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Check out the blog where we highlight and share recent milestones of life science and hi-tech startups which we have worked with through Connect’s Springboard program.

Springboard Companies
Since 2005
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2C Tech

2C Tech Corporation is developing novel nanoparticle technologies for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases
Read More >451 Degrees


Consumers comment on content from thousands of places such as News sites, Amazon, Yelp, YouTube as well as through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+ and others. How do you make comments, Big Data, matter and not just focus on simple Sentiment Analysis? Meet Graffiti, a Big Data Software as a Service (SaaS) for all content that […]
Read More >Abreos Biosciences


Biologic drugs are life-saving drugs that effectively treat serious illnesses including cancer and autoimmune diseases. However, dosing is usually one-dose-fits-all and the costs are becoming unsustainable. As a result, patients are not getting the most from their treatment. Abreos Biosciences is poised to have a major impact on the delivery of biologic drugs by offering […]
Read More >Advanced Resin Therapeutics

Advanced Resin Therapeutics is a specialty pharmaceutical company that has developed a drug delivery system that promotes topical and transmucosal delivery of medications more quickly and longer than current competitors. 2017 – $1.8M Series 1 round
Read More >Aisle Planner

Aisle Planner has developed a comprehensive, cloud-based management and planning platform for wedding professionals
Read More >AivoCode

AivoCode has developed a drug discovery platform to treat neurological and ophthalmic diseases
Read More >Amptron Medical

Amptron Medical is developing the next generation of fully integrated respiratory therapy devices for patients requiring medical oxygen
Read More >Anno (FKA Photosurvey)

Anno (FKA Photosurvey) is a B2B SaaS company that developed a platform for teams to create interactive annotations on photos.
Read More >antsle

Edge Computing and Fog Computing are new trends in the post-cloud era. At antsle, we developed an easy-to-use turnkey solution that moves compute capacity from the datacenters to the edge. Our product, the antsle one, is an on-premise replacement for public cloud solutions like Amazon Web Services or DigitalOcean. Our silent server comes with hardware […]
Read More >AP Technology

AP Technology has developed a suite of innovative solutions for accounts payable payment processes
Read More >Aptitude Medical Systems

Aptitude Medical Systems is a biotech company using aptamers to detect and treat various diseases with improved antibody technology
Read More >Astroprint

Astroprint has developed a comprehensive management software platform to manage and monitor 3D printers
Read More >Athelytix (FKA S&R Sports)

Athelytix (FKA S&R Sports) created a system for tracking speed, break, trajectory, and deceleration of baseball pitches.
Read More >Avacen Medical

Avacen Medical has developed a non-invasive medical device for chronic pain treatment
Read More >Beacon Mobile

Beacon Mobile has developed an integrated and comprehensive marketing and sales platform for the car wash industry
Read More >Biolinq


Biolinq provides printed sensor technology to power the 21st-century lifestyle. (formerly Electrozyme)
Read More >Bixpy

Bixpy creates portable water propulsion systems for snorkelers, divers, kayakers and standup paddle boarders.
Read More >Brain Corp

Brain Corp creates core technology for robots. 2020 — $36M Series D 2017 — $114M Series C
Read More >BrainLeap Technologies

BrainLeap Technologies has developed therapeutic games for people with autism/ADHD. 2019- Awarded $750K grant from National Science Foundation
Read More >BuildFire

BuildFire is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables your business to rapidly build mobile apps, save costs, reduce risk, and create engagement with their audience.
Read More >Carlsmed



Carlsmed is the first and only company to use patient outcome data to create personalized surgical plans and personalized implants for spine surgery. Carlsmed provides personalized solutions to decrease surgery time, decrease healthcare cost, and improve patient outcomes.
Read More >Cella Medical


Cella Medical, EvoNexus portfolio company, developed a small device CELLA for personal use to reduce the number of doctor visits and hospitalizations for chronic kidney and heart failure patients. They can for the first time manage their disease by measuring fluid buildup in the comfort and privacy of their homes.
Read More >Chilldyne



Chilldyne is a technology enables water to be used for direct-to-chip cooling of CPUs in high performance computers and servers.
Read More >Circumvent


Circumvent has created a proprietary platform that identifies underlying biology that drives neurodegenerative disease in both pediatric and aging dementia patients.
Read More >Classy

Classy fundraising software gives you the power to raise more money online. Create beautifully branded fundraising pages in minutes. 2019 – Raised $17.5M
Read More >Concert Health


