Smart Startup Ideas

2 years ago

A company that tracks the humidity and temperature in a room using a smart air outlet and app.

3,020

3 years ago

A way to get more sleep for travelers via a sleeping mask that uses a smart alarm to wake you up at the right time.

811

2 years ago

A smartwatch-like wearable that can help people monitor their glucose levels if they have diabetes.

706

5 years ago

A company that makes “smart” luggage tags, allowing users to track their bags with the app.

655

2 years ago

A startup that allows you to hand-write restaurant check on your smartphone.

643

3 years ago

A smart contract-based marketplace for small business, meant to help them access credit, discounts, and other small business financing.

639

3 years ago

A platform from Tel Aviv, Israel, that compares the cost and quality of products you’re buying to help you make smarter decisions.

422

2 years ago

An in-home health and safety device that connects to smart home services to provide peace of mind.

357

5 years ago

Inventor Dr. Ramesh Kale has been working on a low-cost, disposable "smart" pacemaker for under $1,500. The device is implanted in a pocket-sized battery pack that an individual wears around their waist. The pacemaker is connected to the battery pack via a small wire. When the device senses irregular heartbeats, it sends a signal to the battery pack, which then notifies the individual's doctor. The battery pack is replaceable, and is expected to last up to a year.

339

5 years ago

A company that makes smart front door locks that can be controlled remotely. The lock can be unlocked from a smartphone app, or from a website.

317

3 years ago

A portable battery that can charge your smartphone up to 100 times without charging itself. It relies on solar power to charge.

315

4 years ago

A way to remotely monitor/control smart technologies using a mobile app.

292

2 years ago

A smartphone application for parents that combines social networking and education. Parents can use it to share information with their children about their social lives, and also keep track of things like homework.

292

4 years ago

The startup is building an API for retailers to offer their customers the ability to pay for their purchases with their smartphone.

291

3 years ago

A “smart battery” that charges faster and lasts longer.

286

5 years ago

A company that creates smart home accessories and technology for people who don’t want to deal with the technology themselves.

278

4 years ago

A smart contract-based, decentralized cryptocurrency that allows for secure online payments.

278

3 years ago

A smart checklist of things to do.

275

4 years ago

A startup that aims to give businesses a tool that allows them to turn their smartphones into an in-store point of sale

273

4 years ago

A startup that wants to help cities build and deploy smart city solutions

272

3 years ago

A mobile app that turns your smart phone into a tiny Internet router and a way to share your phone's connection with others. It’s kind of like and VPN but for your phone.

264

2 years ago

The startup is building a P2P mobile payments platform for mobile commerce. The product is called Mobypay, and it’s designed to help shoppers buy physical goods off the street using a smartphone.

263

5 years ago

A startup that’s building a “smart” conference room intercom system, in which conference room intercom speakers can be upgraded to allow different types of speakers, including video.

259

4 years ago

A new company, made possible with the launch of the new iPhone X, is developing a smartphone that looks like a watch and can be used to take selfies.

253

5 years ago

A company that makes a fully-functioning smartwatch that charges itself.

252

2 years ago

A startup that provides a “smart AI-powered, real-time investment advisor for everyday people”.

247

4 years ago

A startup that creates a “smart”

244

4 years ago

A company that lets people stream movies from their smartphones using the company’s app.

240

4 years ago

A tool for developers to build apps for smart devices. The startup offers a custom SDK to allow other developers to build apps for Android and iOS devices.

234

4 years ago

A "smart home monitoring" startup focused on energy efficiency. It's currently in a pre-launch stage, with a device that allows users to remotely turn off lights and lock doors with a smartphone, and the company says it has acquired $2.4 million in seed funding

232

5 years ago

Builds and delivers smart meters for solar farms in India. The startup claims that it’s the lowest cost alternative to utility-scale solar.

231

4 years ago

Smartphone accessory that lets you put on another phone’s screen to give it the appearance of a bigger one.

230

2 years ago

A startup that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create “smart” fake profiles of people, which they can then use for marketing.

230

4 years ago

This startup aims to bring a more human-centric approach to home security, offering a combination of a smart lock, a door sensor, and a camera.

227

4 years ago

A company that helps teachers teach their students about the impact of their smartphones

224

5 years ago

A company that produces smart meters in India.

218

5 years ago

A startup that is building a platform to help the two billion people in the world who don't have access to the Internet or smartphones.

217

4 years ago

A startup that’s working on building a “smart home-building platform” that uses AI and sensors to optimize energy usage.

216

4 years ago

A 2 person startup that’s building a smart phone app that helps people speak in public and reduce their anxiety.

216

4 years ago

This startup is developing a platform for smart contracts that automatically execute when specified conditions are met.

214

4 years ago

An open source framework that lets people edit smartphone videos with a finger, finger or stylus.

214

4 years ago

This startup is building a smart home device that automatically detects and prevents fires. The company is looking to raise $100,000.

213

4 years ago

A startup that wants to help large publishers create “smart content” for their newsletters, building in-house tools for writers and editors.

211

4 years ago

A company that wants to help you grow your business by giving you the tools to make smart decisions.

211

2 years ago

A “smart” LED lightbulb that can change color and change brightness.

210

4 years ago

A Bluetooth-powered bra that connects to a smartphone app to track exercise and sleep cycles.

209

4 years ago

A tool that helps companies monitor their employees’ smartphone usage, with the ability to monitor their location, time spent on their device, and screen time for each employee.

206

4 years ago

This company is developing a smart environment sensor that can track a room’s temperature, humidity, and humidity changes over time.

205

2 years ago

This is a startup that wants to create a platform where developers can build apps for a company’s hardware products. It’s a hardware-agnostic platform, meaning you can build an app for a smart lock or a thermostat for a smart heating system.

205

4 years ago

A company that sells 3D printed case covers for smart phones.

201

2 years ago

Helps smart homes connect to each other and to the internet.

199

2 years ago

A startup that allows you to convert your old smartphone into a portable battery pack for your laptop

198

4 years ago

This startup, which is still in stealth, is building a smart alarm that wakes you up with a reminder or message that you’ve chosen to receive.

194

2 years ago

A startup that aims to recreate the convenience store experience for the mobile video game generation using smart machines and digital services.

192

3 years ago

A smart contract platform for businesses that want to build their own crypto tokens or digital assets.

190

5 years ago

A maker of smartphones and tablets, the startup wants to sell its own operating system and make its own hardware.

189

4 years ago

A platform that aims to be the Uber of errand work. The idea is that an employee can tap into the service using a smartphone, and then an app will ping them for errands that will help them get stuff done.

188

4 years ago

A data-driven service that estimates the cost of a trip based on emissions, driving it all the way to booking a flight. Their platform works with airlines and car rental companies to help reduce emissions, as well as help people make smarter travel decisions.

188

5 years ago

Idea: A smart wallet that understands how you spend your money

187

4 years ago

The startup is building an ecosystem of connected devices that’s meant to make the kitchen smarter. It’s a modular system, with sensors such as a thermometer and a oven that work together to track food and cook times.

187

5 years ago

A platform that allows people to monitor and control their home environment. Their central product is an IoT hub that collects data from things like lights, thermostat, and leak detectors, then sends it to a smartphone app.

186

4 years ago

A team of Ph.D.s and VCs is building a new language for smart contracts, making it easier to write and read smart contracts that run on the Ethereum blockchain.

186

4 years ago

This startup is building a new kind of fitness tracker that uses a smartphone app to track a person’s activity, then sends the data to a wearable device that’s connected to an account. The team is looking to launch in the second half of 2020.

186

2 years ago

A startup that’s looking to replace the paper nurse call sheets and patient logs with a digital solution that can be accessed by employees at home or on the go via a smartphone app.

186

4 years ago

Building a blockchain that uses smart contracts to increase the accuracy of B2B transactions.

184

4 years ago

Smart contracts for the energy industry. The startup wants to use smart contracts to allow energy producers and consumers to negotiate and transact energy independently of the power grid.

184

5 years ago

A startup that helps restaurants and hoteliers use their smartphones to manage reservations and reservations via SMS.

183

5 years ago

A “smart wallet” that uses crypto to make purchases and payments. The startup has raised $11.5M to date.

182

4 years ago

A startup that creates smart tools for children who want to learn to code. It helps kids learn how to code by building blocks, games, and lessons with an interface that is "as intuitive as our children are."

182

3 years ago

A company that builds smart tools for organic farmers to assess and improve the soil in their fields

181

5 years ago

A smartphone app that allows employees to find the nearest cash and card-accepting ATM.

180

4 years ago

A medical technology startup that’s been working on a smart bracelet that tracks the wearer’s vital signs and analyzes that data to help determine the best course of action.

180

3 years ago

This startup is building a smart jacket for dogs. It’s essentially a wearable dog leash that lets you bring your pet anywhere, such as to a cafe, park, or hotel.

180

5 years ago

A “Smart” lock service that allows users to pay for their own locks.

178

4 years ago

A startup that wants to create a complete “smart home for the car”. The company wants to make it easier for people to manage their smart home devices from a single dashboard.

178

5 years ago

A startup that is working on a location-based ad platform. Their pitch is that they are the only ones building a smart ad stack that works across all channels, including the web, apps, and the physical world.

177

4 years ago

A hardware company that wants to create smart hardware to help people manage their lives. The company wants to build smart devices that can help people find what they’re looking for, identify emotions, monitor health, and automate household tasks.

177

4 years ago

A “smart storage solution for doctors” that brings together a doctor’s clinical data and their patient’s medical records.

177

4 years ago

A tool that lets users type and record a video on a smartphone.

175

5 years ago

A startup aiming to develop a “smart pill bottle” that monitors and helps consumers better manage their medicine.

174

5 years ago

A startup that allows users to stream music from their smartphone to any bluetooth speaker

172

5 years ago

The startup wants to build a smart little robot to help you get out of a chair.

172

5 years ago

The startup is building an app that lets people instantly pack and ship their food using their smartphone.

172

5 years ago

A smart electric car startup that is working on creating a platform that makes battery charging more efficient, using AI to actually learn from the owner’s driving habits.

171

5 years ago

A startup that allows restaurant workers to accept tips with their smartphones rather than just their cash registers

171

5 years ago

A digital platform for the home, with an API to help developers build apps and integrate with smart home devices.

171

3 years ago

A world-changing language that enables people to program computers like they do with smartphones.

170

5 years ago

A startup that lets you use your smartphone’s camera to take a selfie with your face sitting in the middle of a cloud.

169

5 years ago

Motion-tracking device that can be used with any smartphone.

169

5 years ago

A startup that allows you to broadcast live video from your smartphone to a TV via your phone’s screen

169

4 years ago

A startup that makes a smart device for helping people with ALS focus on the task at hand rather than the body’s uncontrollable tremors. The device is controlled by a smartphone app.

169

3 years ago

A digital insurance company that allows people to manage their health and wellness through a smartphone app. The startup builds on the success of Fitocracy, a fitness app that connects users with digital exercise challenges.

169

5 years ago

A “smart mirror” for the home that helps people track their sleep quality, with an optional “sleep coach” feature.

168

5 years ago

A hybrid of a car and a bike that can be unlocked with a smartphone app. It’s aimed at people who don’t want to own a car and are willing to go outdoors for errands.

168

5 years ago

The company’s first product is a credit card reader that plugs into a mobile device. It’s meant to work with a smartphone’s wireless charging capabilities.

167

5 years ago

A startup that builds apps for the blind and visually impaired who want to use the the cutting-edge features of their smartphones.

166

5 years ago

A smart home server that can automate and integrate a person’s personal devices (lights, thermostat, etc.). The company is also an app developer, with a marketplace for other companies to integrate with their products.

166

4 years ago

Build a tool to help make insurance claims “smart.”

166

4 years ago

A smartphone app that allows users to set reminders directly to their phone, without having to log into a service like Google or Apple.

166

5 years ago

This is a startup that’s building a data science team for brands in order to get smarter, more predictive and better at predicting the future of marketing

165

5 years ago

A smart home system that uses AI to manage lighting, connected devices, and thermostats.

165

4 years ago

A startup that’s building a standalone smart lock with a built-in camera, motion sensor, and speaker. It’s similar to an August smart lock, but they don’t yet have a product, but they’re looking for $1 million to build it.

165

3 years ago

A smart system that helps doctors manage their patients’ health data. It could save money because of fewer doctors’ visits, but it could also save lives by letting doctors see other doctors’ patient profiles to see if they’re following the same course of treatment.

165

3 years ago

A project from the MIT Media Lab that combines solar power, a blockchain, and a smart contract to generate renewable energy.

165

5 years ago

When you want to buy a new coat, you order it from a store. When you want to buy a new car, you do the same, and your credit card company gets in touch with you. When you want to buy a new smartphone, you have to go through the same process. It’s a bit of a hassle, and it costs a lot of money.

164

4 years ago

A startup that helps small businesses get smart about their marketing with a suite of tools. The company says it has more than 5,000 paying customers in the US.

164

3 years ago

A platform that helps you understand your payment and credit card data and helps you use it to make smarter financial decisions.

164

5 years ago

A mobile health company that is creating a platform for users to access their medical records from their smartphone, and to find out more about their health.

163

5 years ago

A smartphone-based contact management app, offering a built-in phone book, calendar, and a way to manage contacts.

162

5 years ago

A “smart” hospital bed that monitors patients and adjusts the temperature in response to their health concerns. It also tracks their movements to prevent falls.

162

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a “smart home” system that manages energy usage and cost.

162

5 years ago

A smart fridge that automatically orders more milk for your coffee.

161

5 years ago

A real estate agent with a smartphone app that helps home-owners connect with contractors.

161

5 years ago

A wearable device that tracks running and biking data and can communicate with a smartphone app. The startup wants to make it easy to get new workouts and track progress without having to purchase a wearable or smartphone apps.

161

4 years ago

A smartphone that can be used to track the physical movements and location of a user in the event of a medical emergency.

161

4 years ago

A smartphone app that helps patients manage their allergies. It has over 2,000,000 users in the US.

161

3 years ago

A smart electric scooter, that works with an app on your phone to track your location, speed, and battery level.

161

5 years ago

A startup that sells a $100 smart plug that does everything from controlling the lights in your home to allowing the owner to read text messages on their smartphone from anywhere.

160

3 years ago

A startup that helps people sell their unused smartphone accessories to other users, with a points system and a budget to help set prices.

160

5 years ago

A startup that wants to build a smartphone camera that can shoot video in 360 degrees.

159

3 years ago

A platform that helps you get your home ready for sale by taking pictures of it, writing a description and uploading it to a marketplace where buyers can view the home through a smartphone app.

159

3 years ago

A startup for people to buy and sell their old laptops, smartphones, and tablets.

159

3 years ago

A startup whose product is a smart-home security system that monitors your home and sends alerts to your cell phone if anything goes wrong.

159

5 years ago

A startup that builds smart, weatherproof and green homes in the US, and sells them to people for $5,000.

158

5 years ago

A smart home monitoring system that can send alerts about smoke and carbon monoxide leaks in a home.

158

5 years ago

Builds a “smart” light bulb with an app that gives you suggestions for what color to use based on your mood and the time of day.

158

5 years ago

A startup that uses a sensor and a mobile app to monitor heart rate and push the data to a doctor’s smartphone. This ensures the doctor has a real-time read on the patient’s health.

158

4 years ago

The startup makes a smart eye mask with a bluetooth connection to your phone. The startup says “the only thing that can disrupt your sleep is the sound of your phone ringing.”

158

3 years ago

A digital fermentation starter kit, which allows users to test the effectiveness of their recipes before they make the leap to a commercial scale. The startup makes it so that anyone with a smart phone can take a picture of a recipe and instantly begin the fermentation process, allowing them to get the same results from their recipes without having to buy expensive equipment or deal with the hassle of an expensive commercial scale.

158

5 years ago

Smart locks that let you control your home from anywhere with a smartphone

157

5 years ago

A platform to help people pay for parking in a city using a smartphone.

157

2 years ago

A company that makes a smart card used to access public transit in London.

157

5 years ago

The idea is to redefine the way people think of and approach real estate as a place to live. The company plans to use marketing, design, and data to help people make smarter choices about their homes.

156

5 years ago

A company that builds “smart in-app advertising” for mobile games.

156

5 years ago

A startup that allows your smartphone to operate as a wearable device that can track your movements, showing you how much exercise you’re getting.

156

5 years ago

The company’s first product is a suite of LED bulbs that can be controlled via a smartphone app. The bulbs are built with a Wi-Fi enabled hub and have a built-in motion sensor allowing the user to turn the light on and off, dim, or change its color.

156

4 years ago

A platform for scheduling and managing taxi-cab service via smartphone. The startup is in the early stages of scaling, but the goal is to offer all of the things you could expect from a taxi cab service — like GPS tracking, real-time communication, and a dispatch system. The company is profitable and small but growing in the San Francisco Bay area.

156

3 years ago

A team of developers that helps build smart, connected, and modular lighting systems.

156

5 years ago

A project management and time-tracking service that smartly integrates with Google Apps

155

5 years ago

A startup that crowdsources legal advice by using “smart contracts”.

155

5 years ago

A tool that allows programmers to build and edit .NET Framework applications directly from their smart phones

155

4 years ago

For better or worse, a startup that sells “smart furniture”. The startup is building furniture that works alongside existing home automation technology and also lets you control it with your smart phone.

155

5 years ago

This company is building a web-based system that will help users find a rental car via a smart phone or a car sharing service.

154

5 years ago

A smart parking meter that allows drivers to pay for parking by the hour.

154

5 years ago

A company that builds smart machines so that robots can help people in their homes

154

5 years ago

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops have all become computers. This startup wants to make the home a computer. The company is based in San Francisco. The company’s name comes from the idea that a home computer is the center of the home.

153

5 years ago

A smart doorbell that can notify you when there’s a delivery.

153

5 years ago

The startup behind Pachube has expanded into the market for connected devices that allow users to collect and share data. The company has launched two other products since the acquisition: the Pachube Watch, which is a customizable wristband that can be paired with smart devices to collect fitness data and share data with other devices, and the Pachube Photo, which is a way for users to capture and share their photos with other users.

153

5 years ago

A startup that makes and sells a $25 hardware device that plugs into your smartphone and lets you make maps of the world.

153

5 years ago

A voice-activated, speaker-free assistant for your smart home

153

5 years ago

A kitchen system called the “KitchenPod” that’s meant to let you cook, then take the result home for later. The kitchen has a base unit, and a separate pod that connects to a smartphone. The fridge is connected to the base unit via Bluetooth, so it can track things like what you’re eating and how much of it you’re eating. When the pod is connected to the base unit, it can track the fridge’s temperature, as well as how much food it’s holding.

153

5 years ago

A company that wants to help you manage your network of colleagues, friends, and customers. The startup wants to build a smarter network of people to keep up with connections and build a community with. It plans to focus on small companies because they tend to have more existing relationships to build on, and are more likely to use social networks.

153

5 years ago

Builds on the company’s previous product, which allows users to create animated GIFs from their smartphone. Now the team wants to help people automatically make money from their GIFs.

153

3 years ago

An wearable hat that links with your phone via Bluetooth and can link with other devices via Bluetooth and the Internet of Things. It’s suppose to be a smart hat that can help a user stay connected and lower their chances of getting a concussion.

