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HolePatch
HolePatch is developing a cheaper, faster, and sustainable replacement to the cold patch method used by governments for patching potholes in the winter.
The HolePatch team consists of five students from Case Western Reserve University. The team won first place in both the St. Gobain Design Competition and IdeaLabs.
Heureka Software
The Heureka Intelligence Platform (HIP) provides a unified framework that enables organizations to identify information and gather intelligence from their digital endpoints on a global scale, in real time. HIP allows organizations to discover & analyze data in-place for strategic, surgical incident and event response.
HIP can be used on premise or as a SaaS and incorporates an endpoint service application that builds local, full text content and metadata indices of all file system objects, perpetually. From a central Command Console, operators are able to remotely interrogate all endpoints and identify specific unstructured or semi-structured documents or file system artifacts by user-selected criteria such as filename, content keyword, date ranges, hash value, application or file type, Boolean statements, fuzzy logic, pattern matching, proximity or wildcard to analyze information across an entire enterprise. From the Command Console, operators leverage use-case specific workflow applications to identify, analyze, classify, tag, collect or move items on an as-needed basis, across the globe, in minutes.
We were founded in 2012 to create a more efficient and cost effective way to identify data on endpoint computers to be used in litigation. Once we started demoing our alpha version to customers, they told us to forget about evidence for lawsuits as our technology would be more useful finding malware or identifying data that posed risks for organization like those that contained social security or credit card numbers.
By June of 2014 we pivoted and renamed ourselves Heureka Software and began rebuilding our original vision.
Website: https://www.heurekasoftware.com/
Hedgemon
Hedgemon is a Cleveland-based startup developing a hedgehog-inspired, shock absorbing liner.
The comapny was founded in February 2015 and is developing a platform shock absorbing liner inspired by hedgehogs. Wild hedgehogs are agile climbers, scaling trees to heights exceeding 30 feet while foraging insects. When a hedgehog needs to descend from an above ground perch quickly–to escape an owl, for example–it will curl into a spikey ball and simply drop to the ground. Upon high speed impact, the hedgehog scurries away uninjured because the quills projecting from its pelt absorb shock.
Hedgemon’s patent-pending liner, which consists of elongate polymer elements projecting in various directions from a base material, emulates two key principles of the hedgehog model. The first is the overlapping layout of flexing quills, which enables adjacent quills to ‘domino’ into each other, facilitating omnidirectional energy dissipation. The second is the internal architecture of the quills, which facilitates elastic bowing under load, and therefore, multi-shock durability.
The initial target application for Hedgemon’s technology is an integral safety liner for football helmets to reduce risk of concussion. Other potential applications include but are not limited to body armor; running shoe soles; infant car seats; protective packaging for fine art; transport cases for sensitive equipment; vibration damping bases for airdrop pallets; fall protection flooring for nursing homes and daycare facilities; and furniture cushions.
Groupmatics
Groupmatics's platform helps group clients attending sporting events and entertainment venues the ability to sell and manage their group tickets while collecting valuable attendee data for the team/venue. It handles all the work involved in the selling process, alleviating group clients from the hassle of collecting payments, tracking sales and distributing seats. The company's ability to capture all attendee data resolves a glaring problem for all sports franchises and entertainment venues.
The company received a $25,000 Innovation Fund A award in September 2013 and a $100,000 B award in August 2015.
website: www.groupmatics.com
GLIDE Portfolio Companies
GLIDE works with companies in all stages of their business development. Some of the companies we work with have become GLIDE portfolio companies by forming an alliance with GLIDE to foster local job growth, innovation, and economic development. These companies are given access to GLIDE mentors and staff members who act as a board of advisors for the companies as they access capital and enter in their products into the market. In return, GLIDE Portfolio Companies agree to retain their headquarters in Ohio and commit to providing GLIDE with updates on their progress.
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- Aatru Medical is developing a wound dressing product platform that leverages market-ready technology that will disrupt the multi-billion dollar wound therapy market (NPWT).