Concert Health helps independent physician practices deliver integrated behavioral health services to their patients. 2019 – Raised $2.2M seed round
Read More >Cooler Heads



Cooler Heads has developed a cold cap, FDA approved, to help cancer patients keep their hair while undergoing chemotherapy
Read More >CoreTechs Labs


Dramatically improve the diagnosis, early detection and personalized treatment of key brain disorders by bringing innovative brain image analysis software solutions to clinical practice. Our software solution NeuroQuant automatically segments, classifies and quantifies the volumes of sub-cortical brain structures. It then compares them to normative values by age and gender, and provides reports to neurologists […]
Read More >D&P Bioinnovations

D&P Bioinnovations is a regenerative medicine company focused on repairing damaged organs with unique biomaterials and stem cells.
Read More >DermTech

DermTech is the leading genomics company in dermatology and is creating a new category of medicine, precision dermatology, enabled by our non-invasive skin genomics platform.
Read More >Design Boardz (FKA Abrijit)

Design Boardz helps consumers find products, fully integrate them into projects, and share with colleagues and customers.
Read More >Diagenta

Diagenta has developed an all-encompassing platform which allows delivering healthcare services on demand
Read More >Discover Echo


Discover Echo develops rotating hybrid microscopes which allows users to easily convert between an upright mode and an inverted configuration
Read More >Doctible



Doctible provides healthcare providers (Doctors, Dentists, Chiropractors, Optometrists) with marketing and automation technology solutions to help them run their business more efficiently. Founded in 2013, the company now provides a full suite of software solutions to address a providers pain points in managing its online reputation, strengthen patient communication, streamline daily operational tasks and grow […]
Read More >DTx Pharma


DTx Pharma technology has enabled safe and effective delivery of RNA drugs to tissues like muscle, nerve and the heart.
Read More >EcoATM

EcoAtm is a pioneer in the development of automated kiosks to conveniently recycle cell phones and other electronic devices for cash.
Read More >Electric Car Insider

Electric Car Insider produces educational products to help consumers understand, acquire and use electric vehicles (EV).
Read More >Elimu Informatics (FKA mWorks Health)

Elimu (FKA mWorks Health) distributes custom, knowledge-driven workflows into your EHR and other HIT systems.
Read More >eLux Medical

eLux Medical is a pre-clinical medical technology company which has developed a liposuction device using nanotechnology
Read More >EnduRx Pharmaceuticals

EnduRx Pharmaceuticals produces a drug that targets proteins expressed on the surface of cells in the microenvironment of solid tumors. 2020 – awarded $1.4M DOD grant
Read More >Enroll & Pay

Enroll & Pay has developed an automated loyalty application platform which integrates at the point of sale (POS) transaction.
Read More >Epistemix

Epistemix has developed a software simulation platform for realistic computational model forecasting to support better decision making
Read More >Esguard.io


Esguard.io Corporation is all about making connecting to the Internet faster, safer, and better.
Read More >eSUB



eSUB is the only cloud-based project management software created exclusively for Subcontractors of all trades in the construction industry.
Read More >Events.com

Events.com is a leader in the development of all-inclusive event management platforms which include registration, marketing, promotion and reporting capabilities.
Read More >Fabric8Labs

Fabric8Labs is a San Diego based company that is developing the world’s first non-thermal metal 3D printing process. Fabric8Labs patent-pending 3D electrochemical additive manufacturing (ECAM) process eliminates the need for expensive high-power lasers, vacuum chambers or metal powders. Our process lowers the overall cost of ownership of metal 3D printing by 10x while delivering exceptional […]
Read More >Fenix Space


Fenix Space is developing the next-generation air-launch platform to deliver payload to low earth orbit at a fraction of the cost of current solutions.
Read More >Financial Fitness Group

Financial Fitness Group provides interactive financial education to employees.
Read More >FormAlloy


Formalloy is a 3D metal printing company which utilizes Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) technology that provides an innovative, cost-effective solution for 3D metal part production, repair and coatings to diverse industries.
Read More >Fragmob

Most independent sales reps lack sales and management experience and are given inadequate training and poor tools, if any. No wonder that most fail. Fragmob creates fun, gamified, powerful mobile apps to make these sales reps more effective. We are already fundamentally changing and improving a global market of 100 million sales reps with well-designed […]
Read More >FuelRod


