We’re down to eight companies in our 2022 Inno Madness competition. And the title is anyone’s for the taking.
The bracket went from 32 to 16 companies and, again, that group has been cut in half.
Thank you all for voting.
Round 2 recap
The second round saw some upsets, including Decision Lens over Mindoula Health, separated by just 0.2% of the vote. Returning favorite MemoryWell advanced over Omnispace, OxiWear beat CorasCloud and True Made Foods decisively moved past ChurnZero. And 2021 champion Somatus is still in the game.
There’s more where that came from. Check out the bracket below to see the Round 3 matchups.
The rulebook
Once again, it’s time to vote — one vote per round. Be sure to share the bracket with your networks and mark your calendars so you can join us for the ride. And you can follow it all in our twice-weekly newsletter, The Beat (sign up here for free). Here’s the full schedule:
- Round 3 voting March 15-21
- Round 4 voting March 22-28
- Round 5 voting March 29-April 4. We’ll announce the winner April 5.
Meet the participants below and read the contest rules here.
Game time!
Click on the bracket to see the Round 3 matchups and to cast your vote. And if you need a refresher of the remaining companies, see our descriptions below before starting to vote.
The roster
Meet the remaining 2022 participants:
Matchup 1
Somatus: The McLean kidney care startup is expanding its comprehensive care model for patients with chronic disease and end-stage renal disease — and was crowned champion of the 2021 competition. (Seed: 1)
Shift5: The Arlington cybersecurity startup is focused on protecting transportation and military systems from cyberattacks. (Seed: 9)
Matchup 2
Rose Health: The District mental health startup helps doctors identify symptoms and get their patients necessary care. (Seed: 13)
Decision Lens: The Arlington company has a cloud-based analytics platform for public sector organizations. (Seed: 12)
Matchup 3
MemoryWell: The D.C. storytelling startup connects seniors and their families with professional writers to share their stories with their caregivers. (Seed: 15)
MarginEdge: The Fairfax software startup digitizes bookkeeping for its restaurant customers. (Seed: 7)
Matchup 4
OxiWear: The Arlington med-tech startup is developing a wearable device to monitor oxygen levels. (Seed: 19)
True Made Foods: The Alexandria bottled sauce maker has a growing line of veggie-based condiments. (Seed: 11)