153

3 years ago

A startup that wants to use a new type of smart contract language that can be used in autonomous vehicles to reduce insurance fraud.

153

5 years ago

A provider of hardware and software for smart and connected products. The startup is working on a solution that can control industrial machines remotely via a smartphone app.

152

5 years ago

A startup that is making a set of protocols to standardize how to build smart contracts

151

5 years ago

This company is building the next generation of the internet of things device. The startup can send notifications to sensors, over Bluetooth, on smartphones, and even on laptops with a gesture.

151

3 years ago

The company’s first product is a smartphone app that lets users automatically buy data packages from their employers.

151

5 years ago

A smart app that keeps track of your health and wellness. The startup is working on a sensor that can be attached to a band or other wearable device and track vitals like heart rate, body temperature, and more.

150

4 years ago

A platform for managing IoT devices. The startup wants to provide a platform for managing connected devices for smart homes, offices, etc.

150

3 years ago

A San Francisco-based startup that is building a smartphone app that connects with a companion device that enables users to plug their phone into a charger, then plug their phone into other devices, like their car, so it can charge itself.

150

5 years ago

A company that lets you watch TV on your phone, using a smart speaker.

149

5 years ago

A company that is building a platform for managing “smart” cities. The company wants to create a tool that helps cities manage resources like energy, parking, and transportation.

149

3 years ago

A company that makes smartwatches. They’re building a smartwatch with an integrated payments system and a way to buy things from your wrist.

149

5 years ago

A company that wants to make it easy for companies to monitor work performance and productivity through smart devices like phones and wearables.

148

5 years ago

A smartphone app that helps patients help themselves. The app helps users manage their prescriptions, so they can take medications at the right time, and refill them before they run out. It also serves as a reminder to patients that they’re taking their meds, and will remind them when their prescriptions are about to expire.

148

5 years ago

Smartphones are great for task-tracking but lack any standalone tools to do things like keep a grocery list or plan a meal. Synapse is an app that takes all your shopping/cooking/meal plans and puts them into one place.

148

5 years ago

A startup that develops wearable technology for runners. The company is selling a smartwatch that tracks things like pace, distance, and calories burned.

148

5 years ago

A company that sells a case that charges a smartphone via the headphone jack

148

5 years ago

An online shopping marketplace that uses mobile payment technology to allow customers to buy and sell items from their smartphones.

148

4 years ago

A team of PhD students from the University of Pennsylvania is building a “smart alarm” that responds to the user and their environment to help them wake up in the morning.

148

5 years ago

A company that brings internet of things-style technology to the previously non-internet-connected, like home appliances. It’s a home monitoring hub that allows you to control things like your lights and heating from your smartphone.

147

5 years ago

The startup’s app, which is currently in beta, allows people to buy and sell used electronics by clicking between old iPhones and iPads. People can even keep track of the item’s age and condition which allows them to make smart purchases.

147

5 years ago

A platform meant to make it easier for city governments to build and manage their own smart cities.

147

5 years ago

A software that helps users track down their stolen or lost smartphones.

147

5 years ago

Very interested to see what comes of this product - the idea is to give you a way to create a smart contract with a shipping company that automatically tracks your package from the time it is picked up to the time it is delivered.

147

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a tool to help automate the creation of quotes and invoices via text message. The tool is designed to be used by small business owners and freelancers and would work best with a smartphone, but any text-capable device can be used.

147

3 years ago

A startup that is working to make it easier for families to use their smartphones to monitor kids’ health. The company claims they have over $6 million in annual revenue and are profitable.

147

3 years ago

A list of smartphone apps that offer free or discounted parking spots, and will eventually allow users to select parking spots on their own.

147

5 years ago

A live video app that allows you to broadcast and watch live video from your smartphone. Wibson has already raised over $14 million in venture funding.

146

5 years ago

This startup is looking to make organic food shopping for the Whole Foods shopper a little easier. They’re working with farmers to create an easy-to-use app that allows users to buy produce from their smartphones. They’re currently working with three farmers in the Midwest and hope to add more in the future.

146

5 years ago

A platform that lets you upload your own smart contracts onto the Ethereum blockchain.

146

5 years ago

A startup that sells modular smart-home devices aimed at delivering better ‘integrated’ home technology.

146

4 years ago

A company that helps athletes train smarter and reach their performance goals faster.

146

3 years ago

A “smart security system” that can detect intruders by taking a scan of their faces.

146

2 years ago

This startup wants to make “kitchenware box” technology available to everyone. It is building a subscription-based smart kitchen network for scale-up companies, and such as it is not available in the UK yet is set to roll out in the US this summer.

146

5 years ago

It’s a “smart” alarm clock that can only be used once, so it only has to wake up once. The company also has a “smart” alarm clock that can only be used once, but it also has a mute button. The company also has another alarm clock that can be used instead.

145

5 years ago

The company's app is designed to help consumers monitor the health of their finances, including credit scores, debt and income. The application, which is in beta, is available for Android and Apple iOS smartphones.

145

5 years ago

Future of Food is building an API that will allow food manufacturers to build custom labels for their products, allowing buyers to scan a QR code along with their smartphone and get product details and pricing.

145

5 years ago

A tool that helps users create videos without a smartphone, using a $1 webcam and computer

145

3 years ago

A digital voice assistant, or digital assistant, that can be used by anyone to enter tasks, appointments and a slew of other information. A digital assistant is a common consumer feature on many of the most popular smart speakers today.

145

2 years ago

A company that makes tiny speakers that play music through a smartphone. The company’s speakers are marketed as powerful enough to be used as a main speaker in a home, but can also be used to amplify the noise in a crowded space like a concert or a conference. The startup was founded in October 2017.

145

5 years ago

A startup that helps users build “smart” homes using the Amazon Echo smart speaker.

144

5 years ago

A smartphone app that helps people find the closest restaurant to them based on their proximity

144

5 years ago

A product that allows you to draw on your smartphone so you can communicate with your friends in the same format as you do on the computer.

144

5 years ago

A seed-stage startup that features an AI-based platform for managing and automating the operations of supply chain logistics. The platform allows companies to move more goods and save money through the use of smart devices, AI, and robotics.

144

4 years ago

An eye exam app that provides a digital photo of the eye taken from a smartphone camera

144

5 years ago

A startup that sells smartphone accessories for the enterprise. It’s launching in the UK and the US.

143

5 years ago

A company that sells “smart contracts”. The idea is that Smart Contracts are more efficient and reliable than the current “Oracles” that are used to execute contracts.

143

5 years ago

A product that aims to “make ‘smart’ home appliances easier to use.”

143

5 years ago

A startup developing a platform for the “future of smart contracts”.

143

5 years ago

A smart thermostat that’s more of a mood-based thermostat than a temperature-based one. In English, it means it senses your mood and adjusts your thermostat accordingly.

142

5 years ago

A startup that promises to improve the reliability of your WiFi, by giving you a constant connection to the internet even when you’re in an area with weak signals. The idea is pretty simple — by bouncing a signal off of a cell tower, the startup is able to provide a stronger signal to the device. At the moment, it’s in a sort of alpha stage — the company will be launching a Kickstarter in early 2016 to help fund a smartphone app, which will then be released for the general public.

142

3 years ago

A smartphone application that finds you a local babysitter, or a group of friends to go to a concert, or a ride home. The startup is planning on soft launching in the second half of 2020.

142

5 years ago

This startup is building an automatic speaker that turns an existing home stereo into a smart speaker, with the idea that many people have a smart speaker for their home, but not a home stereo to hook into it.

141

5 years ago

A startup focusing on the hardware side of the IoT ecosystem, building a “smart battery” for things like refrigerators and air conditioners.

141

5 years ago

This is a startup that’s building a ‘smart’ lock that will let you control your home’s lighting remotely.

140

5 years ago

Another company making its own version of the Nest Thermostat that also offers a smart lighting system.

140

5 years ago

The startup, based in the Netherlands, has built a device that turns any Android smartphone into a camera. It promises to ease the process of sharing photos, while also allowing users to take photos that are harder to take with a traditional camera.

139

5 years ago

"Wired" magazine named the list of the "75 Smartest Entrepreneurs in Technology" on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the magazine.

139

5 years ago

A financial app that helps consumers buy insurance through their smartphones and mobile apps.

139

5 years ago

A “full stack” financial planning and management tool, which is supposed to help people make smarter financial decisions.

139

5 years ago

This is a “tech-for-good” project that wants to build a marketplace where people can donate their old smartphones and tablets to be refurbished and repurposed into solar-powered lights for developing countries.

139

5 years ago

This startup is building a “smart” card that runs on a local RFID (radio frequency identification) chip. The card is intended for use in vending machines and retail stores where sales occur, but the company is also looking to use it in other contexts like credit/debit cards and membership cards.

139

3 years ago

A startup that makes smart contracts more usable by creating a visual editor, the startup’s founders say, a way to visually build out the functionality of a smart contract instead of just a programming language.

139

5 years ago

A messaging app, with a mobile web client to allow for SMS-based communication without a smartphone. The company is working on a browser-based client for non-mobile devices and has raised $3.5M in funding from Y Combinator.

138

5 years ago

A startup to allow people to send money from their smartphones to a family member, no matter where they are in the world.

138

5 years ago

A home-based virtual assistant that takes care of chores for you, using your smartphone to help you keep track of tasks. It’s first product is a voice-activated concierge.

138

3 years ago

A way for smart home device makers to create and sell devices in the US. The company already has customers outside of the US, including in Brazil and Australia.

138

5 years ago

A new kind of “smart wallet” that aims to make it easier for people to use crypto. Their goal is to build a better, more secure, and more convenient wallet.

137

5 years ago

A startup that looks to make it easier for the elderly to get a second smartphone. They’re looking to make it easy for the elderly to get a second smartphone when they’re already paying high smartphone bills. They’re launching in a few months and have already received a $250,000 investment from an angel group in the Valley that helps solve “pioneering problems in emerging markets.”

137

5 years ago

A company that builds smartphone apps for students, giving them access to course materials on the go.

137

2 years ago

A LBS product meant to help blind people navigate the world, and has more than 50,000 users. It’s a smartphone app that uses audio changes of traffic sounds to detect obstacles ahead and helps guide users to their destination.

137

5 years ago

A company that’s building a “novel” construction management system for construction projects that use “smart data” to predict how expensive a project will be down to the square foot of a building. It’s meant to replace the current method where a project management team manually calculates the costs.

136

4 years ago

A messaging service for companies to send and receive messages without requiring employees to have smartphones. The company is working on a product that will work with existing hardware, like a tablet.

136

3 years ago

A startup that uses blockchain to build a protocol for building smart cities. The startup is working on a system for making it easier for cities to communicate with each other, to reduce traffic and pollution, and to inform citizens about environmental conditions.

136

2 years ago

A new company for the modern day, a “mobile-first” personal finance management tool that aims to help customers save and invest money in smart ways.

136

5 years ago

A startup that provides a mobile app for group bookings, with a smart algorithm that learns how guests prefer to travel together.

135

5 years ago

A platform to enable a “smart pool”. The startup is building technology that allows for robotic pool maintenance so pool owners don’t have to spend hours performing maintenance tasks.

135

5 years ago

A company that turns a smartphone into a credit card terminal for money transfers.

135

5 years ago

A tool that provides a series of smart defaults for a wiki, like a suggested table of contents.

135

5 years ago

A startup that aims to build a “smart” shopping bag for consumers that can be tracked as it’s being moved from store to store.

135

5 years ago

A team that says it’s building the “Netflix for video game streaming”. The startup is building a platform that allows game developers to sell their games through smart contracts that can be easily integrated into other platforms.

135

5 years ago

The startup is creating a “smart” wristband to track the number of calories a person is burning.

134

5 years ago

A tool to help people build and manage a “smart wardrobe”, a wardrobe of clothes that is color-coded and assigned to each person to help them organize their outfits.

134

5 years ago

A startup that allows users to securely access their digital possessions from anywhere with a smartphone. It’s currently working on an encryption layer that will allow users to access their files, which can be stored in the cloud, phone, or a computer.

134

5 years ago

A startup that wants to take your home security camera and turn it into a smart camera with the ability to send alerts to your phone.

134

5 years ago

A social network for the connected car. It aims to make car ownership more accessible by providing access to smartphone-based services that include vehicle diagnostics, maintenance, and selling services.

134

3 years ago

This startup is building a way for people to create their own smart contracts, then use them to automate boring tasks and make them profitable.

134

5 years ago

Blockchain hardware for smart homes. The company wants to build a $200 smart lock that would allow owners to automate their home with blockchain tech that would allow them to unlock the door remotely.

133

5 years ago

A smartphone app that helps a person manage their finances in real-time, with the goal of helping people make better financial decisions.

133

5 years ago

A company building a kit to help you create your own “smart” home — for a fraction of the cost of similar systems.

133

5 years ago

A company that makes products that allow blind people to use smartphones

133

5 years ago

“We’re building a smartphone for your toilet.” The startup’s products are a toilet that has sensors and a smartphone app that lets you manage it remotely.

132

5 years ago

Smart home system that helps eliminate the need for people to put down their phones to manage their homes.

132

5 years ago

This startup is building a smart door lock that learns to open itself based on who’s trying to enter.

132

5 years ago

A startup that builds custom smart shoes for people with disabilities. The shoes use a wireless accelerometer and Bluetooth technology to detect movement and alert a person when they’re about to fall. The startup is currently working with the military, but is looking to expand into consumer markets.

131

5 years ago

A virtual assistant that can respond to people in over 70 languages, and who can also be integrated into the Amazon Echo and Google Home products. The team is also developing a smart speaker that can take in natural language input and respond with a preset answer.

131

5 years ago

A smartphone-based navigation app that can read your GPS data and build a map of where you’ve been. The startup has raised $2 million in seed funding.

131

5 years ago

A desktop app for managing and monitoring a corporate smartphone fleet.

131

3 years ago

A smart lock system for shared buildings, which will be managed and monitored by a single company.

131

5 years ago

A B2B Internet of Things platform for the construction industry that offers a platform for construction companies to make products that can be automated, from construction vehicles to buildings. The company is building a “smart factory” that offers a low-cost manufacturing model that can be automated, allowing construction companies to run on lean manufacturing principles.

130

5 years ago

A “smart seating” technology that provides real-time feedback for physical therapists and other health care professionals.

130

5 years ago

A digital farm management solution which gives farmers a way to manage their farms on their smartphones.

130

5 years ago

A platform for smart contracts, where developers can build, monitor, and trade code.

130

5 years ago

The smart contract-based system will give customers their monthly phone bill, as well as their statement of account and the option to pay online.

130

5 years ago

This startup is building a new version of the Apple TV. The new device will be a small, small sized device that will turn the TV into a smart TV.

130

4 years ago

A smart phone app that makes it easier to find the cheapest airfare for travel on Facebook. The startup has already seen success with the app, and says they’ve seen a 150% increase in the number of people in India who use it on a daily basis.

130

5 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easier to build internet services for internet-connected devices, especially those that aren’t smartphones.

129

5 years ago

A way to build a “smart city” using AI and sensors, with the goal of reducing energy consumption and creating a better overall environment.

129

4 years ago

This startup wants to help people manage their finances through a simple, smart, and mobile-friendly interface. It has raised $1.3 million to date.

129

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make a “smart cup” that tracks your drinking habits so you can better manage your alcohol consumption.

129

5 years ago

A personal computer for managing back pain. It’s essentially a smartphone that sits on a medical table and provides a diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and a system for collecting patient data.

128

4 years ago

A company that offers a “crypto-native” platform for blockchain development. They want to build a platform for developers to build DApps or smart contracts that run in the Ethereum blockchain.

128

3 years ago

A platform that lets people unlock their doors, turn on the lights, or unlock their cars via their smartphones.

128

4 years ago

An API for building applications for smart contracts.

127

5 years ago

The startup’s app allows users to browse, book, and pay for hotel services using their smartphone without any of the usual frustrations from booking a room with a tech-less hotel website.

126

5 years ago

A software company that allows people to collect and use data to better manage their health. It’s building a “smart” wearable device that can track your health and send a report to a doctor.

126

5 years ago

A smart alarm system that can detect motion and will turn on if it senses an intruder.

126

5 years ago

Enables developers to build apps for the Android Wear smartwatch.

126

5 years ago

“A cross-platform software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to easily use and build applications for the Amazon Echo smart speaker.”

126

5 years ago

Manage your pets and keep track of their health from your smartphone

126

4 years ago

A startup that is looking to build a new demographic of users and sell them on the idea that they need their cars to be “smart”.

126

5 years ago

PowerMeter is a smart meter data company. They want to provide “a data-driven mobile application for consumers and businesses that uses data from the smart meters to provide insights about power consumption, cost savings, and energy savings on a monthly and annual basis.”

125

5 years ago

An iOS app for smart locks that can be controlled remotely through the app or phone camera.

125

5 years ago

A startup that sells smart pillows that track sleep and wake patterns to help you get better sleep. It has raised $3 million.

125

5 years ago

A company that turns smartphone screens into touch-enabled, virtual room controls

125

4 years ago

Uncover is a program that helps smart, talented people make a living from their interests.

125

3 years ago

A startup that uses a smartphone app to create a marketing database.

125

5 years ago

A startup that creates a new kind of smart home audio experience Their idea is to create a “high quality, yet affordable, audio experience”

124

5 years ago

A startup with a “smart” suitcase that can track its owner’s travel by GPS, and let them know when it has been dropped or lost.

124

5 years ago

A startup that wants to build a smartphone-based payment system, with support for cryptocriteria like Bitcoin and Litecoin, to replace the credit cards people use to pay each other.

124

5 years ago

A “smart” home that uses your smartphone to monitor your energy usage, giving you a report on how much heat you’re putting out and how much your bill is going to be

124

5 years ago

This startup sells a device which allows you to use the power of your smartphone to map out and visualize the power consumption of any device connected to a power grid.

124

5 years ago

A platform that helps people buy and sell single family homes. Currently focused on the UK. The company is using a combination of software and crowdsourced data to help buyers make smarter decisions.

124

3 years ago

Nootrobox is a company that sells “smart drinks” for cognitive enhancement.

124

2 years ago

A startup that lets you monitor your every step, activity, and calorie count using a wearable that syncs with a smartphone app. Users can also get coaching from a personal trainer, the idea being that this can be a helpful tool for people trying to lose weight or stay fit.

124

5 years ago

A seed-stage medical tech startup focused on helping patients undergoing surgery and managing their pain through a smartphone app. The founders say they’ve been featured on 60 Minutes, and have raised a $1 million seed round

123

2 years ago

A startup that’s developing a smart lock for cars that helps drivers find parking spots and pay for parking.

123

5 years ago

A startup that helps its users automatically take better screenshots, including those of mobile devices. It’s like a smartphone’s automatic screenshot function but for computers.

121

5 years ago

A platform for smart homes that puts together a bunch of different sensors into one device that can control all the lights and appliances.

121

3 years ago

A smartwatch with a built in emergency SOS button and a disposable emergency kit.

121

5 years ago

A startup that aims to help people get back to nature by getting rid of their smartphones. This startup wants to help people create a “digital detox” by getting rid of their phones and reconnecting to nature.

