Portfolio Companies
Over the last 10 years, U-M Tech Transfer has helped to launch over 110 new startups, or almost 1 every 4 weeks. Explore the great companies that we have helped to launch.
Elegus
Ultra-strong battery separator made from high-performance nanoscale fibers
Argessin
GPCR inhibitors for Parkinson’s disease and chronic pain
Confo Therapeutics
Drug discovery platform using novel antibody fragments
DT Concepts
Smart buoy technology that tracks environmental conditions, pollutants and traffic information
FlexDex Surgical
Laparoscopy tool that provides surgeons with greater dexterity and natural motion when sewing sutures
Genomenon
Genome sequencing software that can identify cancer markers more quickly than existing technologies
Isocline
Less precise but more efficient microchips for GPS, machine learning, voice recognition
My Total Health
Digital interface between patients and health care providers to ensure health issues are managed appropriately
Opsidio
Therapeutic monoclonal antibody for pulmonary fibrosis/asthma/fibrotic lung disease
PFS Genomics
Personalized treatment methodologies for breast cancer
QuadMetrics
Predictive cybersecurity risk analysis and measurement
Animal Diversity Web
A regionally customizable animal reference database for mobile field guides and educational tools
Battery Nano Technology
Novel lithium ion battery technology for greater safety and significantly higher performance
collabrify.it
Collabrify.IT’s SDK lets developers easily and inexpensively enable their apps to support synchronous collaboration
Court Innovations
Improving the justice system’s accessibility through online, guided negotiation between courts and citizens
Diamond Kinetics
Engineering better players by unlocking the power of science and motion to drive performance improvement in baseball and softball
HygraTek
Advanced coatings ranging from icephobic to superomniphobic performance, and low-energy oil/water separations
Inmatech
Supercapacitor with improved safety and significant cost savings
LFLA (Li, Fischer, Lepech and Assoc.)
Flexible concrete solutions for civil infrastructure systems
Maize Analytics
EMR privacy and security through big data analytics
Mia Motors
A combined energy storage system and wireless charging system for electric vehicles in China
Mountain Pass Solutions
Mountain Pass Solutions brings efficient faculty onboarding, appointment, evaluation, promotion, and career event tracking to academic and medical schools. Our SmartPath software platform streamlines the faculty position management process to save time and expenses, effectively staff, and increase faculty data quality.
ONL Therapeutics
FAS apoptosis inhibitors to protect photoreceptors and preserve patient vision from retinal diseases
Optimal Process Technologies, LLC
A rivet-weld combination for improved joining technique of dissimilar and composite material
PhasiQ
Solution microarrays for sensitive quantitation of any combination of protein biomarkers without false signals
Ventris Learning
Educational curriculum to reduce the Black/White reading gap for young children
Arborlight, LLC
Dynamic daylight emulation system with environmental feedback controls
Millendo
Development of novel therapy for the treatment of adrenal cancer
(Formerly Atterocor)
OncoFusion Therapeutics, Inc.
Personalized therapeutics for patients with genetically defined cancers
PsiKick Semiconductor
Next generation ultra low power wireless sensing device
Sen Sigma
Sensors for real-time defect and quality evaluation using smart spectroscopic monitoring systems
Structured Microsystems, LLC
Implantable microsystem design based on glass-in-silicon wafer process
AlertWatch
Produces patient monitoring and clinical decision support systems OR and ICU.
ChemXlerate
Tools to identify crystalline forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients
Edington Associates
Healthcare cost and productivity assessment services
Emergent Micro Systems
Communication, education and entertainment device for underserved countries
Possibilities for Change
Teen risk behavior web-based screening tools
CAMLA
Joint venture with Cambridge University for English language assessment
CSquared Innovations
Advanced battery cathode manufacturing technology
Electric Field Solutions
Static electrical field measurement device
Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
Replacement for machining cutting fluid with CO2 emulsion
Photolitec
Photosensitizing compounds used in photodynamic cancer therapy
3D Biomatrix
Crystalline structured transparent 3D scaffolds for cell culture (3D petri dish)
Civionics LLC
Dense wireless sensor networks for building automation systems
Crossbar
Next-generation, high-density crossbar array for improved computer memory
Hearing Health Science
Neuroscience company translating medical research into safe hearing preservation solutions
Histosonics
Image-guided histotripsy system using ultrasound to excise and mechanically homogenize tissue
Infomotion Sports
Sensor-enabled sporting equipment for skill analysis and training
miRcore
Core facility for the discovery of MicroRNA disease biomarkers
Shepherd Intelligent Systems
Real-time fleet management plus customer-oriented vehicle location and time-of-arrival alert functions
Tangent Medical Technologies
Catheter stabilization systems for fluid/medication delivery
Vortex Hydro Energy
Sub-surface hydrokinetic power generating devices for rivers and oceans
American Customer Satisfaction Index, LLC
Economic indicator based on customer satisfaction
Biotectix, LLC
Develop bioactive, conductive polymer materials and coatings specifically tailored to enhance a wide variety of implantable medical devices
OcuSciences
Device for early non-invasive detection of retinal and metabolic diseases
Phrixus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Treatment for symptoms of DMD and heart failure
Securus Medical LLC
Device to prevent esophageal thermal injury during catheter ablation procedures
Seventh Sense Biosystems, Inc.
Health monitoring products that interface directly with human skin
Armune BioScience, Inc.
Cancer diagnostic utilizing microarray autoantibody signatures
(Formerly Immunomics, Inc)
CytoPherx
Treatment of inflammation-based diseases and conditions using selective cytopheresis system
(Formerly Nephrion)
nLIGHT Photonics
Compact, high-power fiber lasers for industrial and life science applications
Omni Sciences, Inc.
