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Buffalo, US
Ryan Litt(Executive Officer, Director)Katie Sullivan(Executive Officer)Mel Passarelli(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick O'Connor(Executive Officer, Promoter)Tom Dalfonso(Executive Officer)
BoardDaniel J. DiPofi(Director)
Adaptive Waves develops smart coating technology, validated and advanced through NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II grants.
CleantechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSpace Tech
AireXpert provides a knowledge exchange and collaboration platform for the global aviation and aerospace technical community, connecting maintenance professionals, airline operators, and MRO companies to share expertise and best practices.
Enterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaS
Andy Hakes(Founder)
Anaghe Atelier makes made-to-order clothing and accessories, including designer sweatshirts, vintage printed and graphic tees, and Apple Watch bands, card cases, and key fobs crafted from upcycled luxury handbags.
Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBuffalo, US
Arbol is a student financial success platform that helps higher education institutions improve enrollment, retention, and completion by guiding students through financial aid decisions and requirements.
EdTechFintechSaaSBuffalo, US
Ben Andre(Executive Officer, Director)Osho Jha(Executive Officer)Siddhartha Jha(Executive Officer, Director)Philippe Heilberg(Executive Officer, Director)
Aurie designs a reusable intermittent catheter system intended to reduce infection risk and improve ease of use compared with single-use catheters.
HealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness
Souvik Paul(CEO)
AvantGuard, a Cornell University spin-out originally founded as Halomine, develops N-halamine-based antimicrobial and surface-protection technology aimed at combating pathogens including the fungus Candida (Candidozyma) auris.
BiotechHealthtechNew Materials
Edward S. Eveleth(CEO)Marc Hein(CTO)Michael Newell(VP of Sales and Marketing)Carine Nkemngong(Director of Microbiology and Disinfectants)
Aviate Audio makes Multiverse, a customizable digital effects pedal for musicians that runs a downloadable library of audio effects created by various developers and brands.
ConsumerHardware
Azuna makes air care products that use pure organic Australian tea tree oil in gel form to neutralize household odors for up to 90 days, without harsh chemicals or heavy perfumes.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerBuffalo, US
Scott Dancy(Executive Officer, Director)
Beauty Buzz is a mobile app that connects beauty shoppers with beauty professionals for real-time appointment booking, helping pros fill open spots and clients discover and book services.
ConsumerMarketplacesWellness & Fitness
BetterMynd provides on-demand virtual therapy and psychiatry services to college campuses, extending the capacity of existing campus counseling centers.
EdTechHealthtechMental Health
Big Daddy Garden Company sells gardening tools and equipment for homeowners, including its Big Daddy Garden Caddy, a multi-function yard cart with a built-in hose, sprayer, water storage, seating, and kneeling pad, along with spades, trowels, and gloves.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
BraidBabes is a mobile hair-braiding service whose stylists travel to the customer's location to create custom braids, specializing in boho braids for events and weddings and offering braid and shimmer parties.
Consumer
BreeziPro provides predictive maintenance technology for commercial HVAC systems, using its AirPulse wireless IoT device and AirAssurance software to monitor air filter condition, equipment health, and indoor air quality.
CleantechIoTPropTechResearch Triangle Park, US
Bridge Green Upcycle develops proprietary technology for lithium-ion battery recycling, including battery health monitoring, second-life applications, and the extraction of black mass and precursor materials.
Circular EconomyCleantechEnergy
Balakrishnan G. Iyer(Founder & CEO)
CAHill TECH develops aQuiRe, a mobile app platform with safety and skills training videos for construction workers.
Construction TechEdTechHR TechSaaSAkron, US
Carley Hill(Founder & CEO)in
CaHill Resources is a certified WBE, DBE, and WOSB provider of site contracting services and equipment rental, with a focus on heavy highway and civil construction.
Construction Tech
Revora Materials operates a technology platform that recovers critical minerals such as magnesium, nickel, manganese, platinum group metals, and rare earth elements from industrial byproducts and ores, including mine tailings, slag, and cement-making residues.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
CareTech Human develops a remote urinalysis device (UroWell) using optical sensing, microchips, and cloud processing to let urologists monitor and assess patient condition without frequent office visits.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesIthaca, US
Denys Matsui(Executive Officer, Director)Dr. Dan Matsui(Founder and CEO)Oleksandr Korobov(Chief Technical Officer)John De Caro(Chief Medical Officer)Olena Rapoport(Chief Clinical Research Officer)Irina Belenkaya(Chief Operating Officer)
Circuit Clinical describes its team culture, employee benefits, and hiring, but the page provides no concrete detail about its products or services.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechBuffalo, US
Kerry R. Hicks(Director)Jackie Kent(Director)Craig Lipset(Director)Katherine Sullivan(Executive Officer)Kevin Christner(Executive Officer)Deena Bernstein(Executive Officer)
Combined Energies develops proprietary power conversion products for OEM customers and end users in the energy storage, renewables, electric vehicle, and alternative energy markets.