120

5 years ago

A new way to store and manage your digital media. The team at Briefly is building a platform that enables users to “train” their computer to automatically organize and discover their files, and then creates a “smart folder” that’s a digital representation of the physical one.

120

4 years ago

A company that makes the world’s first smart fabric for outdoor clothes.

120

5 years ago

A company that combines a wearables platform, a wearable device, and a smartphone app to improve the health of its users.

119

5 years ago

A startup that helps poor people earn money through their smartphones. The startup wants to replace the urban poor with a new type of labor force that’s more productive and less susceptible to exploitation.

119

5 years ago

A digital health startup that aims to bring a smartphone-based app to make health monitoring easier for people. The app aims to reduce anxiety, and encourage people to take action on their health.

119

3 years ago

A “smart” debt management platform that helps people manage their debts, including credit cards, personal loan debt and other types of debt.

119

5 years ago

A startup helping developers build apps that integrate with physical devices via a new way of connecting to IoT sensors via a smartphone.

118

3 years ago

Idease a mobile-first platform for taking notes and Annotate using the camera and keyboard on a smartphone.

118

5 years ago

A company that lets people borrow a single printer that can print out 100,000 copies of a document. This smart printer will print at an incredibly high resolution — the company claims it will print at “40 times the resolution of a typical home printer”.

117

5 years ago

A smart lock that unlocks with your voice, hands, and face.

117

5 years ago

The idea is a really simple one — it’s like a smart pen to help you remember the answers to your phone-based quizzes and tests. The pen has a button that acts as a button to the app, and the app has a button that acts as a button to the pen. The pen vibrates when the app thinks you have answered the question wrong, and the app vibrates when you get the question right.

117

5 years ago

A company that builds “smart” homes for elderly people. The startup offers wireless, automated home assistance systems to help people age in place. They’re currently only available in a small number of homes, with plans to expand to more.

116

5 years ago

A startup that allows anyone to turn any object into a smart home accessory.

116

5 years ago

Canvas is a Y Combinator company that creates “smart” pillows that “take advantage of the unique wireless signals from your body to automatically adjust your sleep position”.

116

5 years ago

A company making a “smart” dryer, with an internet-connected app that helps users set the temperature on their washing machine and adjust the duration of the dryer cycle.

116

3 years ago

This startup is building an app that helps people design and manage their home automation system (cameras, lights, etc.) from their phone or desktop computer. It basically acts as a way to manage and control smart home devices from a smartphone.

116

2 years ago

This app is meant to help people track the things they own and where they are, as they are moving from one place to another. It’s a smartphone app, with a web app too, meant to replace the need to keep track of all of the various slips of paper used by people to track what they own and where.

116

2 years ago

A software company that wants to build a “smart” vending machine that helps you find the right product to buy.

116

5 years ago

A company that’s building a “smart gateway” that’s meant to connect small businesses directly with banks and financial institutions.

115

5 years ago

A smartphone app that allows you to use your fitness data to personalize your health and fitness goals.

115

5 years ago

They’re a blockchain company that uses a smart contract to help companies manage collateral and loan payments.

115

5 years ago

A company that wants to take the hassle of finding and booking a car service out of the equation and let you order a ride from your smartphone.

115

5 years ago

A smart mirror that can tell you when you’re looking tired and how you can improve your self-care habits.

115

5 years ago

A company that makes a smartphone app that is essentially a robo-advisor. The startup will use data from the app to make recommendations for the user.

114

5 years ago

This startup is building a tool that can help you create a parkour map using a smartphone’s camera, then share that map on social media.

114

5 years ago

This startup is building a new way to interact with your car. It’s a network of “smart gates” that help you get from point A to point B without entering a car.

114

5 years ago

This startup is building a tool to help businesses manage their cash flow. It’s building an app and a platform that helps a business manage its cash flow and make smart business decisions.

114

5 years ago

A “smart” breadboard that connects to any Arduino board, according to the company.

114

5 years ago

An analytics tool for companies to track a person’s digital footprint and help them make smarter decisions based on that data.

114

2 years ago

The company’s industrial design team has created a line of home products to integrate tech into the home. The company has a few products on Kickstarter, including a smart plug and a thermostat.

114

5 years ago

A smartwatch that combines “a step counter, altimeter, heart rate monitor, and sleep monitoring device”.

113

5 years ago

The Social Home is a new way to think about home security. It’s a combination of a security system and a smart home that’s meant to be a “set it and forget it” lifestyle.

113

5 years ago

A smart device that can monitor sleep cycles and ease the process of getting a better night's sleep. The startup is building out a smart device to help people sleep better.

113

5 years ago

A technology company that creates “smart” thermostats for home and business use, allowing homeowners to control their thermostats via their smartphone. The company is led by CEO and founder Rajat Pahuja, who previously built a business in India called Shubh Loans that went “very profitable,” according to Pahuja.

113

4 years ago

A company that is creating “smart doorbells” that can help you know when people are around your house and send them text messages.

113

4 years ago

Smart contracts are basically pieces of code that will execute conditions set by the maker of the contract when the contract is broken.

113

2 years ago

A “smart” car that collects data on its surroundings and keeps a log of what happens. The car is built for the rigors of the city and promises to save drivers time.

113

5 years ago

A platform that allows for GPS-enabled payments where customers can pay for parking at over 3,000 locations in the U.S. via their smartphone.

112

5 years ago

A “smart hotel” that seeks to provide guests with a personalized experience and optimize their stay. The startup is currently in stealth mode.

112

5 years ago

This startup is building an all-in-one, modular smart home that can be installed in minutes and connected to the internet.

112

5 years ago

A company that makes a service that turns any connected device into a smart home hub, enabling users to control various smart home devices with their smartphone.

112

5 years ago

A startup that’s building a “kinda-sorta-smart” system to make medical devices. The startup wants to bring more of the “magic” of machine learning to medical equipment, bringing some of the capabilities of Alexa to the masses.

111

5 years ago

A drone startup that aims to make drones as useful as smartphones. The company is building a drone that can be mounted on a smartphone and used for a variety of uses, from viewing property to capturing video.

111

4 years ago

A “smart” CRM for teams, allowing managers to set up automated interactions with their sales reps and customers.

111

4 years ago

A smartphone case that stores a business card, works as a stylus, and can charge your phone. The case is developed by a local craftsman in Taiwan.

111

5 years ago

A camera system that “drives and fixes” things. “Drive and Fix” is a smartphone app that tells you when your car needs a repair, and sends you a video of it being done.

110

5 years ago

Allows users to create a “smarter” calendar, with a focus on things like highlighting “no shows”, removing “redundant” events, etc.

110

3 years ago

A company started by former Googlers that is building a framework for smart home devices, including ones that can provide water, oxygen and lighting.

110

5 years ago

A startup with a mobile, blockchain-based identification system that allows a person to prove their identity and access their finances using a smartphone app and biometric data such as a fingerprint or iris scan.

109

5 years ago

A device that can act as a second screen for your smartphone, beaming to your TV or a projector. The startup is focused on the touchscreen issue, as the screen is often the weak link in smartphone use.

109

5 years ago

Smart objects that can track and report on temperature, light, humidity, and CO2 levels in a home.

109

5 years ago

A company that aims to build the next generation of smart homes. The team has already raised over $5 million from investors, including Google Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.

109

4 years ago

A healthcare company that has designed a device to use a smartphone’s camera to detect tumors

109

5 years ago

A tool for keeping track of your house, car, and other assets. The startup allows users to sign in with their smartphone to track their assets.

108

5 years ago

A startup that helps patients get more accurate diagnoses of their conditions by providing them with a collection of data from specialists via an app on their smartphone.

108

3 years ago

Helping people get a better handle on how much money they're spending on their smartphone.

108

3 years ago

A smartwatch that can unlock your phone over Bluetooth. It’s also a fitness tracker and has socially-integrated features.

108

2 years ago

A technology that allows for all of the information on a piece of paper to be stored digitally, and for that paper to be ripped out and read on a smartphone. The company has $3.1 million in funding from investors like Y Combinator, Wellington, and others.

108

5 years ago

A tool that enables you to create custom groups of contacts on your smartphone and send targeted messages to them.

107

5 years ago

A pitch for a health insurance platform that enables users to use a smartphone to view their health data, make payments, and receive regular communications from a doctor.

107

4 years ago

The company wants to make it easier for small- and medium-sized businesses to process “smart” payments.

107

4 years ago

A $40 Bluetooth Smart speaker. The startup has raised $1.6 million in seed funding from Play Ventures.

107

3 years ago

A company that builds “smart” homes that can manage energy usage, water usage, air quality, and more.

107

3 years ago

This startup is building a system of sensors and software that will let you build smart cities.

107

5 years ago

A company developing a wireless, easy-to-install smart lock for houses. The product is designed to work with both traditional deadbolts and smart locks.

106

5 years ago

A data-driven platform for B2B businesses looking to make smarter hiring decisions. The company says they have over 10,000 customers, including YC partner Stripe.

106

5 years ago

This startup is building a system that uses a connected smartwatch to alert people to incoming packages and ensure they receive them.

106

5 years ago

A new startup that makes your living room into a “smart home”, with smart lighting, connected appliances, and smart security cameras.

106

4 years ago

A startup that lets you find your lost laptop, computer, or smartphone, and gives you a place to file a claim

106

2 years ago

A blockchain startup that uses smart contracts to buy and sell real estate.

106

5 years ago

Manages over $20 billion of assets and manages this via a smartphone app. It’s also an e-commerce platform for other businesses to sell their wares on the platform.

105

5 years ago

A product for athletes that helps them train smarter and more effectively, using breathing exercises, temperature monitoring, and other data.

104

5 years ago

Smart contracts platform for business ideas, with a focus on the B2B space (think legal contracts). The company is backed by Digital Garage, and has launched a program that offers $1k in credit to startups for signing up.

104

5 years ago

A smartphone app that helps people take better notes and organize their knowledge about their favorite movies, TV shows, books, and more.

104

5 years ago

A startup that builds sensor-based lights and other devices that can be controlled by a smartphone.

104

4 years ago

A smart contract platform for real estate, with the goal of bringing the real estate market to parity with the stock market.

104

3 years ago

An AI-based personal assistant for doctors. The startup, which was founded in March, aims to help doctors make more accurate diagnoses in their offices. The startup provides customers with a “smart” assistant that can be used for a variety of tasks, from scheduling appointments to sending reminders from the doctor’s phone.

104

3 years ago

A smartphone-based platform that helps you easily find, book and pay for babysitters.

104

5 years ago

A platform that allows you to take a photo of anything on your smartphone, and then upload it to Google Photos.

103

5 years ago

A startup that wants to use a smartphone app to improve the way companies handle payroll.

103

4 years ago

A startup that’s building a “smart” charging station that can tell when your phone is low on juice and automatically deliver a new battery.

103

4 years ago

A “smart” window that tracks the weather in your home.

103

3 years ago

A company that manufactures a line of cheap smartwatches aimed at the developing world. The majority of its customers are in Latin America.

103

5 years ago

A technology company that is building a “truly universal” Bluetooth smartwatch for the masses.

102

4 years ago

A company that builds a way to observe and track the movement of people in real time through a smartphone application. It’s a way to keep celebrities safe at festivals and other events. The founders say they’ve already been approached by several celebrities to use their product.

102

4 years ago

A blockchain infrastructure company focused on smart contracts and token engineering.

102

5 years ago

A startup that is building a smart home system for the elderly. The system is designed for seniors who need assistance with tasks like opening doors and turning lights on and off.

101

4 years ago

A smart device for tracking your fitness, with an app that syncs with the device to help you get in better shape.

101

5 years ago

A company that allows users to create and market “smart” contracts. They can be used to create asset-backed securities, loans and bonds, and can be made to automatically pay out to users if certain conditions are met.

100

5 years ago

A two-sided marketplace for ads, designed specifically for blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and backed by Y Combinator. The platform will allow publishers and advertisers to sell digital advertising at an auction, then use smart contracts to facilitate payment.

100

4 years ago

A home automation platform that turns your light switches into smart light switches.

100

4 years ago

A company that builds smart, modular hydroponic grow systems

100

3 years ago

A startup that aims to help restaurant workers work smarter to reduce wasted food

100

5 years ago

A group of companies that provides software for physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to more easily provide patient care. It’s a software as a service that works on laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

99

4 years ago

A company that sells ‘smart’ access cards for venues/events, allowing guests to swipe their cards, turn on an app, and receive push notifications of things like door status and food and drink orders.

99

4 years ago

A hardware startup that makes a smart lightbulb that can be controlled via an app.

99

4 years ago

A startup looking to create an API that helps developers build applications that can help people in need monitor and control their home appliances from a smartphone and a connected thermostat.

99

4 years ago

The startup aims to make a less expensive version of the smartphone, while also going beyond the smartphone. The company wants to make a more general purpose device, a super-smart watch, a fitness tracker, a camera, a fitness tracker, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band,

99

3 years ago

The startup is building a way for users to share their workspace, or “smart home”, with others. The startup is building a platform that allows users to connect and sell their space.

99

3 years ago

A health monitoring device for diabetics that lets people check their glucose levels. The startup is also working on a smartwatch for diabetics.

99

4 years ago

A company that helps people make the most of the time they spend in transit: the company’s “smart luggage” tracks where you are and what you are doing.

98

4 years ago

A patent-pending technology that turns smartphone screens into touchscreens by projecting them onto any surface.

98

3 years ago

A tool for smart home light bulbs that lets you dim or turn off lights at scheduled times.

98

5 years ago

Senses , a service that turns your smartphone into a personal assistant, is being developed by a team of veterans of Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant, as well as a company that sold the Siri app to Apple.

96

5 years ago

A digital assistant for the home, bringing together control of lighting, audio, and security into one platform, along with a series of smart gadgets.

96

5 years ago

Pint is a voice-controlled home assistant meant to help users keep track of things like what’s in the fridge and the weather. The startup aims to have a voice assistant that can understand what you mean and act on your behalf, with a smart speaker also available.

96

4 years ago

A smart lock that you control from your phone. The startup is looking to compete with smart locks like Kwikset, August, and Lockitron.

96

4 years ago

A “smart” speaker that works like a smart home appliance, but which can also control your smart home appliances (like your lights and thermostat). It can work with a variety of IoT devices, and the founders say it will be in the market in the next 12 months.

96

3 years ago

A platform for building your own smart contracts, powered by Ethereum and the ERC20 token standard.

96

2 years ago

The startup is building a mobile app (iOS and Android) that lets you scan and then communicate with your smartphone screen, to use your phone’s camera as a scanner.

96

5 years ago

This startup wants to reduce the cost of purchasing and transporting food, building a hub to connect farmers to buyers via the internet through the use of smart contracts.

95

4 years ago

A startup that develops a smart system to support and manage the delivery of medicine.

95

4 years ago

This startup designs and builds a line of “smart” showerheads that the founders say lets users control the temperature and pressure of the water through a smartphone app.

95

3 years ago

A company that wants to create a file sharing network between a bunch of connected devices, like a smart fridge and a smart TV.

95

5 years ago

A startup that’s building a service that helps people sell their old smartphones without having to go through a lot of hassle.

94

5 years ago

The founders of this company want to build a more connected and secure version of Amazon’s Alexa, one that can work with smart home devices and allow users to access the internet through their voice.

94

3 years ago

A smartphone app that provides a list of nearby unclaimed or abandoned items.

94

3 years ago

This startup wants to bring a messaging system the size of a phone to the smart home to help you manage your devices.

94

3 years ago

A startup that builds and operates a network of “smart” kiosks in airports and train stations in Asia. The kiosks sell tickets, and there’s an app that allows users to hail a ride.

94

3 years ago

A smartphone app that lets you pay for your cab ride directly with a thumb scan. They’re starting in New York City and hope to expand to other US cities.

94

2 years ago

A tool to help remote employees stay more engaged with their work, by making it easy to respond to work email from their smartphone. The startup is now focused on helping people stay organized and manage their inboxes, with a focus on helping people work from home.

94

5 years ago

A company called SmartPay that claims to be building a service that allows merchants to accept digital currency payments without having to install a terminal.

93

4 years ago

A car service that allows people to book a ride in their car via a smartphone app.

93

4 years ago

A digital platform that helps people track their spending habits, saving money, and helping them to make smarter spending decisions.

93

4 years ago

This startup is building a network of “smart” pillows to monitor sleep quality

93

4 years ago

A company that has created a service for people to send money to others using their smartphone

93

3 years ago

A startup whose goal is to integrate sensors and analytics for smart cities. The startup wants to lower the costs of providing Internet to cities by providing infrastructure, hardware and software.

93

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a smart pill bottle, which monitors when the pill has been consumed and reminds the patient to take the next dose.

93

5 years ago

A company that offers a platform that allows people to trade their old smartphone for a new one. The idea is that people can trade their used phones for credits that can be used to purchase a new one.

92

4 years ago

A company building a $10,000 smart kitchen device that can track and measure food production, helping people get to know the nutritional value of their food, and making it easier to cook healthier food.

92

3 years ago

A tool for planning, tracking, and sharing routes. Roozr uses the power of modern smartphones to help track and share the best routes between destinations while minimizing driving time.

92

4 years ago

A smart card means to help improve the efficiency of the US transportation system for trucking, rail, and maritime transportation.

91

4 years ago

StreetSmartTax is a startup that plans to collect and process real-time data from small businesses in order to provide a platform for better tax compliance.

91

4 years ago

The startup is building a smart lock that’s easier to use and opens with voice command or a smartphone app.

91

3 years ago

A startup that makes it easier for Hispanic families to open a savings account for their kids, particularly the latchkey kids who aren’t old enough to have a bank account at their school. The startup’s founder says that he wants to keep his children from having to share their smartphones to stay in touch with friends, and that his kids understand the importance of saving money in order to achieve their aspirations.

91

2 years ago

This startup is building a way to let people make payments with their phones, using their phones as “smart wallets”, with a card built into them to make these payments easier.

91

4 years ago

To help the fresh produce industry, which is worth $100 billion in the US, Farmako hopes to build a “smart warehouse” that uses artificial intelligence to track when and where fruit and vegetables are grown, to help ensure they’re grown locally.

90

4 years ago

A mobile app that helps walk-ups and other customers to order food from their smartphones without having cash or a credit card on them.

90

4 years ago

A connected home solution that is a white label version of the Eufy smart light bulbs. The startup is building an IoT developer platform for other brands to create connected devices. It has a very early version of the app and is looking to raise funding to continue development.

90

4 years ago

A tool that makes it easy to work with photos taken with a smartphone

90

4 years ago

A startup that is building a framework for developers to build apps for the home, using a smart home-oriented set of APIs.

90

3 years ago

A hardware startup making smart lock hardware that can be used with the latest smart home platforms.

90

5 years ago

A startup that wants to build a “video news network” that allows video content to be created and distributed by anyone with a smartphone.

89

4 years ago

A tool that lets teams and companies develop and manage a smarter mobile app. The app can pick up on text messages that contain keywords related to the app’s sales and communicate with customers to upsell them and offer promotions.

