WatchAide develops an AI-enabled wearable watch designed to help people with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia remain independent. Its guidance is intended to appear only when needed, supporting everyday routines while using location, fall detection and voice prompts to help with safety and wayfinding. Founded by Robert Polkowski, the team includes specialists in neuropsychology, artificial intelligence and technology infrastructure, and the product is currently under development.
Crosby Tech CorporationCrosby Tech Corporation is the company behind BuddyBand, a small wearable tracker designed for caregivers of people with autism, dementia, and other special needs. Built alongside the Champion Autism Network, the company pairs the device with a service that helps families monitor a loved one’s location and receive SOS notifications.BROOKLYN, NY
CareWatchCareWatch develops wearable health-monitoring devices and remote-monitoring software that give physicians and care teams real-time patient data from anywhere. Its system tracks vital information such as oxygen levels, heart rate, and movement, while sending alerts and feeding data into PointClickCare to support remote care and billing workflows. Founded by Chris Berry and led by a team spanning medical practice and software development, the company focuses on helping patients who may not always be able to advocate for themselves.DUBLIN, OH
LASARRUSFounded by four brothers with more than 50 years of combined professional experience, LASARRUS develops WearME, an AI-powered wearable and software system for continuous COPD monitoring and early detection. The company’s research-driven platform tracks physiological signals and gives clinicians actionable insight into changes in a patient’s condition. LASARRUS has won Intel’s 2018 design contest, received three SBIR grants, and been awarded four patents as it works toward FDA clearance.BALTIMORE, MD
Cerevia NeurosciencesCerevia Neurosciences is developing a closed-loop, fMRI-guided neuromodulation platform for dementia care, centered on its compact Ladybug™ Sanctuary unit. The company combines AI-driven personalization with integrated brain imaging to deliver non-invasive therapy in clinical and memory-care settings. Cerevia is a spin-out of the Weinberg Medical Holdings venture studio and holds more than 35 U.S. and international patents.ROCKVILLE, MD