Portfolio Companies
Over the last 10 years, Innovation Partnerships has helped to launch over 175 new startups, or 1 startup every 3 weeks. Explore the great companies that we have helped to launch below.
aLight Sciences
Developer of expanded SiMREPS techniques and strategies to achieve single molecule detection for protein analytes using simplified detection equipment and antibodies.
Amphionics
Developer of radiation-resistance high resolution particle sensors using nanostructured media comprised of semiconducting nanoparticles and aramid nanofibers.
Creathadh Energies
The company’s platform creates vibration energy harvesting based sensor system which focuses on integrated circuit and creates low power vibration energy, enabling users to generate energy at a very low cost.
Crimson Technologies
Advance simulation environment for subject-specific hemodynamic analysis.
Dvant Pharma
Operator of a pharmaceutical company developing drugs intended to treat cancer. The company is currently operating in stealth mode.
Flux Technology
Molecular separations to transform the future of energy, resources, and the global climate.
HealthIntel
Paradigm shifting approact to accurately predict the need for health care using sophisticated AI algorithms combined with machine learning and natural language processing that analyzes minimal data input by the user.
Inspire Rx
Portable negative pressure systems to protect healthcare workers from communicable respiratory diseases such as COVID-19
Kirisolar
The mission of Kirisolar is to make clean, sustainable, and affordable energy available to every human being on earth.
Lympharma
Developed a series of novel first-in-class lymphatropic compounds which are absorbed directly into the lymphatic system following oral administration.
M-Vision
Three-wheeled, electrically-propelled transport vehicle for individual, rough terrain applications
Matsaki Technologies, Inc.
Developer of an infrared system designed to detect gas leaks and easily locate the source.
MiOmics
Helping to bring MiCV, the company’s single-cell analysis tool, out of the lab and into the hands of all single-cell biologists.
NitriCap Medical
Developer of a catheter insertion device intended to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections among patients
Pathbird
Online self-guided, interactive lessons for computational skills.
Precision Trauma
We are a team dedicated to bringing innovative life-saving products to the point of injury. In order to save more lives and produce better outcomes, we identify gaps in pre-hospital trauma care and creatively fill those gaps with simplified critical capabilities.
Prenovo
Prenovo integrates medical imaging data and patient reported outcomes to assist in understanding the impact of disease on the human body and design outcome-driven interventions
Rich Earth Institute
The Rich Earth Institute recycles urine into fertilizer, eliminating water pollution and supporting sustainable farming
Silicon Kidney
Developing an implantable renal assist device as a permanent solution to end-stage renal disease.
Ulendo
Cloud-based 3D printing software that enables faster and more accurate printing leading to higher quality parts with less waste.
Vasaragen, Inc.
Developer of new biological-based therapies for adrenal cancer that target the molecular defects in cancer while sparing normal tissue.
Xondas
Xondas provides engineering consulting and conducts technology development to improve wireless power transfer products based on resonant magnetic induction.