- ABEMIS LLC develops novel, motorized microscopy and micro-testing systems for both standard imaging and challenging custom imaging/testing tasks.
- ABSMaterials develops reactive glass products and nanosands for remediation of volatile organic and related spills, plumes or gas discharge.
- Acense LLC is developing and testing a sensor focused on early fault warning for oil-immersed electrical equipment.
- American Generated Energy Solutions (AGES) on-site generation system has a theoretical fuel utilization efficiency of fifty-four to sixty percent (54-60%).
- Anderson Aerospace, LLC pursues opportunities in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and satellite communications.
- Argyle Scientific uses advanced technologies to prevent infections contracted during orthopedic surgeries
- Aspire is developing a lightweight running wearable worn by athletes and uses a mobile app to effectively increase maximum speed rates and deliver high intensity data metrics.
- Augment Therapy is a telemedicine solution for pediatric physical therapy which includes automated data collection for therapists while engaging pediatric patients through augmented-reality based exercise.
- Beegit helps teams kickstart their collaboration.
- Bennit A.I. is a self-learning, highly personalized virtual production assistant making industrial users safer and more productive at work.
- BioflightVR is developing immersive education, training and simulation solutions utilizing XR technologies.
- Biolectrics combines medical, biological, and electrical research to develop a pioneering new treatment for severe gum disease.
- BioMendics is using liquid crystalline biomimetics for the treatment of chronic wounds.
- Bodies Done Right is the developer of innovative virtual training software to improve corporate wellness
- BoxCast has developed a professional live video streaming solution, packed in a tiny plug-and-play device.
- Brilliency transforms the energy ecosystem by redefining the role of residential consumers and creating new monetary transactions around electric conservation, generation, and consumption.
- BubbleClear is developing biomedia technology to increase the efficiency and ability of new and existing wastewater treatment technologies.
- Capture Solutions, LLC is a cloud-based, digital documentation tool that allows companies to minimize risk and increase compliance with a variety of federal, state, and local laws.
- Centerline Biomedical is developing a surgical navigation system for physicians performing endovascular procedures.
- RanchBookings provides an online bookings platform for adventure travel resorts. RanchBookings' online reservation software was made by ranchers, for ranchers to help manage day-to-day operations efficiently and effectively.
- Cleveland Whiskey unabashedly brings 21st century science and technology to an industry steeped in traditional practice.
- Coag Corp. has developed a single-use prescription product to control nosebleeds.
- CollaMedix is an early stage healthcare company that is developing collagen-based medical devices.
- Complion increases the quality and efficiency of clinical trials at hospitals with a comprehensive Regulatory e-System.
- COMS Interactive focuses on processes and systems that stabilize and improve resident health.
- Content Status audits and monitors retail product pages for brands and retailers to ensure their products are live and the content is accurate, complete and search optimized.
- Core Nutrition Planning is a software-as-a-service business with a Nutrition Planning Application to help endurance athletes maximize performance in races and training.
- CutterCroix is a process innovator that uses internet technology to simplify complex problems.
- Cyanicsoft is a cyber security company which aims to protect sensitive business data stored in the cloud
- DAK Scientific, Inc. is a medical device development company with a focus on designing products related to the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) market.
- Darkside Scientific has developed the world’s first and only electroluminescent coating technology.
- Datefit is a multidimensional technology firm focused on cutting edge mobile dating solutions.
- DecisionDesk's software gives you the ability to upload video, audio, documents and images from anywhere, any time.
- An assisted tool for recruiters to source and screen candidates faster while maintaining a personal touch.
- Designs, manufactures, and licenses Software-Defined Power Management Systems that reduce cost, enhance performance, and ease integration of energy storage.
- Disease Diagnostic Group is commercializing the Rapid Assessment of Malaria device to diagnose, treat and track malaria.
