An Akron-Based Startup is Helping Athletes Sweat Smarter
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Apr 19, 2023
For any athlete, hydration is a key part of achieving peak performance. However, depending on the individual and the intensity of their activity level, staying properly hydrated isn’t as simple as drinking water when you’re thirsty. So, how can athletes better understand their optimal levels to maximize fitness and performance? Akron startup SweatID is up to the challenge, with cutting-edge fabric sensors that measure sodium to personalize rehydration.
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True Pigments is Turning Pollution into Paint
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Apr 11, 2023
Ohio’s legacy in coal mining has always been historic. The state has long been at the forefront of the energy industry, and over the decades, Ohio has helped to pioneer the shift toward more renewable energy resources. True Pigments, based out of Millfield, is redefining that legacy with a twist by working to restore waterways affected by abandoned mines and using the chemical byproducts to create paint pigments.
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Zoptiks is Pioneering Interactive Zoo Technology
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Aug 8, 2022
The idea for the company began when Kunduru got lost one day at the Columbus Zoo. After circling the same exhibit four times, he searched on the zoo’s website for a map. The only one available was a PDF that was difficult to load on his phone.
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Toledo Startup Wants to Take People out of Dangerous Road Crews
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Feb 17, 2022
We’ve all driven by road crews on the side of a freeway, but you probably haven’t given them much thought. But that work being done to improve our roadways is a dangerous proposition. In fact, thousands of workers have been killed in crashes while on the side of the road. So, what if we could eliminate that danger entirely? That’s the goal of Toledo’s Pioneer Industrial Systems and their Robotic Maintenance Vehicles. The vehicle is a truck chassis that can haul crack-sealing material with a custom robotic “advanced AI vision system” that allows the truck to go to work on its own.
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Perceive Now is Generating Intuitive Insights to Simplify IP Strategies
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Apr 27, 2023
Now, more than ever, data has become a form of currency. From finance to tech to manufacturing, gathering information is critical for research and development and is necessary to stay on top of industry trends. But with the constantly shifting data landscape, how can investors and entrepreneurs stay ahead of the curve? Perceive Now, a Cincinnati startup, is analyzing millions of data points for intellectual property insights that keep customers on the cutting-edge.
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Clarametyx Biosciences Innovates Drug Therapies to Combat Bacterial Infections
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May 9, 2023
When someone gets sick with a bacterial infection, doctors typically prescribe antibiotics. Although antibiotics are often an effective treatment, bacteria can develop the ability to evade these drugs, a process known as antimicrobial resistance. Columbus startup Clarametyx Biosciences is envisioning new ways to fight antimicrobial-resistant infections, with an innovative approach to
drug treatments.
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OndeCare Takes On the Caregiving Crisis
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June 8, 2023
Soon, millennials might be forced to adopt a new moniker – the sandwich generation. For 42- to 27-year-olds, caring for their aging parents and their children puts them right in the middle of new challenges they may feel unequipped to handle on their own. Fortunately, Cleveland startup OndeCare is solving that problem by connecting experienced caregivers with the people who need them via an on-demand platform.
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This Dayton Startup Is Customizing Carrying Systems for Your Lifestyle
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Jan 25, 2023
For those with active lifestyles and busy schedules, it can be hard to find a versatile bag that can carry everything you need on the go. And for first responders, from paramedics to military personnel, it can be even harder to find a bag that is not only functional but also helps you carry heavy equipment safely.
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EdgeEnergy Empowers the Future of Electric Vehicle Accessibility
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Feb 23, 2023
Just a few years ago, the use of electric vehicles was still on the rise, but recently they have exploded in popularity. Now, it’s common to see many electric vehicles out on the road and the need for easily available DC fast chargers to power them has become paramount.
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Chillicothe Company Combines Virtual Reality with the Escape Room Experience
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Mar 10, 2023
Over the past 10 years, escape rooms have skyrocketed in popularity across the U.S. The unique experience involves locking a group of players inside a themed room to solve puzzles and find clues that will lead them to a way of unlocking the room. But what if you could raise the stakes to make the experience even more immersive? Ohio-based company Objective Reality Games is doing just that by combining the traditional escape room concept with virtual reality technology.
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Medality is Transforming Continuing Education for Clinicians
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May 31, 2023
For health care professionals, education doesn’t stop after school or even after residency. Clinicians continue their studies throughout their careers, and the field of radiology is no exception. To meet the growing demand for skilled radiologists in the midst of a global shortage, Cincinnati startup Medality has developed an online platform dedicated to helping practicing radiologists advance their knowledge of the field.
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An Ohio Company is Fighting Weeds With UV Light
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Nov 22, 2022
For years, we’ve known that pesticides and other materials can negatively affect the environment and the crops that are grown from them. So how can farmers and other agricultural producers maintain their crops efficiently without harming the environment? At Xenia startup Global Neighbor, they believe they have the answer, and it comes from light.
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How Epiphany is Innovating Towel-Focused Hygiene
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Nov 10, 2022
For most people, towel hygiene means washing and drying their towels after a few uses. But bacteria like coliform or E. coli can spread after just one use, increasing the risk for skin infections, or getting sick. So how can we ensure our towels stay clean and eliminate potentially harmful bacteria in between washes? Tyler Collishaw, Founder of Epiphany, is creating a new antimicrobial towel spray that aims to do just that.
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This Akron startup is Bringing Tiny Technology to the Masses
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Apr 13, 2022
With each passing year that technology increases in speed, capability and functionality, it also continuously decreases in size. The hardware that powers everything from computers to televisions to video games has become sleeker, smaller, and more accessible than ever. But what if that same technology shrunk even further, to the size of a quarter? What if you could code your own arcade game or watch TV on a screen smaller than your thumb? That’s the question answered by Akron startup TinyCircuits, a company that designs, develops, and manufactures miniature electronic products that anyone can build.
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Time2Talk is Solving the Missing Link in Language Learning
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Feb 16, 2023
One of the hardest parts of learning a new language is becoming conversationally fluent. Students can easily access vocabulary workbooks or listen to an audiotape to help their pronunciation, but putting those skills into practice can be difficult, especially if you don’t know anyone who speaks the language you’re learning. Time2Talk, a startup out of Cleveland, is bridging that divide by connecting students and native Spanish-speaking coaches.
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