Agita Labs
Next-generation privacy-enhanced computing architectures
Alibion AG
Orally available small molecule for rheumatoid arthritis and other bone-damaging conditions
Amplitude Vascular Systems
Pulse mechanical lithotripsy for the treatment of calcified peripheral and coronary artery disease
Arborsense
Transdermal bio sensors for monitoring alcohol and drug use
Asalyxa Bio
Asalyxa Bio is a platform company committed to the targeting of neutrophils to fight hard to treat diseases
Auricle, Inc
Device that combines auditory frequencies and timed somatosensory stimuli to suppress tinnitus-generating neurons that cause ringing in the ears
BlueConduit
BlueConduit uses AI to help water utilities inventory and locate their lead service lines
Defense Biosciences
Biologic to prevent and treat viral infections including coronavirus
Ecovia Renewables, LLC
We create high-performing, eco-friendly ingredients and materials for food and personal care
Eebu Health
Ensuring all patients follow the prescribed care plan through an automated system of proactive tracking and patient engagement
ElectroSonix
An acoustoelectric image-guided ultrasound therapy for cardiac applications
Elicit Software
Elicit Software provides cloud-based surveys that dynamically build questions based on decision trees
Endovascular Engineering Inc
Focusing on novel catheter based approaches for the management of Ischemic Stroke
EnergBase, LLC
Providing net-zero offgrid power to subdivisions to speed up real estate development, lower impact fees and lower development risk
Enertia Microsystems
Ultra-high-precision low-cost micro gyroscopes for future mobility
ExosomePlus
A therapeutic and diagnostic company using extracellular vesicle isolation and characterization technology
Labyrinth Biotech Inc
Microfluidic technology for the isolation and capture of circulating tumor cells for research purposes and clinical diagnosis
LynxDX, Inc
Biotechnology startup using prostate cancer diagnostic assay to measure levels of cancer specific genes in the urine. Additionally focused on scaling COVID-19 testing
MONSTR Sense Technologies
Ultrafast and coherent spectroscopy microscopes for semiconductor defect inspection and advanced research
Novlead Biotech
Medical devices that release nitric oxide to treat persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
NuBundle, Inc.
Suite of software and services for patients undergoing assisted reproduction treatment
OntMed
Medical ontology and classification system used to improve search, interogation and analysis of a variety of medical data
Photon Semantics
Computer vision neural network enabling material sensing within optical sensors including LIDAR and cameras
PTM Therapeutics
Antibody therapeutic for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Refraction AI, Inc
Robotic platform for providing safe and scalable goods delivery in urban areas
S3D Precision Dispensing, Inc
Enabling digital manufacturing; dispensing lubricants, OLED materials and bio-fluids with micron-scale features onto existing surfaces
Zakuro
Safer solid-state batteries with double the energy density of Li-ion batteries
Angio Insight
Automated analysis of angiograms to augment clinical decisions in managing coronary artery disease
Applied Morphomics Inc
Applied Morphomics, Inc. is a biomarker technology and development company targeting assessment of body factors essential for delivering precision medicine.
Arcascope
Apps developed using mathematical modeling to predict circadian rhythms to improve performance and wellness.
Cellf BIO LLC
Cellf BIO manufactures bioengineered sphincters using autologous progenitor cells that replace the dysfunctional internal anal sphincter, the root cause of FI. This new product, called a BioSphincterTM, allows the patient to regain full control of bowel movements and rejuvenate their quality of life.
CubeWorks
CubeWorks is a technology startup driving the next generation of IoT with millimeter-scale smart sensing solutions. Their proprietary and ultra-low-power CubiSens™ Platform enables ubiquitous wireless sensing, smart processing, and energy harvesting capabilities in different millimeter-scale form factors. CubeWorks was founded by pioneering researchers at the University of Michigan, and the company uses core technology stemming from 10+ years of ultra-low power VLSI circuit research that enables ultra-low power wireless sensors with unprecedented form factors and battery life.
DGD Pharmaceuticals
Mutant EGFR inhibitor for various cancer types
GreenMark Biomedical
To enable oral healthcare professionals to preserve teeth through earlier diagnosis & non-invasive treatment.
HiPer Fiber
Advanced steel fibers to reinforce ultra-high-performance concrete
InheRET
Risk evaluation tool uses your personal and family health history to find out if you are at increased risk for hereditary disease using easy-to-read report with next-step recommendations helps you and your doctor make a care plan to reduce your risk
MemryX
Designs neural network inference chips with unparalleled energy efficiency and compute density for edge computing, IoT, mobile, and more
NewHaptics
Microfluidic technology for a full-page digital braille & tactile graphics display
PP2A Therapeutics
Use of High Resolution Structure of the Tumor Suppressive PP2A-B56ɑ Holoenzyme for Drug Discovery
Soundbites Public Benefit Corporation
Micronutrient formula for hearing preservation and tinnitus symptom relief
Sublime Pharma
Sublime, LLC is commercializing a vapor crystallization and printing technology that increases and controls dissolution/solubility and permits the combination of multiple types small molecules and compounds on any substrate, such as timed release patches.
