Portfolio Companies
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CorInnova is developing the world’s first minimally invasive, non-blood-contacting cardiac assist device for acute heart failure treatment. LEARN MORE
PolyVascular. PolyVascular’s aim is to transform the care of children with congenital heart disease by developing an entirely new generation of valves made of medical-grade polymer devoid of any biological tissue and extending the time between open-heart surgeries. LEARN MORE
Brevitest. Brevitest has developed a rapid, accurate, and portable immunoassay platform enabling it to offer diagnostics services at the point of care. LEARN MORE
Global Continence. Global Continence LLC has developed a novel technology that intercepts a bedwetting (enuresis) episode with transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) methodology that overrides and curtails the episode with a neuromodulation signal. LEARN MORE
Strados. The Strados RESP provides remote patient access by unlocking lung sound data and putting it into the hands of the entire clinical team via the cloud. LEARN MORE
EMDevice. Quickloop is a family of novel abscess drainage devices, designed to simplify the ‘loop’ technique for treating abscesses. It is intended to improve outcomes, reduce provider time, and decrease the cost of caring for patients with abscesses. LEARN MORE
LifeBubble. Novonate designs and develops medical devices for the neonatal intensive care unit. LifeBubble protects and secures umbilical cord catheters to reduce the risk of malposition and associated complications. LEARN MORE
TheraB Medical. TheraB Medical is a medical device company that promotes holistic jaundice treatment by keeping babies in the arms of their loved ones during treatment. LEARN MORE
BioLum Sciences. The BioSense AMD, is a point-of-care, low-cost device that works with our proprietary technology to analyze biomarker concentrations in real-time. LEARN MORE
Vax-Immune. LabReady’s Enriched Specimen Transport ™ is a radical new way to diagnose infections faster, more accurately, in the lab, at the point of care, and soon the home. LEARN MORE
Noninvasix. Noninvasix is a MedTech company developing a novel oximetry solution to monitor for first-time oxygen sufficiency in organs & veins, accurately and non-invasively. We will be the first to non-invasively monitor central venous saturation and the severity of sepsis and septic shock, enabling clinicians to diagnose and monitor the response to treatment of tissue hypoxia in real time. Inadequate organ oxygenation is a major cause of death and permanent disability in hospitals. LEARN MORE
Navi. Navi’s launch product is developing the Neonav – a device to assist with positioning a central line in newborn patients. LEARN MORE
Abilitech. Abilitech Medical creates assistive devices to aid those with upper-limb neuromuscular conditions or injuries in functional activities associated with home, community, and work. The Abilitech™ Assist helps people use their arms to live more independently and complete activities of daily living. LEARN MORE
EyeCP. The EyeCP team has designed and prototyped an ultrasound-based wearable device that aims to estimate intracranial pressure.