89

4 years ago

A utility for "smart" homes from the makers of Nest, Dropcam and Honeywell. Eko is a new company that aims to bring more automation to everything from thermostats to security cameras. The company started with a thermostat that can be programmed through an app and communicate with a connected garage door, but it’s now also trying to develop a home security system that will stop someone by recognizing their face and sending a message to their phone.

89

4 years ago

An API that allows for the creation of smart homes, with data on energy consumption, temperature, and light.

89

4 years ago

A “smart helmet” that helps cyclists avoid cars while riding their bikes

89

2 years ago

This company has a card that is a smart card that you can use anywhere in the world to get on a train or pay for a cup of coffee on the street. It has built a platform to allow airports to charge for any amount of time left on the cards.

89

4 years ago

A company working to connect “smart cities” around the world, hoping to connect smart devices and smart city infrastructure.

88

4 years ago

A startup that allows for a smarter way to select or customize an outfit for a formal event.

88

4 years ago

Outsmart is building a data communication network for businesses to monitor and control their communication resources. They currently have $12,000 in monthly recurring revenue.

88

4 years ago

A smartphone app for sharing and comparing insurance prices. The startup is hoping to make insurance shopping and comparisons easier for consumers.

88

4 years ago

This startup is building a platform for small businesses to make payments with their smartphones. It’s already has 30 merchants, including a restaurant in Detroit.

88

5 years ago

A new platform for data analysis and processing. The company’s platform is built on a decentralized network of computers that run on smart contracts, directly connecting scientists with researchers across the world.

87

4 years ago

The California-based company, which previously had raised $16 million, is selling custom-designed power banks, which are basically portable chargers for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices. The company is selling them through its website but is also looking to partner with retailers to sell them in their brick-and-mortar stores.

87

4 years ago

The startup is building a smart, AI-powered platform for hiring, connecting talent to employers, and helping talent find new opportunities.

87

4 years ago

A platform for companies to communicate with their clients in a way that’s “smarter, more personal, and consistent.”

87

4 years ago

This company allows users to take notes on the go using their smartphone.

87

3 years ago

A smart contract platform for digital currency transactions. A standout feature: the platform is entirely autonomous, allowing users to set their own rules for how currencies are exchanged.

87

3 years ago

A messaging app for young people, trying to eliminate the need for a smartphone in order to communicate.

87

5 years ago

The company’s first product is an AI-enabled conversational assistant, available in the US and spoken in English, Spanish, and French. It turns a user’s smartphone into a virtual assistant, with text-to-speech capabilities, a voice dialer, and other features

86

4 years ago

A company building a platform that allows consumers to buy accessories for their smart home devices from a single marketplace, thereby simplifying the buying experience.

86

4 years ago

A startup for identifying the cause of “silent theft”, using the smartphone’s GPS to track the location of the device.

86

4 years ago

A smartphone app that allows you to leave a tip for your Uber driver at the end of a ride.

86

4 years ago

Smart WiFi is building a platform that lets users control their home WiFi networks with an app, allowing users to adjust their devices’ bandwidth to network-appropriate levels, and to turn the network off altogether.

86

4 years ago

A company that’s building a platform for “unbundling” smart home devices so that you can choose from a wide range of products made by different companies.

86

4 years ago

A startup that uses the smartphone’s accelerometer to automatically turn on fans and heating/cooling systems when it’s cold outside.

86

3 years ago

A $10 app that turns any smartphone into a learning tool.

86

4 years ago

An education startup that teaches users how to interact with smart TVs in order to manage their Netflix, Amazon, and other videos.

85

4 years ago

A platform for sending text messages to employees from their smartphones, without the need to call. The app lets businesses communicate with their employees and strictly enforce company rules.

85

4 years ago

A smart wallet that syncs with your phone to pay for purchases at NFC terminals in stores.

85

4 years ago

A company that makes customizable “smart” athletic apparel.

85

4 years ago

A “game-changing” way to interact with a refrigerator. The startup wants to combine the features of a smartphone with a microwave oven to create a connected kitchen appliance that lets you shop and cook from any device.

85

3 years ago

A company that sells a series of “smart” tables, with a companion app that lets you create and manage schedules, while allowing you to send out notifications to everyone in your group.

85

4 years ago

The startup’s app helps smartphone users to make the most of their conversations with a local by providing a database of local restaurants, hotels, and attractions. The startup says it has $6 million in sales, and $500,000 in cash, and recently closed a $3.5 million seed round led by the European Investment Fund.

84

4 years ago

A “smart” LED bulb that can be controlled directly from the iPhone. The company is targeting the home automation space.

84

3 years ago

A smart contract that allows for a seller to create a transparent way for consumers to buy and use a product without needing to go through a 3rd party.

84

4 years ago

A startup that helps you create “gorgeous, shareable video stories” with just a smartphone.

83

4 years ago

A machine/machine learning-powered platform for insurance that helps carriers and agents make smart decisions about coverage and pricing. Their solution is a white label platform that is built on top of a managed services provider.

83

4 years ago

A startup that turns your smartphone into a digital assistant, allowing you to set reminders, automate tasks, and track your spending.

83

3 years ago

A way for people to manage their digital assets, like bank accounts and health records, from anywhere using a smartphone.

83

3 years ago

The startup sells a 3D-printed “smart” kitchen that helps you control your home appliances from a smartphone.

83

3 years ago

A startup that makes a smartphone-based system for farmers to track and manage crops.

83

5 years ago

The Startup is developing a toolkit for city governments looking to bring internet to poor places. The company is building it using the latest smartphones and is working with the government of Kenya.

82

4 years ago

Smart contracts for the real estate industry, which are built on top of Ethereum, allowing parties to create smart contracts for leases, escrows and home sales.

82

4 years ago

A startup that helps to build smart contracts for businesses that need to manage foreign exchange, loans, investment, etc.

82

4 years ago

A startup that wants to build modular, self-contained smart homes

82

4 years ago

A smartphone app that tracks how fast people are walking, running, or riding their bikes. The app tracks speed and distance traveled with GPS, then uses that data to report on how people are getting around.

82

4 years ago

A startup that is building a “smart” brush to automate brushing. They have a patent on a brush that can recognize when a toothbrush runs out of toothpaste, and it can tell the user what toothpaste they’re running out of.

82

4 years ago

A startup that makes a “smart ring” that will read your body’s temperature and send it to your phone.

82

3 years ago

By taking a person’s smartphone and putting a radio in the headphone jack, Forever’s app turns the phone into a walkie talkie, sending and receiving messages to and from other users. After launching in June, the startup has collected 100,000 users.

82

5 years ago

A company that aims to help companies make smart decisions about the people and projects they hire. Talent teams can use the company’s SaaS tool to find people with similar backgrounds, track their progress, and see what needs to be done to help them work effectively.

81

5 years ago

A company that plans to disrupt the supply chain by assembling “smart factories” in the home. Their prototype is a $1,500 kit that helps turn home-based tools into smart factories that can automate production and produce customized products.

81

4 years ago

A startup that helps developers build smart-home systems. The startup has raised $20 million in venture backing and currently has a team of 15 in San Francisco.

81

4 years ago

Building a digital platform for selling or developing “white widget” products, like a smart thermostat or fitness tracker, to customers in China.

81

4 years ago

Mentioned on Forbes as an example of “a group of entrepreneurs who are making some smart decisions for the future of transportation.” They’re making an electric scooter that’s more than just a toy and aims to build a fleet of them for riders in places where people deal with traffic and don’t have a car — and to not just be a toy for rich people.

81

4 years ago

A developer and designer for building web apps for the smart home market.

81

3 years ago

The startup claims to be the only startup in the world to manufacture their own smart phone. eCanter is a ruggedized, waterproof, and dustproof smartphone that can withstand drops from up to two meters and has a waterproof case.

81

2 years ago

A mobile app that allows you to shop for and purchase health insurance plans directly from your smartphone.

81

4 years ago

A startup that helps connect nurses and patients primarily in emerging markets. The app aims to help doctors and nurses access it directly from their smartphones.

80

4 years ago

A blockchain startup that’s building a way to store and share intellectual property using smart contracts

80

4 years ago

A wearable device that allows people to control their smart home devices with their movements without having to go hands-on.

80

4 years ago

A way to boost the power of your smartphone so that you can take better photos and videos of your kids or pets, and then upload and share them.

80

4 years ago

A startup that builds a virtual reality “smart glove” for developers. The startup wants to make it easier for programmers to use the “magical” gloves that can track the tiny movements we make when typing, and other gestures.

80

3 years ago

A startup in the blockchain space that makes tools to help developers build smart contracts on their own. They are also building a sidechain, a private blockchain, to be able to integrate with other blockchains like Ethereum.

80

3 years ago

A startup that wants to take the smartphone’s camera functionality and make it better. It’ll create a better camera that can shoot better photos, faster, and in brighter light, and handle low-light situations better.

80

4 years ago

The startup aims to build a new kind of “smart” light bulb that’s dimmable and can be controlled by voice.

79

4 years ago

A startup that makes it easy for restaurants to serve their customers on their smartphones, without having to pay for a server to do it.

79

4 years ago

An AI-based web-to-mobile-app (W2M) platform that lets retailers connect with their customer’s smartphones to enhance in-store experiences.

79

4 years ago

A digital assistant that controls your smart home devices.

79

3 years ago

A “smart” home assistant that helps you maintain a tidy home

79

3 years ago

A platform to help companies help their customers at home. The company is focused on items like smart plugs, smart bulbs, and smart bulbs to make sure they're installed at the right place and working properly.

79

4 years ago

A startup that makes it easier to communicate with doctors remotely. Doctors can chat with patients via a smartphone or the web, and can see what prescriptions they’ve already written and what they’re working on right now.

78

4 years ago

A startup that is building a “frictionless” way for people to pay for coffee via a smartphone.

78

4 years ago

A startup that’s building out a marketplace where people can sell their old smartphones, which the startup says will be used to fund a better future.

78

3 years ago

This startup is building a smart home device that can help you turn on lights and get the thermostat balanced while you’re away.

78

2 years ago

A startup that helps users send money using smartphones and email. It’s currently focused on remittance in India and Indonesia.

78

4 years ago

A new company that wants to provide an API for integrations between all kinds of smart home devices.

77

4 years ago

A digital health and wellness platform, with a focus on medical adherence and safety. Its current offerings include an app, a digital diary, and a smart bracelet. Its current clientele include dozens of hospitals and healthcare companies.

77

4 years ago

A startup that brings location-based social networking to farmers via SMS, allowing farmers to manage their crops regardless of if they have a smart phone.

77

4 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easier for business owners to use the same tools to run their business online as they do in the physical world. For example, users can use a smartphone camera to scan a QR code on a package and automatically get the package’s tracking info.

77

4 years ago

A startup that lets people sell their old smartphones for cash. It has processed over 10,000 phones since it launched in April.

77

3 years ago

A “smart debt management tool” for people with disabilities and seniors that helps seniors manage their debt.

77

3 years ago

A startup that helps organizations measure and monitor their web traffic with “smart analytics”.

77

2 years ago

A company that makes it easy for people to make video calls to each other by using their smartphones to connect to free video calling services such as Google Hangouts or WhatsApp.

77

5 years ago

Idea: A software company that wants to build project management applications that are smarter and easier to use than what’s available today

76

4 years ago

This startup is building an app that sends a smart message to your employer when you leave your desk. It’s designed to remind companies of their hiring rules, but it could also be useful for workers to avoid calling out sick.

76

4 years ago

Stem is building software to allow pet owners to monitor their animals remotely through a smartphone app.

76

4 years ago

A new service that lets users sell their old smartphones to buy new ones.

76

4 years ago

A company that helps consumers book hotel rooms by scanning a QR code with their smartphone, and then using a mobile app to pay for it.

76

4 years ago

A startup that wants to solve the problem of credit card fraud by using a smartphone to scan a QR code on a payment. The startup’s $10 app will then send a text to the cardholder, asking them to confirm the payment before it’s completed. The startup says that within the next 12 months it will have 100,000 users.

76

4 years ago

A company that crowdsources ideas for new products for Nest, Google's smart home brand.

76

4 years ago

A company that sells a new kind of “smart” exercise band that connects to your iPhone with a bluetooth function.

76

3 years ago

This “Uber for cleaning” service allows customers to order cleaning services from their smartphone.

76

2 years ago

A company that builds “smart” bikes that track performance and optimize for efficiency

76

4 years ago

Blockchain-based invoice financing for startups, which uses smart contracts to allow companies to leverage their own cash flow to finance new acquisitions.

75

4 years ago

Trying to make the smart home as easy as possible for consumers.

75

4 years ago

This startup is building a service for customers to access their smart home devices from a mobile app, and for customers to configure device settings from a mobile app.

75

4 years ago

A smart suit that monitors a cyclist’s body and sounds an alert if the cyclist is having a heart attack. Geekster’s founders say that it’s a much cheaper alternative to an electrocardiogram, and only takes a few seconds to measure a person’s heart rate.

75

4 years ago

A startup that’s developing a self-driving electric vehicle for the cost of a $1,000 taxicab. It’s a smart car that communicates via Bluetooth, offers a variety of car-related services, and can be controlled through an app.

75

4 years ago

A tool for making your home a smart home. The app is a one-stop shop for managing all the smart devices in your home.

75

3 years ago

A smart home system that helps isolated seniors stay in touch with family, friends, and the community. It’s based on a simple app that collects information from a set of sensors in the home and alerts the caregiver to any changes or changes in the senior’s routine.

75

5 years ago

Idea: Fixing the security holes in the smart home

74

4 years ago

A software platform that connects buyers and sellers of real estate using a smartphone app.

74

4 years ago

A tool for real estate agents to help clients make smart decisions about buying houses. The startup is building a toolkit for agents to help their clients follow the market, understand the value of different homes, and make smart decisions.

74

4 years ago

A product that uses a smartphone’s camera to scan the world around it, providing context and data in real time.

74

3 years ago

A smart, secure wearable that tracks how often you're sleeping, how much you're moving, and what you're doing in bed. The wearable is meant to track data like heart rate, movement, and sleep quality, while also helping users set goals and track progress.

74

3 years ago

A “smart” vacuum that can detect allergens in the home and automatically clean it, with a camera and microphone to monitor cleaning and maintenance.

74

3 years ago

This app is meant to help business owners make purchases of services that travel to a person’s house. Instead of making a trip to the store, you can use a smart phone app to purchase a service like a plumber or a carpenter.

74

3 years ago

A startup that is developing a smart, mobile version of the SAT that would allow students to take the exam in a way that fits with their schedules and lets them review their answers on the go.

74

3 years ago

A platform that allows customers to pay for purchases with their smartphones. It allows merchants to accept payments through their phone.

74

3 years ago

A smart and flexible data platform for self-driving cars. Their proprietary technology and algorithms enable cars to understand the world around them. Through a combination of sensors, machine learning, and computer vision, the platform provides a level of situational awareness that’s currently only available to humans.

74

3 years ago

A smartphone app that lets you search any term at all on the web and then tells you what the search result is.

74

2 years ago

A startup that connects hotels to their customers through a smart app, allowing guests to see photos and videos of the hotel, and for hotels to see how their rooms and amenities are being used and to send out push notifications.

74

2 years ago

Gaze, a startup that helps people control their smartphones remotely using eye-tracking technology.

74

4 years ago

A Y Combinator company that wants to use AI to help deaf people communicate. It has built an app that relies on a smartphone’s built-in camera to help users correctly place and identify objects and facial features.

73

4 years ago

A company that makes a “smart” computer that can be programmed to watch for health alerts in real time. The startup wants to use the “watch” feature to alert doctors to any health issues, and then streamline the diagnostic process.

73

4 years ago

A company making a smartphone app that can make you sound like a bullfrog

73

4 years ago

An upstart that wants to build a “smart” watch for heavy users of fitness trackers, claiming it can cut the time it takes to get to the gym from 30 minutes to 10.

73

4 years ago

A wireless charging pad for your smartphone. The company is working to make the whole process of charging wirelessly faster, and also plans to work on a spot-on version in which a charging pad can be placed on any surface and a smartphone can be placed on top to charge.

73

4 years ago

A smartphone app to help people exercise smarter, with a slew of new features.

73

3 years ago

All of us have an old smartphone lying around somewhere, and we don't know what to do with it. The startup wants to aggregate all of those old devices into a platform to help make them useful again.

73

3 years ago

This is a startup that lets you monitor your assets, and control your finances remotely, via an app on your smartphone.

73

2 years ago

A smartphone that uses AI to do things like translate languages, translate text, and suggest emojis.

73

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that helps restaurants in India optimize their kitchen workflow, and take advantage of technology like smart fridges and credit card processing.

72

4 years ago

A project created by YC alum Eric Migicovsky, it’s a device that can measure your physical activity and communicate with your smartphone.

72

4 years ago

A “smart” contact lens that tracks glucose levels in real time, sending alerts to users’ smartphones. It’s currently in the clinical trial phase, but the founders are working on a commercial version that will be released in 2020.

72

4 years ago

A crowd-funded business that seeks to build a “smarter” retirement system for Americans.

72

4 years ago

The startup is building out an ecosystem around smart contracts, especially around the idea of building cryptocurrencies that work well in the end user environment.

72

4 years ago

A healthcare company that makes a portable smart home oxygen monitor for patients at home. The startup wants to make it easier for patients to track their oxygen levels.

72

4 years ago

A startup that makes smart-home devices that can tell you when your blinds need to be opened or closed.

72

4 years ago

A startup that’s built a platform for a new type of app that runs on users’ smart phones.

72

4 years ago

A smartphone app that helps people find and book appointments at their local dentist. The startup is partnered with a local dentist to help in the service.

72

3 years ago

A chatbot that helps users create a “smart contract” based around their personal preference. Founder David Chen tells me that the bot was built to be a “simple and fun way to teach people about smart contracts and blockchain.”

72

3 years ago

A startup that makes a smart thermostat that uses machine learning to let you know when it’s over- or under-heating.

72

4 years ago

A smartphone app that allows users to find the nearest parking spot or garage. The startup expects to have customers in 80 cities by the end of the year and has received $2.5 million in funding from investors including Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures.

71

4 years ago

A social network for the “smart, social, and stylish” user, built on the premise that everyone has a story to tell and that people will share that story if they’re beautiful.

71

4 years ago

A company that develops and sells a line of “smart windows”, windows that can monitor and adjust to changing weather and other environmental conditions to maximize comfort and energy efficiency.

71

4 years ago

A startup that makes a shared, portable USB charger that’s small enough to fit in a wallet, but can still power smartphones and tablets.

71

4 years ago

Smart locks, keychains, and other products that make it easier to lock and unlock doors.

71

4 years ago

A smart lock system that can be controlled with a smartphone or tablet

71

4 years ago

A way to buy and sell real estate from your smartphone. It’s currently in talks with real estate companies and local governments to bring the startup to its first city.

71

4 years ago

A smart sensor platform to make road traffic management more efficient and safer.

71

4 years ago

This startup is building a universal smart lock for renters and homeowners alike.

71

4 years ago

A startup that uses a mobile app and smart watch to help people monitor their health and fitness.

71

4 years ago

A developer of smart thermostats, which work with a series of sensors and cloud technology to manage energy consumption and even improve air quality.