Voxel51
Voxel51’s state of the art video understanding platform uses cutting edge AI methods to transform video into value
Zenithnano Technology
Flexible, transparent metal conductors for touch screen, LED, smart window, and photovoltaics manufacturers needing low resistance products over large areas
Akadeum
Platform for isolating cells and other biological targets
Censys
Platform that helps information security practitioners discover, monitor, and analyze devices that are accessible from the Internet.
Fifth Eye
Improving quality of patient care with real-time early warning systems.
Hantong Technology
Engineering structures subject to time-varying loads are prone to fatigue damage and failure.
Kinetica
Mobile phone-based automated ergonomic risk assessment software
May Mobility
Operating fleets of driverless cars in structured environments like central business districts, corporate campuses and dense residential developments.
New Vital Signs
Wearable device to monitor and assess a patient’s volume status and fluid responsiveness in critical and emergency care
NS Nanotech
Energy efficient micro displays and UV light sources.
Omniscent
Handheld MEMS-based VOC sensor system capable of detecting 20 VOC gases simultaneously
Optofluidic Bioassay
Improving the conventional ELISA test workflow with disposable microfluidic 96-well plates that significantly decrease total assay time and significantly reduce both sample size and reagent consumption.
Parabricks
Parabricks uses high-performance computing techniques to reduce secondary genomics sequencing analysis time from days to one hour.
Phenomics Heatlh
Precision clinical treatment support products and services based on advanced pharmacoepigenomics
PreDxion Bio
PreDxion Bio’s technology is a patent-pending diagnostic device that gives doctors the information they need to precisely tailor treatments to a specific patient’s immune response. The idea is to make precision care more available to people in intensive care.
RITMO
Applying artificial intelligence, data science, and operations research to design and operate a new generation of on-demand urban transit systems
Rydberg Technologies
Quantum sensing, measurement, and imaging devices for radio-frequency, microwave, and terahertz electric fields.
Brio
Brio develops and commercializes intelligent, intuitive, intubation devices for the insertion of endotracheal breathing tubes.
G-HMRC
The G-HMRC will provide health risk assessment (HRA) services and products as a multi-channel intelligent communication tool for health management decision support and will continue to advance our offerings through ongoing research and technology developments.
Give and Take
Smart tools for building engagement and social capital for corporations and large organizations.
Neurable
Brain computer interface technology to control physical and digital objects with brain activity.
Ripple
Web-based software that facilitates the recruitment and management of research participants for clinical trials.
Arbor Medical Innovations
Our objective is to provide industry-leading support to physicians and biomedical researchers in the conceptualization, design, and fabrication of custom medical technologies incorporating hardware and software components.
Elegus
Elegus is commercializing an aramid-based, ultra-strong battery separator made from high-performance nano-scale fibers. We believe our separator is thin and strong enough to enable lithium-ion batteries to increase energy density without compromising safety
Freezer Nanny
Initially developed in Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, University of Michigan, deployed in MBNI starting in 2013, monitoring 78 freezers, room temperature, light and humidity across University of Michigan and Wayne State University.
Intelligent Vision Systems
IVS technology optically detects ice ahead in ways that no other current technology can. This helps prevent damage, increase safety, and save lives.
Iris Messaging
A system to provide modern hospitals with a modern communications solution.
Kalyspo
Patent-pending technology that combines Microelectromechanical Systems and Computer Aided Detection to detect retained foreign objects (RFOs).
MedigenixBio
MDI Therapeutics has assembled a management team with a combination of drug development, manufacturing and basic research expertise in serpin biology.
Melius Outcomes
Our new web-based, quality improvement software platform uses your existing EHR clinical data to dramatically improve patient outcomes by providing exactly what your staff needs to find and fix the issue.
