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This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who\u2019ve journeyed through Connect\u2019s Springboard Program<\/a>. Dive in to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future.<\/p>\n

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Celestial Therapeutics<\/span><\/a> – founded in 2019, Celestial Therapeutics is a pre-clinical biotech developing novel antiviral\/anti-inflammatory therapeutics for a variety of diseases and cancer. The company recently closed a $750K financing round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cooler Heads<\/span><\/a> – the leader in developing the first portable and FDA-approved cold cap, Amma, to help cancer patients keep their hair as they undergo chemotherapy, the company successfully closed a $10.59M financing round.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Highlighted in February 2025)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Cortechs.ai<\/a> – a leader in developing AI-powered brain image analysis solutions for several neurological disorders, the company recently entered into a strategic partnership with the Alzheimer\u2019s Network for Treatment and Diagnostics (ALZ-NET). With this collaboration, the company\u2019s imaging platform will be\u00a0 combined with ALZ-NET\u2019s real-world patient data to advise decision-making and thereby improve quality of care for Alzheimer patients. <\/span>(Highlighted in May 2025)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fabric8Labs<\/span><\/a>– an innovator of a novel non-thermal process to 3D metal printing, they recently announced a strategic partnership with Wiwynn, a leading provider of cutting-edge cloud IT infrastructure for data centers. This collaboration combines Fabric8Labs\u2019 innovative additive manufacturing technology with Wiwynn\u2019s solutions to advance new developments to meet the demands of today\u2019s data center cooling challenges. (Highlighted in March 2023)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Transcend Air<\/span><\/a> – an innovative aviation company developing the next generation of VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft designed for short-haul travel between metro hubs. The company was recently awarded a Stage II SBIR Targeted Technologies (START) grant by MassVentures. This $200K grant marks the 9th competitive award the company has successfully won since 2020. (Highlighted in July 2022)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Trefoil Therapeutics<\/span><\/a> – a clinical stage biotech company developing regenerative therapies to treat corneal diseases, the company recently closed a $4.56M financing round.<\/span>\u00a0(Highlighted in February 2023)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Thank you for delving into the latest installment of Springboard Corner! Stay tuned for the upcoming updates and remarkable achievements that await as Connect\u2019s Springboard Companies continue to shape the future!<\/p>\n

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