09/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/13/2024 11:02
The Ohio State University
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Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University has announced the 12 new companies to join its program for early-stage entrepreneurs.
This will be the second cohort to join the program supported by Ohio State's Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge and the university's Center for Software Innovation. It combines the university's research and entrepreneurial expertise with Techstars' accelerator model, which has supported the growth of thousands of companies worldwide.
"This program is an important part of our mission at the Center for Software Innovation. We are excited to welcome a new class of entrepreneurs seeking to grow their companies and provide innovative solutions to complex challenges," said Executive Director of the Center of Software Innovation Shereen Agrawal.
The companies have access to funding, receive training and mentorship from top software experts, and connect with the combined networks of Ohio State and Techstars. The program helps founders define their product, core customers and go-to-market strategy, as well as offering additional support in raising venture capital funding.
"Our vision continues to bring the best companies driving innovation through software for our most critical industries to Columbus, forging meaningful connections between them and the central Ohio ecosystem that create lasting returns for these companies and the region," said Tim Grace, managing director of Techstars Columbus.
Grace said the program has received excellent support from the university and central Ohio community with a series of events, mentor sessions, workshops and a Demo Day, when companies can showcase their progress. The support provided tailwinds to the program and set the stage for the next class to thrive, he said.
The 12 companies hail from across the globe. They include some with roots in Ohio and the greater Midwest and representation from both coasts, Canada and Europe. The cohort of mission-driven founders comes from sectors that directly address pressing needs such as mental health treatment, equity and access in health care, scalable clean energy solutions and more.
The new fall cohort includes:
409.ai: Providing a program for easier 409A valuations
AI-MD: Developing wellness recommendations driven by biometrics
Arbizal: APIs for health care data, powered by AI
Cuvris Technologies: AI-driven dental practice revenue optimization
Dependbuild: AI risk management for infrastructure projects
Engyne: SaaS inbound marketing powered by AI
Five Star Fans: Fan support platform for collegiate athlete recruiting
Gentle: Neurotech platform for alleviating depression
Hansel Medical: Surgical tray tracking and loss prevention
Karneyium: Platform for clinical trial patient recruitment
Kazadi Enterprises: Using heat in the air to power dehumidifiers
SoFiiT: Wellness solutions designed for universities
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