FuelRod offers a world-first, on-the-go power solution for users of mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.) so that they can enjoy continuous, untethered power anytime, anywhere. With 7 billion mobile devices worldwide, the market for mobile chargers is estimated to be $7B in the US alone. We intend to become a market leader by introducing a […]
Read More >Fuse Integration

Fuse Integration developed a stuational awareness (SA) tool that combines map-based tracking, communications, and real-time video viewing into a single application designed for first responders, military, and commercial users. 2019 – Awarded $723K SBIR grant
Read More >GreenSpace Labs

GreenSpace Labs is using an evidence-based approach to develop therapies from non-psychoactive cannabinoids
Read More >Group Solver

GroupSolver, a market research tech company, has developed a proprietary platform applying AI and analytics automation to customer surveys.
Read More >Gryphon




Gryphon is a cloud managed network protection platform powered by adaptive machine learning targeting the connected home and small businesses with a re-occurring business model. Gryphon combines speed, parental control, and intelligent cyber protection in a simple plug and play mesh router.
Read More >Guru


Guru is the technological bridge between cultural institutions and a 21st-century audience. We make the museum experience interactive, immersive, and compelling for visitors both inside and outside museums, zoos, and aquaria. How do we do this? We tell stories. Through virtual reality, augmented reality, audio, and video we turn the ever-present smartphone into a personal […]
Read More >H2Bid

H2Bid is an E-procurement exchange that more efficiently connects vendors and contractors to water and wastewater utilities.
Read More >HAI Solutions



HAI Solutions has developed a unique portfolio of medical devices addressing the growing plague of contamination within the operating room, emergency room and intensive care units. We are focused on launching both the MDD-Multiport Delivery Device and IVS-Intravenous Sterilizer. While these products are two separate devices, they are complimentary and tackle the arduous clinical workflows […]
Read More >HemaFlo Therapeutics


HemaFlo is developing a novel treatment for acute kidney injury (AKI).
Read More >Hookit


A pioneer in the sponsorship technology space, Hookit is the global standard for quantifying sports sponsorship value across social, digital and traditional media. Hookit works with brands and rights holders to empower them to buy & sell sponsorships more effectively. With Hookit data, rights holders can prove the value they bring to sponsors. For brands, […]
Read More >Independa


Independa is a subscription services platform offering technology-enabled, independent-living solutions for the elderly.
Read More >Inhibrx

Inhibrx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of novel antibody therapies to treat oncology and orphan diseases
Read More >Innovega


Innovega has developed a new generation of patented Contact Lenses that enable wearers to experience rich digital media experiences from stylish, lightweight Glasses.
Read More >Intrigue Health

Intrigue Health is an early-stage medical device company developing a point-of-care diagnostic device for the at-home market.
Read More >Iteros


Iteros is a software company on a mission to create smarter, more reliable, more sustainable energy grid. Their energy management system makes it easy to design, integrate, and operate energy assets like solar and battery storage devices. The platform provides an end-to-end platform that allows their customers to easily model and simulate changes to a […]
Read More >Jaan Biotherapeutics

Developing therapeutics that target specific molecules, known as microRNAs (miRs) and regenerate heart muscle to treat heart diseases.
Read More >Jib Technologies

Jib Technologies is a software company that develops custom branded debit cards for mobile wallets
Read More >Karios Technologies


Karios Technologies has novel, patented technology platform that we are using to address large unmet needs in the areas of surgery and drug delivery. Our first focus is on prevention of postsurgical adhesions ($10+ B US market) with initial product development in cardiac ($2B US market) and pediatrics where there is no competition. We are […]
Read More >La Jolla Labs

La Jolla Labs is an early-stage biotech company developing a cloud-based, high-throughput screening technology for RNA therapeutics.
Read More >Librede

Librede is a yeast-based synthetic biology platform enable access to the therapeutic potential of nature. 2020 – Acquired by Lygos
Read More >MD Revolution

MD Revolution is a health tech company which has developed an integrated platform for chronic care management
Read More >Molecular Assemblies




Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company developing a revolutionary, enzymatic DNA synthesis technology capable of powering new products in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, precision diagnostics, and eventually information storage, nanotechnology and more. Inspired by nature, the company’s proprietary DNA synthesis method is designed to produce long, high quality, sequence-specific DNA reliably, affordably […]
Read More >MuReva Phototherapy