Vitls. A wearable patch that continuously and remotely monitors a patient’s vital signs. LEARN MORE
BardyDx. The Carnation Ambulatory Monitor (CAM™) is a lightweight, extended-wear cardiac patch monitor that delivers unparalleled clarity, convenience, and comfort. LEARN MORE
GusGear. The Central Line Vest is designed to allow you to change without stopping your infusion and protect your lifeline to live your life BREAK FREE! Soft, breathable, and easy to use, our Central Line Vest provides safety for fragile central lines, so you don’t have to limit your child’s activity. LEARN MORE
PathEx. PATH EX is developing an extracorporeal blood cleansing device designed to selectively remove pathogens, including multi-drug resistant bacteria, and endotoxins from circulating blood. LEARN MORE
MiVue. MiVUE Health is an ear monitor and app system that allows parents to more quickly obtain a diagnosis for their children’s ear infections and monitor their progress. LEARN MORE
Rhaeos. Rhaeos, a company based in Illinois, is trying to bring to market its FlowSense device, a wearable non-invasive patch that looks like a bandage and which can provide data on flow through a shunt. LEARN MORE
Prapea. Prapela is introducing breakthrough technology that helps babies breathe. LEARN MORE
Smileyscope. Smileyscope transforms medical procedures through evidence-based virtual reality. Our vision is to improve the moments that matter the most. LEARN MORE
ColubrisMX. ColubrisMX is a medical device company that designs and develops the next generation of microsurgical robotic devices. These state-of-the-art, minimally invasive, microsurgical robots will perform procedures in delicate regions of the body that cannot be accessed by current technology. LEARN MORE
Spark Biomedical. Spark Biomedical developed the Sparrow Therapy System™ — the first FDA-cleared, drug-free, personalized, wearable solution for opioid withdrawal relief backed by evidence from a double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial targeting patients with opioid use disorder. LEARN MORE
PyrAmes. PyrAmes is a clinical-stage company developing wearable devices to continuously and non-invasively monitor the blood pressure of patients of all ages, ranging from newborns to seniors. LEARN MORE
ThinksWorks. Brace for Movement! At Thinks Works we changing the treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with a revolutionary bracing system! LEARN MORE
Boston Children’s Hospital. A baclofen pump is a little machine that is placed under the skin of one side of the abdomen (belly) near the hip bone. It is used to deliver baclofen directly into the spinal canal. The pump delivers medication constantly throughout the day to help relieve spasticity. LEARN MORE
Insu Health. At Insu Health Design, we create groundbreaking temperature-controlled technology based on the belief that all patients should have a simple and reliable means of keeping their medication protected. LEARN MORE
Innosphere. Innosphere provides a novel and clinically proven non-invasive electric brain-stimulation medical device, using its advanced AI optimization algorithms, for personalized effective and safe treatment of ADHD. LEARN MORE
Securine. Securine™ is a urinary valve implant for pediatric and adult patients who are unable to adequately control their bladder. LEARN MORE
Starling. At Starling, we’re bringing the future of a proactive and predictive home-based healthcare system to patients today.
In our vision, we will identify and predict chronic health exacerbations of patients earlier at home so we can activate preventive care measures in a non-emergent setting vastly improving outcomes and costs for the whole system.
Our team of serial entrepreneurs, engineers, and clinicians is building the next generation of medical products at the intersection of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence. We develop these next-generation products to improve the lives of chronic care patients by passively monitoring changes in their urine over time with our AI and care team infrastructure. LEARN MORE
Lactation Innovations. A convenient and accurate device that informs mothers and providers how much breastmilk a baby has consumed and wirelessly shares the data. LEARN MORE
Chosen Diagnostics. The noninvasive diagnostic biomarker, NECDetect, more accurately diagnoses necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). LEARN MORE
Allotrope Medical. Allotrope Medical is dedicated to increasing safety and efficiency during pelvic surgery. StimSite applies safe electrical stimulation to ureter smooth muscle tissue to trigger visible movement on demand. LEARN MORE
BioSense. Biosense reads the ECG signal through multiple layers of materials and presents the medical-grade ECG to hospital monitors for patient monitoring applications. LEARN MORE
Zuture. Zuture™ is a needless skin closure system that is efficient and effective. Better for the patient and the clinician. LEARN MORE
OxiWear. Provider of a wearable earpiece that monitors blood oxygen levels, OxiWear’s device alerts users when it falls below safe thresholds, allowing help to be called in time for treatment. LEARN MORE
VeraDermics. To solve the problems with current wart treatments, we invented the 1st ever kid-friendly and easy-to-use wart treatment. Our product, WartPatch, combines the most effective wart treatment with a kid-friendly drug delivery platform. LEARN MORE
