Meet the Semi-Finalists and Winners!
Third Annual Boomer Business Plan Competition

And the Winner is...
iRhythm Technologies
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
iRhythm Technologies has developed a novel cardiac rhythm monitoring device that is dramatically superior to any currently available monitor due to its radically simplified design and ease-of-use.

Finalists
Renovus
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
Renovus introduces an ostomy-management technology that offers a complete solution for patients who have undergone ostomy surgery. Our technology is a medical device that allows the return to a more normal method of waste removal.

Novelios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
Novelios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is advancing the next generation of glaucoma therapeutics by developing a breakthrough class of drug that restores the eye’s natural means of preventing glaucoma. This leading cause of blindness affects over 8 million people in the U.S. alone, mostly over the age of 45.

ALCiS Health, Inc.
San Jose, CA, USA
ALCiS Health, Inc. develops, distributes and sells total body therapy solutions, initially including topical pain relief products, which incorporate proprietary liposomal technologies. ALCiS Health brings a fresh, new approach to treating pain -- stylish, scientific, effective, topical products that deliver relief directly to the source.

In Your Home
Portland, OR, USA
Helping make homes ready for today and tomorrow, In Your Home provides assessments and advice, basic modifications, complete remodeling services and on-going home maintenance to help seniors age-in-place. Aging-in-place is a long term proposition so we provide a range of services to help everyone from 50 year olds thinking ahead to downsizing empty nesters looking to create a great retirement environment.

Semi-Finalists
IntelliStem Orthopaedic Innovations, Inc.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
IntelliStem Orthopaedic Innovations, Inc.’s mission is to engineer orthopedic implants that will use proprietary technology to eliminate long-term failure and prevent pain associated with bone loss around the device. IntelliStem is committed to cutting-edge research in applying this technology to a variety of implantable devices, which will improve health outcomes, reduce costs, decrease pain, and increase the quality of life for patients.

Celery, LLC
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Incubator, Troy, NY, USA
Celery has developed a simple low-cost way for non-computer users to send and receive emails and digital photos.

Fit Tai Chi, Inc.
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Using well-designed Internet Technology to serve the Tai Chi Community and practitioners, Fit Tai Chi Inc. hopes to increase knowledge and popularity of Tai Chi in order to enhance physical and mental health and reduce medical bills in a cost-effective way.

Apnyx
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
Apnyx is a medical device company committed to the development of unique and innovative ways to treat patients that suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Apnyx has developed a patentable device to prevent one of the major causes of obstruction which happens during sleep, without affecting the normal functions of speech and swallowing. This approach will be more effective than current treatment modalities in treating OSA while maintaining the comfort and lifestyle of the patient.

Ethereal Manufacturing Company
Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines
Ethereal Manufacturing Company provides affordable quality coffin made from recycled paper and ideal for cremation purposes. Apart from its advocacy to protect the environment, the company seeks to preserve the human dignity of those that pass on.

DigiTRx
Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
DigiTRx is developing a system that allows cardiologists to remotely monitor the progress of their patients during cardiac rehabilitation.

SarahCare® Adult Day Care Services
Canton, OH, USA
SarahCare® Adult Day Care Services of Canton, Ohio, established in 1985, is the nation’s fastest growing provider of franchised adult day care centers. SarahCare®’s growth has been based on its innovative model of combining both therapeutic and social environments and services in upscale country-club settings.

CareLink, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
CareLink, Inc. is an online lead generation company providing long-term care faciliites, hospitals and prospective residents and family members an efficient way to match healthcare needs with services providers.

Cellugen Inc.
University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Cellugen is a company that specializes in the development and application of new cell-based cancer therapies. Our innovative treatment employs ultra-modern medical technology and is minimally invasive compared to other available cancer treatments, which makes it particularly suitable for an aging patient population. Cellugen is committed to developing the most advanced type of immunotherapy and strives to be the global leader in cell-based cancer therapy.

GinkGo! Game Company
Sausalito, CA, USA
GinkGo! produces games, books and other products utilizing the GinkGo! Multiple Memory System Method to stimulate and activate vital memory centers of the Brain.

Posh Pet Parties,LLC
West Chester, PA, USA
Posh Pet Parties is your pet's in-home boutique. We feature unique and exciting products that delight both the pet and pet enthusiast, and celebrate the bond you have with your pets.

Sofiavella
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
Sofiavella is a sleepwear concept for Boomer women bourne from Ms. Kent's MBA experience and her mother's idea.

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