Movellus Circuits
Developing a new design methodology and innovative digital architectures for clock generators.
MoxyTech
MoxyTech designs a mobile app to track pain with 3D modeling. GeoPain, is a clinically proven software solution for tracking, analyzing, and communicating the details lost with existing pain assessment methods. An intuitive interface allows patients to quickly “paint” their pain on a 3D model, while researchers and clinicians aggregate and analyze the data locally or across populations.
Resonant Therapeutics
Developer of novel therapeutics designed to treat cancer.
ViewPoint Therapeutics
Biotechnology company dedicated to the development of treatments for diseases of protein misfolding, including cataracts.
DT Concepts
Smart buoy technology that tracks environmental conditions, pollutants and traffic information
FlexDex Surgical
Laparoscopy tool that provides surgeons with greater dexterity and natural motion when sewing sutures
Genomenon
Genome sequencing software that can identify cancer markers more quickly than existing technologies
My Total Health
Digital interface between patients and health care providers to ensure health issues are managed appropriately
Mythic
Mythic envisions a world where every device is intelligent, with human-like senses and high-level understanding of the environment around it.
Opsidio, LLC
Therapeutic monoclonal antibody for pulmonary fibrosis/asthma/fibrotic lung disease
PFS Genomics
Personalized treatment methodologies for breast cancer
QuadMetrics
Predictive cybersecurity risk analysis and measurement
Animal Diversity Web
A regionally customizable animal reference database for mobile field guides and educational tools
Battery Nano Technology
Novel lithium ion battery technology for greater safety and significantly higher performance
collabrify.it
Collabrify.IT’s SDK lets developers easily and inexpensively enable their apps to support synchronous collaboration
Diamond Kinetics
Engineering better players by unlocking the power of science and motion to drive performance improvement in baseball and softball
HygraTek
Advanced coatings ranging from icephobic to superomniphobic performance, and low-energy oil/water separations
Inmatech
Inmatech commercializes high-performance supercapacitors based on novel materials and asymmetric cell design to provide low-cost energy storage solutions for various markets including automotive, grid and military applications
LFLA (Li, Fischer, Lepech and Assoc.)
Flexible concrete solutions for civil infrastructure systems
Maize Analytics
EMR privacy and security through big data analytics
Matterhorn
Improving the justice system’s accessibility through online, guided negotiation between courts and citizens
Mia Motors
A combined energy storage system and wireless charging system for electric vehicles in China
Mountain Pass Solutions
Mountain Pass Solutions brings efficient faculty onboarding, appointment, evaluation, promotion, and career event tracking to academic and medical schools. Our SmartPath software platform streamlines the faculty position management process to save time and expenses, effectively staff, and increase faculty data quality.
ONL Therapeutics
FAS apoptosis inhibitors to protect photoreceptors and preserve patient vision from retinal diseases. ONL is focused on preventing the death of key retinal cells, including photoreceptors—the root cause of vision loss and the leading cause of blindness.
Optimal Process Technologies, LLC
A rivet-weld combination for improved joining technique of dissimilar and composite material
PhasiQ
Solution microarrays for sensitive quantitation of any combination of protein biomarkers without false signals
Ventris Learning
Educational curriculum to reduce the Black/White reading gap for young children
Arborlight, LLC
Dynamic daylight emulation system with environmental feedback controls
Matrix Industries
Matrix Industries is a Silicon Valley materials science pioneer founded in 2011 that is committed to radically re-inventing the power equation for IoT and wearables.
Millendo
Development of novel therapy for the treatment of adrenal cancer
(Formerly Atterocor)
OncoFusion Therapeutics, Inc.
Personalized therapeutics for patients with genetically defined cancers
PsiKick Semiconductor
Next generation ultra low power wireless sensing device
Sen Sigma
Sensors for real-time defect and quality evaluation using smart spectroscopic monitoring systems
Structured Microsystems, LLC
Implantable microsystem design based on glass-in-silicon wafer process
AlertWatch
Produces patient monitoring and clinical decision support systems OR and ICU.
