meet 125 finalists of the mass challenge
The wait is over! Today, MassChallenge announced the 125 finalists for the 2012 competition. The 125 finalists in the 2012 competition hail from 6 countries and 13 states, and represent a full diversity of industries. These finalists will be competing for over $1 million in prize money.
Over the last few weeks, hundreds of expert judges from the startup ecosystem selected these finalists after 2 rounds of judging on 1237 original entries from 35 countries and 36 states. The accelerator program starts on June 26 and the final ceremony will be held on October.
“MassChallenge is proud to welcome the 2012 MassChallenge finalists. This class of entrepreneurs is working on some of the world’s toughest problems and represents some truly amazing ideas. These businesses are providing innovative solutions to global problems. ONE Marina Park Drive will remain an exciting and vibrant space for the next few months, and we are grateful to all of our supporters, especially Fan Pier who generously houses these innovators with world-class office space and facilities,” said Founder & President of MassChallenge, Akhil Nigam.
Congrats to all of the 2012 MassChallenge Finalists! Here is THE LIST with a Tweetable elevator pitch for most of them. To learn more about MassChallenge and read some of our coverage from last year, click here.
Energy and Clean Tech
Arbsource
US – AZ
@arbsource
Arbsource uses biotechnology to transform wastewater treatment from an energy liability into a valuable resource for food/beverage companies
Black Island Wind Turbines US – MA
Reliable for a decade in Antarctica in 200+mph winds, our HRX-series turbines are the toughest on the planet.
Bootstrap Compost
US – MA
@CompostBoston
Bootstrap Compost is a residential & commercial food scrap pickup service. Our mission: reduce waste, reduce guilt & improve the food chain.
Dynamo Micropower
US – MA
Dynamo has developed a novel microturbine that will replace small diesel (<30kW) because it is fuel flexibility, robust, and more efficient
HydroConfidence, Inc.
US – PA
@hydroconfidence
HydroConfidence advances the utilization of natural gas by enhancing its financial competitiveness and environmental safety.
Invisergy
US – MA
Invisergy has developed a cost-effective, transparent solar energy generating window that will revolutionize building sustainability.
NBD Nanotechnologies
US – MA
@nbdwater
NBD nano uses nanotechnology to create clean drinking water from the air
RainBank Inc.
US – MA
RainBank is revolutionizing stormwater management with its innovative solution, preventing flooding at a fraction of current solution costs.
Solar Tri-Gen
US – MA
Solar Tri-Gen develops innovative sustainable energy solutions to power remote areas, promote development, and mitigate climate change.
TireTech
US – MA
TireTech turns mountains of waste tires into quality materials for new tires. We eliminate this intractable pollution problem at a profit.
Zagster
US – MA
@zagster
Zagster provides a “bike fleet in a box” solution for property managers, universities, businesses, hotels and more. Think ZipCar for bikes.
General
ARCBAZAR
US – MA www.arcbazar.com
@arcbazar
Arcbazar is a first-of-its-kind crowdsourcing platform for architectural design services. Architecture for the crowd by the crowd!
Bio-Fiend
Brazil
Not public at this time
CrewTide
US – MA
@crewtide
Crewtide: crowdsourced viral video; 99designs for branded entertainment. We help indie filmmakers enter $60B industry of brand storytelling.
Cryoocyte
US – MA
Not public at this time
Fetch Storage
US – MA
@fetchstorage
Fetch is full-service storage for your stuff. Just pack your items into our reusable boxes, and we store and redeliver them on command.
FX Aligned
US – VT
Not public at this time
GG’s Originals
US – MA
@ggsoriginal
Manufacturer of Gluten-Free prepared meals, gourmet potato pancakes and bakery items for retail and food service organizations.
HelmetHub Corporation
US – MA
@helmet_hub
HelmetHub corporation serves urban transportation needs by providing helmets to #bikeshares. #publicsafety rocks!
JGOOD
US – CA
Not public at this time
LiquiGlide
US – MA
Not public at this time
LittleBonsai, LLC
US – MA
Not public at this time
Memory on Hand
US – MA
@TheMoHBand
“Portable. Convenient. Stylish.” Memory on Hand develops and delivers technology accessories for active students of the mobile generation.
Ministry of Supply Inc.
