Founded by biomedical engineer Sanna Gaspard during her doctoral work at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh-based Rubitection develops an AI-powered assessment and care-coordination platform for skin and vascular health. Its Rubitect system pairs a handheld measurement device with software that helps caregivers and clinicians identify risk, track changes and personalize care, including for conditions that can be harder to assess visually on darker skin tones. The company’s team combines healthcare, medical-device commercialization and clinical data expertise.
ROSE Ingleton MDJamaican-born dermatologist Rosemarie Ingleton, MD, FAAD, founded ROSE Ingleton MD after more than 30 years treating patients in New York City. The brand grew from her observation that clinical skincare often overlooked people with melanin-rich skin, so it develops straightforward treatments shaped by the needs of diverse skin tones and types.
D.SoleD.Sole is a Pittsburgh health-technology company built around expertise in biomedical engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, and podiatry. It develops wearable monitoring insoles for people with diabetes, using machine learning to help clinicians spot developing foot complications early.PITTSBURGH, PA
RijuvenRijuven develops portable, connected healthcare platforms that bring cardiac examination, patient monitoring, and clinical decision support beyond the hospital. Its Pittsburgh-based team pairs wireless devices with cloud analysis, including CardioSleeve—a smart stethoscope attachment that synchronizes heart sounds and ECG—and Rejiva, a wearable system for live remote monitoring. The company’s care-delivery model is designed for settings ranging from primary-care centers to patients’ homes and remote communities.PITTSBURGH, PA
OSAZBorn in Lagos and built between Nigeria and the United States, OSAZ creates AI-informed skincare centered on inclusive tinted SPF for melanin-rich complexions. Founded by computational skin biologist and cosmetic scientist Osazomon Imarenezor, the brand uses skin data to develop mineral sunscreen and lip-protection formulas designed to blend naturally across tones and withstand climates from Lagos to Los Angeles. Its products are clinically tested and built around science-backed ingredients, with personalized routines and shade matching offered through an AI skin assessment.NEW YORK, NY