Checkable Medical. Checkable Medical Incorporated, is an early-stage medical device company developing an at-home Group A Strep test and digital platform, designed for parents to self-train, collect a sample, and run a strep test from home. Checkable is on a mission to move 25 million visits from the clinic into the home through the use of FDA-cleared over-the-counter diagnostics, telemedicine, and technology. We’re creating solutions to help consumers make evidence-based healthcare decisions from home and see a healthcare provider for a treatment plan from home. We know that YOUR and your family’s healthcare begins at home. LEARN MORE
Raydiant Oximetry. Raydiant Oximetry uses the principles of pulse oximetry to measure fetal oxygen levels. Raydiant’s solution will provide a more accurate indicator of fetal distress, reduce unnecessary C-section rates, and improve maternal and fetal outcomes. LEARN MORE
Hero Medical. A Nurse Practitioner from Texas and an Australian Naval Lieutenant teamed up to tackle the gap in emergency care of Traumatic Head Injuries. HERO Medical Technologies is developing a cap-shaped rapidly applied hemorrhage-control HERO “Smart” Bandage and mobile app that leverages artificial intelligence to automate vital signs and patient monitoring. LEARN MORE
Ben Guard. Ben Guard manufactures wearable safety securement Class 1 Medical Devices to be used for the safety of pediatric patients requiring to anchor and hold CVC, Tube, Ostomy, Medical Devices, and wiring tubing. LEARN MORE
Aollo BVM. The ApolloBVM is an automated bag valve mask (BVM) device utilizing off-the-shelf components to provide safe and continuous hospital-grade mechanical ventilation for COVID-19 patients on an open-source basis. LEARN MORE
Pediametrix. Pediametrix advocates for empowered parents & pediatric clinicians no matter where they are through smart digital health solutions for pediatric care. LEARN MORE
Glimpse. We believe that by diagnosing ear exams accurately from home, Glimpse can give moms and kiddos, and society what they deserve. LEARN MORE
PhotoniCare. PhotoniCare has received US FDA clearance for the OtoSight Middle Ear Scope, an ear exam device that uses near-infrared light (optical coherence tomography, or OCT) to uniquely see behind the eardrum, which is vital for accurate diagnosis of ear infections and judicious use of antibiotics. LEARN MORE
HiPR. HiPR is developing an intelligent pressure management system focused on empowering wheelchair users, caregivers, and health professionals with valuable data points in order to optimize pressure ulcer prevention. LEARN MORE
Relavo. Relavo is changing the way that kidney failure patients receive treatment by making home dialysis safer and more accessible. LEARN MORE
LacNation. LacNation enhances the quality and production of nutritional options for infants through scientific and social innovation. LEARN MORE
Tremedics manufactures a bioresorbable stent, Illusicor, that is designed for the treatment of coarctation of the aorta to manage aortic growth. LEARN MORE
Erchonia. Erchonia is the world leader in the field of LLLT technology dedicated to producing safe, effective solutions designed for chiropractors, physical therapists, health clinics, and veterinarians worldwide. LEARN MORE
Epitel. Epitel’s Epilog is a wearable, wireless, discreet EEG sensor. Epilog enables universal access to medical-grade, remote EEG monitoring. LEARN MORE
Renata. Renata is developing an adjustable stent that has been purposefully designed for pediatrics to last a lifetime. The device’s initial size at birth is less than 2 millimeters in diameter and can expand greater than 20 millimeters in diameter as the patient grows. LEARN MORE
Quest Medical. Quest produces an infusion pump that provides precision-controlled infusion flow rates as a replacement for gravity infusion and high-cost smart infusion pumps. LEARN MORE
iSolace. COVIAGE™ is a patient isolation system designed to provide critical protection to healthcare providers taking care of COVID-19 pediatric patients. LEARN MORE
ChorioAnchor. The ChorioAnchor device provides a way of securing the chorioamniotic membranes of pregnant mothers to the uterine wall to prevent preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM), which can lead to complications for the mother and her baby. LEARN MORE
Breegi Scientific, Inc. is a medical device company developing an infant incubator with a single-use housing called the Neonatal Intensive Care Incubator or NICI. LEARN MORE
Lighthanded Enterprises. Lighthanded’s otoscope enables pediatricians to detect OME with up to 90% accuracy, with a simple and low-cost solution. LEARN MORE
Pediatric Exo. Our goal for the PLEGS device is to give children with walking disabilities a low cost, reliable, and easy-to-use assistive and rehabilitation technology that provides walking assistance and gait therapy for use at the clinic and at home. LEARN MORE
EpiWatch. EpiWatch is an integrated digital health platform for people with epilepsy. We reduce the burden of the disease and provide safety and peace of mind to children and young adults with epilepsy and their caregivers. LEARN MORE
BD. BD is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. Exceptional Performance and Ease of Placement Long-Term Dialysis Catheter has joined BD. LEARN MORE
TubeClear. The TubeClear System, which uses a mechanical method to clear clogged EADs, is comprised of a reusable Control Box paired with a single-use Clearing Stem. LEARN MORE
UCLA. The Bio-Zipper is a surgical device that reinforces extensive suture lines in LUTR to decrease the total rate of post-operative complications & readmissions by 20%.