CleantechEnergyHardwareRochester, US
John Vogel(Managing Member)Rhonda Staudt(Treasurer and Manager)Dan Shaughnessy(Manager)Mark Sperry(President and Manager)
Dentite provides an AI-driven medical billing service for dental practices, automating the process of billing medical insurance for medically necessary and preventive dental procedures to generate additional revenue.
AI & Machine LearningFintechHealthtechBuffalo, US
Petar Tofovic(CEO & Co-founder)XENIA RICHTER(Executive Officer, Director)DANIEL RICHTER(Executive Officer, Director)JEROD SIKORSKYJ(Executive Officer, Director)
Diadem operates a curated deal-flow platform that connects startups with funds, family offices, lenders, and angel investors through AI and human filtering.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Ithaca, US
Clayton Poppe(Executive Officer, Director)Tobias Hanrath(Director)David Erickson(Director)Jason Salfi(Executive Officer, Director)
EagleHawk operates a facilities intelligence platform that combines aerial imaging, expert analysis, and data management tools to help organizations monitor building conditions and manage assets.
Construction TechEnergyPropTechBuffalo, US
Jonathan Byrd(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Walsh(Executive Officer, Director)Willard Schulmeister(Executive Officer)
BoardJoseph Weiss(Director)
Eat Me makes plant-based, vegan-certified non-dairy ice cream with simple ingredients and rotating flavors, sold to consumers across Upstate New York and the East Coast.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechRochester, US
Ecolectro is an e-commerce site providing information on goods and services, with the ability for users to contact the company and sign up for a mailing list.
CleantechClimate TechE-commerceIthaca, US
Gabriel G. Rodriguez-Calero(Executive Officer, Director)Kristina M. Hugar(Executive Officer, Director)Zinovia Spezakis(Executive Officer)Jon Gordon(Executive Officer)
BoardRobert W. Shaw(Director)Lisa Coca(Director)
energyGuard Hub is a smart thermostat that lets users control their home heating remotely and is marketed as reducing average heating bills.
CleantechEnergyIoT
Ferric Contrast develops iron-based MRI contrast agents intended to produce high-quality magnetic resonance images of the brain, vasculature, liver, kidneys, and cancer-related tumors.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
For Bitter For Worse makes non-alcoholic cocktails using certified organic botanicals, offered directly to consumers including via a subscription option.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Fret Zealot, operated by Zealot Interactive Inc., develops software and hardware products for music education.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechHardware
GCLIProw makes GCLIP Drive, a rowing shoe-clip system that clips in and out of footboards and erg machines for use on the water or at the gym.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyHardwareSports TechBuffalo, US
Heat Inverse develops cooling technology aimed at reducing emissions, drawing on expertise in mid-infrared photonics and metamaterials.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Materials
Romy Fain(Chief Executive Officer, Founder)Francesco Monticone(Chief Science Officer)
HelixIntel offers HelixCMMS, a computerized maintenance management platform for maintenance and facilities teams to run work orders, preventive maintenance, and asset tracking, and HelixPrevent, a risk-prevention suite for insurance carriers, pools, and programs.
InsurTechPropTechSaaSBuffalo, US
Jonathan DeWald(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Mainier(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Rutter(Executive Officer)Brian Sullivan(Executive Officer)Emily Mainier(Executive Officer)
BoardPradeep Tagare(Director)
Huey Suncare makes daily SPF 30 sunscreen lotion offered in five shades based on the Fitzpatrick skin typing scale, designed to provide sun protection across different skin tones.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Justin(Founder)
Intelli-Fun makes interactive learning games designed for early childhood and elementary education, with content developed alongside educators to cover STEM subjects.
ConsumerEdTechGaming
JECA makes gluten-free nutrition and snack bars formulated with healthy fats, fiber, protein, and antioxidants, free of refined sugar, soy, dairy, and oils.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Ree Dolnick(Founder)
Kool Nerd Connect provides career education programs and coursework designed to prepare diverse students for in-demand jobs in high-growth industries, including healthcare and technical fields.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR Tech
Orane Barret(Founder, CEO)
Layer Metrics develops opto-photonic sensing and metrology technology for real-time monitoring and measurement in advanced manufacturing, enabling simultaneous control of multiple production factors at nano-scale precision.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Melanin Skyn Co. is a skincare brand offering products formulated for sensitive and eczema-prone skin across all melanin tones, along with hair care items.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Ashley V. Nicole(Founder)
MemoryFox is a storytelling platform that helps mission-driven organizations capture and share community-generated content and personal stories.
Impact & Social GoodMarketing TechSaaSKenmore, US
Christopher J Miano(Executive Officer, Director)Jacob Balon(Director)Chris Miano(Founder and CEO)
NavigateMD operates a platform that connects people with disabilities and their families to medical providers, businesses, non-profit organizations, and other resources matched to their needs.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplaces
Noshi sells natural-colored and natural-flavored frosting sets for children, marketed as a way to address picky eating.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Off Duty Blue is a cloud-based scheduling platform for law enforcement agencies to manage overtime and off-duty detail assignments, coordinating coordinators, officers, department leadership, and security clients.
