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Technologies that matter

Positron Dynamics

The Positron Dynamics propulsion rocket may be 1,000X more efficient than current space technology, potentially allowing us to mine asteroids and travel to other planets, feats that have previously been far from feasible due to current technical limitations.

$1,303,000
Raised

$1,500,000
Goal

BlockApps

BlockApps provides a platform for developers, IT operations and business stakeholders to drive enterprise Blockchain.

$3,121,905
Raised

$4,000,000
Goal

gel-e

gel-e has developed a platform including bandages, gels, powders and sprays that can effectively seal almost any type of bleeding.

$3,100,000
Raised

$3,100,000
Goal

C2Sense

C2Sense’s digitized gas chip is the first of its kind, enabling scalable air quality management. An innovation like this means higher food quality at a lower cost to improve the lives of producers and consumers.

$2,300,000
Raised

$3,200,000
Goal

Aromyx

Incubated at Stanford’s StartX accelerator, Aromyx is developing a digital signature for taste and smell.

$2,400,000
Raised

$3,600,000
Goal

Seatrec

Seatrec is a renewable energy company offering a unique solution to generate electricity from temperature differences in the environment.

$1,025,000
Raised

$1,500,000
Goal

Silverlabs

Urban by Silverlabs allows its users to create and share custom filters and stories with friends, around locations or related to their favorite brands using a differential content engine.

$345,000
Raised

$520,000
Goal

G-Tech Medical Inc.

We are developing an "EKG for the gut" to diagnose the underlying causes of gastrointestinal disorders, a platform technology which will help physicians target treatment

$925,000
Raised

$1,500,000
Goal

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