Psychological and Cognitive Health and Performance

The University of Texas System is a leading public university system in the United States, dedicated to improving lives through education, health care, and research. With over 256,000 students enrolled across 14 institutions, the UT System is committed to providing affordable access to higher education and producing a skilled workforce to drive Texas's economy.

SIMETRI is a woman-and-minority owned small business based in Winter Park, Florida, specializing in modeling, simulation, and training technologies. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on delivering innovative products and services that enhance the human experience and improve client outcomes through advanced training and program management analysis.

Georgia Southern University is a vibrant institution with over 26,100 students across three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville. The university offers 132 degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate levels, emphasizing student success, community impact, and research excellence. With a commitment to inclusivity and engagement, Georgia Southern fosters a supportive environment for diverse learners, including military-affiliated and adult students. The university is dedicated to transforming lives through education and community engagement, aligning its programs with regional needs. Additionally, Georgia Southern provides accelerated pathways for students to fast-track their master's degrees, enhancing educational opportunities. The university also emphasizes career readiness and public impact research, preparing students for successful careers and contributing to community development.

Vivamed focuses on the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices.

Founded in 1960 by Dr. Joseph V. Brady, the Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc. (IBR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the growth of behavioral sciences and their application to human affairs through research, clinical services, and educational initiatives. IBR focuses on addressing social challenges through innovative research and comprehensive health services.

BrainBox Solutions develops AI-enabled, multi-modality diagnostic and prognostic tools for mild traumatic brain injury that integrate blood-based biomarker panels, digital neurocognitive assessments, and point-of-care device technology. The company's platform is validated through large, multi-site clinical trials covering adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics, with an emphasis on evidence-based evaluation, risk stratification, and real-world clinical adoption. Research partnerships, grant funding, and a strong intellectual property portfolio support their objective of providing diagnostic and prognostic solutions for brain injury across diverse care settings and patient populations.

MyndBlue: Redefining Mental Health Care with Bold Innovation Step into the future of mental readiness with MyndBlue, a visionary MedTech pioneer revolutionizing how mental health is diagnosed, monitored, and treated. We blend groundbreaking physiological insights with the brilliance of advanced AI to deliver precision-driven, personalized clinical solutions that set a new standard in care. At MyndBlue, we are on a mission to transform lives by equipping physicians with dynamic, real-time tools to identify and predict conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Our continuous MDD severity monitoring system — a medical-grade wearable, a proprietary AI algorithm that reveals each patient’s daily clinical severity stage, and a physician platform — has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, recognizing its potential to close the gap between clinical visits. Our cutting-edge technology empowers earlier, smarter interventions — unlocking better outcomes and illuminating a hopeful path forward for mental health.

Humanetics Corporation is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focused on developing and commercializing products to enhance human health and wellbeing. Founded in 1988, the company specializes in radiation modulators, adjunctive oncology therapies, and pulmonary protective therapies, particularly for COVID-19. Humanetics is known for its lead drug candidate, BIO 300, which is being developed as a radioprotectant for military and civilian use, as well as a treatment to improve outcomes in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. The company is actively engaged in research programs for non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, and head and neck cancers.

Aware Custom Biometric Wearables, is a leading innovator in cutting-edge in-ear technology, specializing in superior custom hearing protection solutions and biometric hearables. Our groundbreaking in-ear solutions feature enhanced hearing capabilities, continuous monitoring, and the collection of medical-grade biometric data, all designed to enhance human performance and safeguard lives. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our meticulously crafted in-ear devices. Thanks to our patented 3D Ear Scanner technology, we provide a custom fit tailored to the unique shape of each individual's ear which optimizes the performance of sensors. Aware is transforming the ear into a dynamic platform for health and human performance by collecting medical-grade data, delivering actionable AI-driven insights, and enabling precision therapeutics within devices we wear in our everyday lives. Our technology serves a diverse range of sectors within healthcare, military, and industrial. Proudly U.S.-based, offices in Atlanta, GA and San Diego, CA. www.AwareCBW.com.

NeuroDyne develops a portable EEG-based neurological assessment platform that utilizes dry active electrodes and AI-driven analytics for real-time, point-of-care neurological diagnostics. The system is designed to facilitate ambulatory EEG monitoring, seizure detection, and concussion assessments, with cloud-based software for remote monitoring and data analysis. The team has a deep background in neuroscience, hardware, and software engineering.

STAT Therapeutics is focused on developing a drug- device combination for easy, rapid administration of intramuscular, life-saving medications by users in any setting, aiming to improve access and usability for acute emergency treatments such as pain, anaphylaxis, and seizures.

CRI Genetics, part of the Cellular Research Institute, aims to unlock complex genetic information and present it in an engaging and useful manner. Their mission is to enhance human life and advance the understanding of the human genome through consumer genetic reports and active participation in scientific research. They believe genetic analysis is the future of medicine and are committed to solving complex medical problems. The company ensures the privacy and security of customer data, offering an 8-week efficiency guarantee for delivering genetic reports.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research, teaching, and community engagement. As a premier public research university, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a catalyst for socioeconomic development, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

Auburn University Research & Economic Development is dedicated to advancing research and economic growth through a collaborative effort among its various colleges and departments. The organization focuses on fostering innovation, supporting faculty and student research, and facilitating partnerships with industry and government to address societal challenges and enhance the quality of life. Recent initiatives include the launch of the Team Science Series to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of the Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station to address coastal environmental challenges.

The Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas is dedicated to pioneering solutions to wicked problems and societal challenges through convergence research. With a mission to advance research excellence and stimulate economic development, I³R focuses on deploying innovations at scale through collaboration across various sectors, including academia, industry, and government.

UTMB is dedicated to supporting research, education, and scholarly endeavors, with a focus on creating the future of healthcare through innovative research and community engagement.