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Startup of the Month: RePurpose Energy

Fairfield startup puts sustainable spin on retired EV batteries

For an old electric vehicle battery, retirement doesn’t mean the end of the road. This fact was the catalyst for RePurpose Energy, a Fairfield-based startup that converts retired EV batteries into renewable energy storage systems.

Oct 13, 2023 Russell Nichols

Startup of the Month: Scopi

A portable endoscope helps clinicians diagnose nasal problems

Nasal and sinus problems can be tricky and costly to diagnose. Based on a hardware prototype developed at Stanford University, Scopi Medical aims to solve both problems with the first AI-enabled portable nasal endoscope for diagnosis at the point of care.

Sep 8, 2023 Russell Nichols

Startup of the Month: Badaye Technologies

Machine helps farmers clean maize more efficiently

In Uganda, farmers clean maize in three traditional ways: hand sorting, winnowing and sieving. During an internship in eastern Uganda in 2018, Ismael Mayanja observed these processes and believed there had to be a better method.

Aug 3, 2023 Russell Nichols

Startup of the Month: Biosense

Innovative test strips measure glucose and other substances from saliva

Founded in 2020, Biosense is based on technology with development led by Luis Bojorquez, founder and CSO. Bojorquez specializes in combining tiny natural substances (e.g. proteins) with inorganic materials to develop novel biosensing technologies.

Jul 7, 2023 Russell Nichols

Startup of the Month: Shared Vision

For influencers, Sacramento startup compiles scattered affiliate links into micro storefronts

“These content creators, they have thousands of products they’ve recommended over thousands of posts over a dozen platforms, but there’s no good way to manage all of those products,” Bardsley says. “It’s not that they weren’t doing affiliate links, but they weren’t paying attention to them enough to make money.”

Jun 2, 2023 Russell Nichols

Startup of the Month: AIVision Food

An early detection tool to protect crops from pests

Insect infestation affects crops worldwide, and manually monitoring food processing and storage facilities is a costly and time-intensive endeavor. SmartProbe technology aims to make pest control easier, cheaper and more effective. 

May 5, 2023 Russell Nichols

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KJ 2 Productions and Dedicated Designs are teaming up to bring a continuum of services to small businesses in the Sacramento region. By collaborating, the two companies offer clients more than each offers individually, which benefits everyone involved.

May 1, 2023

Startup of the Month: HuLoop Automation

AI bots streamline workflows to free up human workers from mundane tasks

Too many employees get stuck doing tedious tasks on legacy systems that can impact job satisfaction and the bottom line. This is why Todd Michaud launched HuLoop Automation, a Sacramento-based AI-powered solution to transform the way work gets done.

Apr 7, 2023 Russell Nichols

Startup of the Month: Optimized Foods

Davis company cultivates caviar without harming fish

Optimized Foods, a Davis-based food tech startup, has created a new kind of caviar that is sustainable, nutritious and, most notably, fish-free.

Mar 6, 2023 Russell Nichols

Startup of the Month: Advance Ag

Agtech company aims to bring real-time data tools to farmers

Using Internet-of-Things devices and sensors, the Sacramento-based startup analyzes real-time plant data to monitor the health and performance of crops and water soil saturation.

Feb 3, 2023 Russell Nichols
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