2024 Main Stage Presenting Companies
at Tech Innovation Forum | May 2 @ AV Irvine
Presented by K&L Gates
Guac is a savings and rewards platform that strengthens bank partnerships and enhances customer engagement.
Guac is a savings & rewards platform that our bank and B2B enterprise partners use to create a deeper bond with their customers while significantly reducing costs and driving sales. Guac delivers real value to our bank partners and their members by offering engaging ways to build savings, credit and reap rewards while simultaneously building deposits for each bank partner.
Embedded connected wound care technology
REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING
Non-invasive imaging device embedded within wound care dressings with wireless enabled connected digital tech to provide on-demand images, sensor and data analytics for clinicians to monitor the healing process of acute and chronic wounds remotely.
YouAttest is the fastest time-to-value identity governance solution.
IGA (Identity Governance and Administration)
YouAttest® is the fastest “Time-to-Value” identity governance (IGA) solution – delivering an automated, cloud-based audit tool for zero trust security and compliance to key markets: Healthcare, Finance, Insurance, Defense of Government.
Zuno Medical's Smart Container is designed to increase surgical revenue.
HEALTHCARE/MED DEVICE
Zuno Medical, a Silicon Valley-based medical device company, has a market-ready Smart Container designed to increase surgical revenue, a $790B market. Zuno Smart Containers mitigate costly delays and cancellations by eliminating compromised surgical instrument sets from entering the Operating Room.
2024 Fast Pitch Companies
at Fast Pitch | April 30 @ UCI Beall Applied Innovation
Presented by Insperity
SaaS Specialty Medical Office Management and Electronic Medical Record software.
MEDICAL SOFTWARE
4D EMR is the next evolution of electronic medical record and practice management software for private practice specialty medical offices. 4D EMR provides anywhere, anytime access through any PC, Mac or mobile device. Our software allows offices to streamline operations and improve the clinical experience of patients, staff, and doctors.
Auctus is solving the problem of adolescent scoliosis.
MEDICAL DEVICE & DIAGNOSTICS
Commercializing a motion preserving scoliosis treatment implant that can be non-invasively adjusted so that children with scoliosis can continue their activities and lead a normal life
Bringing next-generation precision cell therapy to the bedside
BIOTECH
Cellecho Biotech is dedicated to advancing next-generation precision cell and gene therapies, with the goal of delivering innovative treatments directly to patients. Cellecho has developed proprietary micro- and nanotechnologies that successfully overcome these significant limitations.
STEM CELL GENE IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR CURING VIRUS-ASSOCIATED CANCERS
BIOTECH
CDR3 Therapeutics pioneers stem cell gene immunotherapy to combat virus-associated cancers, targeting HPV, herpesviruses, and Hepatitis B. With promising preclinical results, the company aims to revolutionize cancer treatment, starting with HPV-associated cancers, and seeks to establish itself as a leader in stem cell gene immunotherapy.
Software as a service accelerating the energy transition with EV fast charging and renewable energy infrastructure.
SOFTWARE / CLEAN TECH
With no upfront investment required, we customize EV charging configurations to fit your site’s size and layout. By incorporating solar energy and battery storage, we reduce utility costs while tapping into local incentives for underserved communities. Our strategically located charging stations provide fast charging options.
Efficient, low power and scalable propulsion system for small satellites
AEROSPACE / MANUFACTURING
CISGAM manufactures electrospray propulsion systems that cover the needs of the SmallSat industry using MEMS. CISGAM manufactures compact arrays of thousands of emitters on silicon to process the power harvested by the spacecraft from the sun and available for propulsion.
Coronavax is a Biotech developing an immuno therapeutic for Long COVID
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology company operating in virtual mode to develop preventative and therapeutic vaccines for COVI/Long COVID.
Transforming soft tissue surgery with next generation devices preventing surgery failure.
MED DEVICE / DIAGNOSTICS
Deep Blue is transforming soft tissue surgery by developing next generation surgical devices to prevent soft tissue surgery failure. Our soft tissue surgery platform utilizes integrally knit mesh extensions and flat sutures that distribute and reduce tension at the surgical site to reduce cheesewiring, reduce pain, and provide a quick, convenient surgical approach.
Revolutionizing EVs with cobalt-free batteries for sustainability without compromise.
CLEAN TECH
Entropyc Energy pioneers cobalt-free lithium-ion batteries, specializing in advanced cathode materials to revolutionize electric vehicles. We extend mileage per charge, prolonged battery life, affordability, and unparalleled safety standards, ensuring EVs perform optimally while minimizing environmental impact.
We are reducing operational costs of in-space labor by 100x
TECH / SPACE / ROBOTICS
Our vision is to make space labor safe and affordable, cutting costs by 100x. As a leader in robotics for space applications, we serve top private space firms and the US government. Our dual-use technology has proven successful both on Earth and in space. We recently completed the OSAM demonstration on the ISS and have been awarded the robotics portion of DARPA’s LunA-10 lunar project.