EvoEndo. EvoEndo is driving the evolution of innovative pediatric endoscopy by allowing diagnostic upper endoscopies to be performed safely and quickly in children without the use of general anesthesia. LEARN MORE
Karios Technologies. Kairos Technologies is a hydrogel company focused on using our platform in areas of large need in medicine and surgery. LEARN MORE
LumiNoah. Luminoah is a medical device company dedicated to improving the lives of people requiring enteral feeding.
SafeBoard. SafeBoardTM is a FDA-registered, Class 1, extremity stabilization device designed to assist in the placement of PICC lines and IV catheters in neonates and children. The device avoids the use of medical adhesives and their associated adverse reactions and uses gentle pressure, similar to that of a blood pressure cuff, to safely stabilize the extremity. LEARN MORE
Blue Comet Medical Solutions. We are creating a non-invasive, user-friendly medical device to allow a non-clinician to test for the presence of Strep throat. LEARN MORE
Neurava. N1 records key biological signals related to epilepsy and SUDEP with wireless alert sent to caregivers allowing preventative action. LEARN MORE
OtoNexus. OtoNexus Medical Technologies’ state-of-the-art advanced ultrasound otoscope analyzes the presence and type of effusion so that primary care pediatricians can instantly and accurately assess middle ear infections. LEARN MORE
Anuncia. The ReFlow System helps patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders, such as hydrocephalus, that require draining or shunting the CSF. LEARN MORE
GOGO Band. GOGO Band is pioneering the use of machine learning and AI predictive analytics using data captured from wearables to help manage chronic health conditions. This novel approach is first being deployed to help the 8.5 million children in the US who suffer from Pediatric Enuresis (PE), more commonly known as bedwetting. Enuresis is the #1 chronic health condition in children worldwide. GOGO Band’s patented system is the world’s first AI/ML predictive solution that alerts a child and parent before an accident occurs, keeps them dry, and accelerates a child’s recognition of their bladder-full signal faster and deeper than anything available in the market today. LEARN MORE
Solenic Medical. Solenic Medical Inc. is a medical device company developing an innovative non-invasive treatment for infected metallic implants in the body. LEARN MORE
Wavely Diagnostics. With Wavely Diagnostic’s app, a standard mobile phone can tell if there is fluid in the ear that requires squeezing in a doctor visit, or if medication won’t help. With Wavely, you can be sure to treat every earache right. LEARN MORE
Restorative Medical. The Hyperhand provides moderate, comfortable support of the hand and wrist, post-injury or surgery. LEARN MORE
ConRad thermal blanket is designed with two functional options, one for use in MRI and a General Use blanket, to be used immediately after induction of anesthesia to protect your patients against heat loss. LEARN MORE
TestCard creates at-home testing that provides immediate results at a low cost. TestCard is a combination of non-invasive, postcard-sized urine test kits, and a mobile phone app that turns your phone’s camera into a clinical grade scanner. LEARN MORE
Pedia-Dose is a mobile application that helps parents and caregivers accurately dose over-the-counter medication for their children, track dosing frequency, set dosing reminders at recommended intervals, and track common symptoms of an illness. By virtue of a shared child profile, everyone involved with the care of a child stays up to date at all times. LEARN MORE
Delfina creates intelligent pregnancy care solutions to empower pregnant patients and their clinicians to have healthier outcomes. LEARN MORE