71

4 years ago

A startup that’s building an app for the “smart agriculture hardware” industry.

71

3 years ago

A startup that lets you access and share information on your life insurance and benefits plan from a smartphone app.

71

3 years ago

This startup is a “smarter way of sending money”, replacing paper checks with digital payments. The startup is essentially a digital alternative to pre-paid gift cards.

71

3 years ago

A platform that lets you order and interact with a smart home, like a smart toaster or smart coffee maker, over a secure messaging interface.

71

3 years ago

This startup wants to make coworking spaces more efficient by building a collaboration platform for workers to get smarter about their projects.

71

3 years ago

This startup is building a way to “remove the friction between your physical and online lives” through a product that is a “smartwatch with a battery that lasts for an entire year.”

71

3 years ago

A “smart” mic launched in September 2019 that can wirelessly connect to a phone and act as a speakerphone or a speaker. The device is meant to improve call quality and reduce missed calls.

71

2 years ago

The startup, founded in 2014, aims to let you use your smart phone to take a picture of a cityscape and send it to a friend for his or her critique.

71

4 years ago

A way for books to be read on a smartphone and stored in the cloud.

70

4 years ago

The startup is building a network of smart locks that work with a variety of home automation systems.

70

4 years ago

is a new way for your patients to get access to your medical records. "The idea is to make it easier for patients to get their medical records by allowing them to access them from anywhere in the world, including from their smart phones."

70

4 years ago

A company that makes a smart kitchen scale that measures weight, BMI, and body fat percentage.

70

3 years ago

This startup is building a smart-home security system that can be controlled with a mobile app, or with a smart speaker like the Amazon Echo.

70

3 years ago

A smartwatch app that lets you tell Siri you're on your way to work and get traffic updates along the way. The startup is building a smartwatch app that allows users to communicate with Siri and receive traffic updates. The startup also wants to integrate with Uber and Lyft.

70

3 years ago

A startup that’s building smart contracts for auto insurance. The company wants to automate claims and mitigate risk for a lot of auto insurance companies.

70

3 years ago

A “smart” smile that analyzes your teeth and recommends the best products to help you whiten them

70

5 years ago

Idea: This is a startup that makes a “smart” doorbell. It has a camera, a microphone, and a speaker. Users can talk to delivery and service providers through the doorbell, and the device can be used to monitor and intervene in domestic abuse cases.

69

4 years ago

A startup building a “smart” travel planner to show users how to get to their destination on time, and even help them navigate traffic.

69

4 years ago

A company that helps other companies create and use “smart contracts”, essentially creating decentralized software that runs on the blockchain and helps solve business problems.

69

4 years ago

A device that combines a smartphone and a projector into a single streaming device.

69

4 years ago

A ‘smart’ dog collar that monitors your dog’s vital signs remotely. It has built-in sensors for walking, running, walking backwards, walking on a treadmill, walking in the rain, walking up hills, walking down hills, walking indoors, walking under water, walking into the street, walking into the pool, walking into the lake, walking into the ocean, walking into the lake, walking into the pool, walking backwards, walking inside, walking backwards, walking indoors, walking backwards, walking backwards. Also has a voice recognition system, so you can talk to your dog at the same time.

69

4 years ago

This startup wants to add a “human-sized” touch screen to your phone. The company makes touch screen “smart screens” that let you swipe by swiping.

69

4 years ago

This is a startup that’s seen as a smart contract for insurance. It’s a platform for self-insured employers who want to collect and distribute payments to their employees.

69

4 years ago

A provider of “smart” tech for office workers. The startup wants to alleviate stress for office workers by using tech to monitor and analyze the mood of employees, reduce the need for time-consuming meetings and improve worker productivity. It’s planning to launch a product in November.

69

3 years ago

A startup that provides an insurance-like product for construction companies, which helps them track and manage their risks. It’s a “smart” insurance product that uses data to help track and manage risks like weather, equipment failures and employee performance. It’s already profitable.

69

3 years ago

A new take on the smartphone app, this startup is eliminating the smartphone app and replacing it with a digital card. The company wants to build a card that looks like a plastic card but is actually a virtual payment card. Customers would buy the card and then use that to pay for things. They’re called “seamless payments.”

69

3 years ago

A company that sells iPhone cases that double as an app-launching device, allowing users to launch their favorite apps by simply tapping their smartphone on the case.

69

3 years ago

A startup that wants to create a financial ecosystem that rewards you for making smart financial decisions

69

3 years ago

A company that makes a smart doormat, which is to say, a smart door mat that can open and lock itself when you’re at home.

69

3 years ago

A “smart-ticketing platform” that can help sports teams and venues get more revenue. It uses the blockchain to let teams and venues sell tickets on a decentralized platform with a built-in marketplace and a built-in loyalty program that rewards consumers for buying tickets. Currently focusing on the NBA, MLB, and NHL, but also eyeing soccer and other sports.

69

3 years ago

A company that is developing a new kind of screen that can change color when a smartphone is covered with water

69

3 years ago

A startup that helps schools and universities share lesson plans and curriculum with their students, who can follow them at home on their smartphone.

69

3 years ago

A company that helps people manage their fitness with smart features and automatic fitness tracking.

69

3 years ago

A smart watch that can do a lot of things, from tracking your activity to making phone calls.

69

4 years ago

A smartphone that’s meant to be an all-in-one computer, with an operating system that’s focused on productivity and responsive design.

68

4 years ago

“A self-storage management platform that automates the management of storage facilities, offering storage owners access to easy-to-use, smart service management solutions.” The company currently has $1.5M in funding, with plans to launch in Q4 2020.

68

4 years ago

“A platform that connects people with the power of AI to help them understand their financial position in real time.” The startup wants to help users make smarter financial decisions.

68

4 years ago

A platform that allows the owners of physical stores to digitalize the shopping experience. The company is building an app that lets customers scan and order products, then pay for them via their smartphone.

68

4 years ago

This startup is building an easy-to-use, low-cost home automation solution that lets users combine and control various smart devices to automate their home.

68

4 years ago

A startup connecting smart home ecosystems to the Internet of things.

68

4 years ago

Tech startup X-Ray Vision is building a smart home security system that uses AI to identify security risks, including things like motion and sound, and send alerts to homeowners. It’s currently in beta testing in New York City and San Francisco.

68

3 years ago

A B2C company that helps home owners improve their homes through the use of smart technology.

68

3 years ago

A platform for making payments, building credit, and analyzing financial performance. It’s the first platform in India to offer the ability to make payments in a smartphone app and access information about spending habits through a dashboard.

68

3 years ago

A wearable healthcare device that tracks stress and heart rate and syncs with a smartphone app to help users manage their stress and anxiety.

68

3 years ago

The startup is developing a new kind of appliance that can be used both inside and out of the home. It can be used as a coffee machine in the kitchen, a set-top box in the living room and as a smart plug elsewhere.

68

3 years ago

A startup that is building an IoT-based smart home system, with an inbuilt app that you can use to control your home. The idea is that the startup itself is a hardware hub, connecting hardware from different vendors with a single app. The company is backed by Y Combinator.

68

4 years ago

A company that helps people use their smartphones to report incidents to local police.

67

4 years ago

A startup that helps people make better use of their smartphones. It’s a powerful tool for people who work on the road but don’t have a laptop.

67

4 years ago

A mobile app that allows you to track the health of your dog with a smartphone, using information from your vet.

67

4 years ago

A “smart recruiting” platform that helps companies find and hire the best employees for their job openings, using data as a guide.

67

4 years ago

A startup that’s working to make the mental health sector more accessible to people through a smartphone app. It can be used to support people who have depression, anxiety and other forms of mental illness. The app works by connecting users with personal care managers who can make appointments with a therapist, prescribe medication and make referrals.

67

4 years ago

A startup that wants to make a “smart” speaker that can be “activated” via your smartphone. It’s a new category for Amazon that is beginning to compete with Google Home.

67

3 years ago

A startup that provides a smart home platform that adapts to the user's needs. By way of example, if you want to get off the couch, it will order pizza and start a movie.

67

3 years ago

A digital assistant that helps people optimize their behavior, improve their health and manage their finances. The digital assistant will pair with a smartwatch to work as a personal coach, health coach and financial manager.

67

3 years ago

A company that helps installers set up and troubleshoot smart home devices, with a team of moonlighting technicians in America and a support desk in India.

67

3 years ago

A bike sharing company that offers dock-less bicycles, where users can pick up an available bike with a smartphone and leave it anywhere. Based in Vancouver.

67

2 years ago

A smart home technology company that’s building a smart lock that can be controlled by an app.

67

4 years ago

This startup is building a “smart” house. The startup’s devices monitor activity and make adjustments to the home’s heating and cooling system based on those activities.

66

3 years ago

A company that turns old TVs into smart displays that can tell you what’s happening in real time.

66

3 years ago

A tool to track and manage your health through a smartphone app, with an aim at improving health by using the data your smartphone collects.

66

3 years ago

A smartphone app that helps people with diabetes manage their condition by monitoring blood sugar levels. For example, it can tell you if you need to eat or exercise, or if you should take insulin or other medications.

66

3 years ago

A “smart” coffee maker that will automatically order coffee from various coffee shops and retailers, as well as make specific blends and brews.

66

3 years ago

Eclipsum is a startup that is making it easier for users to create visual presentations with the use of “smart” software. The software runs on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone and allows users to create and share interactive graphs, charts, and maps.

66

3 years ago

A platform for healthcare providers to provide their patients with free medical information via their smartphone.

66

3 years ago

In this case, a smart-phone-connected device that tells you when and where you can park for free.

66

3 years ago

A new way to deliver food, with a smart refrigerator.

66

2 years ago

A new kind of smart lock that uses a smartphone’s camera to let you unlock your door from anywhere, at any time.

66

2 years ago

A messaging app that lets people send gifs and stickers from their smartphones to one another.

66

5 years ago

Idea: This startup wants to help India’s 600 million smartphone users take advantage of the country’s rapidly growing e-commerce market.

65

4 years ago

A startup that allows users to unlock their smartphones with the face. It’s a good tool for those with physical disabilities.

65

4 years ago

A startup that builds a search engine for the Internet of Things. The company’s first product is a smart thermostat that displays your home’s energy usage.

65

3 years ago

This startup is building a “smart” bike that can tell you how many calories you’ve burned and how far you’ve ridden. The device is designed to help people get fit, and is a spinoff of the company’s original product, a smart wristband that used to measure blood oxygen levels.

65

3 years ago

A new way to create animated GIFs using any video file and a smartphone. The app allows you to build a GIF quickly and share it on social media.

65

3 years ago

A “personal health dashboard” for your smartphone. It tracks your biometric data and aggregates it, then provides a quick summary of your health information. It’s currently in private beta

65

3 years ago

A startup that helps customers connect their smart home devices to their utility companies for easier energy management.

65

3 years ago

A smartphone app that provides live video tutorials to users when they need them. For example, if you want to brush up on the basics of Excel, the app will send you a live video of an Excel expert.

65

3 years ago

A startup that makes a smart home product called the “Tilt,” a hub that can connect to other smart home devices, such as the Nest thermostat, to make them work together to save energy and set schedules.

65

3 years ago

Smartsheet, the employee engagement and collaboration tool, is expanding into the education market by letting instructors and students collaborate on shared projects.

65

3 years ago

A "smart" drug that blocks many of the effects of alcohol, such as tingling and blurry vision, but doesn't get you drunk.

65

4 years ago

A smart card that can be used to pay your utility bills. The company also offers a subscription service that sends billed charges directly to your card.

64

3 years ago

A startup that helps people who are blind learn to use smartphones. The app can read aloud and describe pictures the user takes.

64

3 years ago

A startup building a “smart” robotic assistant for home use.

64

3 years ago

A mobile, voice-controlled smart thermostat that helps people save on energy costs. Once updated, it’s compatible with all existing HVAC systems, including the ones that were retrofitted for the Nest.

64

3 years ago

A smart earphone that syncs with your phone and tracks your health habits, goals, and progress.

64

3 years ago

A smart shampoo bottle that keeps track of how much shampoo you use and records your usage history.

64

3 years ago

A company that helps businesses with their search advertising. The company is built on a search engine called SmartyStreets, which is built on a sheet of paper and helps users find businesses that match their needs.

64

3 years ago

This startup has built a “smart-home-monitoring” system that lets customers know when their home thermostat is set to off or on.

64

3 years ago

The SmartShopper mobile app helps consumers get the most out of their money by helping them save on unnecessary expenses. They claim that their app saves consumers $6 billion a year.

64

3 years ago

A mobile app for farmers that lets them monitor their crops and the weather all from their smart phone or tablet.

64

3 years ago

This is an app that helps people with lung disease and COPD track their asthma levels. The idea is to help people exhibit better control over their asthma by using a smartphone’s activity tracker.

64

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that wants to build a “Bloomberg terminal for the Internet of Things”, aiming to help companies that make connected devices from cars to smart homes maintain security.

63

5 years ago

A startup that sells a subscription service to teach people how to use their smartphones

63

4 years ago

A computer for your car. The startup is in the process of prototyping a car computer that replaces the car’s in-dash screen. It’s compatible with most vehicles and smart home systems already on the road. The startup has raised $1.5 million to date.

63

4 years ago

A startup that uses a smartphone app and a wristband to keep track of rest and activity levels, which could help to improve sleep and reduce stress.

63

4 years ago

A startup that wants to create new types of smart products that make life easier for people who don’t have smartphones.

63

4 years ago

A company that sells software that lets companies track and make sense of the data from their employees’ smartphones, which they say is becoming their primary form of communication.

63

3 years ago

A lock and key app that’s as easy to use as a smartphone. You can send someone your unique combination for them to use for the key, then you can use the app to unlock their door, lock it, or open it up with your smartphone.

63

3 years ago

Smartphone-based food ordering app that aims to rival Grubhub and other competitors.

63

3 years ago

A startup that provides subscriptions for a “smart” kitchen in which everything on the market is connected to a central system. It’s working with a hardware manufacturer on a modular smart refrigerator that works with an app.

63

3 years ago

A startup that helps AI-powered personal assistants and smart speakers understand the spoken words and phrases of their users, and then build answers in response, rather than just answer questions.

63

3 years ago

A smarter way to use the power of your smartphone to manage your money. The startup wants to make financial management easy, offering a service that allows you to view your bank account, transfer money, and make purchases all from your phone.

63

2 years ago

A company that helps people find local repair shops in their area to fix smartphones, laptops, and other electronics.

63

4 years ago

This startup is building a vision-enabled augmented reality tracking tool for wearables. The product, which launches this year, will be able to track eye movements, and allows users to see through the lens of another person’s smartphone.

62

4 years ago

A startup that helps consumers to make sense of their mortgage payments, saving them time while also helping them make smarter financial decisions.

62

4 years ago

A new way of thinking about the internet of things — that it’s not just about smart devices. The company is building a platform that allows devices to communicate with one another and make sense of the data they’re collecting on the internet of things.

62

3 years ago

A startup focused on helping retailers build smart merchandising systems that can predict which products will sell based on a shopper’s past buying behaviors.

62

3 years ago

A new operating system that’s designed to make it easier for first-time smartphone users to get started. It’s currently focused on creating an intuitive, visual, and simple user interface, with the goal of eventually unifying third-party apps onto the platform.

62

3 years ago

A company that helps consumers buy more from Amazon.com with the help of a digital assistant housed on a smartphone.

62

3 years ago

Filling the gap in the smartphone payment space for small and medium-sized businesses, this startup is working on creating a payment solution that can be used with a credit card and not just a debit card.

62

3 years ago

A smart contract platform for labor, where workers are paid in the form of a token that can be traded in the secondary market.

62

3 years ago

“A smart tool that helps business professionals make better decisions about where to invest”.

62

3 years ago

A company that helps determine if a loan is worth making. Fundera’s technology is based on smart contacts, which match up borrowers and lenders and run predictive analytics to determine if a loan is worth making.

62

3 years ago

A company that develops and manufactures smart devices, including a voice-enabled robot that can make purchases and get service information, which they’re hoping to sell to big box retailers.

62

3 years ago

A startup that helps users get the most out of their “smart” home devices. The startup offers a software app that connects the home’s devices and makes them work together.

62

2 years ago

A company that is working with the NFL and ESPN to bring live streaming of games to smart TVs

62

4 years ago

The startup wants to “turn any couch into a smart couch”. The idea is that connected smart furniture can be an entry point into the connected home.

61

4 years ago

A company that sells “smart” dog collars that can tell if the dog is running away. The team wants to mount sensors near the dog’s collar and in the dog’s surroundings to identify where it is, and send alerts when it is running away and when it is lost.

61

3 years ago

A fully-managed IoT platform for smart connected home devices, which allow people to create and manage connected home devices from their smartphones.

61

3 years ago

A company that makes a high-end smartwatch, the Guess Connect, which it says is the first smartwatch that enables users to “live a more connected life.”

61

3 years ago

A company that sells a $50,000 security system made up of a garage door opener, a smart lock and a $49 video camera. The startup’s hardware is intended to let people live in their homes with their pets, and it has a product roadmap that includes a pet-friendly version of its camera

61

3 years ago

This startup wants to make your shopping experience smarter by tracking what you’re looking at and what you’re buying. It’s based on a lightweight shopping cart, but has plans to eventually build out a more robust recommendation engine.

61

3 years ago

This startup is building a platform for people to buy and sell their own property on a blockchain, using smart contracts to automate the process.

61

3 years ago

A wearable device to monitor and control blood sugar, with a simple interface that is not only less obtrusive than a smartphone, but also as easy to use as a watch.

61

3 years ago

A digital platform for smart money in Latin America. Users can set goals, track progress and then take advantage of all kinds of financial products and services.

61

2 years ago

A startup that uses the power of smartphone sensors to measure your sleep quality.

61

2 years ago

A startup that’s creating a new type of home security system that doesn’t use a key or a fob. Instead, the startup uses a smartphone app to arm and disarm a system that uses an algorithm to watch for intruders.

61

4 years ago

The company makes Alexa-compatible smart beauty tools.

60

4 years ago

A company that makes smart locks for high-end residential housing, so that you can unlock your front door with your phone, for instance.

60

4 years ago

A data visualization tool for online reviews that gathers and displays data from across a business’s entire customer base, and then creates a custom visualization to help companies make smarter decisions.

60

3 years ago

A hardware startup that wants to make your home a smart one, with smart products like lights and door locks that could detect when you’re at home and turn on.

60

3 years ago

A platform that helps developers build apps that work on multiple smart home platforms

60

3 years ago

A smart home platform that lets you control all your smart devices from one app. At launch, the company had over 3,000 users for its “Control” platform, which let you control light switches, thermostats, and more directly from one app.

60

3 years ago

The startup is building a web-based platform that allows people to create and sell their own “smart contracts” on a blockchain. The company is looking to create a marketplace for decentralized applications.

60

4 years ago

The startup wants to integrate the idea of a smart lock with the idea of a smart window. It wants to be the company building the smart window and smart lock.

59

4 years ago

A platform for the visually impaired. The app translates text into an audio reading of that text, with the readout played on a phone’s loudspeaker. While the smartphone app is free to download, the smartphone’s loudspeaker is not.

