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Presenting Company Opportunities
TUES. APRIL 30 • UCI BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION
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WED. & THURS. MAY 1-2 • AV IRVINE
Tech Innovation Forum
Experience the pinnacle of technological innovation at the Tech Innovation Forum—an exclusive event where select companies from the Octane Portfolio will take center stage, pitching their visionary ideas to a captivated audience. The Forum brings together visionaries, industry leaders, and enthusiasts, offering a unique chance to engage with top-tier speakers, dive into emerging trends, and network.
TUES. APRIL 30 – May 2 • IRVINE
OC Innovation Week Networking
Dive into a week of unparalleled networking at OCIW, where groundbreaking ideas take center stage. Connect with venture capitalists, angels, and investors, fostering collaboration that transcends boundaries.
Each event is designed for meaningful connections, and pitching at provides access to forum—an invaluable opportunity to engage with industry leaders.
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.
2024 Main Stage Presenting Companies
at Tech Innovation Forum | May 2 @ AV Irvine
Presented by K&L Gates
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
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.
Decarbonizing the pulp and paper industry and creating bio-preferred materials
AUTOMITVE / CLEAN TECH
element6 Dynamics is decarbonizing the paper and packaging industries by using a proprietary biorefining process with industrial-grade hemp as a renewable, drop-in solution as an alternative to tree-based pulp. Industrial hemp presents an economically viable and environmentally friendly solution to traditional wood fiber pulp.
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.
Live. Fresh. Hyper-Local. No Pesticides. Exotic Mix. Microgreens. Revolutionizing Agriculture. Sustainable. Container Farming.
AGRI TECH
Agri Tech Company (CEA) that specializes in modular container farms to sustainably grow fresh, organic produce in urban settings, significantly shortening supply chains, reducing water and land use, and ensuring year-round agricultural productivity.
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.
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.
Sapphire Technologies is a clean energy technology company that develops and manufactures energy recovery systems.
AUTOMOTIVE / 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.
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.
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.
Dyrt revolutionizes waste management through advanced hardware and software solutions, empowering businesses and municipalities to adopt sustainable practices.
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.
Presenting Companies
Fast Pitch at UCI Beall Applied Innovation and Capital & Growth Company Presentations at Tech Innovation Forum
Thrivelab – 2023 Judge’s Choice Award Recipient
Smerf – 2023 People’s Choice Award Recipient
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
Fintech for Medical Aesthetics with elite business rewards credit card.
AiTmed Inc
Aitmed’s Blockchain|AI Digital health Platform services everyone at anywhere and anytime for the Illness and Wellness needed.
Apsy Inc.
BuildEffective Inc.
Cellyfill
EDEN introduces Cellyfill, a sustainable alternative to Polyurethane foam cushioning.
CISGAM
Shop Social Scenes / Creator Business Solutions Inc
Stay tuned for more info on Creator Business Solutions Inc!
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.
A Selection of Investors Attending OC Innovation Week
and Many More!
OC Innovation Week: Opening Reception
UCI Beall Applied Innovation 5270 California Ave # 100, Irvine, CAJoin us for the grand kickoff of OC Innovation Week at our Opening Reception, where excitement and innovation converge.
Fast Pitch
The Cove at UCI Applied Innovation 5270 California Ave, Irvine, CA, United StatesFast Pitch is a unique opportunity for Orange County's tech innovators to showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Participants present their pitches to a distinguished panel of judges, potential partners, and investors.