- Drive My Way is a unique, online, personalized recruiting service that matches CDL truck drivers with available jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences.
- The DynaMotor is a patented, AC brushless motor with high-torque capacity and variable speed solid state control.
- Echo is a financial technology company that empowers users to make the best investment decisions possible.
- EFuneral makes it easy for undecided families to choose the funeral home that best meets their needs.
- Endotronix is developing miniaturized, wireless pressure sensors that are implanted as part of interventional cardiovascular procedures.
- Environmental Fracturing Solutions, Inc. has developed a variant formulation of their parent company’s technology to provide a safe and cost-effective method to treat the water used in the fracking industry.
- Enyx Studios is shaping the future of interactive storytelling using virtual reality.
- ERIS Medical Technologies offers solutions that identify missing and noncompliant charges for health care providers.
- Event 38 designs and manufactures drones, specialized optical sensors, and a precision analytics data.
- Everykey is the wristband that replaces keys and passwords.
- Farm Fare is a business management and data analytics platform that is making small farms more efficient and local food more accessible for high-volume buyers and processors.
- FishMySpot, LLC is a sharing economy platform that connects pond owners to people that want to fish privately.
- Flexible ITO Solutions (FITOS) produces patterned electrodes on flexible transparent conductive films for the electronics industry.
- A spinoff of University Hospitals Case Medical Center commercializing photodynamic therapy for the treatment of psoriasis and other skin diseases.
- Flutter Social is changing the way people find and vet the multiple businesses needed to host major social and corporate events.
- Folio Photonics is developing an optical data storage disc with two Terabyte capacity manufactured using a highly scalable, low-cost method.
- Fontus Blue has a cloud-based decision software that helps water treatment plants optimize their use of treatment chemicals and processes, resulting in exceptional water quality with reduced operating costs.
- Full Circle Technologies has developed a patented chemical mechanical process to devulcanize old tires, turning them back into sticky, elastic rubber which is then made into a free flowing pellet.
- UroSense™ urine management system provides real-time awareness to caregivers enabling them to mitigate health and safety issues associated with catheterized patients while realizing substantial cost savings.
- Groupmatics is a SaaS solution used by professional sports teams to collect traditional group attendee data while uncovering hidden revenue.
- Hedgemon is a Cleveland-based startup developing a hedgehog-inspired, shock absorbing liner.
- The Heureka Intelligence Platform (HIP) provides a unified framework that enables organizations to identify information and gather intelligence from their digital endpoints on a global scale, in real time.
- HolePatch is developing a cheaper, faster, and sustainable replacement to the cold patch method used by governments for patching potholes.
- HotEnd Works has developed a 3D Printer capable of printing advanced materials using a proprietary highly advanced thin film processing technique.
- Hyr Medical is an online platform for physician freelancing.
- IGW Solutions' web-based software, InStoreFinance.com, helps retail stores capture lost credit sales with self-financing solutions.
- In2une offers a portfolio of creative services for developing, launching, executing, and sustaining successful music marketing campaigns.
- InfoGPS is using current IT Risk and Security technologies and a proprietary process to discover and enumerate sensitive information on personal networks.
- inlaw.me is an online marketplace for law-related jobs that connects legal employers and top lateral candidates.
- Innovative Developments has developed the next generation of human/computer interface controls for computing.
- Insight Market Data is a start-up company dedicated to improving the efficacy and value of coupons and marketing data.
- Intwine Connect has created an automated building energy management system that integrates hardware and software.
- iRx Reminder is a mobile health application service provider focused on real-time medication adherence, care compliance, patient activation and data capture in disease, medicine, device or behavior-based care provision or research.
- JuggerBot 3D manufactures industrial-grade 3D printers for performance materials.
- LARAD is using virus-like particle technology to produce universal multivalent vaccines and diagnostics for food-animal diseases.
- LifeMedix, LLC is developing a hand-held, ultra-portable medical infusion pump.
