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Propy, a rapidly expanding real estate tokenization platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Parcl, a prominent DeFi protocol known for its advanced real estate data integrations. This collaboration is set to enhance Propy’s analytics capabilities for onchain real estate assets minted through PropyKeys by utilizing Parcl’s cutting-edge technology. 

CredShields, a leader in blockchain security solutions, has received a strategic investment of $1 million from Draper Associates. This funding propels CredShields’ mission to enhance the security of the digital landscape through the development of SolidityScan, a cutting-edge tool designed to automate and streamline smart contract audits. 

Morpher has launched Morpher AI, a cutting-edge feature that integrates artificial intelligence into the platform, offering users powerful market analysis and decision-making tools at no cost. Morpher AI functions like a personal investment analyst, providing real-time insights across stocks, crypto, commodities, and indices, making trading accessible and understandable for all users.

Concha Labs’ Soundscope®, a patented hearing personalization technology, creates optimized sound profiles for iPhone users. Available through the Concha Labs App, Soundscope® pairs with Concha Sol™ Hearing Aids to tailor sound profiles based on individual hearing loss. 

PatentPlus, a cutting-edge business intelligence platform, is revolutionizing global innovation scouting by connecting disruptive technologies with pioneering companies. Designed to be fast, user-friendly, and actionable, this AI-powered platform matches the specific innovation needs of companies across industries with the knowledge and technologies from research organizations, inventors, and startups.

Rosotics, a Mesa, Arizona-based company, unveiled its latest innovation, the Halo metal 3D printer, designed for manufacturing large aerospace structures such as rocket tanks. The new Halo platform marks a significant upgrade from Rosotics’ previous 3D printer, Mantis.

Propy has listed Grant Cardone’s $42 million Golden Beach property for sale using Bitcoin, highlighting blockchain’s role in revolutionizing real estate transactions. The luxurious beachfront residence features high-end amenities and showcases Propy’s leadership in integrating real estate with cryptocurrency.

TRAXyL, headquartered in Gainesville, Virginia, has introduced FiberTRAX, a minimally disruptive fiber optic installation technology that reduces costs and lead times by laying fiber directly onto paved surfaces. Using the TRAXtor machine, this innovative method ensures rapid and efficient deployment, revolutionizing the infrastructure installation industry.

A leading automation software developer has launched a revolutionary AI platform that enables efficient automation of complex tasks, making advanced robotics accessible and affordable. The platform, Voaige, offers seamless integration, intuitive use, and rapid deployment, providing cost-effective solutions for diverse industries.

EtherMail, a pioneering email platform bridging Web2 and Web3 for users and companies, has successfully launched its native utility token, EMT (EMAIL Token), on major exchanges including Gate.io, Uniswap, MEXC, and Bitget. The EMT token is integral to EtherMail’s Advertising Platform, which allows users to opt-in for receiving targeted advertisements from brands in exchange for token rewards.

Hinkal, a multi-chain privacy layer for confidential on-chain transactions, has announced the upcoming launch of its Shared Privacy Protocol. This new protocol aims to address the liquidity fragmentation issue in decentralized finance (DeFi) by enabling cross-chain privacy via anonymity staking.

The Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria and Husk Power Systems have entered a strategic partnership to deploy up to 250MW of decentralized renewable energy projects. This collaboration supports the Federal Government’s energy access, transition, and security goals, with a focus on rural and peri-urban areas. 

Handshake introduces a decentralized, permissionless naming protocol where every peer manages the root DNS naming zone, aiming to create an alternative to traditional Certificate Authorities. This system addresses the vulnerabilities of centralized actors, such as hacking and censorship, by enabling a more secure and resilient internet through a peer-to-peer network. 

Gravitics has announced a Space Act Agreement (SAA) with NASA to provide engineering consultation for developing verification and validation approaches for large orbital spacecraft. This collaboration aims to address the challenges of vehicle-level qualification testing, which includes thermal, vacuum, vibration, and acoustic testing, essential for preparing spacecraft for the demanding conditions of launch and space environments.

Functional, a leading digital consultancy, specializes in offering comprehensive services in software development, strategy, user experience, design, and engineering. Functional prides itself on fostering long-term relationships, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and ensuring the success of their clients by protecting trade secrets and focusing on effective product design.

Consensus, an AI-powered academic search engine, transforms access to scientific literature by providing high-quality, factual information from peer-reviewed sources. Its AI capabilities allow for instant insights and topic synthesis, making it easier for users to find and understand the best science for both personal and societal inquiries.

