The Massachusetts Innovation Network Announces The 2026 Eddies Finalists

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, The Eddies is the oldest and longest-running innovation-boosting program in the Northeast U.S. Over the next six months, these ground-breaking startups will participate in a no-equity, no-cost program offering tailored mentorship, strategy guidance, leadership development, and access to curated resources and funding opportunities.

Finalists were selected by a panel of expert, independent judges based on the disruptive potential of their innovations and their capacity to drive meaningful impact.

Biotech

100XBIO - Robot automating cell‑based R&D, particularly in T-cell immunology for oncology and advanced therapies.

Deco Labs -The next generation of bio-manufactured medicines, materials, and foods by eliminating feedstock ingredient supply chain bottlenecks.

EntoCellular - Sustainable, high-value pet nutrition powered by insect cells.

Sebastian BioPharma - Develops tumor-targeted, multi-pathway therapeutics for colorectal cancer and other immunotherapy-resistant solid tumors.

Clean-/Climatech

Foregger Energy Solution - Making hybridization technology accessible to reefers (refrigerated container trucks) at any stage of their lifespan.

Kira - Systems integration and novel control technologies that reduce liquid waste, help save money, and enable water reuse.

LNK Energies - Decarbonizing heavy-duty transportation using liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) to create a drop-in, lower-emissions alternative, compatible with existing diesel infrastructure.

Magnesis Robotics - Bio-inspired electromagnetic underwater jet propulsion and pumping system, offering silent ultra-efficient thrust and flow for defense, offshore energy, aquaculture, and wastewater operations.

Deeptech & AI

​BLUEiQ - Low-power acoustic AI sensors (OpenEar™) transforming undersea sounds into actionable intelligence for underwater monitoring.

Nuvio - Next-generation rollators and walkers designed to improve mobility, independence, and safety through smarter, data-driven features.

TrialV.AI - AI-driven patient-coordination for clinical trial recruitment.

Medical Devices

BioDevek - Advanced biocompatible material for effective management of gastrointestinal bleeding and shielding of high-risk lesions.

Materialize Bio - A 3D manufacturing platform enabling the use of natural biopolymers, including silk, collagen, chitosan, and alginate, for medical device innovation.

RADiCAIT - Making advanced radiology accessible, safe, and scalable by leveraging AI to upgrade routine CT scans into PET-like functional imaging.

SilkMed - Silk-derived biomaterials to transform wound care, by reducing infection risk and promoting faster healing, through spray-on protection.

Minority/Female Owned

DoriNano - Revolutionizing drug delivery for serious diseases with groundbreaking DNA origami nanoparticle technologies.

Nervoid - An AI-powered cell imaging platform that analyzes just images and rapidly prioritizes hits based on morphology, to find translatable candidates for drug development.

The Nest Ally - Offering personalized, concierge-style apartment-hunting services in one of the most competitive rental markets in the country.

All finalists will present their groundbreaking technologies at The Eddies Showcase on Wednesday, October 14 (venue TBA). We extend our Warmest Congratulations to all finalists and their teams!