- Over 100 investors from across the nation, managing more than $100 billion in assets under management, and more than $10 billion in capital available to invest.
- 44 academic-affiliated startups companies seeking more than $200 million investment capital, from healthcare, biotechnology, renewable energy, advanced materials, and engineering sectors.
- 25 leading southeastern universities, along with Oak Ridge National Labs.
Presenting Teams
The ventures who presented in this year’s showcase were hand-picked from the 25 participating institutions our 12-state innovation ecosystem, via a competitive selection process led by over 60 serial entrepreneurs, investors, and technology veterans.
Annoviant is advancing patient outcomes in heart disease by delivering innovative, regenerative cardiovascular devices built on its proprietary TxGuard™ soft-tissue technology.
The platform enables durable, off-the-shelf solutions that…
ArtyShield is building the trust layer for music in the AI era—combining protective audio signals, detection algorithms, and traceability to safeguard creators' rights and enable fair use in an AI-driven world.
Aspira Medical is developing a wearable ultrasound platform that enables continuous noninvasive monitoring of gastric distension to provide early detection and prevention of aspiration pneumonia in critically ill ICU patients.
Atomistic Insights uses physics-based AI to reveal how proteins move and uncover hidden binding sites, enabling faster discovery of more effective medicines.
Avast Therapeutics is developing first-in-class, non-invasive peptide therapeutics that safely cross the blood-brain barrier to restore mitochondrial function and protect neurons.
This breakthrough approach targets neurodegenerative…
Bluegrass Pharmaceuticals develops advanced Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) to enhance vaccine efficacy and enable targeted therapeutic delivery.
Cervu is building a first of its kind pelvic trainer system to improve quality of life and sexual health for women, evaluated among female cancer survivors with chronic pelvic pain and painful sex.
Clarus Labs builds a portable kinetic-fluorogenic platform that delivers on-site, lab-grade oxidation (rancidity) testing for meat and pet food in under 10 minutes.
This enables manufacturers to verify freshness, optimize antioxidant dosing…
COG Learning, Inc. is an early-literacy technology company on a mission to Close Opportunity Gaps through Learning. Our flagship product, REED (Read, Engage, Explore, Discuss), is a mobile application that transforms family reading time.…
Corvivo Cardiovascular is a commercial-stage regenerative medical device company focused on cardiovascular repair and regeneration products.
Its flagship Natev™ Tricuspid Valve is a regenerative valve for surgical management of tricuspid…
Coulomb Technology is pioneering next-generation sodium-ion batteries that are fire-safe, durable, and environmentally sustainable.
By moving beyond lithium, we reduce dependence on critical foreign minerals and promote domestic…
DermiSense develops a low-cost, zero-power, minimally invasive microneedle patch platform that extracts dermal interstitial fluid (ISF) for biomarker analysis.
This innovative technology simplifies diagnostic testing, reduces patient…
Ecoatex transforms agricultural and marine byproducts—such as nutshells, crop residues, and seaweed—into advanced cellulose-based materials using a patent-pending green-chemistry process.
The platform produces engineered cellulose materials…
EndoLimb is developing the EndoThumb—an implantable, skin-covered prosthetic thumb that restores natural appearance, touch sensation, and critical hand function for thumb amputation patients.
Falcomm is a fabless semiconductor company developing ultra-efficient integrated power amplifiers and front-end modules for next-generation wireless and satellite communications.
Built on proprietary architectures and AI-assisted design…
Fathom Science harnesses AI and weather-ocean modeling to power smarter maritime decisions—boosting safety, sustainability, and success across the blue economy.
Fibarcode is a fiber-based, embedded textile labeling technology that enables durable authentication, traceability, and end-of-use data management across the entire product life cycle—while minimizing disruption to recycling processes.
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Ground Control Robotics has developed SCUTTLE—a centipede-like robot designed to reliably navigate complex, cluttered, and confined environments, solving the dull, dirty, and dangerous challenges in pest control.
ImageAssist is a HIPAA-compliant clinical photography platform that helps healthcare providers capture, manage, and securely store standardized patient photos.
Using SmartGuides for consistency, automatic background removal, and EMR…
Imagine Devices develops Trinity Tube, the first multifunctional neonatal feeding tube that integrates feeding, vital signs, and respiratory monitoring into a single device.
This innovative solution improves safety, reduces clinical…
iNOvodel is a medical technology company commercializing a novel system for delivering inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy.
