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Meet the Finalists
Founder(s): Rayce Korz
A.I.M. Assist is an AI-powered diagnostic tool that analyzes medical images—such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans—alongside a patient’s medical history to deliver accurate, early, and preventative healthcare diagnoses. Designed to combat inadequate care, long wait times, and costly medical errors, this continuously updated system helps hospitals and clinics treat diseases swiftly and effectively. By streamlining diagnostics, A.I.M. Assist serves a diverse international market, offering critical support to rural areas, underrepresented countries with limited healthcare access, and populations facing extended wait times in universal healthcare systems.
Founder(s): Somayeh Mohammadi
NanoPure Detect designs innovative, highly sensitive nanosensors to detect harmful perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in water supplies, starting with El Paso. Because current detection methods are costly, time-consuming, and inefficient, NanoPure Detect offers a rapid, cost-effective, and accurate alternative for real-time monitoring. By bridging the gap between science and practical application, this technology empowers environmental agencies, water treatment facilities, and municipalities to swiftly address contamination, preserve water quality, and protect public health.
Founder(s): Alexis Vedoy and Eduardo Ceballos
Frontierless Cash is a cross-border FinTech platform that leverages blockchain and artificial intelligence to facilitate secure, transparent, and cost-effective money transfers between the US and Mexico. Built to replace expensive and unreliable remittance options, the platform offers competitive currency conversion rates, AI-driven fraud detection, and diverse payout options like cash pickups, mobile wallets, and direct bank transfers. This modernized solution directly serves Mexican immigrants sending funds home, digitally inclined users, and businesses seeking streamlined international payments.
Founder(s): Cody Torres
AI in Arms develops highly responsive prosthetic hands equipped with object recognition AI and EMG sensors to seamlessly adapt grips for everyday items. Addressing a market saturated with overly expensive or rigidly limited prosthetics, this technology offers users precise, personalized control without the prohibitive price tag. By balancing advanced AI integration with cost-effectiveness, AI in Arms provides amputees with a uniquely adaptable, functional, and affordable solution to enhance their daily lives.
Founder(s): Zayra Calvario
Capital Tapes & Packaging LLC is a comprehensive supplier of industrial packaging solutions, providing everything from adhesive tapes to custom shipping supplies. To meet the demands of today's fast-paced industrial landscape, the company pairs high-quality materials with expert guidance to help clients streamline operations, reduce waste, and minimize costs. Serving manufacturing plants, logistics companies, and businesses with large-scale shipping needs, Capital Tapes delivers durable and efficient strategies to ensure product safety and operational efficiency.
Founder(s): Fernando Sepulveda
POST 3d Prints is an accessible online marketplace that bridges the gap between 3D printing creators and everyday consumers by offering both ready-made printed items and user-friendly seller tools. Addressing a fragmented market where competitors sell only digital files, focus on highly specialized use cases, or lack organized storefronts, POST 3d Prints provides a streamlined platform for both shopping and income generation. The marketplace targets a diverse and evolving audience, including students, artists, hobbyists, educators, and small businesses looking for an easy, cost-effective way to engage with 3D printing technology.
Founder(s): Luz Elena Sanchez
Anxiometer is a specialized health solution designed to support women between the ages of 18 and 42 who have been diagnosed with endometriosis. Specifically targeting individuals who suffer from acute, chronic menstrual pain compounded by anxiety or constant stressful conditions, this focused tool aims to address the complex intersection of mental health and severe reproductive health symptoms.
Founder(s): Jocelyn Acosta
Rocky's Pet Bakery & Store provides El Paso with a friendly, local alternative to big-chain pet retailers, offering handmade treats for dogs and cats alongside essential equipment and accessories. Recognizing the region's high volume of devoted pet owners who frequently rely on massive corporations or online subscriptions, Rocky’s aims to deliver personalized, community-focused service and premium products. Targeting enthusiastic pet owners aged 19 to 50, the bakery and store fulfills the growing local demand for high-quality, accessible pet care essentials.
Founder(s): Madelaine Jones
Hosanna Doula and Wellness Services is a dedicated collective of birth workers bringing vital health education, holistic healing, and comprehensive resources to families in El Paso. Bridging the support gap for individuals navigating preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum journeys, the collective assists clients by crafting birth plans, providing labor advocacy, and leading informative parenting classes. Their wrap-around wellness services are tailored specifically to support new and expectant parents, as well as those struggling with fertility, ensuring they feel empowered and guided through every stage of early parenthood.
