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Motif Neurotech specializes in developing minimally invasive bioelectronic implants for monitoring and treating severe mental illnesses, focusing initially on treatment-resistant depression. The company aims to restore hope and improve quality of life by providing personalized treatments that repair neural circuits.

Babyscripts is a health technology company that provides a virtual maternity care platform for prenatal and postpartum management. The platform combines a mobile education layer with gestational-age content and resources through one year postpartum, remote monitoring using connected medical devices, and a collaboration with payers to improve care coordination and reduce costs. This three-tier approach enables clinicians to manage pregnancies outside the clinic, monitor risk factors remotely, and intervene promptly when needed, while expanding access and automating routine elements of care to support better outcomes for mothers and infants.

Founded in 2015, Luma Health develops a patient engagement platform that connects healthcare providers with patients via smart scheduling, appointment reminders, mobile intake, and care pathways. Its platform integrates with EHR systems for insights and analytics.

Noninvasix, Inc., established in 2007, is a medical technology company based in Galveston, Texas. It develops non-invasive precision oximetry systems designed to measure oxygen sufficiency within organs and veins without the need for invasive catheters. The company's primary focus is on monitoring brain oxygenation in preterm babies within newborn intensive care units (NICUs). Noninvasix has raised over $6.8 million in funding, including a seed round in late 2021, and has been supported by grants from the NIH and DOD totaling $6 million. The company's technology has been clinically validated and is protected by a robust IP portfolio comprising 9 U.S. and 8 global patents. Noninvasix has participated in prestigious accelerator programs such as Philips Healthworks and TMCx, and its innovations have earned multiple awards.

GiantLeap Inc. is a technology company specializing in a gaming platform aimed at assessing children's cognitive development. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional location in Jerusalem, Israel, the company offers a science-backed solution in collaboration with the Texas Medical Center. Its platform allows parents to evaluate various aspects of their children's development, including social behavior, language, motor skills, and brain functioning, from the comfort of their homes. Utilizing a gamified user experience and artificial intelligence, GiantLeap delivers actionable insights through online questionnaires that help identify areas of strength and challenge. The results provide tailored recommendations for content, products, and services to support children's developmental needs.

Founded in 2015, Luma Health develops a patient engagement platform that connects healthcare providers with patients via smart scheduling, appointment reminders, mobile intake, and care pathways. Its platform integrates with EHR systems for insights and analytics.

Lena Health operates a text-based virtual assistant for patients, enabling clinics and value-based care providers to streamline care tasks. The platform uses conversational AI with optional human support to help patients schedule appointments, coordinate care, navigate services, and support medication adherence, with a focus on individuals with chronic conditions. Through SMS-based interactions, Lena Health reduces call queues and offers a convenient self-service channel that supports providers in delivering value-based care and improving health outcomes.

Medical Informatics develops a patient monitoring and analytics platform that gives care teams access to complete patient histories and the data needed to take action. Its Sickbay platform enables continuous data collection from a broad range of devices, automates documentation including waveforms, and supports scalable teleICUs and command centers. The platform also enables development and deployment of analytics and algorithms, and is designed to reduce alarm noise by delivering the right alerts to the appropriate providers, thereby supporting data-driven clinical decision-making and safer patient care.

NarrativeDx develops an AI-driven platform that analyzes patient feedback from various sources. It uses natural language processing and machine learning to provide actionable insights, helping healthcare administrators improve patient experience, drive referrals, increase revenue, and enhance hospital reputation.

Trusted, Inc. operates a digital employment platform specifically designed for nurses, streamlining the recruitment process for healthcare institutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a fully automated online employment agency that connects nurses with flexible job opportunities tailored to their preferences and career goals. The platform digitizes and manages essential documents such as resumes, credentials, and certifications, allowing candidates to explore new opportunities efficiently. Additionally, Trusted's flagship staffing platform, Trusted Works, addresses the challenges hospitals face in filling shifts by enabling facilities to create an on-demand nursing workforce. It offers predictive insights and recommendations, helping hospitals adapt to fluctuations in demand while maintaining compliance. This innovative approach not only enhances the recruitment process but also fosters competition among a network of pre-onboarded talent suppliers, ensuring access to high-quality nursing professionals.

M&S Biotics develops healthcare IoT systems that enhance surgical efficiency, safety, and outcomes by automating instrument counting and data collection in the operating room. Its Biotic Integration system uses radio frequency identification and artificial intelligence to track, count, and locate surgical items in real time, while Biotic Insight provides analytics on instrument utilization. The platform also includes a Smart Table for real-time monitoring and coordination of tools and staff across procedures, enabling hospitals to reduce procedural risks, optimize resource use, and potentially increase surgical capacity.

Founded in 2011, 1DocWay is a telemedicine company specializing in telepsychiatry. It provides a browser-based platform featuring videoconferencing, scheduling, and medical records systems to connect patients with local psychiatric hospitals and healthcare providers remotely. The service operates in multiple states across the U.S., serving clients such as hospitals, clinics, emergency departments, and individuals.