mobile application enhances this experience by providing interactive tutorials and educational labs, fostering a deeper understanding of electronics and coding in a fun and engaging manner. Through its innovative approach, LightUp aims to bridge the gap between traditional learning and modern technology, making education more accessible and enjoyable for young learners.
Lucira Health
Grant in 2014
Lucira Health, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative infectious disease test kits. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on creating accessible and user-friendly testing solutions, including a disposable COVID-19 test kit designed for home use. This kit provides centralized-laboratory-accurate molecular testing in a compact format that operates on two AA batteries. It connects consumers to treatment options through a mobile application and offers a dual testing capability to determine whether viral respiratory symptoms are caused by COVID-19 or influenza. Lucira Health aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of infectious disease diagnostics.
Breezing
Grant in 2014
Breezing is a company focused on developing innovative technology for health management and disease prevention through early detection. It has introduced a mobile metabolism tracker, the first of its kind, which measures resting energy expenditure and respiratory exchange ratio to assess metabolic rates. The device is user-friendly, requiring no nose clips and featuring automatic calibration, making it accessible for a wide range of users. By analyzing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, the tracker enables fitness enthusiasts to create personalized diet and exercise plans, thereby enhancing their training and overall health. Breezing's contributions to the field have garnered attention from notable media outlets, reflecting its commitment to advancing health technology.
Whova
Grant in 2014
Whova Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing an application for event engagement and networking. Established in 2012, Whova offers an all-in-one event management solution that caters to a variety of occasions, including educational events, corporate gatherings, professional conferences, exhibitions, festivals, and art shows. The platform features an award-winning event app, online registration, marketing tools, and management resources designed to streamline logistics and enhance attendee involvement. Whova has been recognized with the Event Technology Award for five consecutive years and has served numerous prominent clients, such as American Express, Google, and Harvard University, facilitating over 50,000 in-person and virtual events worldwide. The application enables organizers to efficiently track attendance and measure engagement, thereby ensuring the success of their events.
Awarables
Grant in 2014
Awarables Inc. develops innovative hardware and software solutions focused on sleep monitoring and enhancement. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company offers a multi-sensor wearable device that captures physiological data, such as heart rate, alongside environmental factors affecting sleep. Its mobile application tracks user sleep habits, daytime performance, and mood, providing personalized therapy to improve overall sleep health. Awarables' sleep analytic system combines data from microsensors with proprietary algorithms to deliver accurate assessments of sleep quality and quantity, aiding both clinicians and consumers in achieving better sleep outcomes.
CueThink
Grant in 2014
CueThink Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides a peer-to-peer mobile learning platform aimed at enhancing math problem-solving skills for students in grades 4-12. Founded in 2012 and incubated by PayPal, CueThink's platform allows students to develop systematic problem-solving abilities, improve their math language, and engage in collaborative learning by sharing strategies with peers. Teachers benefit from analytics on student growth and can align their instruction with Common Core standards, while parents can monitor their children's progress through portfolios showcasing strategies and feedback. The company's offerings include Quantum, an iPad application designed for grades 4-8, which supports the growing trend of one-to-one technology in classrooms. CueThink's innovative approach addresses the need for deeper learning in mathematics, leveraging students' familiarity with social media and gaming to create an engaging educational experience. The development of its platform was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, and it has been successfully piloted in various classrooms.
EyeNetra
Grant in 2013
EyeNetra, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of eye diagnostics technology, including auto-refractors and lens-meters. Founded in 2011 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, EyeNetra's platform allows users to conduct their own eye tests using smartphone-based technology. This innovative approach enables individuals to measure their refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, while also providing eye care professionals with accurate diagnostic measurements for prescribing corrective lenses. The company's flagship products, including the NETRA autorefractor and lensometer, facilitate a straightforward and efficient testing process. Additionally, EyeNetra offers the Insight Portal, which enhances electronic medical record management and supports mobile clinics in delivering eye care services globally.
eVideon
Grant in 2013
eVideon specializes in interactive patient care solutions tailored for hospitals, aimed at enhancing patient and visitor engagement while facilitating staff workflows. Its Patient Experience Platform seamlessly integrates with various electronic medical record systems and hospital applications, enabling effective communication, surveys, and personalized educational content for patients. Users can access high-definition television programming, video on-demand, and essential hospital information across multiple devices, including televisions, computers, and mobile devices. eVideon serves a diverse range of healthcare organizations, from large integrated delivery systems to smaller outpatient clinics, contributing to improved patient satisfaction, engagement, and overall healthcare outcomes. Additionally, the platform includes powerful data gathering and analytics tools that support healthcare professionals in optimizing their workflows and understanding patient needs.
Arqball
Grant in 2013
Arqball Spin allows anyone to create, edit, and share interactive 360-visualizations that convey the 3D quality of an object from your iphone or tablet.
ApprenNet
Grant in 2013
ApprenNet provides web and mobile platform to enable practice-based learning for both soft skills and hands-on technical training. The company provides a platform to deliver apprenticeship-style learning. Employers and educators use the platform to enhance critical thinking, communication, and hands-on skills across their organizations. Its patent-pending technology for individual practice, peer review, expert coaching, and performance analytics was developed through research funded by the National Science Foundation.
YourLabs
Grant in 2013
YourLabs is an e-learning software and services provider that is improving education by putting in-depth learner data into the hands of students, teachers, school administrators, and parents anytime, anywhere, on any device.
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