MuReva Phototherapy has developed a novel device using photomodulation to treat oral mucositis, a very painful side effect of radiation therapy in cancer patients
Read More >MyoGene Bio

MyoGene Bio is an early-stage biotech company developing gene-editing therapies to treat muscle diseases
Read More >Nano PharmaSolutions


Nano PharmaSolutions (NPS, a DE C-Corp) is a nanodrug delivery technology co. dedicated to providing a socially impactful solution that can rapidly bring more drugs to market. Our patent-pending platform technology generates small molecule nanoparticles for improved bioavailability of insoluble drugs. NPS is the only physical nano particle generation technology using no chemicals or solvents. […]
Read More >NanoCellect Biomedical


NanoCellect is a life science startup manufacturing cell sorters that use proprietary microfluidic technology. NanoCellect’s WOLF cell sorter and single cell plate dispenser allows researchers to perform antibody discovery, cell line development, genomic sample prep and CRISPR genomic editing faster, safer, and without contamination. The compact, sturdy, and affordable system allows researchers to safely perform […]
Read More >Nascent Biotech

Nascent Biotech is a clinical stage biotech company developing monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer and viral infections
Read More >NeuraLace Medical





NeuraLace Medical is a startup medical device company founded in San Diego whose bold mission is to disrupt the chronic pain epidemic.
Read More >NovoMedix

NovoMedix developed a therapeutic to treat fibrotic diseases. 2016: awarded $300K SBIR grant
Read More >nPruv


NPruv is a health IT company that allows patients, physicians, and sponsors to find, match, and share clinical trial opportunities.
Read More >Omni Biologics

Omni Biologics is developing a platform that uses machine learning to analyze multi-omic data to identify key drivers of disease and identify effective therapies
Read More >One Earth Recycling

One Earth Recycling is dedicated to making recycling as accessible and user-friendly as shopping.
Read More >Origami Therapeutics



Origami Therapeutics is taking a precision medicine approach to discover disease-modifying treatments for neurodegeneration caused by toxic protein misfolding.
Read More >Palm Therapeutics

Palm Therapeutics is developing first-in-class palmitoylation inhibitors in the oncology space
Read More >Phobos Group

Phobos Group is an information security company which has developed an automated and novel attack service management platform to reduce external security breaches.
Read More >Physalia Bio

Physalia Bio is an early-stage biotech company developing therapeutics to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension
Read More >Planck Aerosystems

Planck Aerosystems created the first autonomous drone that focuses on operating from moving vehicles. 2019 – awarded $200K DHS grant
Read More >PlusMusic


PlusMusic is a music technology company providing dynamic soundtracks to the gaming industry and other online experiences. Our AI and ML pipeline ingests music and turns it into soundtracks that are more useable, discoverable and valuable. Adding music to a game is legally complex, expensive and technically difficult. They need a solution that is push […]
Read More >Portable Genomics

Portable Genomics provides individuals control of their personal health data in order to facilitate sharing with healthcare providers, payers and life science organizations leading to improved healthcare and smarter health discovery.
Read More >Prenostik

Prenostik uses machine-learning technology to analyze learning patterns and help students better succeed in higher education
Read More >Primo Energy


Primo Energy produces alternative energy systems that incorporate wind, solar and batteries for a complete nanogrid operation. (formerly Primo Wind)
Read More >Puptimize

Puptimize is a dog training app that easily teaches your dog the commands, tricks, skills, and games.
Read More >Qubitekk



At Qubitekk, we believe in the future of quantum technology. Since our founding in 2013, we have worked to transform what Einstein called “spooky action at a distance” into products that make quantum networking possible. Qubitekk, with CEO Stan Ellis, provides state-of-the-art cybersecurity protection for critical energy, 5G telecommunications, and military applications for critical infrastructure […]
Read More >Quippi


Quippi aims to replace high-priced traditional remittances to families in Mexico with PIN-based gift cards redeemable at local retailers.
Read More >Rau

Rau creates ready-to-drink chocolate beverages made with organic cacao and superfood blends
Read More >Rev Therapeutics

Rev Therapeutics is a biotech company which has developed a prodrug to treat acute kidney injury.
Read More >RockMyRun


RockMyRun is an app that blends amazing DJ mixes with body-syncing technology to helps users get and stay motivated during workouts.
Read More >SciStart

SciStart is an interactive platform that enables scientists to enhance their career options by showcasing their publications, as well as linking them to innovations.
Read More >Shadowbox




