$50K Awardees

JustAir Solutions Inc. 
justair.co

JustAir is a mission-driven environmental tech startup dedicated to protecting the 20,000 breaths we all take every day. JustAir partners with governments, community organizations, and health institutions to provide comprehensive air quality management software, allowing clients to manage and scale sensor-based air quality networks. The JustAir platform offers quality-assured data, in-depth analysis tools, and public accessibility, allowing partners to use data for change.

Motmot, Inc. 
motmot.ai

Motmot is a Detroit-based technology company built by engineers, technologists, and passionate professionals dedicated to solving infrastructure challenges. Motmot provides data-driven asset management for underground water main where our Autonomous Underwater Robot (AUR) inspects live, pressurized pipelines, mapping infrastructure, identifying defects, and collecting high-resolution data - without shutting down service. We operate as a Hardware-as-a-Data-Service (HaaDS) platform, deploying our technology and delivering risk assessments at scale so that cities and municipalities get the information they need without the complexity of owning or maintaining inspection equipment.

CircNova Inc 
circnova.com

CircNova is a biotech company pioneering the discovery and development of next-generation therapeutics using circular RNA to target diseases that have been previously undruggable. Powered by its proprietary AI-driven NovaEngine platform, CircNova rapidly designs, screens, and optimizes RNA molecules with unprecedented stability and efficiency. By unlocking the full potential of circular RNA, the company aims to transform treatment possibilities across a wide range of conditions and redefine the future of programmable medicine. 

$15K Awardees

Lectric Boil LLC 
LectricBoil.com

Lectric Boil is a Detroit-born company reimagining what safe, portable, off-grid cooking can be. Since 2022, we’ve been building a suite of battery and solar-powered induction stoves and generators that makes it easy to recharge essentials, cook, or boil water anywhere—no fumes, no fuel, no stress from the wind or weather. Our work is rooted in accelerating a more restorative and equitable economy while giving campers, overlanders, and everyday Detroiters reliable power and peace of mind.

Fluoroscreen LLC 
fluoroscreen.org

Fluoroscreen is on a mission to revolutionize cancer detection worldwide. With a novel technique incorporating fluorescence and urine-based detection, our company aims to eliminate barriers to cancer screening for patients globally.

Neumo 
neumo.ai

Neumo is a Detroit-based early-stage mobility technology company that provides real-time driver insights using a novel, low-cost brainwave sensor embedded in or on the vehicle’s headrest. Our system detects fatigue, distraction, impairment, and other cognitive states that traditional camera systems often miss, helping to enhance safety across all modes of transportation.

Synapse Creations, Inc. 
spellingsafari.com

Spelling Safari is an EdTech company dedicated to transforming spelling instruction for Kindergarten through 7th grade students through adaptive, research-backed learning solutions. We serve educators, schools, and homeschool parents by combining personalized learning technology with automation, improving literacy outcomes while saving educators over 100 hours of time annually. Guided by extensive market research and a mission to close critical gaps in a foundational literacy skill, Spelling Safari delivers measurable growth for students and greater efficiency for those who teach them.

The Nap Time Show by Boone Productions 
thenaptimeshow.com

The Nap Time Show by Boone Productions is a family-owned and operated children's media company, most known for producing the children's television series The Nap Time Show on the PBS Michigan Learning Channel. We are scaling the impact of our rest-focused, calming children's media by building Fruit Snack Streams, a peaceful streaming experience designed specifically for early childhood classrooms.

DAT's LAW GAMES LLC

Dat’s Law is a Detroit-based legal education app that uses gamified trivia and matching games to teach people about laws in an engaging and accessible way. While designed with marginalized women and girls in mind—those most impacted by gaps in legal literacy—our platform is built for everyone, making rights and laws approachable to all. Our scalable model bridges the gap between legal literacy and everyday life, empowering communities while growing nationwide reach.

R.U.S.H (Reliable Urgent Supportive Healthcare) 
rushhealthc.com

R.U.S.H is a mobile-based platform that connects patients with licensed healthcare providers for non-emergent, in-home services such as wound care, medication administration, and post-operative support. Our mission is to make urgent care more accessible, affordable, and convenient — especially for underserved populations. Patients can schedule visits on-demand, while providers work flexibly and get paid within 48 hours.

 
ThermoVerse, LLC 
thermoverse.com

ThermoVerse (Detroit, MI) is an Advanced Thermal Controls and Smart City Innovation startup. We are at the forefront of energy innovation from the building edge to grid edge. We service the energy efficiency needs of building owners, from expert energy evaluations to turn-key technology solutions.

Stock Pal, Inc. 
stockpal.ai

Stock Pal helps people discover and invest in the publicly traded companies they already support through music, fashion, and social platforms. By linking social media and spending behavior to financial data, our platform personalizes investment discovery and promotes ownership over consumption. We also license our AI discovery engine to financial institutions seeking deeper user engagement and equity-focused growth.

WhatsEatLike, Inc. 
goodpluck.com

Goodpluck operates a delivery network that helps neighbors save money by coordinating their orders from local farms to arrive on the same day - cutting $10-15 delivery fees down to $3-4 per person. We maintain real-time inventory from 40+ farms, giving restaurants and consumers a single platform to discover and order local products with affordable delivery. By aggregating demand and operating the actual delivery infrastructure, we make local farms and businesses as accessible as Kroger.