Accelerator

Powerful Medical's AI Breakthrough Marks a New Dawn in Heart Attack Diagnostics with EIC Support Doubles Sensitivity in Identifying Acute Coronary Occlusion on 12-Lead ECG

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Monday, March 18, 2024

With a landmark advancement in medical diagnostics, Powerful Medical has distinguished itself within the competitive digital health landscape.

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  • With a landmark advancement in medical diagnostics, Powerful Medical has distinguished itself within the competitive digital health landscape.
  • At the core of its mission, Powerful Medical introduces the PMcardio platform, a CE-certified medical device leveraging proprietary AI to analyze electrocardiograms (ECGs) with remarkable precision.
  • This platform is capable of diagnosing heart attacks — specifically, occlusion myocardial infarctions — significantly earlier and with double the sensitivity compared to the current standard of care.
  • - Robert Herman, MD, Chief Medical Officer
    As Powerful Medical begins its Series A fundraising, the EIC Accelerator's grant and investment endorse the company's vision and technology.

Gesund.ai Named to the 2024 CB Insights AI 100 List

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CB Insights today named Gesund.ai to its eighth-annual AI 100, showcasing the 100 most promising private AI companies of 2024."AI is taking off at lightning speed, and it's not just big tech companies at the forefront of it," said Deepashri Varadharajan, director of AI research at CB Insights. "Our AI 100 winners – many of them early stage startups, some with very small teams – are pushing the boundaries of AI in everything from game development and battery design to agentic AI systems.""Regulatory tailwinds coming from many directions are putting AI validation under an international spotlight, signaling an end to the 'Wild West' era of AI in healthcare. We are thrilled to have received this level of recognition as a young organization developing the mission-critical infrastructure, equipped with the necessary tools and guardrails to protect and serve all AI stakeholders in the ecosystem, from patients and health systems to government agencies and technology developers," asserted Dr. Enes Hosgor, CEO and founder of Gesund.ai.The 100 winners were chosen based on several factors, including CB Insights' data on deal activity, industry partnerships, team strength, investor strength, patent activity, and proprietary Mosaic Scores. We also analyzed CB Insights' exclusive interviews with software buyers and dug into Analyst Briefings submitted directly to us by startups.Gesund.ai is spearheading a groundbreaking era in medical AI, akin to the transformative impact of electricity. Our core objective is to establish a robust infrastructure that ensures the safety, effectiveness, and accessibility of AI in healthcare.Central to our approach is a rigorous AI validation process, facilitating reliability and regulatory compliance. With our healthcare-tailored and AI-native platform and strategic partnerships, including data custodians and expert physician annotators, we ensure precision and adherence to industry and regulatory standards.This year, Gesund.ai has achieved remarkable milestones, including selection for the CancerX Accelerator, a part of the White House moonshot initiative; and joining prestigious organizations like the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium under NIST and the U.S. Department of Commerce; and VALID AI, a collaborative comprising prominent health systems driving the adoption of responsible AI in healthcare. Our international expansion, crucial to our AI assurance network, is exemplified by our partnership with Trillium Health Partners based in Canada, further cementing our commitment to global impact.As leaders in responsible AI, Gesund.ai remains steadfast in our mission to revolutionize healthcare through cutting-edge technology and unwavering excellence.Quick facts on the 2024 AI 100:

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  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CB Insights today named Gesund.ai to its eighth-annual AI 100 , showcasing the 100 most promising private AI companies of 2024.
  • "AI is taking off at lightning speed, and it's not just big tech companies at the forefront of it," said Deepashri Varadharajan, director of AI research at CB Insights.
  • "Our AI 100 winners – many of them early stage startups, some with very small teams – are pushing the boundaries of AI in everything from game development and battery design to agentic AI systems."
  • "Regulatory tailwinds coming from many directions are putting AI validation under an international spotlight, signaling an end to the 'Wild West' era of AI in healthcare.

ICBA ThinkTECH Showcase Brings the Future of Fintech to the Forefront

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Monday, March 25, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) hosted its ThinkTECH Accelerator showcase during ICBA's national convention, ICBA LIVE, March 14 -17. The event highlighted fintech solutions with a focus on small business, data analytics, and compliance, underscoring the crucial role of technology in advancing community bank innovation.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) hosted its ThinkTECH Accelerator showcase during ICBA's national convention, ICBA LIVE, March 14 -17.
  • The event highlighted fintech solutions with a focus on small business, data analytics, and compliance, underscoring the crucial role of technology in advancing community bank innovation.
  • "The ThinkTECH Showcase is the culmination of 10 weeks of intense discovery and refinement, and it demonstrates ICBA's dedication to fostering stronger relationships between fintechs and community banks," ICBA Immediate Past Chairman Derek Williams said.
  • For more information on the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, including how interested fintechs can apply for consideration for future innovation programming, please visit icba.org/accelerator .

HuLoop Wins ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator MVP Award, Bankers Choice Award

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

AUBURN, Calif., March 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HuLoop Automation (HuLoop), an emerging AI-based intelligent automation software leader, was recognized by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) during its ThinkTECH Showcase at ICBA LIVE in Orlando Fla. HuLoop, a participant in ICBA's award-winning ThinkTECH Accelerator program was named Most Valuable Participant (MVP) and also selected as this year's Banker's Choice recipient.