ChemXlerate
Tools to identify crystalline forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients
Edington Associates
Healthcare cost and productivity assessment services
Emergent Micro Systems
Communication, education and entertainment device for underserved countries
Possibilities for Change
Teen risk behavior web-based screening tools
Prytime Medical
A medical device company that designs, develops and markets minimally invasive solutions for vascular trauma.
CAMLA
Joint venture with Cambridge University for English language assessment
CSquared Innovations
Advanced battery cathode manufacturing technology
Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
Replacement for machining cutting fluid with CO2 emulsion
Photolitec
Photosensitizing compounds used in photodynamic cancer therapy
3D Biomatrix
Crystalline structured transparent 3D scaffolds for cell culture (3D petri dish)
Civionics LLC
Dense wireless sensor networks for building automation systems
Crossbar
Next-generation, high-density crossbar array for improved computer memory
Hearing Health Science
Neuroscience company translating medical research into safe hearing preservation solutions
Histosonics
Image-guided histotripsy system using ultrasound to excise and mechanically homogenize tissue
miRcore
Core facility for the discovery of MicroRNA disease biomarkers
Shepherd Intelligent Systems
Real-time fleet management plus customer-oriented vehicle location and time-of-arrival alert functions
Vortex Hydro Energy
Sub-surface hydrokinetic power generating devices for rivers and oceans
American Customer Satisfaction Index, LLC
Economic indicator based on customer satisfaction
Biotectix, LLC
Develop bioactive, conductive polymer materials and coatings specifically tailored to enhance a wide variety of implantable medical devices
Integrated Sensor Technologies
Miniature high-speed current probes
OcuSciences
Device for early non-invasive detection of retinal and metabolic diseases
Phrixus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Treatment for symptoms of DMD and heart failure
Securus Medical LLC
Device to prevent esophageal thermal injury during catheter ablation procedures
Seventh Sense Biosystems, Inc.
Health monitoring products that interface directly with human skin
Armune BioScience, Inc.
Cancer diagnostic utilizing microarray autoantibody signatures
(Formerly Immunomics, Inc)
CytoPherx
Treatment of inflammation-based diseases and conditions using selective cytopheresis system
(Formerly Nephrion)
nLIGHT Photonics
Compact, high-power fiber lasers for industrial and life science applications
Omni Sciences, Inc.
Applications of lasers for tissue ablation and infrared counter measures
Sakti3, Inc.
Drive-train batteries for next generation transportation
Tissue Regeneration Systems, Inc.
Systems & materials to create living joints and other bone replacements
Adeona Pharmaceuticals
Developing treatments for inflammatory, fibrotic & neurologic diseases
(Formerly Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
Avicenna Medical Systems, Inc.
Reporting software system for electrophysiology analysis
Locomatix, Inc.
Software for managing extremely large databases of geospatial information
MYcroarray.com
Custom DNA and peptide arrays synthesized on open surfaces
(Formerly BioDiscovery, LLC)
NanoMag, LLC
Grain refinement technology for magnesium and other metals
SensiGen, LLC
Using gene-based molecular diagnostics for the early detection of HPV
Zattoo, Inc.
Global virtual cable network bringing live TV to the internet
Mayaterials, Inc.
Multifunctional organic/inorganic nanocomposites for coatings and thin film technologies
Xoran Technologies, Inc.
Small, point-of-care Computed Tomography scanners for medical-imaging
Ascenta Therapeutics, Inc.
Small-molecule oncology therapeutics focusing on compounds that induce apoptosis (cell death) in tumor cells
(Formerly AccuTherapeutics, Inc)
Avidimer Therapeutics, Inc.
Cancer detection and treatment therapeutics (Formerly NanoCure Corp.)
Dentigenix
Chemical and biological approaches to regeneration and remineralization of dental, oral & craniofacial tissues
Mobius Microsystems, Inc.
