Massachusetts Innovation Network Announces the 2025 Eddies Finalists

Selected by nearly 40 independent Judges, Eddies Finalists spend 5 months engaging in a no-cost, no-equity program offering tailored mentoring, strategic guidance, leadership development, and access to funding and other resources.

Biotech
Hill Research — generative AI accelerating clinical trial cycles, streamlining trial operations, and significantly increasing drug approval success rates.
Mithridates Therapeutics — optimizes bio-active molecules from venom and animal toxins to develop innovative peptide therapeutics for medical solutions.
RedPoint Oncology —precision oncology, leveraging next-generation antibody-drug conjugates to develop therapies for lethal, currently incurable solid tumors.
InFocus Therapeutics —innovative discovery and AI platform that designs novel small-molecule drugs targeting mRNA of cancer- and Alzheimer’s- associated genes.

Cleantech
LoopCO2 — Uses 29% CO₂ by weight, converting it into cosmetic oil, adhesives, and thermoplastic elastomers.
eSki — Electrification of personal watercraft; eSkis deliver long battery life, rapid acceleration, and quiet rides for a greener future.
Fourier CMC — Moving thin, thermally conductive dielectric ceramic sheets from 2D to 3D for thermal management parts and devices.
Polyose Bio —synthetic biology transforming food waste into high-value chemicals (mostly sugar polymers), at lower cost and reduced environmental impact.

Deeptech
LiftLabs — Lineless, self-surfacing lobster trap system -triggered via phone- to eliminate whale entanglement and support sustainable fishing.
Luminous Robotics —compact robot for large-scale solar installation with seamless workflow integration.
PriMetaz — Enhances MRI performance with metamaterials that double image quality and cut scan times by 40%.

Healthtech
Eden on Earth — Platform combining AI and hospitality principles, to automate manual workflows within HIPAA guidelines.
Novobeing —all-in-one VR platform delivering calming, effective care with measurable clinical and economic benefits.
SGAI HealthLink — AI-powered PPG imaging with any camera to measure vital signs in seconds for no-contact, remote health monitoring.

Medical Devices
Highland Instruments —non-invasive brain stimulation platform combining electromagnetic and ultrasonic fields to treat chronic pain, Parkinson’s, and more.
Barrett —upper-limb therapy robot using air-cushion support and adaptive force feedback for stroke and TBI rehabilitation.
Microvitality —ingestible capsule enabling precise, non-invasive small intestine sampling for gut diagnostics and therapeutics.

Minority Owned
SKIP IT. — Content-filtering tool that automatically skips triggering or distressing movie and TV show scenes for safer, mindful viewing.
Harvest Moon Automation — Smart farming equipment enabling growers to tend individual plants for healthier, more profitable harvests.
River Otter — Converts toxic PFAS waste into clean fuel and water through chemical conversion, reducing GHG emissions and landfill use.

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