GovTechSaaS
Ognomy Sleep is a virtual platform providing end-to-end sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment through licensed sleep medicine specialists.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSBuffalo, US
Daniel Rifkin(Founder & CEO)June Seliber-Klein(Executive Officer)Peter Grandits Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)Ken Rosenfeld(Executive Officer)
BoardDavid Brown(Director)
P1ston offers an AI-powered SaaS platform for managing inbound supply chains, giving industrial manufacturers and distributors real-time visibility and automation across the purchase order lifecycle, supplier collaboration, PO acknowledgements, ASNs, file ingestion, ERP integration, and RFQs.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Panacheeza makes a dairy-free, plant-based grated parmesan cheese alternative made from five ingredients (organic cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, Himalayan pink sea salt, and apple cider vinegar), sold in Original, Truffle, and Hot & Spicy varieties.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Janessa Steenberg(Founder)
Paradigm designs and manufactures pollution control devices for diesel and gasoline engines that reduce emissions and particulate matter while lowering maintenance costs and fuel consumption.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareRochester, US
John H. Erbland(Founder and CEO)Mike Tschiderer(Executive Officer)
BoardWilliam Carpenter(Director)Robert Poltrino(Director)
Persistent Courage offers coaching and consulting for individuals, organizations, and non-profits, focusing on strategy, leadership, brand, marketing, and operations.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Sondra Imperati
ZIZO is a performance management platform that uses gamification, real-time recognition, and automated coaching to improve productivity, retention, and engagement.
Future of WorkGamingHR TechSaaS
Jimmy Chebat(CEO & Founder)Jill Fecher(Sales & Marketing)Andrew Reimers(Director of CX)Nadiia Ivarova(Head of Product)Dmytro Makivskiy(Head of Development)
PostProcess Technologies develops automated post-processing solutions for additive manufacturing, helping manufacturers remove support material and finish 3D-printed parts at scale.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsBuffalo, US
Jeff Mize(CEO)Daniel Hutchinson(Executive Officer, Director)Dean VonBank(Chief Experience Officer)Frank Kozak(General Counsel)
BoardDan DiPofi(Director)Charles E. Lannon(Director)
Relatability provides dating and relationship coaching, resources, and training for people with disabilities, along with programs for the professionals who support them.
Impact & Social GoodMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Kathy O'Connell(Founder)
SelectFI provides an AI-based tool for car dealerships that predicts loan approval and interest rates for each deal without submitting formal credit applications or requiring a customer's SSN.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSWilliamsville, US
Tommy Vullo(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Dorn(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Dorn, IV(Executive Officer, Director)
Refraction builds software to help car dealers adapt to market changes and improve the car-buying experience for consumers.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Sign-Speak uses AI to translate communication into sign language, making information and content accessible to deaf and hard of hearing communities globally.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthSocialVictor, US
NikoNicholas Wilkins(Machine Learning Expert)Yamillet Payano(Co-founder)Nikolas Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)
SpeechLink offers Speech Motor Chaining, a tool that generates evidence-based speech sound therapy practice sessions for speech-language pathologists and their clients.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Spotlight Creators operates a platform for visual and creative artists to share their work, connect with a supportive community, and build sustainable creative careers.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMarketplacesSaaSSocial
Angel Yang(Co-founder)
Start Smart Plus offers senior care planning that combines care managers, smart home technology, and a family portal to help families keep aging loved ones living independently at home.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Shonda Brock(Founder)
TeleSafety provides on-demand workplace safety guidance, training, and compliance support for construction and manufacturing companies, combining certified safety professionals with AI tools.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Dr. John P. Coniglio(Co-founder)Joseph Coniglio(Co-founder)Jake Coniglio(Co-founder)
Telosair provides indoor air quality monitoring and optimization solutions, partnering with HVAC and building automation experts, resellers, and installers.
CleantechHardwareHealthtechIoTPotsdam, US
Suresh Dhaniyala(Executive Officer)Dr. Suresh Dhaniyala(CTO/President)Dr. Vijayakumar(Business Development)Mark Sperry(Board Member)
The Giving Hub is an online donation platform that lets people give cash or goods to nonprofits, and provides nonprofits with tools to meet needs and connect with supporters.
Impact & Social GoodMarketplaces
Verivend is a payments platform built for private capital markets, enabling general partners and investment sponsors to send capital calls and distributions to investors and manage funds electronically.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Santaia (formerly VISUALIZEin360) is a neuroscience-based wellness platform that maps brain, body, and lifestyle patterns from home and offers structured weekly modules to help individuals retrain how they think, feel, and function.
Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
VPG Medical provides telehealth services that connect patients with licensed healthcare professionals for remote consultations and ongoing care.
Digital HealthHealthtechRochester, US
Gill Tsouri(Executive Officer, Director)Alexander Zapesochny(Director)Jean-Philippe Couderc(Executive Officer, Director)
Walkabout Collaborative LLC operates a networked community connecting on-demand, outcome-based consultants with mid-size business clients seeking cost-effective business transformation services.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketplacesAngola, US
Antoinette Forth(Co-Founder)Toni Portmann(Executive Officer)
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