- Bridge the gap between academia and medicine to develop medical technologies for critical care and oxygen delivery.
- LIFTR applies Artificial Intelligence to marketing reducing the long lead times associated with A/B testing and provides powerful consumer insights.
- Markers is an enterprise software application which enables publicly listed companies to have more fluid conversations with their internal and external stakeholders.
- Mbrio technologies created a patented earbud adapter which enables pregnant moms to play music safely and comfortably in the womb.
- MedaSync provides real-time, predictive business intelligence and decision support software to help nursing homes stay financially sound.
- Mentor Radio produces aviation band radio receivers, transmitters, radio controls and transceivers.
- Micro Datastat is developing a medication dispensing system for use in hospital pharmacies.
- MicroFantasy is a free app that redefines sports spectating by letting fans compete against each other for prizes by predicting plays real-time.
- MOVABLE improves health and wellness through simple and affordable group-based products and programs.
- Advanced Floating Turbine (AFT) is designed to minimize costs and withstand the offshore conditions.
- Our mission is to provide useful information to our customers through the dispatch of long endurance unmanned aerial vehicles at affordable prices.
- NeoProteomics is a provider of research services and tools that help clients unravel the complexities of pharmaceutical and biological research.
- NicheVision, Inc is developing software and integrated solutions to automate normally tedious and time-consuming laboratory tasks so they can be accomplished faster, with less stress, and greater accuracy.
- Nikola Innovation LLC's patented technology is evolving the standard bike pedal by maximizing the leg muscles and creating a new, more efficient pedaling motion.
- NueVue Solutions is developing a technology that targets and tracks cells in the body for stroke, orthopedic and cancer therapy.
- Nuvention Solutions is working to commercialize technology that converts manure solids into bio oil, which then is converted into a variety of bio resource resin (BR2) products.
- NVeyeTech provides night vision equipment for portable applications.
- O2 Regen Tech is commercializing cost-effective, easy-to-use wound care solutions.
- Octet Scientific, Inc. was founded in 2017 to address an unmet need for support chemistry in the Zinc Battery industry.
- Okapi Medical is developing innovative polymer-based wound closure solutions with indications including high skin tension locations that are easier for surgeons to apply and provide aesthetically superior results for patients.
- OndeCare is the private, safe on-demand care community enabling success of those juggling demanding jobs and care of loved ones while generating high-paying flexible jobs for certified professionals.
- Paragon Robotics manufactures wireless data acquisition and control products that improve the energy efficiency of buildings and processes.
- Defensible CT Protocol Settings via Image Quality, Powered by ExLCD Technology.
- Poly MedTech’s rubbery adhesive coating keeps wounds closed while letting skin bend and flex.
- PROJiTECH works with businesses that design and build civil projects by providing project-specific applications that allow them to quickly and easily access project information.
- Prophit.ai applies advanced machine learning technology to help prevent U.S. corporations from overpaying the $30B of sales tax that is paid in error each year.
- Public Insight is the developer of 360-Public.com, a public website that transforms community data into valuable insight for communication, analysis, research, and education.
- Public Insight Corporation is the developer of 360-Public.com, a public website that transforms community data into valuable insight for communication, analysis, research, and education.
- Quanterra creates software that automatically detects, locates, and counts objects on aerial imagery.
- Queryly helps users discover more content faster and visually on websites, leading to higher page views and ad revenue.
- Developing and commercializing rapid charging technology for lead acid and lithium batteries that is based on patented technology.
- Recognition Robotics develops ground breaking visual recognition technology.
- Renewable Carbon & Electric is the premier manufacturer of wood based carbon products.
- Revenue Conduit is helping retailers grow by attracting, converting and retaining customers
- Developed the Naväge Nasal Irrigation Device
- Right Time is building a mathematical system that measures criminal offender rehabilitation efforts.
- RoadPrintz brings modern robotic technology to the dangerous and inefficient field of pavement marking, superseding the historical practice of hand stenciling symbols such as turn arrows, bike logos, etc.
