Advancing electrodiagnostic medicine with an intelligent diagnostic device. — The Problem There is a clinical unmet need to improve the diagnostic procedure for neuromuscular disorders. For nearly a century, patients experiencing symptoms such as muscle numbness, weakness and tingling have been undergoing a diagnostic procedure called Electromyography (EMG) that falls short at delivering high clinical value. EMG is the current and…

Safety-focused mapping app for micromobility vehicles that leverages crowdsourced info. — The Problem It is extremely challenging to find safe routes for micromobility riders. In the US alone, there are over 500,000 emergency room visits every year related to bike and scooter accidents according to the CDC. …

Transforming the way students learn dentistry to foster success in class, clinic, and beyond. — The Problem My Dental Key was created from the co-founders, Leela, Jenn and Emily’s own experience in dental school. The three were frustrated that their school relied on static textbooks and PowerPoints to teach three dimensional principles in clinical dentistry. They were left with many unanswered questions about how to perform procedures…

Using technology to offer convenient and instant access to pure drinking water through sustainable means. — The Problem Consumption of bottled water is rising exponentially and is causing immense damage to our global environment. This trend will stay true until we can match the convenience and purity of bottled water through a sustainable alternative. What The Company Does Luma is building the first hydration unit to simultaneously combine UV-C light with optional…

The first online dating app with 100% verified users — The Problem Online dating can be daunting. With documentaries like “The Tinder Swindler” popping up, it is no surprise that there is some hesitation among dating app users when it comes to meeting people in person for a date. LuvHut hopes to solve problems created by too much time on dating apps…

Creating the most accessible, fair and fun platform to play daily fantasy sports. — The Problem Daily fantasy sports (DFS) have a problem. On existing platforms, users are required to build complex lineups fit under restrictive salary caps that create high barriers to entry for casual players that want to add extra action to any game. This is because these users are playing against a professional…

Earth-friendly nanotechnologies and therapeutics for pain maintenance and disease treatment. — We’re excited to announce our next investment in Aphios Pharma. Learn more about the company and how you can participate in their equity crowdfunding campaign for as little as $100. The Problem Millions of people suffer from pain and anxiety. This pain usually stems from age, injuries or various diseases like cancer…

Helping managers and their companies offer employees personalized work arrangements. — The Problem 86% of people say they’d be less stressed if they had more flexibility. 40% of people currently employed are considering leaving their job in the next 3–6 months. Lluna’s SaaS tech offering capitalizes on these insights to create an easy way for employers to compete for talent, engage existing talent…

For the times you wished there was a golf course in Southie. — The Problem South Boston (“Southie”) is filled with residents that play golf, but there are few nearby options to play. What The Company Does South Boston Golf Club (SBGC) has the tagline, “For the times you wished there was a course in Southie.” SBGC started as an Instagram account in recognition of the fact that Southie…