US – MA
@MinistrySupply
Ministry of Supply is MIT meets fashion: Creating the next generation of business wear through fabric technology, engineering, and style.
Modalyst
US – NY
MODALYST is a catalyst for designers, using social media and crowdfunding to sell unique designs through the designer’s personal story.
Pegasus Performance
US – NH
@pegasuswear
Pegasus Performance produces patent-pending garments that reduce injuries from bike crashes, improving your quality of life.
Roammeo
US – CT
Not public at this time
RouteSprout
US – TX
@RouteSprout
RouteSprout – There and back by popular demand.
Strong Arm Technologies, Inc.
US – NY
@StrongArmx3
50 Billion is spent every year compensating injuries from workers lifting incorrectly, Strong Arm has solutions to those injuries.
Sweet Corn Tortilla Chips Inc
US – MA
@sweetcornchips
Sweetcornchips = first chips with real sweet corn on the cob and Organic white corn. Gluten free, kosher, Youthtrade and non GMO certified
TableZest
US – MA
TableZest is a members-only site for food lovers. We offer exclusive last-minute reservations and dining perks at the best restaurants.
Te Tama
US – MA
Safeboard is a lightweight, foldable child seat for cars and provides unmatched convenience, appealing design, and uncompromised safety.
Zoora
US – MA
@Zoora
Leading provider of designer custom clothing online. Discover new unique fashion, alter it to fit and never have to settle again
High Tech
42stats
US – NY
@42stats
42stats develops a SaaS solution to restructure work, helping employees at large companies focus on work that puts them in a flow state.
A.I.type Ltd.
Israel
@UdiAItype
A.I.type’s text prediction software makes writing easier, faster and better, on mobile phones and tablets.
Akselos
US – MA
Not public at this time
Appsembler
US – MA
@appsembler
Appsembler is Etsy for software makers. Appsembler lets developers launch their own SaaS business in 5 minutes.
Atomic Tower, Inc.
US – MA
@AtomicTower
Atomic Tower’s web reporting engine allows you to take advantage of the cloud without losing access to the data that makes you successful.
Bottol
US – MA
@bottolteam
Bottol is a platform that rewards the chain of people that connect buyer to a business through online recommendations.
Bounce Imaging
US – MA
@bounceimaging
Bounce Imaging saves lives by letting soldiers and first responders view hazardous environments remotely and at low cost
Calcbench
US – MA
@calcbench
Calcbench – the fastest and easiest way to grab, work with and share corporate financial data.
Capital Market Exchange (CMX)
US – MA
Not public at this time
Citybot, Inc
US – CA
@citybot
Citybot is an intelligent travel guide that lets you plan your day 100 times faster using artificial intelligence.
CoachUp
US – MA
@coachup
We help kids achieve their full potential in sports by connecting them with private coaches. Join the movement, or just say hi: @coachup
Delightfully
US – MA
Delightfully allows you to deliver your digital gifts to friends and family through personalized experiences. We help you wrap your gift.
US – MA
@distinctt
Distinc.tt is an interactive and social version of foursquare – an app that helps people with shared interests connect in the real world.
docTrackr
US – MA
@docTrackr
Our web-based tool lets businesses keep control of their documents and track usage as they are shared wherever they are stored, in real-time
Dpicd
US – MA
Compile and share live-updated event photos and videos. View an eventâ€TMs live album before, during or after attending. See it all with Dpicd!
Drones For Peace
US – MA
@DronesForPeace
$100 Drones distributed to NGOs and journalists. @DronesForPeace provides eyes for the everyman. Tyranny has no place to hide.
FansFave
Canada
@Fansfave
FansFave recommends trending products from brands you follow.
Fantasy Politics
US – MA
@fantasypols
Fantasy Politics applies fantasy football dynamics to politics and repackages the scoring data to sell to media and political campaigns.
HandyBook
US – MA
Not public at this time
iAgree
US – MA
Not public at this time
IntegralReach
US – MA
Not public at this time
Kahnoodle Inc
US – DC
Not public at this time
Kanopy
Australia
Not public at this time
Kernel Corp. LLC
Russian Federation
NetGen is innovative Software to automate the design of energy-efficient network objects, engineering systems and network cabling systems.
Klypper Inc.
US – MA
@KlypperApp
Klypper is a mobile video platform that uses drawing, text and emoticons to create an engaging and interactive experience
Lifeables
US – MA
@lifeables
Lifeables is a curation platform that automatically collects and organizes the valuable digital artifacts that tell the story of our lives.