LunarCrush has launched LunarCrush Earn, a pioneering platform that revolutionizes digital asset analysis through advanced social media intelligence and market insight. Aimed at enhancing creator monetization and expanding business reach with precise performance metrics, LunarCrush Earn connects brands directly with micro-influencers. 

Enevate, a battery innovation company known for its extreme fast charge and high energy density batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced the commencement of operations at Korea’s first electrode foundry by JR Energy Solution (JR ES). This new facility will manufacture electrodes featuring Enevate’s cutting-edge silicon battery technology, which charges up to ten times faster than traditional lithium-ion batteries and integrates seamlessly with existing manufacturing infrastructure.

Cognitive Space has announced it was awarded a $900K contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Ground Processing Demonstrations under the Broad Agency Announcement. This marks the company’s first Federal Civil contract, which will involve the use of Cognitive Space’s AI-driven solution, CNTIENT-Optimize. 

Alef Aeronautics has introduced the Alef “Model A,” a flying car capable of street driving and vertical take-off, fitting within existing urban infrastructure for driving and parking. The Alef Model A, available for pre-sale for $300,000, features a 200-mile driving range and a 110-mile flight range, incorporating advanced safety and stabilization systems.

AMBOSS, a leading clinical resource for residents, has acquired NEJM Knowledge+, an assessment tool by NEJM Group, known for the New England Journal of Medicine. This acquisition positions AMBOSS as a transformative force in medical education and residency training, serving a majority of US medical students and 25% of first-year US residents.

AMBOSS, a leading clinical resource for residents, has acquired NEJM Knowledge+, an assessment tool by NEJM Group, known for the New England Journal of Medicine. This acquisition positions AMBOSS as a transformative force in medical education and residency training, serving a majority of US medical students and 25% of first-year US residents.

Gitopia, a cutting-edge decentralized code collaboration platform, aims to transform the open-source software development landscape by leveraging a decentralized network and an interactive token economy. This platform optimizes the development process by enhancing collaboration, ensuring transparency, and providing incentivization for contributions. 

Proximie, backed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) through its $60 million Health Equity Initiative, is enhancing Kenya’s health system with advanced technology and technical expertise. Their efforts include expanding complex surgeries, establishing digital innovation hubs in key hospitals, and modernizing surgical residency training to improve access to safe surgery and patient outcomes.

Neurala is revolutionizing manufacturers’ vision inspection processes amid supply chain issues, labor shortages, and recall risks. Their Visual Inspection Automation (VIA) software outperforms traditional machine vision by detecting anomalies and defects, even in products with natural variations.

Algonomy is dedicated to transforming retailers and brands into digital-first, world-class businesses capable of overcoming any challenge, including global disruptions like pandemics. Algonomy uses its real-time customer data and analytics platform to replace inefficient manual decision-making with intelligent, algorithmic solutions.

Toronto-based legaltech startup Alexi has closed a $15 million CAD ($11 million USD) Series A financing round led by Drive Capital, with participation from Draper Associates. Alexi’s platform leverages AI to assist legal professionals by producing high-quality memos, identifying crucial legal issues and arguments, and automating routine litigation tasks. 

Hyosung TNC, the world’s largest spandex manufacturer, is partnering with sustainable materials leader Geno to build facilities in Vietnam for producing BIO BDO from sugarcane, starting in 2026. This initiative supports Hyosung’s commitment to net zero by 2050 and aims to revolutionize the textile industry with sustainable spandex production.

The Takaverse, governed by a DAO using TAKA tokens and NFTs, is transforming traditional insurance with its sectors: Takasure, Takaturn, Takalabs, and Takatalks. Each sector supports the Takaverse community, adhering to Shariah-compliant principles.

Polygon has launched the Community Treasury, committing 1 billion POL over 10 years to support developers. The first initiative, the Community Grants Program (CGP), will distribute 35 million MATIC to projects on the Polygon network.

World of Women, a leading force in digital art and NFTs promoting women’s representation, has announced its strategic move to join the Tezos ecosystem. This collaboration aims to accelerate gender parity in web3 and create opportunities for women in the digital space.

Skype is enhancing user creativity with its new camera featuring Snap AR Lenses. Powered by Snap’s Camera Kit SDK, these AR experiences are also available in other Microsoft products like Teams, SwiftKey, and Flip. Users can now add fun and personal touches to their interactions by capturing photos and videos with a variety of Lenses.

Quoherent, a cutting-edge startup, is revolutionizing the quantum computing landscape with its innovative use of topological materials to develop quantum qubits that function at room temperature. Quoherent aims to transform information processing by enabling mobile quantum computing solutions to make them more accessible and portable to redefine information processing, complex problem-solving, and scientific discovery.

