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Ferry is an AI healthcare-navigation assistant that helps patients find suitable in-network providers and schedule care. It handles the back-and-forth by checking specialty and location fit, contacting provider offices by phone and completing appointment booking by text; it reaches patients through partnerships with health systems and insurers.

BATTIA is developing an integrated process to recycle end-of-life electric-vehicle batteries, using robotic dismantling and selective recovery to return high-purity lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite to battery makers.

Gaia Dynamics provides AI software for global trade compliance. Importers, exporters, customs brokers and consultants use it to classify goods, verify tariff and HS codes, calculate duties and monitor regulatory changes, with workflow automation intended to reduce manual review and catch compliance risks.

A two-sided recruiting service pairing Jack, an AI career agent for job seekers, with Jill, an AI recruiter for employers, to find suitable matches and make direct introductions.

Tax-refund software that helps Japanese retailers serve international shoppers and manage refund-based tax-free purchases.

Depotcharge connects electric-truck fleets with depot operators that have charging capacity, helping both sides coordinate access, pricing and billing.

A corporate gifting platform where employers set a budget and employees choose their own gifts, while Pekata manages campaign setup, branded packaging and delivery.

Brand-protection software that detects, validates and pursues online intellectual-property infringements for enterprise brands.

Workflow automation software that connects business applications, AI agents and human approvals.

Workplace AI training that assesses employees’ practical capability and builds role-specific skills.