Shadowbox is a ground-breaking, patented, secure, no-code SAAS integration platform that connects web applications without the need for APIs. Our first product was launched in late 2018 targeting interoperability in healthcare, connecting Electronic Health Records (“EHRs”) with Ancillary Healthcare Service Systems (i.e., Diagnostic Labs, Treatment Centers, Durable Medical Equipment, Hospice Care, and so on).
Read More >ShipCalm


ShipCalm is an E-Commerce operations platform for digitally native brands to scale their operations digitally and physically.
Read More >SmartProperty

SmartProperty has developed software solutions for community associations to better streamline their financial forecasting and budget planning
Read More >Sol-ti

Sol-ti produces high-quality, organic cold-pressed beverages using patented technology
Read More >SoloTraveller

SoloTraveller is a social travel app that instantly connects travelers near each other.
Read More >StatRad

StatRad has developed a proprietary cloud-based software platform for teleradiologists to easily access and view medical images
Read More >Synthalogy Therapeutics

Synthalogy Therapeutics has developed a novel target-discovery platform for identifying synthetic lethal paralogs to advance therapies for cancer treatment
Read More >tab32

tab32 has developed a comprehensive cloud-based dental practice software platform to serve both patients and dental practitioners
Read More >Tag-N-Trac



Our CMaaS (Continuous Monitoring as a Service) Platform combined with our discreet Smart Sense™label technology provides the fabric for thorough supply chain visibility and real-time analytics. Our solution uniquely combines the initial process of serialization/aggregation of inventories, condition monitoring, and real-time alerts to keep track of product integrity during the chain of custody.
Read More >Tailio

Tailio (developed by Pet Wireless) is evolutionary patented technology that creates value to the entire ecosystem: pets, pet owners, veterinarians, pet food, pharma, and insurance companies. Non-invasive, collar-free, ambient in-home pet health monitoring device acting as an early warning system, capable of detecting signs of more than 20 different diseases, for early intervention by veterinarians. […]
Read More >ThinkingNode

ThinkingNode utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology to empower human thinking by providing exponential thinking capabilities.
Read More >Transcend Air

Transcend Air designed an aircraft that is three times faster than helicopters, with half the operating costs, and enhanced safety.
Read More >Trefoil

Trefoil is a biotechnology company focused on leveraging its engineered fibroblast growth factor-1 protein (eFGF-1) technology platform to develop first-in-class regenerative pharmacologic treatments for corneal diseases, which are debilitating and cause a significant amount of preventable blindness throughout the world.
Read More >TumorGen

TumorGen is a biotech company which has developed a patented drug discovery platform to develop anti-metastatic therapies.
Read More >Universal Devices


We truly believe we are nothing without our customers and our developers. We truly believe in, and practice, doing the right thing even if it's harder. And, most importantly, we are still geeks who love imagining things and bringing them into life.
Read More >VeniStat

VeniStat produces a phlebotomy chair to meet the needs of the modern healthcare worker.
Read More >Vinty

Vinty is an online marketplace for classic car experiences. 2019- Company was acquired by Ryde
Read More >VirBELA

VirBELA developes a software that fosters effective communication, deep relationships, and a safe environment to take risks. 2018 – acquired by Exp Realty Intl
Read More >Visionary Pharmaceuticals

Visionary Pharmaceuticals develops therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases
Read More >Vizer


Vizer is a fitness app that incorporates user rewards and social impact through meal donation. In 2020, they were awarded $500K from Alliance Healthcare Foundation. In 2020, they graduated the Connect Springboard program.
Read More >Water Pigeon


Water Pigeon captures photos of a meter face and runs optical meter reading software to create a numerical reading for the utility.
Read More >WaveOn (fka VerifiR)

WaveOn is a software company which helps brands seamlessly merge their online and offline products, turning them into digital points of sale using NFC technology
Read More >Welby Health


Welby Health has developed an automated digital health platform for physicians to effectively manage patients with chronic health needs, and which is reimbursable by Medicare and other private insurers
Read More >Yatiri Bio


Yatiri Bio integrates cutting-edge technologies in proteomics, machine learning and organoid biology to blaze a new path in therapeutic discovery and revolutionize translational medicine. Our proprietary patient dataset and corresponding clinical samples produce models that mimic complex disease biology and drug efficacy. The Yatiri Bio platform expedites drug discovery, de-risks clinical trials, and delivers novel […]
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