Brighter Startup 2015 - Touchdown!
Right at this moment, during the last week of October, seven of our most promising startups are about to go on a big adventure and explore Silicon Valley. Read more about the startups of the class of 2015.
ManoMotion
Is developing software for real time 3D gesture analysis that allows the user to interact with technology through finger and hand gestures in 3D. This is particularly important to create effective interaction without the need for additional hardware in Augmented and Virtual Reality, and with the small screens, or no screens, typical in wearable computing and smart devices. Tech Space: Augmented and Virtual Reality
ChallengerMode
is a web platform where gamers can compete against other gamers for money in competitive skill games. To play for prize money, users set up a challenge solo or team up with friends, find opponents and play the match. Tech Space: Gamification
Magnea
are developing a product that will motivate patients to move around more by measuring the patients’ movements, quantifying the data into different activities and displaying the activity level to both the patient and staff. Tech Space: HealthTech
Furhat
is a revolutionary and unique robot head that uses back-projection technology and 3D facial animation to render a robot head with a very human-like and natural looking appearance. The Furhat robot head uses a state-of-the-art animation system that is back-projected on a translucent mask. Tech Space: Robotics/Next-Gen Technology
CompleteTest
is a software tool that generates tests automatically and in just a few seconds. Even if CompleteTest uses a so-called model checker, which is a complex technology requiring a high degree of expertise, our tool offers a simple interface for the intended users. The process becomes less tricky and faster to learn, which will make things more efficient. Tech Space: SaaS/Software Tool
Ortrud Medical
is developing a tourniquet that helps nurses prick. By lowering the number of unsuccessful pricks the tourniquet will bring about fewer painful pricks for patients, save time in healthcare and costs for society. Tech Space: HealthTech
Anchr
is a new app that redefines local search. It can be seen as an automatic search engine for location. Anywhere you go, Anchr will know everything any service is saying about the places around you and display it to you so you can access the content you're interested in. Tech Space: Mobile Tech
The Brigther Startup Program offers early startups with the potential to reach a broad and global market the chance to polish up their business ideas and try their wings in California. Focus is on mentally and practically approaching the US market and how to establish your company in the most important tech hub in the world - Silicon Valley.
Read more about the program here.