Future Path Medical
UroSense™ urine management system provides real-time awareness to caregivers enabling them to mitigate health and safety issues associated with catheterized patients while realizing substantial cost savings. The product provides fill level and core body temperature data directly to a monitor or nursing station wirelessly.
Full Circle Technologies
Full Circle Technologies has developed a patented chemical mechanical process to devulcanize old tires, turning them back into sticky, elastic rubber which is then made into a free flowing pellet. The end product, called Ecorphalt, is used as a polymer modifier in asphalt roads to make it last longer, more durable and create a smoother surface.
Fontus Blue
Fontus Blue has a cloud-based decision software that helps water treatment plants optimize their use of treatment chemicals and processes, resulting in exceptional water quality with reduced operating costs.
Today, treatment plant operators don’t have a way to quickly and reliably tell how changing the amount of one chemical will affect the need for other chemicals. So they often use more treatment chemicals than necessary. Decision Blue® is a patent-pending software using real-world data collected at water treatment plants, unique measures developed at the University of Akron, and advanced multi-component optimization mathematics to quickly evaluate millions of possible combinations of treatment chemical dosage levels and search for cost-effective solutions. The company already has customers in six states and Canada using its platform
Fontus Blue is housed in the Akron Global Business Accelerator (Akron, OH).
Website: https://fontusblue.com/
Folio Photonics
Folio Photonics is developing an optical data storage disc with two Terabyte capacity manufactured using a highly scalable, low-cost method. Data storage is a nearly $30 billion market utilizing primarily magnetic storage technologies such as hard drive disks (HDD) and magnetic tapes (MT), which are costly, power-intensive, and short-lived. Optical data storage, on the other hand, is known as an inexpensive, energy-friendly, long-term storage solution. However, progress in optical disc storage capacity has limited its market share.
Folio Photonics’ technology is based on a multi-layer disc produced by polymer co-extrusion, a manufacturing method used primarily for food packaging. This manufacturing method produces data storage films with dozens to thousands of layers with almost no marginal cost per layer. These films can then be cut and laminated to disc substrates for a highly competitive manufacturing cost that provides the opportunity for large margins in comparison with HDD and MT. The use of fluorescence-based physical-multilayer disc architecture allows the use of inexpensive read/write hardware.
Folio Photonics is a start-up company spun-off from the Center for Layered Polymeric Systems, a National Science Foundation funded Science and Technology Center.
Website: https://foliophotonics.com/
Flutter Social
Flutter Social is changing the way people find and vet the multiple businesses needed to host major social and corporate events. We believe nothing beats a trusted recommendation, so Flutter Social taps into users’ connections to make personalized recommendations based on the best local businesses for them. Our smart matchmaking algorithm considers a user’s preferences, behaviors and connections to help them build their event #dreamteam of businesses.
Finding the multiple businesses needed to plan and produce major social/corporate events is overwhelming, time consuming, and loaded with uncertainty. Event professionals spend upwards of 10% of revenues on to connect with consumers online but those connections aren’t converting into booked business. Flutter Social’s smart matchmaking algorithm delivers on-demand personalized recommendations to help consumers build their full event team in one place. Flutter Social taps into the networks of local professionals and their past clients to see which businesses fit a user’s criteria and have prior experience working together. Our network driven approach allows us to deliver highly personalized recommendations that are likely to result in a transaction.
The US Events industry is massive, at $350B. Considering the 607k US event businesses, Flutter’s Total Available Market is $1B based on our average annual subscription that event professionals pay to appear in matches with event hosts. The platform is free for event hosts to discover the best local businesses for them and build their event team online.
Flutter Social is currently available for couples planning a wedding in Northeast Ohio and Greater Philadelphia. We plan to expand into all major events (i.e. mitzvahs, non-profits, corporate, etc.) across the US.
Website: https://fluttersocial.com/
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