Semiconductor technology focused on mixed-signal integration
Neural Intervention Technologies, Inc.
Intravascular treatment for brain vessel defects
NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc.
Implantable, microscale neural probes
OncoImmune
Biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease
OPTEOS, Inc.
Specializing in products and services for RF, microwave and millimeter-wave measurements and diagnostics
Alerion
Molecular medicine for the detection and treatment of cancer
(Formerly MetaProbe & Alerion Biomedical)
Atheron Corporation (Spinoff from IntraMedical Imaging LLC)
Imaging devices for diagnosis of vascular plaques
Etubics Corporation
Vaccine development using novel adenovirus vectors
MedHub, Inc.
Tracking and scheduling program for medical residents
Soar Technology
Intelligent systems for defense, government, and commercial applications that emulate human decision making
Eprogen, Inc.
Proteomics utilizing liquid-based protein separations
Quantum Signal
State-of-the-art intelligence sensing and data analysis techniques
Velcura Therapeutics, Inc.
Developing novel therapies for osteoporosis and other bone diseases
BlueWillow Biologics
Non-toxic solvent-detergent lipid suspensions with antimicrobial properties [formerly NanoBio Corporation]
Discera, Inc.
MEMS-based transceivers and related devices for frequency and timing control solutions
KeraCure, Inc.
Interactive cell-based dressing for the treatment of chronic wounds
Molecular Imaging Research Preclinical Services
Imaging intracellular events
(Formerly Molecular Therapeutics)
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Biological therapeutics targeting cancer stem cells
Originus, Inc.
Discovering molecular origins of complex disorders using integrated array techniques
Translume, Inc.
Advanced glass micromachining providing new ways to advance sensing, microfluidic and optical communication capabilities
HandyLab, Inc.
Developing novel clinical diagnostic testing products to improve infectious disease testing
Interlink Networks, Inc.
Provides Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) systems to secure access to wireless and wired networks
NextHop Technologies
Provides WiFi mobility and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market
(Formerly Djinesys, Inc)
Rubicon Genomics
Amplification technologies for molecular diagnostics and research
Xtera Communications, Inc.
Optical networking transport solutions for regional, long-haul and ultra-long-haul networks
HealthMedia, Inc.
Delivers tailored behavioral support programs to health management organizations and pharmaceutical companies
Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc (ISSYS)
Advanced micro-machining technologies for medical devices and scientific analytical sensing applications
IntraLase
Medical device company that developed an automated procedure for laser vision correction, procedure known as “IntraLasik” or “Bladeless Lasik”
Nanocerox, Inc.
Oxide ceramics and nanopowders (Formerly Tal Materials, Inc.)
CardioGene Therapeutics
CardioGene is focused on the development of novel gene therapy products for the treatment of cardiovascular disease
(Formerly Genocor, Inc.)
Michigan Aerospace, Inc.
Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) and related optical systems for atmospheric measurement
Biotherapies, Inc.
Commercializing Mammastatin Serum Assay technology used to screen breast cancer risk
IDUN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Therapeutic applications focused on inhibiting caspase activity as treatments for liver disease and inflammation
Targeted Genetics
Molecular medicines for disease detection and prevention
(Formerly Genevo)
Vetgen, Inc.
Research and genetic disease detection services for all purebred animals
GlycoGen
Developing immunomodulatory & anti-inflammatory therapeutics based on cell adhesion technology
K-Space Associates, Inc.
Optical imaging using in-situ thin-film and wafer characterization technologies
MC3
MC3 Cardiopulmonary, located in Dexter, was founded in 1991 by Robert Bartlett, M.D., a pioneering University of Michigan surgeon, and Scott Merz, PhD, to develop Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) technology for patients who would otherwise succumb to heart and lung disease.
Aastrom
Developing autologous stem cell products for use in regenerative medicine
BioQuant
Discovering and developing drugs for oncology, inflammation, immunology, & metabolic diseases
