BIRMINGHAM — Several Huntsville startups are among the finalists for this year’s Alabama Launchpad cycle.
The Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, in partnership with Innovate Alabama, announced the finalists who will compete within three industry-specific tracks.
The competition will award up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding to winning startups.
“With this new program structure, we are providing even more targeted mentorship and funding to help startups succeed in their respective industries,” said Estes Hughes, vice president of innovation and talent at EDPA. “We’re excited to watch these companies across technology, life sciences, and consumer goods sectors grow and contribute to the state’s economy.”
The Huntsville finalists are Psigryph Corp., Score Pharma, Core Prototyping and Ranalia Biotech.
The finalists will compete within their designated industry tracks, pitching their ventures to exclusive investor committees in a closed-door setting designed to prepare them for future conversations with investors or customers.
Since its founding in 2006, Alabama Launchpad has invested more than $6.4 million in more than 120 startups, fueling job creation, economic growth, and innovation across the state.
Collectively, the companies have generated more than 1,400 jobs, secured more than $170 million in follow-on funding, and surpassed $1 billion in combined valuation.
The three industry tracks are Life Sciences, Technology (Hardware & Software), and Consumer Goods.
- Life Sciences
Cognera Health (Newton) — A company developing AI-driven mental health assessment tools to improve patient outcomes.
Psigryph Corp. (Huntsville) — Redefining bioactive molecule delivery with its patented Nanopect nanodelivery system, which increases bioavailability for agriculture, food, and pharmaceutical applications.
Score Pharma (Huntsville) — Developing next-generation enhanced antibody therapeutics to improve patient responses in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
- Technology (Hardware & Software)
Core Prototyping (Huntsville) — A firm focused on creating rapid prototyping solutions for hardware and software development.
Elan Vital Development Services, DBA as Move to Happy (Auburn) — A platform designed to help communities attract and retain top talent through data-driven strategies.
ProxyLink (Birmingham) — Developing a secure, seamless authentication system to enhance digital identity verification.
Ranalia Biotech (Huntsville) — Revolutionizing food safety and supply chain security with an AI-powered computer vision system that enables early pathogen detection at scale. By combining high-volume screening with precision diagnostics, Ranalia provides a faster, more affordable solution to safeguard the food industry against contamination risks.
- Consumer Goods
Darling Grey (Birmingham) — A brand merging American charm with English sophistication, offering high-quality, affordable apparel and home goods for women who appreciate timeless style and purpose-driven living. Committed to making a difference, Darling Grey is on a mission to combat sex trafficking.
Herban Soul Café (Birmingham) — The creator of Yced Tea, a botanical tea brand offering unique wellness-focused flavors.
The World Baseball League (Birmingham) — Making baseball more fun, entertaining, and accessible, uniting people through sports and entertainment to bring communities together.
For more information about Alabama Launchpad, visit www.alabamalaunchpad.com.
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