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  • AUBURN, Calif., March 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HuLoop Automation (HuLoop), an emerging AI-based intelligent automation software leader, was recognized by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) during its ThinkTECH Showcase at ICBA LIVE in Orlando Fla. HuLoop, a participant in ICBA's award-winning ThinkTECH Accelerator program was named Most Valuable Participant (MVP) and also selected as this year's Banker's Choice recipient.
  • The MVP award, sponsored by TrueNorth, recognizes the most-evolved fintech offering based on program engagement and alignment with community bank business priorities.
  • The Banker's Choice Award, sponsored by Fiserv, is selected by an audience vote during the ICBA ThinkTECH Showcase following seven-minute pitches from member of its latest cohort (AP6).
  • "HuLoop is grateful to receive both the MVP and Banker's Choice awards as recognition for the invaluable feedback we received through the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program and its dedication to developing solutions that truly help community banks thrive," HuLoop President and CEO Todd Michaud said.

Paycor Named an Accelerator in the Nucleus Research 2024 Enterprise HCM Technology Value Matrix

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

CINCINNATI, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) ("Paycor"), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) software, today announced recognition in the Nucleus Research 2024 Enterprise HCM Technology Value Matrix as an "Accelerator." Paycor's innovative HCM suite was recognized for its excellent usability and strong functionality, areas the company has significantly advanced over the past several years.

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  • CINCINNATI, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) ("Paycor"), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) software, today announced recognition in the Nucleus Research 2024 Enterprise HCM Technology Value Matrix as an "Accelerator."
  • Nucleus Research Enterprise HCM Technology Value Matrix is a concise assessment of the operational value HCM technology solutions deliver.
  • "Paycor's recognition in the Nucleus Research Enterprise HCM Value Matrix is a direct reflection of the company's dedication to providing a purpose-built SaaS platform for HR and frontline leaders," said Evelyn McMullen, Research Manager at Nucleus Research.
  • "At Nucleus Research, we prioritize highlighting HCM providers that deliver high caliber software for customers and congratulate Paycor on its placement."

The Mastercard Artist Accelerator Kicks off Its Second Season, Launches Live Touring Series With OnesToWatch

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Extending its footprint in the music space, Mastercard has unveiled the second season of its Artist Accelerator program.

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  • Extending its footprint in the music space, Mastercard has unveiled the second season of its Artist Accelerator program.
  • This year's Accelerator is tailored to meet the surging demand for live music seen in 2023 .
  • From the screen to the stage, the second season of the Mastercard Artist Accelerator is designed to help artists thrive in this dynamic digital era,” said Mastercard Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Raja Rajamannar.
  • Through the partnership, Mastercard will empower artists onstage and off, fueling their growth and success in the live music industry while helping fans discover their next favorite artist.

One Mind™ Accelerator Announces Second Cohort of Mental Health Startups

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Monday, March 4, 2024

One Mind™ , a leading mental health non-profit based in Napa Valley, CA, today announced the 2024 cohort of its flagship One Mind Accelerator program.

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  • One Mind™ , a leading mental health non-profit based in Napa Valley, CA, today announced the 2024 cohort of its flagship One Mind Accelerator program.
  • By supporting emerging companies through the Accelerator, One Mind seeks to positively impact the lives of people facing mental health challenges by advancing precision psychiatry, and making high quality mental healthcare more accessible, affordable, and equitable.
  • This is the second cohort for the One Mind Accelerator since the program’s launch in 2023.
  • Cerula Care is a virtual behavioral healthcare practice that partners with specialists and tailors behavioral health care for adults with serious illness.

Renesas Unveils Powerful Single-Chip RZ/V2H MPU for Next-Gen Robotics with Vision AI and Real-Time Control

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229979997/en/
    Offering the highest levels of performance within the family, the RZ/V2H enables both vision AI and real-time control capabilities.
  • Additionally, pruning technology employed in the DRP-AI3 accelerator significantly improves AI computing efficiency, boosting AI inference performance up to 80 TOPS.
  • This performance boost allows engineers to process vision AI applications directly at edge AI devices without relying on cloud computing platforms.
  • By integrating these cores into a single chip, the device can effectively manage both vision AI and real-time control tasks, making it ideal for demanding robotics applications of the future.

Xsolla Funding Accelerator Expands Empowering Game Developers With Enhanced Educational and Funding Opportunities

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, is proud to announce the expansion of the Xsolla Funding Accelerator.

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  • Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, is proud to announce the expansion of the Xsolla Funding Accelerator.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229570807/en/
    Building on this momentum, the Xsolla Funding team is actively opening the Accelerator to all game developers in July 2024.
  • The Xsolla Funding team of experts meticulously selects the most promising game projects to join our funded batch and the next phase of the Accelerator.
  • Xsolla and numerous external industry experts collaboratively develop materials to impart essential knowledge frequently absent in game development projects.

New Wave of Startups Scale Innovation to Solve Global Water Challenges

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Twelve startups were selected for the 2024 cohort of the Xylem Partnerships Accelerator run by Xylem Innovation Labs.

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  • Twelve startups were selected for the 2024 cohort of the Xylem Partnerships Accelerator run by Xylem Innovation Labs.
  • Participants will gather this March for an Accelerator Symposium bringing together Xylem colleagues, customers, and the water innovation ecosystem.
  • Launched in 2022, the Accelerator was created to expedite the introduction of innovative technologies to address the toughest challenges faced by water utilities, industrial water users, and communities around the world.
  • “The purpose of the Accelerator is to solve our customers’ water challenges with innovative solutions that Xylem is uniquely positioned to help bring to market,” Sivan Zamir, Vice President, Xylem Innovation Labs, said.