GoDental.ai is centralizing the data of the dental world and using Gen. AI creating perfect dental insurance claims for providers around the US and beyond.
MEDTECH
GoDental.ai is centralizing the data of the dental world and using Gen. AI creating perfect dental insurance claims for providers around the US and beyond.
A convenient and sustainable way of making Plant-Based Milk.
TECH
GROWUP is the first automated Plant-Based Milk Maker that can extract nine kinds of plant-based milk. This is the most convenient way to produce clean and nutritious plant-based milk without losing vitamins and minerals in the process. Our patent-pending technology uses vacuum and filtration to produce creamy and ready-to-drink milk in up to 6 minutes.
Claim, Create and Monetize Your AI Twin and Identity with Hollo.AI
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Hollo.AI is enabling users to create, monetize, and safeguard their AI Twin and Identity. Within 60 seconds, users can generate an AI Twin that mirrors their own thoughts and speech, offering a seamless entry into the AI market. The platform’s multilingual chatbot speaks 29 languages, providing personalized interactions globally.
Patented climate technology that saves water and generates renewable energy.
AUTOMOTIVE / CLEAN TECH
Revenue generating, renewable energy company that has developed a patented system that generates electricity from the flow of water in pipelines. This is a predictable, consistent, dispatchable source of energy that is ideal for urban environments or places where the sun and wind are intermittent. The US market is estimated to be $30B.
Advancing home security with cutting-edge AI technology integration and innovation.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Leveraging the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and computer vision, Irvinei has developed a state-of-the-art home security system that sets new standards in protection and peace of mind. Our system intelligently analyzes data from multiple sensors, cameras, and devices to proactively detect and respond to potential threats, intrusions, or emergencies.
Comprehensive platform helping to reduce the childcare crisis in America.
Comprehensive platform helping to reduce the childcare crisis in America.
Makani Science developed a bandage-sized wireless, wearable respiratory monitor.
MEDICAL DEVICE – RESPIRATION MONITOR
Makani Science innovates a small, wireless respiratory monitor with unique stretch sensor technology. It measures vital breathing parameters in real time, offering distinct advantages over competitors. From NICU to home use, it taps into an untapped home respiratory monitoring market.
Niraxx offers wearable brain wellness devices using Photobiomodulation technology.
HEALTHCARE / MEDTECH
Niraxx specializes in neurotechnology and wearable brain wellness devices. Affiliated with Harvard University Medical School, Niraxx’s technology has been tested in clinical trials for conditions such as depression (MDD), ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults, and ASD in children and adolescents.
Outset is a SaaS platform that delivers predictable revenue attainment.
B2B SAAS SOFTWARE
Available today, Outset is an AI-based application that enables effective plan development, visibility into future revenue streams, and growth levers for corrective action. It is purpose-built for the entire leadership team to align and deliver successfully on revenue targets, creating enterprise value.
Sapphire Technologies is a clean energy technology company that develops and manufactures energy recovery systems.
POWER GENERATION / CLEAN TECH
A clean energy technology company develops turboexpanders to reduce carbon footprints. Their patented FreeSpin In-line Turboexpander converts wasted energy into electricity, aiding rapid decarbonization for pipeline operators. This innovative solution generates cash flow, tax benefits, and drives the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Remote medical devices ensure quicker, cost-effective patient recovery.
MEDTECH
Think Healthy (BAX-U inc.) is developing medical devices with remote patient monitoring and televising to help faster recovery with less cost for patient, insured and physician.
Small wearable device that monitors blood pressure continously
MEDTECH / DIGITAL HEALTH
Vena Vitals makes a small wearable device that monitors blood pressure continuously. We’ve completed our clinical studies with over 300 patients in the operating room, and we’re now preparing our FDA 510(k) package to be submitted this summer. We’re backed by YC and a number of prominent VCs and founders such as Jerry Yang.
Veera is changing the landscape of support for motherhood
MED DEVICE / DIAGNOSTICS
Avira Health is a femtech company that has patented and designed a novel feeding device to help women and infants overcome breastfeeding obstacles they face from birth forward.
Luxury drinking water experience, with high quality, great tasting, and natural spring water delivered in a premium eco friendly bottle.
SUSTAINABILITY
Whatrr delivers a luxury drinking water experience, with high quality, great tasting, and natural spring water delivered in a premium eco friendly bottle.
Developing sympathetic denervation catheter system to treat hypertension and diabetes.
MEDICAL DEVICE / DIAGNOSTICS
ZeptoMed is developing the thinnest and most flexible endovascular sympathetic denervation catheter system. Its simple open/close mechanism maintains optimal contact force to ensure more efficient, safer, and faster sympathetic denervation. ZeptoMed differentiates itself from others by targeting both renal and hepatic denervation with the same device.
