Massachusetts Innovation Network has announced the finalists for its signature innovation competition, The Eddies. Finalists will have the chance to participate in this 5-month, no-cost, no-equity innovation-support program that includes bespoke mentoring, strategic guidance, leadership education, and curated connections to resources. The winner of each innovation track will receive $10K cash award.
The Eddies finalists are handpicked by a seasoned group of experienced judges, who evaluated the team submissions on their innovation disruption and prospect to affect positive in their respective (6) innovation categories:
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Biotech |
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InnoTech Precision Medicine |
Next generation diagnostics for the simultaneous detection of different classes of disease biomarkers. |
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PacDNA TX |
Enhances biodistribution to hard-to-reach sites, enabling improved potency and tissue retention, with low toxicity and fewer dosages. |
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TRET Therapeutics |
Novel oral drug development focused on enhancing the absorption of poorly absorbed medications, and reducing side effects. |
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UbiquiTX |
Integration of AI, computation, and biological automation to accelerate the design of novel proteome editors. |
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Deeptech & AI |
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BurnCam Medical |
AI-Augmented telemedicine linking burn patients to burn specialists fast, and without traveling and waiting delays. |
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elucid |
Harnessing scientific imaging and histology to enable quick, accurate, noninvasive diagnoses and precise treatment of cardiovascular disease. |
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Quarksen |
Revolutionizing sensor-use and making it possible to easily track disease and treatment, through an individual’s breath. |
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USEncryption |
Privacy-enhancing technology that processes and shares encrypted data; enables machine-learning training without compromising data confidentiality. |
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Green/Cleantech |
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florrent |
High energy density ultracapacitors from regeneratively grown hemp biomass by BIPOC farmers to stabilize electrical grids and support green energy, vehicles and buildings. |
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Nanolyx |
Green technology producing cost-effective and efficient antimicrobial nanoformulations for prevention and treatment of microbial contamination. |
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Salient Predictions |
ML-enabled ocean and land-surface data coupled with climate expertise to deliver the most accurate weather forecasts 2 to 52 weeks in advance. |
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SpadXTech |
Harnessing the power of microbes and synthetic biology to produce high performance, circular materials to significantly reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Healthtech/Healthy Living |
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Egal pads, Inc. |
Sanitary pads on a roll – much like toilet paper – so everyone can have access to them, in an easy, affordable way. |
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General Prognostics |
Continuous, non-invasive blood monitoring platform, providing “bloodless” blood tests. |
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Medtech/Medical Devices |
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3 Daughters Health |
Small, frameless, magnetic IUD that self-assembles in the uterus and conforms to woman’s body |
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FreezeNit |
Cold carbon dioxide (CO2) gas application to kill head lice and their eggs (nits) in one short treatment. |
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machineMD |
VR/AI combination to assess brain disorders and disease through a neuro-opthalmic examination |
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BIPOC Owned |
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Culture Care Collective |
Hybrid health support program for marginalized groups, sustained by community health workers and innovative technology. |
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Keva Health |
Virtual monitoring and care for respiratory illnesses. |
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My Atlas |
Mental wellness platform using digital phenotyping to offer personalized mental health insights and recommendations. |
The finalists will present and showcase their technologies at The Eddies Showcase on Wednesday, October 9th.
Warmest Congratulations to all Finalists!
The Massachusetts Innovation Network is a local 501(c)(6) charitable organization dedicated to furthering innovation and economic development in New England.
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