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Day Zero Diagnostics Wins Disruptive Technology Award at the 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
Zero, Hive, Infection, Subclinical infection, AACC, Internet meme, American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Harvard University, American Association, Solution, Culture, Patient, Pathology, Association, Health, Twitter, CEO, Medicine, Disruptive innovation, MassChallenge, Technology, Intelligence, Innovation, Machine learning, Audience, Massachusetts General Hospital, Vaccine, Pharmaceutical industry

BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Day Zero Diagnostics, Inc., an infectious disease diagnostics company harnessing the power of whole-genome sequencing and machine learning to combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, has won the 2021 Disruptive Technology Award from The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) and the Audience Choice Award.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Day Zero Diagnostics, Inc., an infectious disease diagnostics company harnessing the power of whole-genome sequencing and machine learning to combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, has won the 2021 Disruptive Technology Award from The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) and the Audience Choice Award.
  • The Disruptive Technology Award recognizes innovative testing and disruptive technology solutions that improve patient care through diagnostic performance or access to high-quality testing.
  • "We are thrilled to be recognized by the AACC as a disruptive technology with the potential to transform patient care," said Jong Lee, CEO of Day Zero Diagnostics.
  • Day Zero Diagnostics was founded in 2016 by a team of clinicians and scientists from Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Rentable Selects Salisbury Bank and Trust as its First Banking Relationship for Automated Security Deposit Solution

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
Software, Construction & Property, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Technology, Security, Residential Building & Real Estate, Bank, Technology, FDIC, CEO, Solution, MassChallenge, Property management

Rentable clients reduce the burdensome tasks associated with collecting, administering and returning security deposits through a seamless front and back-end platform, with Salisbury Bank holding these deposits.

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  • Rentable clients reduce the burdensome tasks associated with collecting, administering and returning security deposits through a seamless front and back-end platform, with Salisbury Bank holding these deposits.
  • In addition, Rentable mitigates security deposit related disputes between tenants and landlords through their innovative inspection application.
  • Were extremely excited to be working with Rick and the team at Salisbury Bank, said Alex Kamisher, Co-Founder of Rentable.
  • To learn more about Rentable and how it can help your business, please visit: www.rentable.com
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The Future is Green: Sophie's BioNutrients Enters Forbes Asia's 100 to Watch List

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
Industry, Meat, Transport, University, Microalgae, Drink, City, Nature, Milk, Food technology, MassChallenge, Forbes, Food, Temasek Foundation, List, Incubator, Transcendence (Devin Townsend Project album), Seafood, Quality of life, Organization, Allergen, Sophie, SME, Aquaculture, Airline, Publishing

SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sophie's Bionutrients, a next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, has been named to Forbes Asia's inaugural 100 to Watch List. Published on August 9, the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list spotlights notable startups on the rise across the Asia Pacific region. 

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  • Singapore-startup Sophie's Bionutrients becomes the first microalgae-based food tech company in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List.
  • SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Sophie's Bionutrients, a next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, has been named to Forbes Asia's inaugural 100 to Watch List.
  • Published on August 9, the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list spotlights notable startups on the rise across the Asia Pacific region.
  • The inaugural Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list spotlights notable small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia-Pacific region.

The Future is Green: Sophie's BioNutrients Enters Forbes Asia's 100 to Watch List

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
Industry, Meat, Transport, University, Microalgae, Drink, City, Nature, Milk, Food technology, MassChallenge, Forbes, Food, Temasek Foundation, List, Incubator, Transcendence (Devin Townsend Project album), Seafood, Quality of life, Organization, Allergen, Sophie, SME, Airline, Publishing, Aquaculture

SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Sophie's Bionutrients, a next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, has been named to Forbes Asia's inaugural 100 to Watch List.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Sophie's Bionutrients, a next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, has been named to Forbes Asia's inaugural 100 to Watch List.
  • Published on August 9, the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list spotlights notable startups on the rise across the Asia Pacific region.
  • Sophie's BioNutrients is the world's first food tech company to use microalgae and patent-pending technologies to develop 100% plant-based and sustainable alternative protein.
  • The inaugural Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list spotlights notable small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia-Pacific region.

 Announcing the 2021 Eddies Finalists

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Technology, Consulting, Engineering, Professional services, Software, Small business, Manufacturing, Hardware, Data management, Consumer electronics, Articles, MassChallenge, Companies, Innovation, Genzyme, Vistaprint, Zipcar, Economic history

The Massachusetts Innovation Network is delighted to announce the 24 finalists of The Eddies (formerly New England Innovation Awards), the oldest and longest-running innovation competition in New England.

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  • The Massachusetts Innovation Network is delighted to announce the 24 finalists of The Eddies (formerly New England Innovation Awards), the oldest and longest-running innovation competition in New England.
  • The awards recognize, support and publicize ground-breaking solutions and pioneering advancements, that revolutionize and shape tomorrows economies.
  • For the past 36 years, the Awards have helped catapult start-ups and young companies to national and international success (Genzyme, Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream, Insulet, zipcar, iRobot, KRONOS, MassChallenge, Vistaprint, Cambridge Nanotech and Staples).
  • Twenty nine independent judges comprised of innovators, entrepreneurs, professionals, academics and business leaders undertook the challenging task of assessing the innovation entries and selecting the finalists, out of highly qualified pool of 119 applicants, representing 5 New England states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire).

