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Watch videos of the presentations provided by faculty, students, alumni and regional entrepreneurs during the 2021 UNC Innovation Showcase. Discover how these startups, research teams and entrepreneurial-minded leaders are moving ideas into the world that help solve pressing scientific, social and economic problems.
Research-Based Startups
Hosted by KickStart Venture Serivces
Aerem Innovations
A mask frame designed to improve the comfort and fit of existing face masks by reducing gaps between a user’s mask material and face.
AnelleO
Harnessing advancements in the speed and scale of 3D-printing technology for novel solutions in women’s health.
Elipsys
Blending innovative player and eye tracking technology with artificial intelligence to give athletes and coaches the right insights at the right time.
IMMvention Therapeutix
Discovering and developing first-in-class novel disease modifying therapies to improve the lives of patients with rare and prevalent inflammatory conditions.
PrimeNeuro
Commercializing technology to determine whether an infant will be on the autism spectrum as they grow up.
Regional Startup Community
Hosted by Launch Chapel Hill
HeelioCampus
Working with higher education institutions to make data-driven decisions across their campuses that impact the effectiveness and efficiency of their people.
CliniSpan Health
A software platform that is accelerating and diversifying clinical trial recruitment.
FANz Play App
Allows fans of the biggest rivalries in sports to play against each other live on game day to earn their own bragging rights.
Kalia Health
Designing a point-of-care, early-detection test that diagnoses preeclampsia, the second leading cause of maternal mortalities globally.
MyOwn Communications
Creating a scalable, nationwide directory and integrated communication platform for healthcare clinicians.
Student Innovations
Hosted by 1789 Student Innovation Community
EATS2SEATS
Providing fundraising opportunities for nonprofits by partnering with stadium concessions to meet staffing needs during sports and entertainment events.
QUVI
The world’s first device that can clean any reusable water bottle in under 60 seconds by using UV-C technology.
Pink STREAM
Educating and empowering K-8 girls in STREAM fields (science, technology, robotics, engineering, arts, and math.
Humanities and Social Science Innovations
Hosted by the C. Felix Harvey Award
Employer Neurodiversity Toolkit to Support Employees with Autism
Using human-centered design to develop an online employer training program (i.e. a neurodiversity toolkit) to create an innovative model of autism employment supports.
Equiti Foods
Locally sourced, made and delivered frozen meals that support local food systems and give everyone access to nutritious and delicious meals regardless of income.
Housing Opportunity Finder
A web app that connects families in Durham and Orange counties to affordable housing in high-opportunity areas.
Well-Aware
A mobile app and low-cost kit enabling users to test water quality, interpret results and access local resources to resolve issues.
Convergent Science
Hosted by the North Carolina Policy Collaboratory and UNC Institute for Convergent Science
COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance
A statewide collaboration tracking novel coronavirus outbreaks across North Carolina.
Digital Health Institute for Transformation
A data-driven decision support tool for leaders to use when making important decisions that will impact their communities during the pandemic or other significant health challenges.
Repurposing Exosomes for Nanomedicine
Using genetically modified exosomes for individualized delivery of cancer drugs and other biologics, such as vaccine formulations.
Rapid Sensing Technology for Current and Emerging Viruses
Developing new sensor technology that provides rapid testing and reliable results on new and quickly changing viruses.