NSite is modernizing scoliosis (spine) assessment and management using digital health for safe, accurate and accessible detection in kids. NSite’s first commercial product will improve scoliosis management both remotely and in-person by quantitively assessing body asymmetry and identifying pathology. Our technology is significantly superior to the current methods because we are low-cost, accurate, portable, and radiation-free. Over 250 patients have been enrolled in clinical trials, and early validation tests reveal high accuracy. We now have a clear path to FDA clearance. Our mission is to evolutionize the screening and monitoring of scoliosis by improving accuracy and accessibility while lowering costs for all stakeholders. LEARN MORE
D3Innovations is a medical device startup focused on improving the health and well being Pediatric patients everywhere. The “In-Spiral Ball” (ISB) Pediatric IS is a one of a kind device that categorically addresses and solves major design and functionality flaws that plague current models today. The ISB utilizes patent pending spiral technology in a fun and playful game-type atmosphere to achieve the proper technique of Sustained Maximal Inspiration (SMI) without the patient being aware of what proper technique is. The difference will be a fun and intuitive quantum leap in efficacy and improved lung function. LEARN MORE
Thermocuff is a first-in-class portable heating/cooling that uses a patented airflow convection technology. The device safely affects temperature of deeper tissue layers by introducing or removing heat of the joint. Computer learning algorithms will allow the tablet camera to read range of motion and input pain to assess progression. The technology is potentially disruptive to the cold and heat therapy market and the technology is potentially disruptive to the cold and heat therapy market and the technology has potential for other applications such as safe whole-body cooling following traumatic brain injuries and distal cooling for chemo related pain. LEARN MORE
CurieDX. AI-based remote screening of strep throat for telehealth. LEARN MORE
RxBandz. Rx Bandz created MiniJect®, a transformative drug delivery platform, and the world’s smallest wearable, durable, cost-effective auto-injector. MiniJect® is less than 2.5″ long and designed to deliver a wide range of injectable medications. MiniJect easily attaches to items carried most to increase patient compliance. This technology will be a game-changing solution for children who need to carry injectable medication. LEARN MORE
CathWear. CathWear is a patented & FDA-registered catheter leg bad medical underwear. It is a revolutionary undergarment system for catheters compatible with Suprapubic, Folet, Nephrostomy & Biliary catheter leg bags. LEARN MORE
XN Health. A Phrenic Nerve Stimulation System LEARN MORE
Blow By Oxygen. The Blow By Oxygen Foundation is developing low-cost oxygen delivery systems for children and disabled individuals with pulmonary hypertension. LEARN MORE
Pediatric Acoustic Analysis of Airway and Swallowing Sounds. LEARN MORE
The evolution of the EEG – bringing the electroencephalogram into the 21st century LEARN MORE
Newborn Hearing Screening Combined OAE/Automated ABR Tool. LEARN MORE
Design of a delivery device for a pediatric nasal spray with quercetin nanoparticles for the prevention/treatment of COVID-19. LEARN MORE
Customized Laryngeal Mask Airways for Oropharyngeal Surgery. LEARN MORE
Design of an extracorporeal circuit surface tension and viscosity measurement device. LEARN MORE
Automated Surgical Instrument Counter. LEARN MORE
Green Catheter. LEARN MORE
PICU ETT Localizer. LEARN MORE
IUD for Mullerian Anomalies. LEARN MORE
Surgical Lighting. LEARN MORE
Longhorn Life Sciences. Longhorn Life Sciences is a MedTech company whose mission is to develop needs-driven medical technology that will improve patient experiences and outcomes. LEARN MORE
Advanced Optronics, LLC. Advanced Optronics is developing a guidance system for cochlear implantation to improve hearing outcomes. LEARN MORE
INIA Biosciences. INIA Biosciences harnesses the power of sound waves to develop non-invasive, home-administered, and closed-loop medical devices to manage chronic inflammatory diseases. LEARN MORE
Bead-Wire Dexterity Test Device. LEARN MORE
PFRx, LLC. INIA. PFRx is developing a portable, easy-to-use, affordable home biofeedback device that captures the patient’s attention through gamification to address the goals of bowel and bladder dysfunction in the privacy of the child’s home. LEARN MORE
