Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition.
Here is the full list of the health and wellness Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition.
Akara
What it does: Uses AI sensors and autonomous UV disinfection robots to prepare operating rooms for surgery faster.
Why it’s noteworthy: Doing more surgeries in a day not only helps patients but also makes more money for the hospitals.
Arm Bionics
What it does: This Armenian startup develops 3D-printed prosthetic arms.
Why it’s noteworthy: The bionic arm is relatively affordable, making it highly accessible within its region.
ArtSkin
What it does: Develops electronic artificial skin with sensors to restore the sense of touch for people with prosthetic limbs.
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Why it’s noteworthy: The technology is noninvasive and can be integrated with existing prosthetics.
AWEAR
What it does: Ear-worn EEG device monitors and provides feedback on chronic stress.
Why it’s noteworthy: Just like a Fitbit tracks steps, this wearable helps people take charge by measuring brain activity to guide them in reducing stress levels.
Axoft
What it does: Developing a tiny brain implant that communicates with the nervous system to treat severe neurological conditions.
Why it’s noteworthy: The soft material helps the technology safely connect to the nervous system for many years to treat serious diseases.
Care Hero
What it does: Facilitates a tech-empowered caregiver network for the elderly and disabled.
Why it’s noteworthy: Addressees the shortage of caregivers by using technology to maximize how many patients a caregiver treats.
Che Innovations Uganda
What it does: This Ugandan startup develops medical devices, including NeoNest, an affordable transport warmer for preterm babies.
Why it’s noteworthy: Because rural areas of Africa don’t have access to transport incubators.
ELLUSTRÖS
What it does: Provides technology that uses AI and image analysis to adjust posture on seats for ergonomic fit.
Why it’s noteworthy: It eliminates the need to manually adjust chair settings, reduces injures, and enhances productivity.
Endless Health
What it does: Provides at-home health assessments to predict heart health and metabolic disease.
Why it’s noteworthy: Potential for early disease detection without going to the doctor.
Eos.ai
What it does: Cleaning, compressing, and harmonizing of fragmented data stored in electronic medical records.
Why it’s noteworthy: Standardizing medical data can help improve AI model performance.
Food for Health
What it does: Offers personalized food and grocery shopping guide.
Why it’s notewor …