Massachusetts Innovation Network Announces Its 2023 Eddies Finalists

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#innovation--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-boosting program that includes high-touch, tailor-made mentoring, connections to funding resources, and visibility opportunities.

The Eddies (formerly known as NE Innovation Awards) is the oldest innovation competition in the area, turning 37 this year. It is open to all small- and medium-sized NE-based startups, with ground-breaking products or technologies. Finalists are selected by a group of independent judges, who evaluate the teams on their innovation disruption and prospect to affect positive change for their users, industries, and markets. The top scoring teams per innovation track make it to the final round of the competition.

CLEANTECH
3D Architech	low-cost proprietary 3D (gel-based) printing technology that improves design flexibility, sustainability, and versatility of metal manufacturing.
Guardian Agriculture	the only autonomous, electric aerial crop detection systems designed specifically for large scale agriculture.
rStream	AI-guided technologies to separate waste in non-industrial settings, like universities, stadiums, and rural areas.

DEEPTECH
GiwoTech	revolutionary AI simulating the 3D structure and function of viruses and generating their digital twin, which can be used to destruct the virus.
Piction Health	virtual, first dermatology practice now accepting new patients in MA; it utilizes AI to enable dermatologists to manage 15X more patients.
Tatum Robotics	anthropomorphic robotic system for tactile sign languages—the primary and often only communication method of millions of DeafBlind individuals.
Zepsor	zero-power sensors, that know when to use battery, thus extending their lifetime and minimizing the need for battery replacement.

HEALTHY LIVING
20/20 onsite	expanding access to vision care for all, by bringing eye care directly to patients through a fleet of mobile clinics - from primary care to decentralized clinical trials.
RT MicroDX	the first over-the-counter molecular test for strep that can be administered from the comfort of one's home.
Smart Hygiene	Enabling seniors, the disabled, and patients use the bathroom independently, safely, and with dignity.

HEALTH TECH
Audiance	solid state battery for implantable medical devices; the first application is in a fully internal cochlear implant (FICI).
OrthoKinetic Track	AI-based wearable device for tracking joint kinematics and muscle activity of patients with joint disorders or injuries.
Venova Technologies	novel non-hormonal female contraceptive device designed to be long-acting and side-effect-free.

MEDICAL DEVICES
Intelon Optics	Optical scanner system enabling non-invasive, next generation point-by-point biomechanical imaging of living tissue and cell structures in eye care and fertility.
Perzeption	rapid, self-administered, AI-guided, vision diagnostics.

MINORITY-OWNED
Election Bridge	civic network platform empowering nonprofits to reshape their interaction with government and revolutionize member-driven civic engagement for greater community impact.
Juli	AI-enabled chronic condition management platform that engages patients to power their health while offering healthcare providers insights from sub-episodic health data.
Whooz Cooking	platform offering home-cooked meals from around the world, and with a choice from a wide variety of cooks .

SMART LIVING
Pedi-U	revolutionizing the pediatric hospital experience through treatment gamification, and virtual patient-bridge connections.
SaluTemp	temperature-sensing device that will provide patients with alerts as well as drug facts, enabling them to safely store and use their medications.
Stronger Trees	a feeding or IV bag holder that gives its users autonomy in movement and discretion in the form of a funky looking accessory.
Prescrip Time	(not competing) WPI student team with a novel technology to help users remember their medications through a locking, timed prescription cap that connects to a phone app and provides alerts when the medication needs to be taken.

All Finalists will demonstrate their Innovation and deliver a in-person to Judges and members of the Innovation Ecosystem, at The Eddies Innovation Showcase on Wednesday, October 4th. Recognition for all teams, celebration of the season and award announcements will be made at The Eddies Evening of Innovation on Wednesday, November 8th.

The MassInnoV team congratulates all finalists on their achievements and looks forward to working with them over the next few months!

Contacts

Sophia Kambanis
sophiak@massinnov.org

First published on Thu, Jun 8, 2023

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