59

4 years ago

A "kitchen scale with a twist": a smart scale that tells you whether you're cooking healthy or not. The scale can connect to the internet through your smartphone, and will send the results to an app on your phone for you to analyze.

59

3 years ago

This startup is building a smart, easy-to-use digital health platform for the elderly to keep up with their own health. It lets users track their health, record symptoms, and check up on their doctors without making appointments or taking medications. The startup currently has a backlog of 2,000 people waiting to be accepted.

59

3 years ago

Realeyes is an AI that can read printed text and translate it into a form of sign language. The startup wants to use it to help the blind and hearing-impaired interact with TVs, smartphones, and other devices.

59

3 years ago

A smart messenger and bot platform that lets you automate your work

59

3 years ago

A company that builds and maintains the security infrastructure for the Ethereum network, described as “a Swiss army knife for smart contracts.”

59

3 years ago

A “smart” kids’ toy that’s a little like a Roomba but with an iPad app to control it. The startup has built an internal prototype.

59

3 years ago

Health apps are usually available on smartphones, tablets, and computers. Haze is building a smartphone app that helps patients monitor their health and stay in control of appointments.

59

3 years ago

A motion-sensor that tracks how often someone uses their smartphone, similar to the FitBit.

59

3 years ago

A startup that makes the “first smartwatch with a built-in health tracker”.

59

4 years ago

A startup that helps people make smart purchases based on their personal style. The app uses a proprietary algorithm to recommend items based on presented trends, using a “personality profile” to make purchases.

58

4 years ago

A tool that helps companies make smart data-driven decisions with their marketing budgets.

58

3 years ago

A company building a programmable, modular “smart” house. The company is currently building a smart-grid home in Portland, Oregon, and designed to be highly energy efficient and modular. The idea is that by building this type of home, the owner can install or upgrade the systems as she sees fit.

58

3 years ago

The creators of this startup are known for creating the first climate change website in the world, with a few other companies in their portfolio. Their new startup is a smart platform that helps companies track and measure their climate footprint, and also a tool for nonprofits to fundraise.

58

3 years ago

A secure, encrypted store that allows users to sell their old smartphones through a mobile app, and then get a cut of the cash.

58

3 years ago

The startup is building a facial recognition and computer vision system, though their first product is a “smart camera” that scans the faces of pedestrians, then recommends the next person they should follow.

58

3 years ago

A platform that allows users to control lights, music and other home entertainment systems via their smartphones and computers.

58

3 years ago

A health monitoring startup that aims to improve health by using smartwatch data to help understand the correlation between sleep, diet, and activity.

58

3 years ago

A startup that builds smart, flexible and collapsible furniture. The startup says it has built a $5.5 million SaaS platform that uses automated 3D printing to create furniture in a factory and ships it directly to customers.

58

3 years ago

A startup that is working on a smart shirt that tracks the wearer’s workout, informing them on the best parts of their workout and how they can improve.

58

3 years ago

A startup that wants to build smart manufacturing products for the auto industry. The company is building sensors into cars to monitor parts and produce a report of each car’s performance.

58

3 years ago

A simple way for people who use a wheelchair to move around with their phone. The startup wants to build a Bluetooth-enabled wheelchair that can be controlled with a smartphone. The wheelchair will come with a suite of sensors that will allow users to walk and even hop over obstacles.

58

3 years ago

Develop a smartphone app that can help diagnose a variety of conditions and recommend treatments. The startup wants to turn AI into a form of healthcare concierge that can help patients navigate their health, regardless of their ability to pay.

58

3 years ago

A startup that works with law enforcement to create a mobile app that lets police send victims photos of the perpetrators of crime, and then track them down. It lets police use their smartphones to instantly share pictures and details of the crime, and then use the app to track down the perpetrator.

58

2 years ago

A startup focused on video surveillance, pitching a “smart home camera system” that lets you use a smartphone as a remote.

58

4 years ago

A startup that offers a “smart” condom that tracks where you are in the act, monitors your arousal level, and vibrates to indicate that it’s time to get on with it.

57

4 years ago

A smart home lighting and thermostat system that connects to Wi-Fi, so users can control the system from anywhere.

57

4 years ago

This startup is working to create a new version of the Raspberry Pi, which will be smaller and better suited to control things like smart home appliances and lighting and other IoT devices. Right now, companies like Amazon and Google are building their own mini PC and smart home-computing devices, but RightBit hopes to make it cheaper and easier for other hardware makers to produce their own.

57

4 years ago

A system meant to help employees manage their health insurance. This includes everything from a smartphone app to help people navigate the process to a website for people to compare single-pay service options.

57

4 years ago

A “smart” train that can read and understand which cars are unoccupied and stop them from being sent down the tracks.

57

3 years ago

This is a startup building a tool to help visually impaired people to see the world through their smartphones and mobile devices. The startup is aiming to build into mobile devices some of the technology that blind people use to see and hear.

57

3 years ago

A smart keyboard for kids based on EEG technology to help kids learn to type.

57

3 years ago

A startup that helps companies with the creation and maintenance of a “Smart Home”. The company’s services can help set up a smart home, or train an existing one on how to be smart.

57

3 years ago

A startup that builds smart toilets to help reduce human waste in developing nations.

57

3 years ago

A smart wearable for children that monitors for signs of possible abuse, then sends a phone call to parents.

57

3 years ago

This startup wants to grow a network of “smart” parking spaces that can hold a car’s information and automatically pay the driver when they return. The idea is to keep cars from sitting idle and losing value.

57

2 years ago

Uses smart contracts to buy stocks that are later redeemed for cash.

57

3 years ago

A new type of stethoscope that connects to your smartphone, allowing you to hear and track your heartbeat.

56

3 years ago

A company that makes it easy for people in the US to register for and apply for EU residence cards through an application on their smartphone, and have them sent to them.

56

3 years ago

This startup wants to use machine learning to identify the different uses of a product and then provide recommendations based on that data. For example, a smartphone app may recommend different camera apps to users based on their photos.

56

3 years ago

A company that sells a cheap smartphone that connects to a Wi-Fi router in the home and turns it into a smart home hub.

56

3 years ago

JukePop is a startup that was launched in June 2019, designed to make video games more accessible. It’s an Android app that transforms smartphones into TV controllers.

56

3 years ago

A startup that turns the data collected by your fitness tracker into a dashboard, allowing you to analyze the data and make smarter changes in your lifestyle.

56

2 years ago

EyeEm is a startup that wants to be the Kodak of photography. The company’s app aims to be the place you go to find great images of whatever you are looking for. The startup is also building a new generation of digital cameras and a film stock that allows people to turn their smartphone into a high-end camera.

56

4 years ago

A platform that lets people deposit checks with a smartphone camera, without having to physically write a check.

55

3 years ago

A smart lock with a built in camera and motion detector, perfect for renters and vacationers who just want to lock the door.

55

3 years ago

A tele-medicine company that builds tele-presence technology to allow doctors to treat patients remotely with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. They want to bring together the data they collect while treating patients and share it with hospitals, insurance companies, and other health providers.

55

3 years ago

People are more attached to their smartphones than they used to be, and more than just a tool to check email and run errands. Now they have a way to make extra money while they’re on the go. Stocksy is a stock photography agency that licenses photos to brands and other companies.

55

3 years ago

A startup that’s building hardware that enables and tracks connected objects to collect statistics automatically. The company wants to make the world more “smart”.

55

3 years ago

The startup aims to make it easier for individuals to learn about the causes they care about. The company’s first product, a smartphone app, aims to make it easy to support nonprofits by helping users donate to them directly on the app or find local nonprofits in their area. The app is currently in beta.

55

3 years ago

A company that allows you to use your Alexa skills to control your smart home.

55

3 years ago

A platform for smart contract deployment with money-related data and analytics. The B2B company wants to help companies manage contracts with various service providers, track money, and provide a way to connect with vendors.

55

3 years ago

A startup that creates a way to make ad-free music from a smartphone

55

3 years ago

This startup is building a home security platform for families that can be used with a smart phone, tablet, or computer.

55

3 years ago

A startup that provides “a smarter, more accurate way to manage your money”, with a goal of “making sure you’re always getting the right interest rate on your savings”. The company is planning to launch in early 2020.

55

2 years ago

A startup that makes your house a smart home hub

55

2 years ago

A startup that wants to help you be more productive with the help of a “smart, lightweight wearable” that doesn’t take up space in your bag.

55

2 years ago

A startup that is building a product called “your dog” that allows a person to “talk” to their dog using their smartphone. The idea is that it will help people with speech impairments communicate with their pets.

55

5 years ago

Idea: A simple, powerful, and intuitive tool for creating smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain

54

3 years ago

This startup wants to help you book a car service without having to drive to a car service station. The startup, which was founded in June, provides a “smart” dispatch tool based on algorithms to match the right driver to your needs.

54

3 years ago

A startup that allows businesses to “schedule a meeting with any of their contacts, even if they don’t have a computer or smartphone”.

54

3 years ago

The founders of this app want to build a tool for managing digital feedback. Instead of emailing feedback to a manager or leaving a comment on a blog post, users can send feedback directly to a specific employee, and the app’s smart algorithms will automatically highlight the most important parts of each comment so the employee can see it, reply to it, and move on without having to read through unnecessary comments.

54

3 years ago

A smartphone application for school counselors to help parents enroll their kids in schools and to facilitate communication between parents and school counselors.

54

3 years ago

A company that builds “smart” tools for home cooks and foodies. They’re looking to develop a web-based platform for those who want to cook, with a calendar, shopping list and recipe editor.

54

3 years ago

A “smart” outdoor lighting system that works with an app to automatically turn on and off when people walk into the room. The product is currently in a limited release.

54

3 years ago

A smart, affordable, and easy-to-use healthcare service for the under-served in Africa. Their goal is to build infrastructure that is sustainable for the long-term with a focus on sustainability, and to make it affordable for everyone.

54

3 years ago

Dandelion is a “smart” home monitor that can detect over 1500 conditions in real time.

54

3 years ago

A startup that helps your kitchen and home office become a “smart place”

54

3 years ago

A new take on the “smart smoke detector”, replacing the old-fashioned smoke detector with a smoke-detection light that can communicate with a smartphone app.

54

2 years ago

A decentralized network of apps and smart contract applications built on the Ethereum blockchain

54

4 years ago

In 2016, the startup began a closed beta for the OpenXO app, which allows users to connect their smart phone to their computer and browse through the phone's storage.

53

3 years ago

A CPG startup making a product called "Coffee.io" that uses the same smartphone-based sensor technology as Fitbit, but with coffee instead of steps.

53

3 years ago

Instead of having to buy an expensive hardware device to measure your blood pressure, they’re going to come out with a $10 smartphone app that works off of a few sensors. The startup aims to reduce the cost of healthcare by getting more people to use the device.

53

3 years ago

This startup is building an app that will let users create and manage a personal “smart car”, or autonomous vehicle. The startup is also building an API to make it easy for other companies to build products on top of that.

53

3 years ago

The startup is looking to build new smart homes in partnership with manufacturers.

53

3 years ago

A “smart grocery store”, a place where you can buy groceries using a card that’s linked to your membership, and then pay for them using cash or a card of your choice. The checkout process is designed to be more efficient than the one you’d get at a traditional grocery store, with the goal being to get your groceries home faster.

53

3 years ago

A startup that allows users to track their exercise, nutrition, and sleep habits, and then make smarter decisions based on their data. They’re building a platform to help users be more proactive in their health.

52

3 years ago

A startup that helps access control systems integrate with your smartphone. The startup, which was founded in June, is based in the DC area, and has already built a marketplace for hardware, and is working on an API to integrate the system into your phone.

52

3 years ago

An AI-driven platform for energy management for consumers. The startup wants to manage energy usage for smart home devices.

52

3 years ago

A smart web platform that connects employers and employees, wherin employers can set up their own employee referral program. The startup plans to offer a suite of services including salary surveys, employee referral programs, employee reviews, and career mapping.

52

3 years ago

A technology that aims to help companies manage their supply chains and networks. Its big idea is to target the supply chain for “smart” companies.

52

3 years ago

A peer-to-peer car-sharing platform in the US that utilizes smartphones to facilitate car-sharing for those with a car.

52

3 years ago

This startup is building a “smart” condom that predicts when a user is going to have an orgasm.

52

4 years ago

Introduces the concept of “smart contracts” to the world of eCommerce. Essentially, it’s a smart contract that’s built on the Ethereum blockchain.

51

3 years ago

A way to gain more insight into a person’s health and wellness with a smart wristband

51

3 years ago

A Brazilian startup that’s building an ecosystem of smart, connected devices to help elderly people care for themselves.

51

3 years ago

The startup’s first product is a set of AI-powered smart lockers in Manhattan that can be unlocked by your phone and only unlock when you’re in the vicinity of one. The lockers are meant to help you travel more freely, as well as help improve traffic flow and security at the same time.

51

3 years ago

An online platform for “smart” or “connected” homes, allowing them to control appliances and lights with a smartphone.

51

2 years ago

A platform that connects grocery stores to customers via smartphone. Groceries are delivered within two hours and paid for via the grocer’s existing credit card.

51

5 years ago

Idea: A new way to execute smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain that’s meant to be more secure and less expensive

50

3 years ago

A niche product for having a hard time sleeping due to snoring or other sleep issues, Sleepio is a smartphone app which uses an algorithm to give real-time feedback on how well you sleep, and then sends you targeted advice to help you improve your sleep.

50

3 years ago

A solution that helps businesses simplify their accounting and finance processes. The startup wants to make bookkeeping smart enough for businesses to act as their own bookkeeper.

50

3 years ago

This is a new venture from the co-founder of the company that spent $8,000 on a round of venture funding to make a $400 smart phone. The company is building a home security camera that can use AI to alert its users of intruders. The founders were inspired by the startup that once owned their smart phone.

50

3 years ago

This startup is building a smartphone app that aims to help people reduce their use of disposable plastic. The startup has been operating in the UK since 2013 and is now operating in the US.

50

3 years ago

A way for people to “rent” cars on-demand using their smart phones.

50

3 years ago

A startup that makes a smart seating solution for hospitals that means nurses can rotate between patients more easily.

50

3 years ago

This startup is building a “smart” cleaning system for a new era of consumption.

50

3 years ago

A smart contract platform that “is a new kind of Internet architecture,” allowing people to make smart contracts that can be used to pay, receive payments, and more.

50

2 years ago

This startup makes a “digital” watch that syncs to your smartphone, helping you track your daily steps and sleep patterns.

50

2 years ago

A software company that helps doctors use their smartphones to help them get paid for their time. The startup is now offering a service to help doctors submit their time for payment in the same way they submit billable services.

50

3 years ago

A startup that helps you create and manage “Zines,” a new way to record and share your life. The startup’s founders say that you can write a Zine with just a smartphone and a little bit of paper.

49

3 years ago

A startup that builds products that are both stylish and functional. Some of their products are special iPad cases that can charge your phone, or even a smartphone that you can use to take pictures on the go.

49

3 years ago

The startup is building a smart home assistant that can help you check the weather, control your thermostat, and manage your home’s lighting, security and home-automation systems in a single app. They’re targeting the $3.2 trillion connected home market.

49

3 years ago

A startup that wants to add “biometric security” to inexpensive smartphone cameras, so the camera can be opened and the phone stolen by an attacker. The startup is working on the technology, which relies on an in-built fingerprint scanner using a touchscreen to unlock the phone.

49

3 years ago

A health tech company that makes a voice-activated smart scale that can communicate with a connected smartphone app to track weight, body fat, and trends over time. The startup is looking to raise $2.5m in seed funding.

49

3 years ago

A “smart ring” for the elderly, built on a similar model to the Fitbit. They’re not yet available.

49

3 years ago

A device that turns a smartphone into a large screen monitor. It’s an inexpensive way to stream content on a big screen.

49

3 years ago

Smart contracts are used to provide transparency and facilitate trust in complex transactions. CoinAdvisor is a startup that provides advice on how to choose and use smart contracts, and has developed a library of smart contracts to help developers in the ecosystem. It’s aiming at companies that need help on legal or regulatory compliance, or who have to deal with copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

49

3 years ago

A custom-designed physical keyboard for small mobile devices (like smartphones and laptops).

49

4 years ago

Helping businesses connect their physical products directly to consumers via the internet with their app, which acts as a “smart shelf” that helps customers scan items and find products they can purchase.

48

3 years ago

A portable DNA sequencer that operates using a phone battery. The startup plans to launch in 2020 with a test kit that costs $150 and will work on any smartphone.

48

2 years ago

This startup wants to help homebuilders design and build smart houses, and is building an open-source platform to do so.

48

3 years ago

A company that looks to build a new type of home security system that can link up with your smart home devices.

47

3 years ago

The tech behind the screen is a company that builds technology that lets people effectively use their smartphones without having to touch them.

47

3 years ago

A startup building an app to help teachers connect with students via smart contracts and cryptocurrency.

47

3 years ago

The company provides a platform for consumers to choose which products they want to buy and companies to compete for the order or sale of products based on a smart recommendation engine and feedback from the user base.

47

2 years ago

A startup focused on the smart home market in China. The company has a team of 25 engineers and is building a smart hub that connects everything in the home to the internet. They’re aiming to be the Amazon of the smart home in China.

47

3 years ago

A hardware startup that makes hardware for use with smartphone apps, such as a Bluetooth keyboard for your phone.

46

3 years ago

A platform that turns your smartphone's microphone into a recording device. The startup hopes to remove the hassle of recording audio, which they say is the most common use case for the app.

46

3 years ago

A smartphone app for finding other people to share a ride in an UberPool or Lyft Line.

46

3 years ago

A startup that uses AI to help teams of real estate agents build smart portfolios, and analyze the data to help them negotiate more effectively.

46

3 years ago

A company that wants to make it easier for people to make smart and safe decisions when renting out their homes. The aggregation platform will connect renters with homeowners and renters with landlords, and streamline the process for both parties.

46

2 years ago

A smart home device that lets you tune and calibrate your home audio system in real-time.

46

2 years ago

"Once you have your seed funding it's important to have a strategy. I think we need to build an innovative bank. Instead of a bank, we are building a program. We have a program that is focused on building a new financial system for the country. We need to build the smartest bank in the country."

46

2 years ago

A company that created a platform that turns expenses into “smart expenses”. Smart expenses can be adjusted based on other expenses, giving you a more accurate picture of your spending.

46

2 years ago

A smart lock for your front door that automatically unlocks when you come home.

46

2 years ago

This startup is looking to use AI and video to see if a person could potentially be a good fit for a job or a particular type of job. They say that the startup’s AI is smarter than most programmers, and can pick up on a person’s behavior, hobbies, and personality traits in seconds that can help a company hire better people in the future.

46

2 years ago

A smart doorbell that can recognize the faces and identities of people who ring the bell and send a notification to your phone.

46

3 years ago

This is an application for the “smart lock market”, and generally aims to automate more of the processes that happen when someone attempts to open the door for a third party.

45

3 years ago

A mobile app that lets you use your smartphone’s GPS and camera to track item locations in real time.

45

3 years ago

The startup is building a tool for small businesses that lets them quickly grow their inventory and manage their deliveries by incorporating a “smart assistant”.