Magru High Tech
Russian Federation
Magru is ePublishing service that allows you to reveal the potential of your e-docs — enhance, publish and sell them directly to your reader
MegaMIMO
US – MA
Not public at this time
Mindcrimp
US – MA
Not public at this time
MOVL
US – GA
@thinkmovl
MOVL is connecting smart devices to TVs for a more interactive experience in the living room and public spaces.
Nordic Technology Group (NTG)
US – RI
NTG indoor positioning allows older people to maintain independent, active lives, with families assured they are healthy and safe at home
Nsyrt Corporation
US – MA
Not public at this time
pymetrics
US – MA
Not public at this time
Recruiterbox
US – CA
@recruiterbox
the best way to receive and manage job applications sent to your company
Schmooze Butler
US – MA
Schmooze Butler simplifies the job-search process and finds the right people in your networks that can get you your dream job.
Securigin Inc.
US – MA
Securigin is an MIT startup developing innovative mobile security analytics tools for the $4 Billion enterprise mobile market
SocialMadeSimple
US – MA
@socialmadesimpl
SocialMadeSimple creates tools that enable cash and time strapped SMBs to market themselves effectively on social networks.
Stable Solutions
US – MA
Stable Solutions is easy-to-use mobile software that revolutionizes the horse management industry.
STUI
Israel
Not public at this time
Texifter, LLC
US – MA
@texifter
Texifter is a cloud-based text analytics solution. Our customers include JetBlue, Google, Fish & Wildlife Service, and Marsh McLennan.
Tomorrowish
US – MA
@tomorrowish
Tomorrowish is a Social Media DVR. We Capture, Curate, Sync & Playback Social Media conversations about TV and events.
ToolSense
US – MA
Not public at this time
TripReactor (formerly WaySavvy)
US – MA
Not public at this time
Veenome
US – DC
@veenome
Veenome identifies objects, brands, & products in a video and translates it into machine-readable data for commerce, indexing & analytics.
Vsnap
US – MA
@Vsnap
Vsnap makes it easy to send short video messages as a more personal alternative to email. Recipients love it!
Wanderu
US – MA
@gowanderu
Kayak-like ground travel search that lets consumers find and book intercity-buses and trains
Life Sciences/Healthcare
Akrivis Technologies
US – MA
Akrivis’ technology will allow detection of cancer so early that it will be cured easier, faster and with less unsafe and toxic drugs
Automated Medical Instruments, Inc.
US – MA
AMI, Inc. is developing an innovative catheter ablation system to eliminate key problems in treating patients with atrial fibrillation.
CardioWave
Russian Federation
CardioWave is a precise blood pressure monitoring telemedicine platform that is x2-3 more accurate and 1/6th the price of comparable devices
Cellanyx Diagnostics
US – MA
@Cellanyx
Cellanyx is bringing a 60 year old art form to the state of the art. Cellanyx will offer a quantitative prognostic for prostate cancer.
eTransitions
US – MA
Not public at this time
Guided Surgery Solutions
US – MA
We provide computer-guided surgery solutions for doctors to achieve more accurate dental implant placement and prosthetic outcomes
Imagnus Biomedical
US – DC
Imagnus Biomedical supplies quality, cost-effective instruments that offer advanced solutions to problems in research & medicine.
Ionu Biosystems
US – MA
Ionu Biosystems is developing tattoo-like sensor technology for mobile pain-free, real-time medical monitoring of key blood levels.
iSpecimen
US – MA
iSpecimen: the world is your biobank
Lab Automate Technologies Inc
US – NJ
LATech has developed an automation solution for inhalation drug testing which reduces time to market by up to 25% by biotech companies.
Nanoly Biotech
US – CA Not public at this time Not public at this time Not public at this time
Neumitra
US – MA
Not public at this time
Noor Pharmaceuticals
US – NY
Noor Pharmaceuticals develops and commercializes halal vitamins and supplements to meet the need of the 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide.
OnDeckBiotech
US – MA
Not public at this time
PhotOral, Inc.
US – MA
Not public at this time
Quantamerix
US – MA
@quantamerix
Only 1 in 4 newborns worldwide are screened for easily treatable diseases. Quantamerix is inventing a low-cost diagnostic to empower access.