Endeavour Announces Strategic Partnership with MassChallenge

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
MassChallenge, Endeavour, Accounts receivable

b'LOS ANGELES, May 11 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ENDEAVOUR, a leading Department of Defense Trusted Capital Provider of Accounts Receivable Funding for National Security and Space government contractors, has formed a strategic partnership with MassChallenge, the highly-regarded non-profit, zero-equity accelerator network dedicated to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through collaboration and development.\nBeginning with MassChallenge\'s Air Force Lab, Space Commercialization and Safety and Security programs, the new partnership enables Endeavour to provide past, present, and future MassChallenge alumniaccess to a custom Accounts Receivable Funding facility deemed "Escape Velocity".

Key Points: 
  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 11 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ENDEAVOUR, a leading Department of Defense Trusted Capital Provider of Accounts Receivable Funding for National Security and Space government contractors, has formed a strategic partnership with MassChallenge, the highly-regarded non-profit, zero-equity accelerator network dedicated to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through collaboration and development.\nBeginning with MassChallenge\'s Air Force Lab, Space Commercialization and Safety and Security programs, the new partnership enables Endeavour to provide past, present, and future MassChallenge alumniaccess to a custom Accounts Receivable Funding facility deemed "Escape Velocity".
  • As an official Department of Defense Trusted Capital Provider, Endeavour offers cash funding for unpaid invoices up to $10,000,000.
  • Headquartered in the United States with seven locations worldwide, MassChallenge equips bold entrepreneurs to disrupt the status quo and to create meaningful change.
  • Learn more about MassChallenge at masschallenge.org .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endeavour-announces-strategic-pa...\n'

Censinet and MassChallenge HealthTech Announce Partnership to Prepare 2021 Cohort of Top Digital Health Startups to Meet Healthcare Cybersecurity Standards

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Technology, Hospitals, Finance, Professional services, Software, Other Health, Biotechnology, General Health, Health, Data management, MassChallenge, Data security, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Privacy law

Censinet , the leading provider of healthcare IT risk solutions, today announced a partnership with MassChallenge HealthTech , a digital health collaboration program for startups, industry partners, and government agencies.

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  • Censinet , the leading provider of healthcare IT risk solutions, today announced a partnership with MassChallenge HealthTech , a digital health collaboration program for startups, industry partners, and government agencies.
  • The agreement helps the MassChallenge HealthTech cohort companies work with health systems to quickly and effectively develop risk management and cybersecurity programs that meet HIPAA security and other healthcare regulatory standards.
  • Censinet will help MassChallenge HealthTech leverage a much more powerful and effective framework for healthcare risk assessments.
  • Censinet will provide all 30 startup companies in the 2021 cohort with free access to its Cybersecurity Risk Accelerator Program.

MassMEDIC’s IGNITE Program Closes Record Year; Announces Winners

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
MassChallenge, Ignite, Beastwars, Zimmer Biomet Robotics, Articles

The MedTech IGNITE 2020 program culminated with a live pitch event last week, where the top two winners took home cash prizes.

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  • The MedTech IGNITE 2020 program culminated with a live pitch event last week, where the top two winners took home cash prizes.
  • IGNITE company founders and CEOs have also won significant prizes including MassChallenge and the BRIght Futures Prize and two IGNITE founders were 2019 MLSC MassNextGen Entrepreneurs .
  • Several IGNITE companies have initiatives underway with strategics, leading teaching hospitals and other partners.
  • Congratulations to our winners and to the entire 2020 IGNITE Cohort.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments Selects Partners for Boston-based FinTech Start-up Accelerator Program

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Finance, Consulting, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Articles, Finance, MassChallenge, Financial technology, Ameriprise Financial, Economy

Columbia Threadneedle Investments today announced the selection of three innovative fintech start-ups as its partners in 2021s MassChallenge FinTech accelerator program.

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  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments today announced the selection of three innovative fintech start-ups as its partners in 2021s MassChallenge FinTech accelerator program.
  • Columbia Threadneedle is one of 10 challenge partners in the program, which pairs global financial services enterprises with start-ups to accelerate outcomes-driven partnerships.
  • Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise have participated in the MassChallenge FinTech Program since 2019 and have completed successful proofs of concept with several fintech partners, including ForwardLane, Colaese, Cognicor and Alkymi.
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

Manetu Selected for MassChallenge 2021 FinTech Program

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Articles, Economy, MassChallenge, Financial technology, Startup company, Innovation

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Manetu, a leading data privacy management platform, has been selected as a finalist in MassChallenge's 2021 FinTech cohort, which is focused on accelerating innovation in the financial services industry.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Manetu, a leading data privacy management platform, has been selected as a finalist in MassChallenge's 2021 FinTech cohort, which is focused on accelerating innovation in the financial services industry.
  • MassChallenge FinTech accelerates outcomes-driven partnerships between startups and enterprises to fuel innovation.
  • MassChallenge's model facilitates these partnerships to produce meaningful results, all the while helping fintech startups become more enterprise-ready and enterprises become more startup-ready.
  • As part of the 2021 cohort, Manetu brings expertise in data privacy management to the program.