45

3 years ago

A wifi-enabled smartphone that makes it easy to receive calls, texts and other notifications while you’re out and about. The startup is currently focused on the US and the UK.

45

2 years ago

This is a hardware company that makes “smart” doors and windows that let you control them via an app.

45

3 years ago

A “smart” vending machine that dispenses medical supplies and operates on an algorithm, rather than manually dispensed ones.

44

3 years ago

A company that allows anyone to create a smart contract, the protocol layer that powers decentralized applications on the Ethereum blockchain

44

2 years ago

This startup is building a platform that allows patients to consult with a doctor by video call and see the doctor via their smartphone camera.

44

2 years ago

Building a platform for developers to build apps for smart homes. The platform is meant to make it easier for users to control their homes with smart devices and is based on a smart home platform that the company built for its own home.

44

2 years ago

A company that creates online quizzes and tests to help students study smarter, not harder.

44

3 years ago

A startup that sells a “smart” dog collar that tracks dog’s location and activity, allowing dog owners to use the app to train their pooches and track their progress.

43

3 years ago

A home security system that offers “smart alerts” based on location and activity.

43

2 years ago

A tool that helps people set up lists of restaurants, chefs, and cuisines to help them make smarter restaurant and food choices.

43

2 years ago

The first-ever open-source, modular, offline, self-contained, intelligent, self-service, smart, and fast cash deposit machine.

43

2 years ago

A tool for building a “smart virtual assistant” that leveraging AI to make recommendations on anything from the best times to post to a particular social media platform to the ideal products to purchase based on your own personal buying habits.

43

2 years ago

A healthcare startup that helps doctors manage patient data from a smartphone. It also allows doctors to bill insurance companies and generate payments.

43

2 years ago

A smart locker for shared office space. The startup is building a way for office tenants to rent a locker for personal items and leave a digital key on the lock with the office, allowing items to be accessed as needed.

43

3 years ago

A “smart contract” system that allows you to automate payments, based off of Bitcoin.

42

3 years ago

A smart lock that allows your guests to open your door, and allows you to lock it remotely.

42

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easier for people to share their homes and apartments with friends and family by providing a solution that lets people access their space and control their systems with a smartphone or tablet.

42

3 years ago

A company making a smart lens that takes photos using the phone’s camera and then automatically identifies people, objects and background information in the photo. The startup is now shipping the lens as a standalone product.

41

2 years ago

A way to help you make home repairs with your smartphone. The app works in tandem with a smart device that can monitor and record problems and will eventually be able to give you a quote and let you order materials from your phone.

41

2 years ago

Smart contracts for the blockchain.

41

2 years ago

A “smart” mortar and pestle that treats the ingredients of each recipe before grinding them for you.

41

2 years ago

This is a smartwatch for seniors that helps them stay actively engaged in their daily lives. The company currently has an open beta and says it will be available to seniors in the U.S. by the end of 2019.

41

2 years ago

A startup that lets you take a picture of your broken smartphone screen and get a quote for the repair.

41

3 years ago

A “smart” box that allows you to monitor and predict nutrient absorption from your food and ingredients via the latest tech.

40

3 years ago

A platform for users to discover, share, and print photos from their smartphones.

40

3 years ago

A startup building a new kind of collaborative software, called a “collaborative operating system”, that can be run on desktop and laptop computers, tablets and smart phones. The startup’s first product will be a $20 software download that can be used to build and deploy collaborative apps.

40

2 years ago

A virtual assistant for the Amazon Echo that enables the smart speaker to control Samsung Smart TVs via the SmartThings hub.

40

2 years ago

A startup that’s building smart locks that can be unlocked or activated with a smartphone.

40

2 years ago

A technology that allows users of a smartwatch to send and receive messages from the watch using the same interface used on their phones.

40

2 years ago

A not-for-profit organization that helps refugees in developing countries. The organization is hoping to use blockchain and smart contracts to help refugees sell and trade their property, paying property taxes and providing protection.

40

2 years ago

A physical smart card that helps people get the right medications, at the right time, and in the right dosage. It’s meant to eliminate patients mis-prescription, and is compatible with pharmacy and insurance systems.

40

3 years ago

A company that makes all your devices smarter. They’re currently in pilot with 12 clients, including Philips and Vodafone.

39

2 years ago

A startup that makes it easy to use different smart devices in conjunction with one another.

39

2 years ago

A smart contract designed to help retail investors manage their funds across different institutions.

39

2 years ago

This startup wants to create a way for “Any Kind of Car” to be rented with a swipe of a card on a smartphone app.

39

2 years ago

A smart-home-as-a-service startup that’s building a platform for developers and designers to build smart home products and share them with other users.

38

2 years ago

A real estate startup focused on smart contracts for rental agreements.

38

2 years ago

A startup that is building a platform that helps people use their smart phones to manage their finances, including an app that is available on iOS and Android.

38

2 years ago

A small project created to make financial transactions faster with a bitcoin-like application that can be used on a smartphone.

38

2 years ago

A “smart condom” that senses and responds to the user’s body heat, humidity, and movement. The condom is self-contained and contains sensors that adjust its sensations based on the user’s responses.

38

2 years ago

A startup that’s “building the Uber of smart home devices”, which they say will allow you to “set-up and control your home devices through an app and change your lighting preferences and more with a couple of clicks.”

38

2 years ago

A company that sells a $12 “smart” TV that tracks your eye movements to determine which channel you’re watching and automatically changes the channel for you.

38

3 years ago

This startup wants to let you put your house on the blockchain, allowing other people or machines to buy and sell your home, with the help of smart contracts, to anyone with a smartphone.

37

3 years ago

A platform that opens up the medical field to smart tech companies. The startup aims to build a “data platform that allows companies to make AI decisions based on data they have received from hospitals and clinics.”

37

3 years ago

A high-end, low-cost version of Amazon's Echo. The startup wants to offer a smart speaker that connects to the internet in order to answer questions, play music and offer information.

37

2 years ago

A company that’s building a version of Amazon Go that works with a smartphone instead of an RFID chip. It uses NFC, QR codes, and a geofence.

37

2 years ago

A six-person startup that makes a smartphone add-on that allows you to see the weather anywhere on the planet. They’re the first company to make an app that lets you see the weather in nearly 60 countries.

37

2 years ago

A new type of smartphone that can be controlled by a select group of people. The device is controlled by a few people who can call, text and video chat. The founder, Shai Bantum, was born with a rare heart defect that made it necessary for him to have a pacemaker. The company is in beta in the US and Israel.

37

2 years ago

A new company that wants to help you co-eat with your neighbors. It combines Nest, a smart thermostat, with a cooking app, and a food delivery service.

37

5 years ago

A smart thermostat that syncs with your phone and can be controlled from anywhere.

36

3 years ago

The company is a pioneer in the field of payment-as-a-service technology. TAPAS is a cloud-based payments service which brings payment and commerce to the world of mobile handsets, tablets, wearables and even smart-phones via a fast, secure and simple to use interface. TAPAS currently supports online retail, online games and online banking platforms. TAPAS is being used in more than 500 companies in over 40 countries.

36

2 years ago

A smartphone app that helps you manage your email, calendar, and task management across all of your devices.

36

2 years ago

A startup that makes an app that lets riders book a car by scanning their smartphone. The app is meant to compete with Uber and Lyft.

36

2 years ago

The company is working on a 2nd-generation smart condom that is waterproof, has full-color display, and is able to track a user’s movements during sex.

36

3 years ago

A new kind of credit card that can be used at a wide variety of places, including restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc. The startup wants to use a digital card with a mobile application that syncs to the card’s information, so that users will be able to see their bills and make smart spending decisions.

35

3 years ago

A “smart, dynamic, and adaptive” predictive analytics tool for banks, pitched as “the next generation of risk management”.

35

2 years ago

A company that uses blockchain-based smart contracts to solve the problem of “what happens after an employee leaves”. The startup aims to help companies avoid expensive and time-consuming exit interviews, by giving employees the option to leave “on their own terms”.

35

2 years ago

This startup aims to help small businesses create a more efficient, personalized online shopping experience for their customers. It seeks to provide a more customized shopping experience for a customer, and provide a new revenue stream for small businesses through the use of a “smart sales channel”

35

2 years ago

A company that makes smart pens that can record everything you write and draw. The pen is an integrated camera, microphone, and speaker. A company press release described it as “the world’s first smart pen that enables you to capture the world around you.”

35

2 years ago

A “smart contract for the IoT” platform. The startup aims to make it easier for developers to build IoT applications on the Ethereum blockchain.

35

2 years ago

A smartphone that makes it easier to do TV-style live streaming. It’s a miniature HD camera that you can mount on your phone, and a small HD screen for the video you shot.

35

3 years ago

The startup builds tools to help shoppers make better decisions when buying everyday items. The tool will be used on a smartphone app, with options to allow users to see how a certain item performs over the course of a year, or compare the cost of a branded product to its generic alternative.

34

2 years ago

A startup that builds “smart” apps for doctors. It’s a service that makes it easier for doctors to differentiate symptoms and patients and has time tracking, patient management and billing.

34

2 years ago

A smart light bulb that can automatically control your home’s temperature. The startup’s lightbulbs are installed in the ceiling of a home and monitor the temperature and humidity. If the temperature goes above a certain level, the bulb will automatically turn on the A/C or heat.

34

2 years ago

An iPhone case that doubles as a phone charger and a stand for your smartphone

34

2 years ago

A new smartphone for the blind with three screens and a laser pointer

34

2 years ago

A “smart” lock that can be controlled by a smartphone app. The startup says the lock can be connected to any standard deadbolt, and works with most smart home devices, including Nest, and Philips Hue. The lock is priced at $250.

34

2 years ago

A smart TV interface for controlling your home, with voice and gesture controls.

34

2 years ago

This startup is building a “smart” elevator that can help elderly and disabled people navigate the world around them.

34

2 years ago

A company that makes smartcards and secure IDs for companies, governments, and individuals

34

2 years ago

The startup wants to make it easier for users to engage with the people around them on their smartphones. It also wants to make it easier for people to find those people in the first place.

33

2 years ago

A smartphone app that tracks student progress and helps students keep up with their college-level courses

33

2 years ago

A startup that helps businesses establish “smart cities” using IoT technology.

33

2 years ago

A new way to pay for parking or tolls through your smartphone. The app lets you scan your license plate, and is designed to be scan-free.

33

2 years ago

Looking for an open-source, “smart” way to bill customers for things like data usage.

33

2 years ago

The company is building a smartphone app that helps people learn to play an instrument. It’s designed to be simple and effective.

33

2 years ago

A smart home system that can answer questions about your home, like “What was my last meal” or “Where was I last night”. It can connect to your calendar, and show what appointments you have that day

33

2 years ago

A way to incorporate smart home features into your home, from lighting to heating and air conditioning.

33

3 years ago

A new insurance platform that combines smart contract-powered solutions with “traditional insurance products”. The platform uses a hybrid “Smart Contract+Insurance” product, allowing users to choose between a traditional insurance policy with a “smart contract” endorsement, or a traditional insurance policy without the smart contract endorsement.

32

3 years ago

A startup launched in March 2017 that is making a universal API and SDK for developers to build smart-device software. The company is currently focused on building an API for the fitness industry, but will expand to other industries in the future.

32

2 years ago

Building a test that can help diabetics in the US see their blood sugar levels with a smartphone.

32

2 years ago

Smart contracts that allow you to back up your code online and add transparency, reproducibility and traceability to your code.

32

2 years ago

The company wants to bring the benefits of video to traditional business meetings. The product is a video conferencing tool that allows people to host video calls via a smartphone.

32

2 years ago

Helping people control their electric utility costs with “smart thermostats, smoke detectors, and power strips”.

32

2 years ago

A hardware startup that makes smart plugs, which can be used to automate lights, fans, and other appliances.

32

2 years ago

Uses data to help consumers better select and buy their next smartphone.

32

2 years ago

A hardware startup that sells a credit card sized device that connects to a smartphone’s camera, ostensibly allowing users to be paid in real time. It’s still in its early days, but the company has a pilot program in place with a few customers.

31

2 years ago

A startup that takes the idea of a good-looking and functional smartwatch and turns it into a fundamental way to keep track of your life. The startup is building on the idea that we all have our own style and should be able to wear what we want, where we want.

31

2 years ago

A provider of smart-home devices in China that uses artificial intelligence to automatically detect motion and sound in the home, and send alerts to users.

31

2 years ago

This is a “smart” address book and reminder app. It allows users to create profiles in their address book, importing contacts from various social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. It offers an alternative to address books that only have a single tabbed page. It also has a “reminders” section that allows you to create reminders based on location and time of day.

30

2 years ago

This startup is building a mobile app for sports and fitness coaches who want to better connect with clients on their smartphone. It allows coaches to set goals (for instance, to have someone lose 10 pounds in a month) and feed all the data into the app. The app then uses analytics to highlight the best areas to focus on.

30

2 years ago

A hardware company that wants to build an integrated hardware hub that can turn any piece of hardware into a smart device.

30

2 years ago

A startup that allows users to control their TVs from their smartphones. It allows users to search for shows and programs, and also allows users to pause, rewind and re-watch shows.

30

2 years ago

Latin America’s tech industry is also bolstered by the region’s sheer population size. The region has more than 100 million tech-savvy people in the region, and the number of people who have Internet access is expected to reach 4.7 billion by the end of 2020. Increasing Internet penetration and smartphone usage are also drawing more entrepreneurs to the region.

30

3 years ago

Hire the Smart, an applicant tracking platform built for fast-growing, low-pay environments. It is one of the few startups in the pool that has been around for over a year. The company previously focused solely on the fast-food industry, but has since broadened its offerings to cover retail and other industries. The startup is also one of the few in the competition that does not currently have a product in production.

29

2 years ago

The startup wants to create a bespoke payment system for the hospitality industry. It operates a registry of hotels where users can schedule appointments with hotels and book rooms via a smartphone app.

29

2 years ago

A "smart money" app that uses data to automatically manage and share money between friends. Users add their credit cards and accounts to the app and then link it to their Facebook friends. The app takes a small fee of all transactions and automatically transfers money between people.

29

2 years ago

A personal digital assistant that integrates with your current smart home system to control them all. The startup is building a wireless Zigbee hub that adds a new layer of control to the existing smart home.

29

2 years ago

A lightweight smartwatch with a unique battery design, which can be recharged quickly and effectively.

29

2 years ago

A customizable, “smart” contractor

29

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a platform that’ll allow electric utilities to monitor and remotely control their grid. The idea is to help utilities manage smart grid technology and switch loads more efficiently.

29

2 years ago

A smart mirror that turns into a camera system, using a camera and its microphone to track movement in the room. If a person is in the room, it will ping them.

28

2 years ago

Fits a universal belt that works as a sleeve or as a carrier for a smartwatch or other electronics.

28

2 years ago

A smart, connected home device, enabling technology that automatically adjusts the temperature in your home to match the outside temperature.

28

2 years ago

A startup that brings in-app messaging to smartphones, letting users send a message to friends across Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Users can also send an in-app image or doodle.

28

2 years ago

A “smart”, cloud-based marketplace that brings together sellers and buyers of products, who are rated and vetted by other users.

28

2 years ago

A startup that helps retailers turn shoplifting into a profitable endeavor by creating a smart cart software solution that helps retailers identify shoplifters through cameras on the cart.

28

2 years ago

A startup that helps builders create interactive home displays. The startup creates virtual 3D models that customers can summon with a smartphone.

27

2 years ago

A company that’s helping consumers better manage their utilities in the home and in their cars. The startup’s main product, called “Smart Energy”, is a tool that allows users to plan out their utility usage, then get alerts when they’re running low and automatically make adjustments.

27

2 years ago

A way to provide a phone number to a smartphone app, taking the pain out of building out a customer service or support system.

27

2 years ago

A startup that will help develop the AI for cars and other smart machines.

27

2 years ago

Smartphones are getting more powerful and more capable, but developers are struggling to find ways to put them to good use, with a lot of mobile apps having been written from scratch instead of reusing existing code.

27

2 years ago

A startup that is building a platform that allows cities and municipalities to build their own parking apps. The idea is that the parking app can be accessed via an app on a smartphone, and gives the city data on the movements of the cars in the area, in real time.

27

2 years ago

This is a startup that wants to turn any TV into a smart TV that tells you when you’re being watched and responds to your voice commands.

27

2 years ago

An API to help people build smart contracts for representing asset ownership in any type of legal agreement.

27

2 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easier for customers to access their favorite stores through your smartphone. It currently has a goal of 100,000 users.

27

2 years ago

A startup focused on building a “smart wallet” for people who don’t have traditional bank accounts. People who don’t have access to traditional banking services can store their money in the app, which also allows them to send money to family and friends.

26

2 years ago

A startup developing a smart wristband that can track physical activity for improved health

26

2 years ago

A startup that has developed a grid-enabled system of smart water sprinklers that can be networked together and water your garden automatically.

26

2 years ago

A smart exercise band that responds to movements and tones the muscles it detects in real time.

26

2 years ago

A startup that’s building software that can be used in conjunction with a smart contract platform to automate payments, and which is aiming to launch a platform in 2020.

26

2 years ago

Nevergo is building a way for people to put their keys and other valuables in a “smart locker” that’s accessible through an app, so that if they’re at home but forget their keys, they can get them back.

25

2 years ago

This startup is building something like a “smart” meeting room. People can use it to organize and book meetings, assign them to other attendees, and set reminders.

25

2 years ago

Project explores the benefits of a smaller, more personal health care system that would be delivered via a smartphone app.

25

2 years ago

A platform for the development of smart contracts for real world use.

25

2 years ago

A platform that uses a combination of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and smart user behavior to allow users to purchase goods online and receive them at their local UPS store.

25

2 years ago

A “modern day ‘Captain Kirk’,” according to the founders, who want to use smart home technology to make it possible for people to control their homes and businesses using voice commands.

25

2 years ago

A dedicated email address for all of your email, with smarts that help you filter and organization your incoming messages.

24

2 years ago

Smart is a company that wants to empower developers to build the next big ideas. The founders say that they want to build a platform for developers to build things that are “so powerful that they can’t be ignored”.

24

2 years ago

A startup that helps people and companies organize their finances by making it easier to follow bills and track which expenses are for which accounts. It’s a way to minimize confusion, and also makes it easier to pay bills from a smartphone.

24

2 years ago

A startup building a “smart fence” as a way to keep animals from roaming and getting into trouble.

24

2 years ago

A new way to read books on the go. The app is a paid subscription service that features “smart” book recommendations based on your reading history. The startup says over 1 million people are currently reading on their platform.

24

2 years ago

A platform for sellers to list items for sale directly from their smartphone, with the ability to sell items on behalf of the buyer.

24

2 years ago

A new type of smart contract platform that allows developers to build blockchain apps that can be used both on the Ethereum network and on Ethereum Classic, a hard fork of Ethereum.

24

2 years ago

A company that transforms empty spaces into “smart” offices. It’s not a physical building, but furniture with sensors, Wi-Fi, and other connected devices.

24

2 years ago

A customizable software platform that allows smartphone-based game developers to quickly build 3D games. People want to play games that are fun and engaging, but often a high barrier to entry means people will not invest the time to learn how to program in 3D, and need to find games that are already made (often with less than stellar results).

