A Tucson-based health care technology company was awarded a $1 million small business grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct research and development for its AI-enhanced products.
Emagine Solutions Technology will use the funding to further develop its artificial intelligence models and integrate into Epic, one of the largest electronic health record systems in the nation, in addition to improving upon its Journey Pregnancy app for patients and medical professionals, according to a company announcement.
Emagine Solutions Technology says it aims to help improve the U.S. maternal health system by providing remote patient monitoring for pregnancy care. Emagine’s Journey Pregnancy app allows patients to track vital signs in pregnancy and transmit that information to medical providers in real time.
“The U.S. maternal health crisis is felt by every community in our country and it’s a nation-wide priority,” Courtney Williams, co-founder and CEO of Emagine Solutions, said in a statement. “Federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation are vital to addressing this issue with funding, policy and support that allows us to develop much-needed solutions, capture the attention of the nation and drive real change.”
In addition to its Journey Pregnancy app, Emagine created its proprietary VistaScan software that transforms a doctor’s mobile device into a portable ultrasound machine.
Emagine announced a partnership in June with Withings Health Solutions, a division of Withings, a consumer technology company headquartered in France that's known for creating the world’s first smart scale in 2009.
Under the partnership, Emagine’s Journey Pregnancy app users gain access to premium blood pressure monitoring tools, according to the company.
Emagine is an alumnus of Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition program, an initiative that invests capital and resources into high-growth startups founded by Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.
The company's proposal for the National Science Foundation's small business innovation research program went through a rigorous, merit-based review process, according to the foundation.
“NSF accelerates the translation of emerging technologies into transformative new products and services,” Erwin Gianchandani, the National Science Foundation's assistant director for technology, innovation and partnerships, said in a statement. “We take great pride in funding deep-technology startups and small businesses that will shape science and engineering results into meaningful solutions for today and tomorrow.”