Sextant Therapeutics Inc
US – MA
@sextantbio
Sextant is developing personalized cancer therapies that trigger the tumor to recruit the patient’s own cancer-killing immune response.
Ubiqi Health
US – MA
@ubiqi
Ubiqi Health helps people take control of their chronic conditions by providing easy ways to collect and understand their health data.
Vaxess Technologies
US – MA
@Vaxess
Vaxess Technologies is revolutionizing global health by creating low cost, thermo-stable vaccines that can reach people around the world.
WindGap Medical Inc.
US – MA
WindGap Medical makes a miniature, temperature-insensitive alternative to the EpiPen -addressing a pressing need in a growing, $1B market.
Yosko
US – MA
Not public at this time
Social Impact
ArtPulse
US – MA
@artmorpheus
ArtPulse is the first non-profit website to unite contemporary arts across MA for commerce and community.
US – MA
@ajdunn83
Chartus – Crowd-sourced and copyright-free textbooks. Chartus, sharing knowledge.
Design Museum Boston
US – MA
@designmuseumbos
Design Museum Boston’s mission is to educate the public on the role of design in their lives through a decentralized network of exhibitions.
EcoValuePoints, Inc. dba GreenCampusPoints
US – MA
GreenCampusPoints is a new coupon program that rewards consumers for their everyday purchases while lowering Co2 from the environment.
Freight Farms
US – MA
@FreightFarms
Freight Farms allows anyone to grow food anywhere in recycled shipping containers w/unique hydroponic design & digital networking technology
Global Research Innovation & Technology (GRIT)
US – MA
@gogritorg
GRIT uses a novel drivetrain to offer disabled people unparalleled mobility on rough terrain.
Gradeable Social Impact
US – MA
@gradeable
Gradeable is a revolutionary mobile education assistant. Our system enables best practices that increase standardized test scores by 29%.
IoVista
US – MA
Not public at this time
Lovin’ Spoonfuls Inc
US – MA
@lovinfoodrescue
Why are ppl going hungry when there’s enough food? Lovin’ Spoonfuls is the bridge from abundance to need-healthy food to those who need it!
LuminAID Lab
US – NY
@luminaidlab
LuminAID Lab develops inflatable, solar-powered lights for emergency aid, humanitarian relief, and recreational use outdoors.
Market Publique
US – NY
@marketpublique
Market Publique is the only curated marketplace for vintage on the web! Browse #vintage from sellers worldwide.
Native Brain
US – MA
@nativebrain
Native Brain develops research-inspired iPad apps that help all kids learn, love, and master math & STEM.
NBA Math Hoops
US – RI
@khalil_fuller
NBA Math Hoops will improve math literacy among urban youth by making fun and effective educational tools that harness the power of the NBA
Persistence Plus
US – MA
www.persistenceplusnetwork.com
The majority of students who start college donâ€TMt finish. Persistence Plus is about to change that.
Prepmatic
US – RI
Not public at this time
Prime Student Loan Guarantor Corp.
US – NY
Prime Student Loans offer qualified borrowers opportunity to reduce monthly payments by over 50%
Project Dots
US – MA
Project Dots is creating a watch brand of universal designs that appeal to and work well for both the blind and non-blind.
RallyPoint Networks, Inc.
US – MA
Not public at this time
US – MA
@recovers_org
Recovers.org is creating tools for community powered disaster relief.
RetiCue
US – MA
A simple solution for early detection of diabetic retinopathy that can change the arc of growth of world’s largest cause of blindness.
SilviaTerra
US – CT
SilviaTerra: we use satellites to tell timber companies the sizes and species of trees they own, enabling better management and valuation
Soundfest, Inc.
US – MA Soundfest: Smartphone software and hardware for hearing loss. Better hearing when and where you need it.
Spill
US – MA
@studentspill
Spill brings empathy online through crowdsourced peer support, allowing individuals to “spill” privately & hear from peers who understand.
TinkerStories
US – MA
@TinkerStories
TinkerStories give words handles. Children can actively explore to learn literacy, giving families an innovative way to teach reading.
Zimba
India
http://d-lab.mit.edu/projects/150/zimba-water-chlorination
Zimba saves lives by making a water treatment cheap and easy with a simple device that automatically treats water at hand pumps.
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