Katherine Olives
As our 2016 cohort gets ready for its premiere event (Demo Day!), we wanted to update you on their progress. Some teams have stuck with the same idea, but changed their names, while others have completely pivoted. Check out the updated list below so you know who to visit at Demo Day.
Kaylie Connected Hardware Prize
Upwalk €“ A smart walker that encourages better posture, helping seniors avoid pain and discomfort.
Migo €“ A smart closet that cleans, de-wrinkles, and stores your clothes.
The Notifier €“ A sleek, noninvasive security device that sends alerts to your phone in real time.
Applied Motions €“ Wearables that combine biofeedback and gamification to increase strength and agility while rehabilitating and preventing injury.
PluginBlocks €“ Educational electronics kits to help high school and college students develop STEM knowledge.
On Pointe €“ A wearable device to prevent injuries and provide guidance for dancers.
Standard Chartered WOMEN + TECH4NYC Prize
Gleam €“ An interactive, affordable online platform for New Yorkers overcoming depression.
EmoTrain €“ A revolutionary gaming experience working to redefine what it means to live with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
StreetLabs (formerly StreetScan) €“ A smarter system for NYCs roads, allowing the DOT to make faster and more efficient repairs.
Frip (formerly Sensei) €“ An app that helps K-12 teachers find, plan, and organize curated school trips in NYC.
Duck Soup €“ An app helping ESL learners memorize new vocabulary through gamification.
Zahn Social Impact Prize
VeriPAD €“ A technology for low and middle income countries that determines if medications are counterfeit.
Wavergy €“ A new type of sustainable energy capture designed harnessing the constant motion of waves.
CareTV €“ A media resource to help people with dementia remain safe in their homes.
HandyNYC €“ A nonprofit organization that provides middle and high school STEM education while connecting New Yorkers to give amputees a helping hand.
Rural Ignition (formerly EZ Chimney) €“ An affordable clean cookstove for Sri Lanka tackling the health, environmental and safety concerns faced by millions.
BIS (Building Integrated Screen) – A sustainable screen designed to revitalize and improve the quality of life for people in hot/arid climates.
EZ Adapt Ramps – Adaptive equipment to improve independence for people with disabilities.
Zahn Technology Prize
Hybridia €“ A tool to reinvent the way laparoscopic surgery is performed.
Class Lit (formerly TutorX) €“ An app to find your perfect tutor, anytime, anywhere.
The Sous Chef €“ An app that turns your phone into your personal sous chef.
Squad Out €“ An app that allows friends to connect with each other for spontaneous social connectivity.
Komb €“ A scheduling app and web-platform connecting clients with hairstylists instantaneously.
C~Flow €“ A revolutionary class planning and course management software that will streamline all aspects of a college experience.
Alternate: Favor €“ A valet app for simplifying car maintenance and repairs.