Quest Medical – IV Securement. A PIVC hub stabilization device for children under 5 years of age. LEARN MORE
Proof Of A1C. Proof Of A1C encourages lower blood sugar by earning Ethereum. They connect insurance providers and their plan members by creating a smart contract between them. The provider can monitor the plan member’s blood sugar and reward them when they maintain a safe level. LEARN MORE
SyNAPS LLC. SyNAPS LLC is a woman-owned, Colorado-based company launching a line of functional headwear for young children with cochlear implants. SyNAPS headwear supports the performance of the cochlear implant by holding the processor(s) in place, enabling uninterrupted access to sound during a child’s most critical period of brain development. The patented headwear is currently undergoing FDA regulation as a class II medical device accessory to the cochlear implant. LEARN MORE
MediCradle Foundation. MediCradle is a new type of infant incubator that has been designed to work in the challenging conditions of developing countries. LEARN MORE
Markbotix. Markbotix is developing GRACE, a ground robotic assistant for care enablement. It is designed to assist individuals with mobility challenges to be more independent in their environment. LEARN MORE
RT Microfluidics. RT Microfluidics is developing RST which is an at-home OTC saliva-based molecular diagnostic test for Strep Pathogen. LEARN MORE
EnOPrep LLC. EnOPrep provides a sealed system for safely crushing and dissolving solid medications at the point of care for oral and enteral administration. Medication loss is negligible, and caregivers are protected from airborne drug exposure. LEARN MORE
DM1 LLC. Deft Medical allows for easier needle placement in any procedure by tracking the needle position against an ultrasound image in real time. LEARN MORE
Ergo Medical. Ergo Medical is a medical device company dedicated to improving medical technology, specifically for neonates. These small children have historically been the last to benefit from new medical technology. We aim to change this paradigm and develop medical technologies specifically for use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with a particular focus on optimized ventilatory management in the neonate. LEARN MORE
Tippit. An umbilical venous access catheter for infusing fluids LEARN MORE
Neuro Solutions Group. Neuro Solutions Group is a digital health company. We develop healthcare technology solutions designed to empower children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents. Our stand-alone solution, Kairos, provides parental guidance and helps children develop their skills while monitoring behavior and medication information. It can bridge waiting time for specialized services and be used as a complementary or alternative to medication. LEARN MORE
PortaVision Medical LLC. PortaVision focuses on the unique challenges of caring for fragile, immobile, or remote-location patients that are underserved by traditional mobile C-Arm systems. LEARN MORE
Mendability LLC. Mendability is a digital platform for Sensory Enrichment Therapy (SET), benefiting patients with developmental disorders. LEARN MORE
Gabi SmartCare. Gabi SmartCare is an AI-powered, cloud-based Gabi platform processes and structures collected data, detects health events, and gives healthcare professionals a real-time, personalized, and predictive health assessment report. LEARN MORE
SpineX Inc. SpineX is a clinical-stage bioelectric MedTech company, committed to improving the lives of people with neurological conditions by restoring day-to-day function through non-invasive neuromodulation. LEARN MORE
RAPID CUFF Project for Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters. LEARN MORE
Pediatric Portal Vein Stent. LEARN MORE
Rib-flaring brace for pediatric patients with pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. LEARN MORE
Improved hearing tests in young, uncooperative, and cognitively impaired children. LEARN MORE
Automated Orchidometer. LEARN MORE
Portable Catheter Sterilizer. LEARN MORE
Novel Method to Deliver Apneic Oxygenation. LEARN MORE
Bedside Reduction of Stomal Prolapse. LEARN MORE
