Born from its founder Robert’s experience surviving a severe allergic reaction as a 10-month-old, EpiClip, Inc. makes ResQMate carriers and mounts that keep epinephrine auto-injectors easy to find and move when needed. Its ResQMate holds one or two EpiPens and can be secured to hard surfaces, reflecting the company’s broader focus on food-allergy safety, preparedness, and accessibility.
FASSFounded by registered emergency-room nurse Hilario Castillo, FASS develops patented multi-needle safety syringes designed to make injections quicker and safer. Its pre-attached-needle system eliminates manual needle switching, a feature aimed at reducing needlestick injuries and streamlining care in high-pressure settings such as emergency rooms and psychiatric facilities.
SaucemotoFounded in 2017 by partners Michael Koury, Tony Lahood, and William Moujaes, Saucemoto makes the Dip Clip, an in-car holder that keeps fast-food sauces within reach by attaching to a vehicle’s air vent. The product was designed and developed by their team at Milkmen Design LLC and became a viral sensation, receiving more than 50 million social-media views. Saucemoto’s rotating mount fits vertical, horizontal, and diagonal vents, bringing a practical fix to the familiar problem of sauce-less fries and nuggets.
Think KingA New York City mother’s search for a better way to manage her stroller became Think King, a maker of practical accessories that give parents and mobility users an extra hand. Founded by King-Yee Man after she designed her own stroller cup holder and hooks, the company is best known for its original aluminum Mighty Buggy Hook and adaptable Soft Buggy Cup. Think King LLC is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC, and its products are sold in more than 125 U.S. stores and over 75 stores worldwide.BOYDS, MD
Piggyback RiderCreated in 2009 by three Lifshitz brothers who were looking for a better way to take their children along, Piggyback Rider makes standing child carriers that let toddlers ride on a non-slip bar while adults keep their hands free. The family-owned company’s compact carriers, tested first by the brothers’ eight children, support children from age two up to 50 pounds and are designed for outings ranging from hikes to crowded theme parks. Piggyback Rider also operates a Special Needs program inspired by one inventor’s daughter, who used the carrier to stay involved in family activities while living with a rare muscle disease.BETHESDA, MD