China’s Great Leap Forward in Research and Development
According to a report released by the U.S. National Science Board (NSB), the United States is still leading in the world in gross domestic expenditure on Research and Development (R&D). [...]
Introducing the Tinder of Dining: Chicago-based Sugr matches you with food places you’ll love
If you live in a metropolitan area, picking the next best place to have lunch or dinner can be rather difficult. Do you want spicy or sweet? Are you looking to eat earlier in the day or later? Do [...]
Alternative Fertility Monitoring in 2018: San Francisco-based Modern Fertility develops economical at-home hormone test
Women are putting off having children to build up a career and economic status. Those in their 30s are having more children than women in their 20s. However, as women age, hormonal changes follow [...]
Finding the Vulnerable with Biometrics, Artificial Intelligence: Atlanta’s Trust Stamp to aid in locating those lost to human trafficking
Artificial intelligence may put an end to a long-running industry: human trafficking. The average age a minor enters the sex trade in the U.S. is 12 to 14 years old–many of the victims [...]
Going, going, gone: Georgia Tech funds Synapse, an all-natural energy drink startup
If you’re looking for an energy drink alternative with no caffeine and made with all-natural ingredients, then look no further. Thanks to the CREATE-X program at Georgia Tech, Synapse, an energy [...]
Take the Comforts of Home With You: Atlanta-based startup Koridor personalizes your hotel accommodations
It is important to be comfortable when away from home, especially on a well-deserved vacation. Traditionally, there aren’t many personalized options available when booking a hotel room. That is [...]
“Alexa, schedule a video call with Dr. Smith”: Austin-based startup Medici advances telehealth
Doctor visits are a pain, and not because of that irritating chest infection or scorching fever. Wait times in the U.S. have increased 30 percent over the past four years, and that percentage is [...]
“It’s not easy being green”: Georgia-based AgVoice to foster sustainability, environmental goals
The world’s population is at 7.6 billion and growing. With more mouths to feed than ever before, agriculture needs to keep up with the demands. Bruce Rasa, CEO of a program development called [...]