Baby BioSignals. Baby BioSignals developed Miro-Baby Sense which can detect markers of motor delay toward early detection of ASD and neurodevelopmental disorders at home. LEARN MORE
MiraHeart. MiraHeart noninvasively monitors central venous pressure, a crucial metric in pediatric heart failure care, for better-informed medication management. LEARN MORE
Baby’s Breath. Baby’s Breath is intended to be used to prevent oral thrush, germs, and bacteria in children’s mouths. LEARN MORE
Face Therapy App. The Face Therapy App provides a therapeutic and interactive game-based experience for patients with paralysis to improve their muscle strength, range of motion, and overall facial function. LEARN MORE
Hoth Intelligence. Hoth Intelligence believes augmented reality will change the future of medicine. They are developing transformative software that improves healthcare for providers, patients, and their loved ones around the world. LEARN MORE
Rapid Warm and Preserve Technology (UT) have developed a device to warm breast milk rapidly and precisely to the temperature of expressed milk to maximize baby satisfaction and nutrient acquisition. LEARN MORE
Momentum Health. Momentum Health is a digital health platform for remote 3D Management of Scoliosis & Other Deformities. LEARN MORE
Atrility Medical. Atrility Medical developed the AtriAmp which facilitates the monitoring and treatment of atrial arrhythmias by providing a continuous atrial electrogram. LEARN MORE
Sonura. The Sonura Beanie was designed to protect newborns from high-frequency & intensity noise exposure in the NICU while promoting neurodevelopment through the transmission of parental audio messages. LEARN MORE
Neonatal Rescue is a non-profit organization that provides complete respiratory solutions to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) around the world. They work with local organizations, charities, and donors to provide innovative devices and training that help save the lives of premature and sick newborns. To date, they have provided respiratory solutions to over 1,000 NICUs in over 80 countries. If you would like to learn more about their work or to make a donation, please visit their website at www.neonatalrescue.org.
Earflo Inc. Designed as a sippy cup, the EarFlo medical device is designed to non-invasively treat Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in order to prevent developmental delay earlier and avoid surgery. As the child drinks from the cup, their nose presses into a silicone mask that delivers a gentle puff of air into the nasal cavity, coordinated with swallowing, to open the eustachian tube. LEARN MORE
Advanced TeleSensors Inc. Advanced Telesensors developed Cardio which uses advanced radar technology and proprietary machine learning/artificial Nointelligence algorithms to sense heart rate and breath rate in real-time, sending alerts when an abnormal event occurs. LEARN MORE
Texas Children’s Hospital Fetal Center. The TCH Fetal Center is developing a single-use fetoscope to access the uterus endoscopically for fetal surgery. LEARN MORE
Butterfly Home Care Health Services, LLC. The GoGo Focus is a heart device for ADHD individuals to help access their heart rate and help readjust their focus and attention. LEARN MORE
Periscope. The Periscope aims to reduce the incidence of mucosal trauma during gastrointestinal procedures with the use of a duodenoscope with forward-viewing capabilities. LEARN MORE
Anvil Diagnostics. Anvil Diagnostics recently spun out of Rice University and is mining sequencing data to design extremely efficient assays to profile up to thousands of DNA targets. They are focused on infectious diseases given the wealth of available data and highly time-sensitive use cases. LEARN MORE
SMöLTAP. SMöLTAP is an innovative positioning cradle that secures an infant in a consistent position for a tap. The solution is a compelling response to a frustrating need that can improve procedural stress for the infant and team. LEARN MORE
Popitz Sleep. Popitz Sleep has developed a revolutionary and patented line of pillows that utilize the “sniffing position” to maximize oxygenation during sleep. LEARN MORE
