JS’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest is a prestigious event that attracts thousands of applicants every year. From these applications, only the top 200 contenders are selected, with the top 20 competing on the grand stage for the coveted Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. However, the remaining 180 startups are equally impressive in their own right, each competing in their respective categories.
The health and wellness category of the Startup Battlefield 200 features a diverse range of innovative startups that are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Here is a comprehensive list of the selected startups, along with a brief overview of their groundbreaking technologies:
1. Akara: Akara utilizes AI sensors and autonomous UV disinfection robots to streamline the preparation of operating rooms for surgeries, allowing hospitals to perform more procedures efficiently.
2. Arm Bionics: This Armenian startup specializes in developing 3D-printed prosthetic arms that are affordable and accessible, especially in regions with limited resources.
3. ArtSkin: ArtSkin focuses on developing electronic artificial skin with sensors to restore the sense of touch for individuals with prosthetic limbs, offering a noninvasive solution for enhanced functionality.
4. AWEAR: AWEAR’s ear-worn EEG device monitors and provides feedback on chronic stress, empowering users to manage their stress levels effectively through brain activity measurements.
5. Axoft: Axoft is developing a tiny brain implant that communicates with the nervous system to treat severe neurological conditions, offering a safe and long-term solution for patients.
6. Care Hero: Care Hero facilitates a tech-empowered caregiver network for the elderly and disabled, optimizing patient care and addressing the shortage of caregivers through innovative technology.
7. Che Innovations Uganda: This Ugandan startup focuses on developing medical devices, including NeoNest, an affordable transport warmer for preterm babies, catering to underserved communities in Africa.
8. ELLUSTRĂ–S: ELLUSTRĂ–S provides technology that uses AI and image analysis to adjust posture on seats for ergonomic fit, reducing injuries and enhancing productivity in various settings.
9. Endless Health: Endless Health offers at-home health assessments to predict heart health and metabolic diseases, enabling early detection without the need for a doctor’s visit.
10. Eos.ai: Eos.ai specializes in cleaning, compressing, and harmonizing fragmented data stored in electronic medical records, improving the standardization of medical data for enhanced AI model performance.
These startups represent the cutting edge of innovation in the health and wellness sector, harnessing technology to address diverse healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes. As they compete in the Startup Battlefield, they showcase the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry and make a lasting impact on global health.