Auctus Surgical, Inc. is developing a non-fusion dynamic vertebral body tethering system to treat pediatric scoliosis.
Avira Health Incorporated is revolutionizing motherhood support with a patented feeding device. Launching in 2024 with FDA Class II clearance, it allows simultaneous feeding and pumping, tracking milk intake on a mobile device. More innovations are in the pipeline to enhance postpartum care.
CDR3 Therapeutics pioneers stem cell gene immunotherapy for HPV, herpesviruses, and Hepatitis B cancers. By integrating CARs/TCRs into HSCs, they offer long-lasting T cells, reducing costs and expanding treatment potential. With strong preclinical results, they aim to lead in stem cell gene therapy, starting with HPV cancers.
ChargeNet is a Hardware-agnostic SaaS platform that optimizes EV chargers and renewable energy to turn parking lots into profit centers.
CISGAM is an efficient, low power and scalable propulsion system for small satellites.
Coronavax Inc. is developing a therapeutic vaccine for treatment of Long COVID & prevention of breakthrough infections with mutant strains of SARS-2
Deep Blue is transforming soft tissue surgery through next-gen devices with optimal tissue tension, reinforcement & defect closure.
Element6 Dynamics uses domestically grown, industrial-grade hemp to address supply chain challenges, rising material costs and Scope 3 emissions.
Entropyc Energy pioneers the future of energy storage with groundbreaking cobalt-free lithium-ion batteries.
Hammock Greens is a Hyper Local Agri-Tech Park that utilizes controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to grow fresh leafy greens within the marketplace.
Hollo.ai is empowering individuals from all walks of life to create their own personalized AI twins, fostering authentic connections and innovative interactions.
InPipe Energy has developed the HydroXS, a patented energy recovery system that produces low-cost, carbon-free energy from water pipelines to improve the efficiency of water and power delivery.
Makani Sciences has created the world’s first wireless patch that can accurately and continuously monitor breathing.
Sapphire Technologies is driving global decarbonization by developing and manufacturing energy recovery systems that harness the power of gas expansion to produce reliable and clean electricity.
Vena Vitals make wearable stickersthat monitor blood pressure continuously.
Whatrr delivers a luxury drinking water experience, with high quality, great tasting, and natural spring water delivered in a premium eco-friendly bottle that breaks down faster than any other bottle.
Zepto-Med is developing a Sympathetic Denervation System for Hypertension and Type-2 Diabetes.
Who Should Apply?
2023 Main Stage Presenting Companies
Bored & Thirsty
Thirst-quenching canvas for promoting branded art and creativity projects
GoGoods
Infinite monetization of digital goods for creators and true ownership for buyers.
Integrated Medical Sensors
IMS is creating a platform for monitoring blood chemistry for health tracking.
Previous Fast Pitch Presenting Companies
Aesthetics Card
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AiTmed Inc
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Apsy Inc.
BuildEffective Inc.
Cellyfill
EDEN introduces Cellyfill, a sustainable alternative to Polyurethane foam cushioning.
CISGAM
Shop Social Scenes / Creator Business Solutions Inc
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Drake Precision Optics, Inc.
B2B supplier of medical laser delivery optical designs and fabrication.
Evolectric
Deploying our CircularEV products to electrify used trucks to new!
Flick Power
Patented energy savings and messaging platform for apartment communities.
FooodDude
Track food trucks in real time, order ahead, skip line.
Gryphon
Mission oriented family first cybersecurity powered by machine learning
Hago Energetics Benefit Corporation
We generate inexpensive clean hydrogen from waste organic materials.
Hemorai Inc
Reliable acute home monitoring, reducing costs, expanding healthcare access.
KYG Trade, Inc.
The World’s First Trade Attestation Platform and Marketplace™
MeterLeader
Gamifies saving energy using real-time utility data and behavior science.
Poppy Life Care
Integrated holistic mental health and wellness clinic anytime, anywhere.
Pretika MedTech
RCAM Technologies
Revolutionizing renewable energy through digital design and automated concrete manufacturing.
ReJoule
ReJoule maximizes the value of batteries with its diagnostic platform.
RX Place
Sayenza Biosciences
Harnessing the regenerative power of fat, the largest source of stem cells
Sensoriis, Inc.
Sensoriis develops Innovative Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications
Performance Resource Management
Restoring soil on farms, golf courses, and professional sports fields
SquidTek
SquidTek is a cutting-edge, thermoregulatory technology, inspired by squids’ skin, that
modulates temperature in a vast range of applications.
Stimcore Medical Devices
Stimcore- Addressing sleep disorder with cutting-edge non-invasive wearables utilizing bioelectric medicine.
Stirlingshire
Stirlingshire is improving Asset Management for both Clients and Advisors.
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