23

2 years ago

Smart contracts to reduce the amount of time needed to onboard new customers.

23

2 years ago

A software company that helps auto-parts makers and dealers create their own smart app stores for their customers

22

2 years ago

A device that allows people to convert any smartphone to a standalone camera and make it into a virtual, portable studio. Available on iOS.

22

2 years ago

A platform that allows parents to track their children's school attendance and grades directly from their smart phone.

22

2 years ago

A startup that wants to create a blockchain-based smart contract platform

22

2 years ago

A pair of glasses for smartwatches that allows users to access Google Assistant with a tap.

22

2 years ago

A startup that helps utility companies manage smart grid data. The company wants to make it easier for utility companies to use that data to make money through services like sales, reports or data analysis.

22

2 years ago

It’s on a mission to connect the world’s 2.5 billion “smart fridges” to the internet.

21

2 years ago

A smart contract platform for sellers and buyers of real estate, designed to streamline transactions, cut costs and reduce risk. They have $1.3 million in funding to date.

21

2 years ago

A company that aims to help companies reduce the risk of supply chain disruptions by tracking shipments with the help of a smartphone.

21

2 years ago

A digital assistant for home security. FaceIt is a smart camera that can detect when doors and windows are opened and send alerts.

21

2 years ago

A software company that makes an API for software developers to build their own smart home devices.

21

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a new class of sensor that can detect buyer intent, then act as a “liquid-based” AI assistant. It’s starting with a “smart mug” that’s meant to be used with a smartphone.

21

2 years ago

A company that helps apartment renters fill out rental applications on a smart phone.

21

2 years ago

The startup, based out of San Francisco, is creating a way for people to easily set up “smart” waiting rooms in their homes.

21

2 years ago

Fishbowl Scientists is a startup that helps companies like Coca-Cola or Unilever track consumers’ uses of their products through their smartphones. The company tracks consumers’ behavior in their homes, their cars, and in public spaces, using sensors and apps.

20

2 years ago

A smart “digital locker” for people to keep their valuables safe. They want to make it easy for people to keep their belongings in a centralized place while still having access to them from any device.

20

2 years ago

Cutting out the middle man in the insurance industry, this startup is building a platform that lets people shop for insurance via their smart phones. The company is charging $9.99 USD for insurance plans.

20

2 years ago

One of the leading companies in the luxury smartphone market, with over 100,000 sales/month, is now developing a blockchain-based platform to improve the product, and the company is looking to raise up to $27 million in an ICO to fund development of its blockchain platform.

20

2 years ago

A startup that wants to help customers buy and sell used smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and store them in a decentralized cloud.

20

2 years ago

Users can buy accessories for their smart devices, like a ringtone, sticker, or watch band. They’re currently available for Samsung products.

20

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that is building a “better” version of the Amazon Dash button to make it easier for people to interact with their smart home.

19

2 years ago

A monitoring and analytics platform for smartphones, allowing users to track their phone usage and productivity. It helps employees to optimize their phone usage.

19

2 years ago

This startup is aiming to make using a smartphone as easy as using a desktop computer. The company wants to make it easier for people to get on the web, access apps and use their phones in a more hands-on way.

19

2 years ago

A “smart” document scanner that will automatically analyze a document for data like emails, phone numbers, and addresses. The scanner can be applied to receipts, tax forms, and other documents.

19

2 years ago

A platform that allows people to pay for services on their smartphones. The startup is focused on creating an accessible and fair marketplace for building contractors, electricians, plumbers, and other skilled tradespeople.

19

2 years ago

A startup that makes “smart” curtains that can fade in and out.

19

5 years ago

Idea: A smart-home security system, combining video monitoring with an interactive voice-activated interface The startup raised $150,000 in a seed round led by Innovation Endeavors in September 2018

18

2 years ago

A startup meant to help people with hearing loss and other impairments read. It’s a tool that will work with a variety of devices including smartphones, tablets, and TVs.

18

2 years ago

A smart garage door opener that is integrated with Nest, allowing the door to open via voice command or with a custom app.

18

2 years ago

A healthcare startup that helps diabetics self-monitor their blood sugar levels with a smartphone app and an accompanying wristband.

18

2 years ago

The company is building a “smart home” product suite which includes a smart lightbulb, smart air conditioner, and connected thermostat that will keep homes running more efficiently.

18

2 years ago

A platform that provides a suite of tools, including a way for you to build an app for your smart home devices. The startup is currently testing a prototype.

17

2 years ago

A product that helps people set up and automate their home’s lights. It’s available in an app for your phone, or as an app for your smart lamp.

17

2 years ago

A startup developing “smart” animals who can answer questions about how they’re feeling, how they’re sleeping, etc. in real time.

17

2 years ago

A startup that helps people build their own “smart” profiles that help them make better decisions, based on their health history, current health, and then their changing needs.

17

2 years ago

A voice controlled smart speaker that lets you control your home using your voice. The speaker has a built-in camera and a touchscreen, so you can see what’s happening in the room.

17

5 years ago

Idea: Grow food indoors using smartphone apps

16

2 years ago

The company aims to bring digital-only merchants to the physical world with a “smart vending machine”.

16

2 years ago

The startup wants to help people in the UK and the EU save money and time by making buying travel insurance on their smartphones easier.

16

2 years ago

Spacely is a company that wants to build a dev kit for the next era of computing. It’s building a development kit that runs on 5G modems, so you can plug it into your smartphone to interact with the Internet.

16

5 years ago

A startup that turns your home into a smart home, lets you monitor and control everything from your phone

15

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that makes smart home devices. One of its products, a WiFi-connected laser for the kitchen called Clipi, automatically adds a plant-based seasoning to food as it cooks.

15

2 years ago

This startup aims to distribute a smartphone app that combines the features of a personal assistant and a concierge to help users manage their time and schedule.

15

2 years ago

A tool that helps companies make smarter decisions about their inventory. The startup lets companies organize and manage their inventory by style, color and size.

15

2 years ago

A startup that helps cities make smart investments in transportation

15

2 years ago

A new travel insurance product built on top of Ethereum’s smart contracts, replacing the traditional insurance contract with a new one that makes claims faster and easier to manage.

15

5 years ago

A startup that sells Smart Homes so people can control their home with their phone or other devices

14

2 years ago

A software startup that builds smart, programmable robots.

14

2 years ago

A smartwatch for buyers who want to track and compare prices of a variety of goods and services.

14

2 years ago

An independent voice that can be built into different smart home devices/apps.

14

2 years ago

A way to unsnap, or untie, a tie by tapping a key on a smartphone. The startup is building a smart object that allows you to “unbind” your tie without actually un-tying it. The startup is currently looking for beta testers.

14

2 years ago

ThirstyMeds is building a smart pharmacy solution for India that helps compare drug prices, and track inventory in real-time.

14

5 years ago

A team of engineers have built a product that lets homeowners control their home’s lights, AC, and thermostat via a smartphone — without the need for smart locks. They’re pitching the product as a way to bring smart home technology to more people, and without the need for a significant investment.

13

2 years ago

A startup that lets you use your smartphone to track your fitness and health goals, with personal coaches and other features.

13

2 years ago

A connected smart home device that can be integrated into a home automation system.

13

2 years ago

This startup is building a smart city bus stop that allows riders to upload their schedules to the bus stop and check whether the bus is running on arrival.

13

5 years ago

Idea: A new kind of smart home thermostat

12

2 years ago

A piece of software that allows companies to “work smarter, not harder” by tracking their time and expenses across their different departments.

12

2 years ago

Buggit is a marketplace for buying and selling used and refurbished smartphones, but what makes the startup different is that the company will trade you in your old phone for a brand new one.

12

2 years ago

Open source, network-enabled home automation system which allows users to control multiple devices using a single app. The company has launched two separate products: One for fans of Hue, Philips and other brands of smart lights, and one for smart home enthusiasts.

12

2 years ago

A company that creates and markets a patented technology that attaches to the back of a smartphone and allows users to project an image onto a surface. The startup says the resulting image can be used as a mirror, a digital mirror, or a virtual mirror.

12

2 years ago

A startup that builds “smart trash cans” for households, with an idea that’s a cross between a trash can and a dishwasher.

12

2 years ago

A London-based startup that provides a smarter way to buy and sell residential real estate by bringing the power of Big Data into the financial side of the market.

11

2 years ago

The idea here is to help nonprofits use data to inform their work and make smarter decisions. In addition to giving nonprofits access to data, the startup also aims to help them use that data to engage with their communities in real-time.

11

2 years ago

A startup that wants to “make it easy for you to transform your home into a smart home.” The company makes smart sensors for your home that talk to other smart home devices, including Nest.

11

2 years ago

A startup that lets you order pizza through your smartphone, with a delivery system that can be integrated into your delivery service (either through a marketplace or directly with the company.)

11

2 years ago

A bike rental system in NYC that's also a delivery system for food, in which riders receive a smartphone app with menu options and pick up a kiosk to order food. It's available in 40 markets in the US and Canada.

10

2 years ago

This app helps small business owners to make smarter hiring decisions based on the previous work experience of job candidates.

10

5 years ago

Idea: An e-commerce site that sells recycled products, such as old books, smartphones, and art

9

5 years ago

Idea: An online marketplace to trade used and broken smartphones The startup is currently focused on the UK but is looking to expand to other countries

9

5 years ago

Idea: A company that makes a smart fork for people that are trying to lose weight. The fork vibrates when you overeat, sending a signal to the brain that you’re full.

9

5 years ago

Idea: A maker of a line of smart kitchen products which includes a smart juicer, a smart steamer, and a smart knife sharpener.

9

2 years ago

A tool to help developers optimize their interfaces for multiple devices, including tablets, smartphones, and computers.

9

2 years ago

A new financial services startup that wants to build a “smart” personal loan that reduces the cost of financing for young people. It wants to offer loans on a pay-as-you-go basis, with little to no paperwork.

9

2 years ago

A team that’s building a smart fridge for companies to track inventory in real time. The startup says they’re about to release a new product that will also be useful to restaurants and grocery stores.

9

5 years ago

Idea: Node is building a microwave that can connect to a smartphone and cook food It's crowdfunding the device on Kickstarter and claims that it can cook a frozen pizza in 2 minutes

5

5 years ago

Idea: This corporate wellness startup is building a platform that lets companies and their employees take their fitness out of the gym and into the world. Their first product, a smart wearable that tracks your steps and other activities, is currently being beta tested in the Bay Area.

5

5 years ago

Idea: This is a mobile app that makes it easy to get a ride using your smartphone Riders can also use the app to manage their ride, directly with the driver, without speaking to a dispatcher It’s currently available in the Bay Area, with free rides during the trial period

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5 years ago

Idea: A “smart” version of a public restroom

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5 years ago

Idea: A new kind of digital bank for the unbanked that doesn’t require a smartphone or a bank account

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5 years ago

Idea: A smart contract platform using a Bitcoin-like UTXO model

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5 years ago

Idea: A smart thermostat that’s more efficient, and makes it easier to control heating in office buildings

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5 years ago

Idea: An AI startup that is building a smart sales and marketing assistant The app lets users build their own persona, then acts as a personal assistant to help users schedule meetings and keep track of tasks

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5 years ago

Idea: A startup for turning your apartment into a hotel. It allows hosts to rent out rooms via a smartphone app, and comes with features like cleaning, check-in, and flexible cancellations. It’s currently free for hosts, and makes money through a 7% cut from bookings.

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5 years ago

Idea: A startup that automates the process of making a 3D scan of a person using just a smartphone and a standard webcam.

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5 years ago

Idea: A startup that makes a smart, wearable sleeve for injured athletes. The startup is meant to help athletes get back into the game faster after an injury. It is manufactured in the US and helps keep athletes safe from further injury.

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A company that tracks the humidity and temperature in a room using a smart air outlet and app.

A way to get more sleep for travelers via a sleeping mask that uses a smart alarm to wake you up at the right time.

A smartwatch-like wearable that can help people monitor their glucose levels if they have diabetes.

A company that makes “smart” luggage tags, allowing users to track their bags with the app.

A startup that allows you to hand-write restaurant check on your smartphone.

A smart contract-based marketplace for small business, meant to help them access credit, discounts, and other small business financing.

A platform from Tel Aviv, Israel, that compares the cost and quality of products you’re buying to help you make smarter decisions.

An in-home health and safety device that connects to smart home services to provide peace of mind.

A company that makes smart front door locks that can be controlled remotely. The lock can be unlocked from a smartphone app, or from a website.

A portable battery that can charge your smartphone up to 100 times without charging itself. It relies on solar power to charge.

A way to remotely monitor/control smart technologies using a mobile app.

A smartphone application for parents that combines social networking and education. Parents can use it to share information with their children about their social lives, and also keep track of things like homework.

The startup is building an API for retailers to offer their customers the ability to pay for their purchases with their smartphone.

A “smart battery” that charges faster and lasts longer.

A company that creates smart home accessories and technology for people who don’t want to deal with the technology themselves.

A smart contract-based, decentralized cryptocurrency that allows for secure online payments.

A smart checklist of things to do.

A startup that aims to give businesses a tool that allows them to turn their smartphones into an in-store point of sale

A startup that wants to help cities build and deploy smart city solutions

A mobile app that turns your smart phone into a tiny Internet router and a way to share your phone's connection with others. It’s kind of like and VPN but for your phone.

The startup is building a P2P mobile payments platform for mobile commerce. The product is called Mobypay, and it’s designed to help shoppers buy physical goods off the street using a smartphone.

A startup that’s building a “smart” conference room intercom system, in which conference room intercom speakers can be upgraded to allow different types of speakers, including video.

A new company, made possible with the launch of the new iPhone X, is developing a smartphone that looks like a watch and can be used to take selfies.

A company that makes a fully-functioning smartwatch that charges itself.

A startup that provides a “smart AI-powered, real-time investment advisor for everyday people”.

A startup that creates a “smart”

A company that lets people stream movies from their smartphones using the company’s app.

A tool for developers to build apps for smart devices. The startup offers a custom SDK to allow other developers to build apps for Android and iOS devices.

A "smart home monitoring" startup focused on energy efficiency. It's currently in a pre-launch stage, with a device that allows users to remotely turn off lights and lock doors with a smartphone, and the company says it has acquired $2.4 million in seed funding

Builds and delivers smart meters for solar farms in India. The startup claims that it’s the lowest cost alternative to utility-scale solar.

Smartphone accessory that lets you put on another phone’s screen to give it the appearance of a bigger one.

A startup that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create “smart” fake profiles of people, which they can then use for marketing.

This startup aims to bring a more human-centric approach to home security, offering a combination of a smart lock, a door sensor, and a camera.

A company that helps teachers teach their students about the impact of their smartphones

A company that produces smart meters in India.

A startup that is building a platform to help the two billion people in the world who don't have access to the Internet or smartphones.

A startup that’s working on building a “smart home-building platform” that uses AI and sensors to optimize energy usage.

A 2 person startup that’s building a smart phone app that helps people speak in public and reduce their anxiety.

This startup is developing a platform for smart contracts that automatically execute when specified conditions are met.

An open source framework that lets people edit smartphone videos with a finger, finger or stylus.

This startup is building a smart home device that automatically detects and prevents fires. The company is looking to raise $100,000.

A startup that wants to help large publishers create “smart content” for their newsletters, building in-house tools for writers and editors.

A company that wants to help you grow your business by giving you the tools to make smart decisions.

A “smart” LED lightbulb that can change color and change brightness.

A Bluetooth-powered bra that connects to a smartphone app to track exercise and sleep cycles.

A tool that helps companies monitor their employees’ smartphone usage, with the ability to monitor their location, time spent on their device, and screen time for each employee.

This company is developing a smart environment sensor that can track a room’s temperature, humidity, and humidity changes over time.

This is a startup that wants to create a platform where developers can build apps for a company’s hardware products. It’s a hardware-agnostic platform, meaning you can build an app for a smart lock or a thermostat for a smart heating system.

A company that sells 3D printed case covers for smart phones.

Helps smart homes connect to each other and to the internet.

A startup that allows you to convert your old smartphone into a portable battery pack for your laptop

This startup, which is still in stealth, is building a smart alarm that wakes you up with a reminder or message that you’ve chosen to receive.

A startup that aims to recreate the convenience store experience for the mobile video game generation using smart machines and digital services.

A smart contract platform for businesses that want to build their own crypto tokens or digital assets.

A maker of smartphones and tablets, the startup wants to sell its own operating system and make its own hardware.

A platform that aims to be the Uber of errand work. The idea is that an employee can tap into the service using a smartphone, and then an app will ping them for errands that will help them get stuff done.

A data-driven service that estimates the cost of a trip based on emissions, driving it all the way to booking a flight. Their platform works with airlines and car rental companies to help reduce emissions, as well as help people make smarter travel decisions.

Idea: A smart wallet that understands how you spend your money

The startup is building an ecosystem of connected devices that’s meant to make the kitchen smarter. It’s a modular system, with sensors such as a thermometer and a oven that work together to track food and cook times.

A platform that allows people to monitor and control their home environment. Their central product is an IoT hub that collects data from things like lights, thermostat, and leak detectors, then sends it to a smartphone app.

A team of Ph.D.s and VCs is building a new language for smart contracts, making it easier to write and read smart contracts that run on the Ethereum blockchain.

This startup is building a new kind of fitness tracker that uses a smartphone app to track a person’s activity, then sends the data to a wearable device that’s connected to an account. The team is looking to launch in the second half of 2020.

A startup that’s looking to replace the paper nurse call sheets and patient logs with a digital solution that can be accessed by employees at home or on the go via a smartphone app.

Building a blockchain that uses smart contracts to increase the accuracy of B2B transactions.

Smart contracts for the energy industry. The startup wants to use smart contracts to allow energy producers and consumers to negotiate and transact energy independently of the power grid.

A startup that helps restaurants and hoteliers use their smartphones to manage reservations and reservations via SMS.

A “smart wallet” that uses crypto to make purchases and payments. The startup has raised $11.5M to date.

A startup that creates smart tools for children who want to learn to code. It helps kids learn how to code by building blocks, games, and lessons with an interface that is "as intuitive as our children are."

A company that builds smart tools for organic farmers to assess and improve the soil in their fields

A smartphone app that allows employees to find the nearest cash and card-accepting ATM.

A medical technology startup that’s been working on a smart bracelet that tracks the wearer’s vital signs and analyzes that data to help determine the best course of action.

This startup is building a smart jacket for dogs. It’s essentially a wearable dog leash that lets you bring your pet anywhere, such as to a cafe, park, or hotel.

A “Smart” lock service that allows users to pay for their own locks.

A startup that wants to create a complete “smart home for the car”. The company wants to make it easier for people to manage their smart home devices from a single dashboard.

A startup that is working on a location-based ad platform. Their pitch is that they are the only ones building a smart ad stack that works across all channels, including the web, apps, and the physical world.

A hardware company that wants to create smart hardware to help people manage their lives. The company wants to build smart devices that can help people find what they’re looking for, identify emotions, monitor health, and automate household tasks.

A “smart storage solution for doctors” that brings together a doctor’s clinical data and their patient’s medical records.