Crystal Brown

CircNova is a pioneering biotechnology company harnessing the power of its proprietary AI platform, NovaEngineTM, to design and develop circular RNA (circRNA) therapeutics for previously undruggable diseases. By combining deep-learning RNA structure prediction with high-throughput synthesis, CircNova is advancing a new frontier in RNA-based therapies—offering innovative solutions for critical unmet clinical needs like triple-negative breast cancer.

Website: circnova.com

Demetris Coleman, Elliot Smith, Cale Colony & Zachary Koslowski 

Motmot is a Water and GovTech startup revolutionizing how municipalities manage drinking water infrastructure. By deploying Autonomous Underwater Robotics (AURs), Motmot maps pipeline systems, detects defects, and delivers comprehensive risk assessments—helping communities make smarter, data-driven decisions. Their mission is simple: advance communities through intelligent, future-ready infrastructure.

Website: motmot.ai

Trista Van Tine

Nunchi is the first AI-powered platform designed specifically for membership networks, helping teams move beyond spreadsheets, sales-focused CRMs, and shallow chat threads. With a relationship-first approach and built-in People Intelligence, Nunchi makes it easy to understand your network, surface meaningful connections, and deliver personalized member experiences. It’s not just about managing contacts—it’s about unlocking the power of real relationships to drive retention, referrals, and community growth.

Website: heynunchi.com

Madeline Eiken & Charlie Childs

Intero Biosystems is revolutionizing preclinical drug testing with GastroScreen, the world’s first stem-cell-derived human intestinal organoid featuring functional neurons, blood vessels, muscle, and intestinal lining. Designed to mirror the complexity of human organs, GastroScreen enables accurate drug testing on human tissue before clinical trials—dramatically reducing risk, cost, and time to market. As regulatory agencies around the globe push for alternatives to animal testing, Intero stands at the forefront of a new era in human-relevant, scalable, and predictive preclinical models.

Website: interobiosystems.com

Sergio Rodenzuela

Tansy AI is a proactive healthcare agent designed to simplify how individuals manage appointments, understand benefits, and stay on top of their care. Combining smart technology with personalized support, Tansy helps users navigate the complexities of healthcare with clarity and ease. Whether it’s scheduling a long-overdue screening or tracking prior authorizations, Tansy keeps you organized, informed, and in control. It’s healthcare; streamlined, personalized, and finally working on your terms.

Website: tansy.ai

Sadoc Paredes, Rachel Berkal, & Ruby Paredes

Vetr Health brings the vet directly to your home, offering comprehensive and affordable primary care for pets in a stress-free, fear-free setting. Membership plans include multiple in-home visits, vaccines, testing, full access to an online pharmacy, and unlimited telehealth, all delivered through predictable monthly payments and easy-to-use technology- no waiting rooms, no car rides. Backed by the MSU Research Foundation and Google for Startups, Vetr Health currently serves Grand Rapids, MI, is launching in Ann Arbor, and has more Midwest and national locations on the way.

Website: vetrhealth.com

Terra Osman

Farmish is on a mission to connect communities with local food sources, letting people buy and sell garden produce, backyard chicken eggs, supplies, plants, and more, so you never have to wonder where your food comes from. Buyers search by map or keyword and message sellers directly to arrange pickup, meetup, or delivery; sellers create free listings for their homegrown goods; and producers can connect with consumer and wholesale buyers without needing their own branding, website, or advertising. The platform also runs a wholesale program connecting institutional, retail, and restaurant buyers directly to a network of thousands of farms across the US and Canada, and is available as a free app on iOS and Google Play.

Website: farmish.com

Sunny Nadolsky

BridgeCare is a connected system of soft-skills curriculum, tools, and human-led support that helps students grow emotionally, academically, and personally, while giving schools the visibility to ensure no student goes unseen and addressing a widening gap. Its platform includes a counselor portal, on-demand student support, soft skill curriculum, real-time student pulse, and school-wide reporting, giving counselors early visibility, administrators a real record of growth for funding and compliance conversations, and families meaningful, privacy-protected insight into their child's progress.

Website: bridgecare.me