2019 Finalists
JACOB CONWAY & KEVIN EVE, CO-FOUNDERS
Uproot
Uproot was founded to make healthy, sustainable plant-based milks accessible to everyone. Their current products allow cafeterias and businesses to efficiently serve a variety of plant-based milks from a countertop dispenser.
BRIAN MCBRIDE, FOUNDER
Tank Vision
Tank Vision has developed a unique tank monitoring solution that solves the delivery inefficiency problem which costs the fuel industry over $1.2 billion per year. Their technology reduces fuel delivery costs by up to 33% and eliminates the risk of fuel run-outs.
JAMES RIMOSHYTUS, FOUNDER
Furrfighters
Furrfighters, LLC. has multiple products that solve the problem of removing pet hair, dust and dandruff from clothing, furniture, cars and more. The products were developed by Rhode Island fire fighters and are made from natural materials that are washable and recyclable.
JOHN RAFFERTY, FOUNDER
Retail MarketPoint
Retail MarketPoint, Inc. is a retail real estate technology company specializing in site location analytics. Their proprietary BrandScore-System instantly evaluates any commercial location in the U.S. for any retail brand or concept. Any Property. Any Brand. Anywhere.
JOHN ROUND, FOUNDER
Biotica Bio
Biotica Bio is a biotech company developing a microbiome-based therapeutic platform to treat endocannabinoid deficiencies, beginning with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Biotica Bio’s proprietary technology, supported by independent research, can address the unmet $8 billion IBD market with a treatment that avoids expensive clinical trials and harmful side effects.
RICHARD ASTLE, CEO/CO-FOUNDER
NeQter
NeQter Labs provides a military grade cyber security solution which has successfully helped over one hundred customers become NIST 800-171 compliant. Their plug-and-play network compliance engine creates network-wide visibility, protects proprietary information and enhances client’s cyber security posture and NIST compliance needs.
