NuMat Technologies, Inc.

Food Genius

MentorMob

NuMat Technologies, Inc. is a cleantech university spinout that designs and synthesizes a new class of nanomaterials, MOFs, for gas storage and separations applications. NuMat Technologies has developed MOFs whose performance breaks world records, has valuable technology assets, and a strong IP portfolio.

Moneythink

Moneythink empowers urban high school students to build a better future through peer-mentorship and financial education. Moneythink, which started as a student club at The University of Chicago, has grown into a nationwide movement, training over 300 college students to mentor over 2500 students in 17 urban campus communities nationwide.

1871

A co-working center for digital startups. Located in the Merchandise Mart, the 50,000-square-foot facility provides Chicago startups with affordable workspace and access to mentors, programming, educational resources, potential investors and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs.

Food Genius empowers food industry professionals, analysts, chefs and food product developers to identify and create new product concepts by tracking and comparing restaurant menus and food trends.

Mobcart

Mobcart enables you to team up with other shoppers who want to buy the same item. When a “mob” of people have formed around a product, Mobcart negotiates with retailers to offer a wholesale discount.

BriteSeed

BriteSeed’s SafeSnips is a technology that integrates with surgical cutting tools. It alerts surgeons when they are about to accidentally cut blood vessels, thereby preventing unintended bleeding during surgery.

MentorMob is an educational tool which makes learning through search engines quicker and easier. Through crowdsourcing, MentorMob creates educational “playlists” consisting of the most pertinent videos, websites and documents relating to a particular subject, resulting in a directed learning experience.

Northwestern Global Health Foundation

Northwestern Global Health Foundation’s LYNX p24 Test diagnoses infants with HIV in under an hour. Before, the process of testing could take months, but with this test, infants can be put on life-saving treatment right away. It is currently being used by the Clinton Health Access Initiative.

Belly

Belly is a digital loyalty program that creates unique customer rewards programs that reflect the culture of small companies. Belly customers become part of the program by downloading an app or getting a Belly card. This same membership can be used to get rewards at all participating vendors.

Power2Switch

Tap.Me

FeeFighters

Enables consumers to switch to the lowest cost electricity provider with an easy to use and intuitive interface.

Nexvu

Delivers analytic solutions to the retail industry that optimizes in-store technology, in real-time.

GiveForward

A crowdfunding website where family and friends can contribute to loved ones during times of need.

Technori

Writes magazine-style articles profiling Chicago entrepreneurs in order to promote innovation within Chicago.

The first in-game, mobile advertising platform that connects gamers, games, and brands.

Eved

An online meeting and event marketplace that connects all members of the event supply chain, allowing them to interact and transact online.

Alltuition

Allows students and their families the ability to better navigate financial aid systems.

An online comparison tool where businesses can search for the best bid from credit card processors at the lowest prices.

Clean Urban Energy

Determines how much to pre-heat or pre-cool a building during off-peak hours.

Excelerate Labs

One of the most successful start-up incubators and accelerators in the nation.