Applications of lasers for tissue ablation and infrared counter measures
Sakti3, Inc.
Drive-train batteries for next generation transportation
Tissue Regeneration Systems, Inc.
Systems & materials to create living joints and other bone replacements
Adeona Pharmaceuticals
Developing treatments for inflammatory, fibrotic & neurologic diseases
(Formerly Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
Avicenna Medical Systems, Inc.
Reporting software system for electrophysiology analysis
FlexSys, Inc.
MEMS technology for creating morphing wing & turbine blade surfaces
Incept Biosystems, Inc.
Microfluidic devices for premium cell management
Locomatix, Inc.
Software for managing extremely large databases of geospatial information
MYcroarray.com
Custom DNA and peptide arrays synthesized on open surfaces
(Formerly BioDiscovery, LLC)
CastAnalysis, LLC
Fly casting training aid using MEMS gyros and software
Cielo MedSolutions, LLC
Software and IT services for primary care health providers
Compendia Biosciences, Inc.
Molecular oncology tools, data, and analysis software
NanoMag, LLC
Grain refinement technology for magnesium and other metals
SensiGen, LLC
Using gene-based molecular diagnostics for the early detection of HPV
Zattoo, Inc.
Global virtual cable network bringing live TV to the internet
Mayaterials, Inc.
Multifunctional organic/inorganic nanocomposites for coatings and thin film technologies
Xoran Technologies, Inc.
Small, point-of-care Computed Tomography scanners for medical-imaging
Accord Biomaterials, Inc.
Developing coatings for blood-contacting medical devices
Ascenta Therapeutics, Inc.
Small-molecule oncology therapeutics focusing on compounds that induce apoptosis (cell death) in tumor cells
(Formerly AccuTherapeutics, Inc)
Avidimer Therapeutics, Inc.
Cancer detection and treatment therapeutics (Formerly NanoCure Corp.)
Dentigenix
Chemical and biological approaches to regeneration and remineralization of dental, oral & craniofacial tissues
Mobius Microsystems, Inc.
Semiconductor technology focused on mixed-signal integration
Neural Intervention Technologies, Inc.
Intravascular treatment for brain vessel defects
NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc.
Implantable, microscale neural probes
OPTEOS, Inc.
Specializing in products and services for RF, microwave and millimeter-wave measurements and diagnostics
Alerion
Molecular medicine for the detection and treatment of cancer
(Formerly MetaProbe & Alerion Biomedical)
Atheron Corporation (Spinoff from IntraMedical Imaging LLC)
Imaging devices for diagnosis of vascular plaques
Etubics Corporation
Vaccine development using novel adenovirus vectors
MedHub, Inc.
Tracking and scheduling program for medical residents
Soar Technology
Intelligent systems for defense, government, and commercial applications that emulate human decision making
Eprogen, Inc.
Proteomics utilizing liquid-based protein separations
Quantum Signal
State-of-the-art intelligence sensing and data analysis techniques
Velcura Therapeutics, Inc.
Developing novel therapies for osteoporosis and other bone diseases
Discera, Inc.
MEMS-based transceivers and related devices for frequency and timing control solutions
KeraCure, Inc.
Interactive cell-based dressing for the treatment of chronic wounds
Molecular Imaging Research Preclinical Services
Imaging intracellular events
(Formerly Molecular Therapeutics)
NanoBio Corporation
Non-toxic solvent-detergent lipid suspensions with antimicrobial properties
Originus, Inc.
Discovering molecular origins of complex disorders using integrated array techniques
Translume, Inc.
Advanced glass micromachining providing new ways to advance sensing, microfluidic and optical communication capabilities
HandyLab, Inc.
Developing novel clinical diagnostic testing products to improve infectious disease testing
Interlink Networks, Inc.
Provides Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) systems to secure access to wireless and wired networks
NextHop Technologies
Provides WiFi mobility and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market
(Formerly Djinesys, Inc)
Rubicon Genomics
Amplification technologies for molecular diagnostics and research
Xtera Communications, Inc.
Optical networking transport solutions for regional, long-haul and ultra-long-haul networks
HealthMedia, Inc.
Delivers tailored behavioral support programs to health management organizations and pharmaceutical companies
Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc (ISSYS)
Advanced micro-machining technologies for medical devices and scientific analytical sensing applications
IntraLase
Medical device company that developed an automated procedure for laser vision correction, procedure known as “IntraLasik” or “Bladeless Lasik”
Nanocerox, Inc.
Oxide ceramics and nanopowders (Formerly Tal Materials, Inc.)
CardioGene Therapeutics
CardioGene is focused on the development of novel gene therapy products for the treatment of cardiovascular disease
(Formerly Genocor, Inc.)
Michigan Aerospace, Inc.
Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) and related optical systems for atmospheric measurement
Biotherapies, Inc.
Commercializing Mammastatin Serum Assay technology used to screen breast cancer risk
IDUN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Therapeutic applications focused on inhibiting caspase activity as treatments for liver disease and inflammation
Targeted Genetics
Molecular medicines for disease detection and prevention
(Formerly Genevo)
Vetgen, Inc.
Research and genetic disease detection services for all purebred animals
GlycoGen
Developing immunomodulatory & anti-inflammatory therapeutics based on cell adhesion technology
K-Space Associates, Inc.
Optical imaging using in-situ thin-film and wafer characterization technologies
SoloHill Engineering, Inc.
Microcarriers and protocols for cell culture applications
Aastrom
Developing autologous stem cell products for use in regenerative medicine
BioQuant
Discovering and developing drugs for oncology, inflammation, immunology, & metabolic diseases
