November 30, 2015

From the fitbit IPO to millions of kids wearing the IHT Spirit monitors in Gym class, the IoT has come to healthcare in a big way this year.  Four of the highest potential new ideas in the space will vie to win our heartbeats, mindshare, meetings with partners and investors, and a Momentum startup prize package.  Click more to see the finalists below.

We are pleased to announce these fantastic startups will be pitching!

IoT Wearables

kenko.do – Your Metabolism based Body Tracker

InfraSonic Monitoring Inc. – Wearable Electronics – introducing CoreTrac, a platform to provide users cardiac performance while doing their activities outside of clinical setting.

SIDS Sensor – Has developed a remote detector for biometrics that can detect breathing from up to 7 meters away.  First medical application is as a SIDS sensor.

Evermed – CPR Glass, a CPR assistant when and where you need it. When seconds count, we count seconds.

Mella – Mella is a wearable device (headband) that eliminates insomnia and allows users to wake up rested, refreshed and ready for the day.  It is a small device worn on the forehead, uses multiple PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) programs to allow users to (1) fall asleep in just 5-20 minutes; (2) to attain restful and productive sleep; and then (3) to wake up naturally or to a light vibration feeling refreshed and well rested, when they want to – not only in the lightness stage of sleep.

Alternate: Fitnescity – Fitness training that uses wearables, as well as years of research in data visualization and computer vision, enabling people to achieve better outcomes in a shorter amount of time.