Shmoody is an innovative app transforming the self-care landscape with its playful and personalized approach. Key features include peer support, mood tracking, journal prompts, soundscapes, wellness challenges, and memes, ensuring that self-care remains both engaging and effective.

Viridos is spearheading a mission to mitigate climate change through the development of low-carbon algal biofuels. By leveraging microalgae, the company is building a scalable platform capable of decarbonizing major industries, including aviation, commercial trucking, and maritime shipping.

Cryptio has launched the AutoRec Engine, a new solution aimed at helping cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians manage and reconcile high volumes of asset movements and customer liabilities. The AutoRec Engine integrates with over 45 blockchains and 35+ exchanges, liquidity providers, and custody solutions, allowing exchanges and custodians to consolidate data into one platform. 

Aanika is offering a specialized risk management solution tailored for America’s crop growers and processors through their new product contamination insurance. Leveraging proprietary technology and backed by Lloyd’s of London, Aanika provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional General Liability policies.

Form Bio, a leading provider of software and AI solutions for cell and gene therapy leaders, has been honored with the Excellence Award in Cell & Gene Therapy Advancement 2024 in the USA. Their purpose-built software platform aims to streamline research processes, facilitate scientific collaboration, and eliminate the cumbersome challenges associated with IT work in the scientific community. 

Everlance has introduced Everlance Business, a cutting-edge platform designed to revolutionize mileage and expense reimbursement for the digital age. With features like automatic GPS tracking, custom approval settings, and batch report approvals, organizations can save significant time and reduce costs while ensuring IRS compliance and accuracy.

CoachTube is transforming athletic training by providing athletes of all levels with access to elite coaching and instructional content online. This platform allows students to learn at their own pace with on-demand lessons from top coaches, regardless of their budget, location, or skill level.

Blue Social is revolutionizing social connections by integrating physical and digital interactions to foster more human engagement. It offers features like business card scanning, interaction tracking, and in-app currency, enhancing networking efficiency and sustainability by replacing traditional, environmentally harmful business cards.

Atomwise has revealed significant findings from its AIMS (Artificial Intelligence Molecular Screen) initiative, proving the AtomNet AI Platform as a strong alternative to traditional high-throughput screening for drug discovery. Published in Nature Scientific Reports, the study showed AtomNet identified structurally novel hits for 235 targets, greatly improving hit success rates compared to traditional HTS. 

Ten63 Therapeutics, a biotechnology company specializing in advanced AI and physics-based models to tackle undruggable diseases, has partnered with Boehringer Ingelheim for multi-target drug discovery. This collaboration aims to develop new therapeutic molecules for diseases that conventional methods have not been able to treat, addressing significant unmet patient needs.

SteadyMD, a leader in telehealth infrastructure, has partnered with Bridge, an insurance provider for telehealth services. This collaboration aims to enhance patient access to affordable telehealth by simplifying the insurance billing process.

Rosy Soil is dedicated to creating high-quality, environmentally responsible potting mixes. Driven by a team of plant enthusiasts, the company aims to replicate natural, thriving soil environments in pots, believing that good soil can positively impact both plants and the environment.

iSono Health has been awarded the 2023 United States New Product Innovation Award by Frost & Sullivan for its groundbreaking work in the breast ultrasound industry. The company’s Automated Breast Ultrasound System ATUSA, the first FDA-approved automated, portable, and wearable 3D breast ultrasound, is recognized for creating a new category in the ABUS market. 

Crowdcube, a leading equity crowdfunding platform, seeks to make investing in private companies accessible and easy for both novice and experienced investors. The platform offers insights into the risks and benefits, helping investors make informed decisions while supporting businesses they believe in.

At the 39th Space Symposium, entrepreneurial space company Max Space introduced its groundbreaking expandable habitat architecture, promising to revolutionize space habitation. Max Space’s innovative technology allows for indefinite scalability while maintaining structural predictability, setting the company apart in the space habitation market by enabling large-scale production and reducing flight qualification costs.

Viewabo aims to enhance remote customer support through innovative video and live-streaming technology. Traditional remote support via phone, email, and messaging often frustrates both customers and agents due to the complexity of troubleshooting without visual aid. 

Team Wildfire has created advanced technology, including the StormCell and CloudBurst machines, which use jet engines to generate counter winds, remove fuel, and cool burning areas to combat wildfires. These remotely controlled machines enhance firefighting effectiveness and safety in hazardous conditions.