Our proprietary platform generates highly concentrated iNO using safe, low-cost chemicals and rapidly mixes it to…
InTailor Bariatrics has developed a non-surgical, non-pharmacological weight-loss technology that reduces stomach volume using an easy-to-operate endoscopic device.
The automated endoscopic gastroplasty delivers consistent, reproducible…
Kifa Therapeutics advances highly selective CNS-kinase inhibitors, starting with a G2019S-LRRK2 therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
Our strategy pairs genetics-based patient selection with validated biomarkers to enable efficient clinical…
Mobius AI, Inc. orchestrates certainty in an uncertain world.
We are building the operating system for digital orchestration of the physical world—starting with mobility and non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT).
Moonlight Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company developing MOON101, a novel microneedle stamp treatment for peanut allergy that delivers allergen proteins directly into the skin to safely desensitize the immune system.
At Myosin Therapeutics, we’re tackling aggressive, treatment-resistant cancers by targeting a completely new frontier in cancer biology—the molecular nanomotors that power cancer cell movement, invasion, and survival.
Nemea Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage company developing oral small molecule inhibitors targeting mitochondrial RNA polymerase (POLRMT) for the treatment of mitochondria-dependent solid tumors.
Neurodiverse Technologies develops adaptive, research-driven simulation platforms that empower neurodivergent individuals to build real-world readiness and confidence.
Our products—including SANDI for driver readiness and NAVIS for…
Nhu Energy provides innovative digital operating technology that transforms distributed energy resources into resilient energy storage microgrids.
These microgrids deliver year-round ROI, clean energy, and reliable uninterrupted power for…
PHIOGEN is a pre-clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class immunizing therapeutics designed to both treat drug-resistant infections and induce durable immune protection against recurrence, with a focus on chronic conditions.…
Plaid Semiconductors is building a next-generation hardware platform that fits the computing power of an entire data center rack onto a single substrate.
This breakthrough delivers unprecedented performance in…
PolyPV develops lightweight, flexible organic solar modules that provide reliable power in remote and off-grid environments where traditional rigid panels are impractical.
Rahm Sensor Development builds FDA-registered, AI-powered radar and vision systems that protect human life without wearables or invasive surveillance.
Our flagship devices—Cell-Guardian™ for corrections and Silver-Guardian™ for elder care—…
SARC Solutions is a cybersecurity innovation company that transitions breakthrough research into dual-use, commercial-ready solutions.
Leveraging advanced engineering and agile prototyping, SARC secures critical infrastructure and digital…
SelSym Biotech is pioneering hemostasis with SymClot, an innovative platelet-mimetic therapy that promises to dramatically improve patient survival and outcomes by rapidly stopping bleeding after severe trauma and high-risk surgeries.
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SonoVascular has developed the SonoThrombectomy™ System, a next-generation ultrasound-facilitated catheter system that treats blood clots more safely and effectively.
This innovative system employs a hybrid mechanical-pharmaco approach,…
Soteria Formulations develops biodegradable, microplastic-free delivery platforms that extend shelf life and field performance of lower inputs of diverse agrobiologicals and agrochemicals.
ThorafiX is developing a patented rib fixation system designed to prevent Proximal Junctional Kyphosis (PJK)—one of the greatest unsolved challenges in modern spine surgery.
The minimally invasive rib hook and implant system anchors spinal…
TNT Eco Materials has developed Fiber Grow™, a patented calcium-carbonate mineralization process that transforms renewable hemp, seaweed, and polymer fibers into high-performance, sustainable materials.
Fiber Grow™ strengthens and enhances…
TPM Research manufactures and markets the Care Continuum Chair—a breakthrough in wheelchair technology delivering dozens of unique benefits for hospital patients, staff, and caregivers.
Vasowatch is making childbirth safer for all mothers with novel predictive Labor & Delivery technology designed to prevent postpartum hemorrhage—the leading cause of maternal deaths.
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VibraPower powers the next generation of intelligent factories by harvesting machine vibrations to fuel AI-enabled sensors—creating self-sustaining, battery-free networks that drive autonomous maintenance and real-time industrial intelligence.…
We provide real-time digital interpretation for bedside conversations between clinicians and patients with limited English proficiency.
Participating Institutions
A consortium of 25 participating institutions across Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Kentucky planned and organized this uniquely southeastern showcase.
Sponsors
Thank you to all the sponsors who made this event possible!
SVS '25 at a glance
