Our Startups

At Janus Innovation Hub, we empower first-generation immigrant founders to create impactful businesses across a variety of sectors. Our startups span AI, blockchain, renewable energy, social enterprises, and initiatives supporting neurodiversity and inclusive innovation, reflecting the founders’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, and unique insights. Through our programs, we provide mentorship, product development, access to funding, and strategic guidance to help these ventures thrive in a global market.

Current Startups

These startups are actively participating in our programs, receiving guidance and resources to accelerate their growth.

Dappetize

Where Blockchain Meets User-Friendly

Dappetize is an exciting new startup that's making waves in the world of blockchain technology. Imagine a place where you can easily find and use all sorts of cool decentralized apps (dApps) without any of the usual hassle. That's exactly what Dappetize is creating! They're building a user-friendly platform that feels just like the app stores you're used to, but it's all powered by blockchain. 

This means you can browse, download, and use blockchain apps without needing to sign up or go through any complicated processes. It's perfect for both tech-savvy folks who love blockchain and newcomers who are just getting started.

What's really neat about Dappetize is how they're solving some big problems in the blockchain world. They're making it super easy for developers to share their apps without worrying about censorship or complicated payment systems. Plus, they're using blockchain payments, which are safe, secure, and transparent. 

Here's a list of what Dappetize offers:

  1. Easy app listing for developers
  2. Low fees for using the platform
  3. Secure in-app transactions
  4. Simplified blockchain experience without complex web3.0 browsing
  5. Access to a wide variety of dApps and NFTs
  6. User-friendly interface similar to traditional app stores
  7. No registration or KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements
  8. A censorship-resistant platform for developers
  9. Safe and transparent blockchain-based payments
  10. Continuous platform improvements and new feature additions
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MindWave Therapeutics

MindWave Therapeutics is reimagining how technology can empower the autism community.
Co-created with caregivers, families, educators, and workplaces, MindWave designs digital tools that truly listen to the needs of autistic individuals and those who support them.

Through immersive XR experiences across AR, MR, and VR, combined with cognitive behavioral therapy and AI-driven emotional coaching, MindWave helps users manage stress, express emotions, and build independence in everyday life. It is a powerful blend of science, empathy, and design, created to nurture both self-expression and resilience.

Here’s what MindWave offers:
● Co-creation with the autistic community
● Tools that honor neurodiversity and boost independence
● XR immersion for expressive learning
● Therapy-inspired experiences enhanced by AI coaching
● Emotional regulation and self-coaching support
● Resources for caregivers to reset and build resilience
● Interactive outlets for communication and creativity
● Personalized action plans to navigate daily challenges

AccessAble

AccessAble is a groundbreaking platform redefining what accessibility means for individuals on the autism spectrum. Designed to empower families and caregivers, AccessAble helps them navigate services, spaces, and routines with greater confidence and ease.

Using AI-powered personalization, the platform curates real-time autism-friendly insights, from trusted therapists and inclusive schools to sensory-friendly businesses and events. It is more than a directory; it is a connected ecosystem that turns everyday challenges into opportunities for inclusion.

Here’s what AccessAble offers:
● Personalized, AI-driven support for autistic individuals and families
● Real-time data on autism-friendly spaces and services
● Community insights and peer-shared experiences
● Curated recommendations for inclusive schools, clinics, and activities
● Mapping and navigation tools for sensory-friendly environments
● Collaboration between families, providers, and communities
● Resources that turn accessibility into shared empowerment

Mindly

Mindly is reshaping the landscape of behavioral and neurological care through smarter, more connected technology. Designed to simplify complex systems, Mindly unites parents, educators, and healthcare providers on one centralized platform that transforms how care is coordinated and delivered.

With real-time behavioral tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication, Mindly removes the barriers of outdated documentation and disconnected tools. The result is faster intervention, stronger collaboration, and more consistent outcomes for autistic individuals and those with other neurological conditions. Scalable, intuitive, and impact-focused, Mindly is building the future of neurological care.

Here’s what Mindly offers:
● Centralized platform connecting parents, educators, and providers
● Real-time behavioral tracking for accurate, actionable data
● Personalized insights tailored to each individual’s needs
● Streamlined intervention strategies that improve care effectiveness
● Automated documentation to reduce administrative load
● Enhanced communication and collaboration across teams
● Unified, cost-effective alternative to fragmented systems
● Scalable solution ready for growing behavioral health demand
● Consistency and measurable improvement in treatment outcomes

Tarragon

Breathing is their superpower.

Tarragon is redefining how children learn to calm their bodies and minds through play. The team is developing a sensory-friendly wearable toy that teaches self-regulation by turning mindful breathing into an engaging, interactive experience.

While many children struggle to manage big emotions in daily life, most existing tools feel either too clinical or not engaging enough. Tarragon bridges that gap with a durable, child-centered design that provides gentle, real-time feedback to guide slower, steadier breathing.

Grounded in pediatric occupational therapy and biofeedback research, Tarragon transforms mindfulness into something tangible, playful, and empowering for children and the adults who support them.

Here’s what Tarragon offers:
● A sensory-friendly wearable that teaches mindful breathing
● Play-based approach to emotional regulation
● Real-time biofeedback for gentle breathing guidance
● Evidence-based design rooted in pediatric occupational therapy
● Child-centered form factor that is durable and engaging
● Tools to help caregivers and educators reinforce calming practices
● Accessible mindfulness training for everyday moments
● A fun, empowering way to build lifelong self-regulation skills

Alumni Startups

These startups have successfully completed one or more of our programs and continue to make a meaningful impact in their industries.

VITA

Life Eternal

VITA is an AI-powered platform that preserves the memories and connections of departed loved ones, making them digitally immortal. Traditional memorialization methods, such as photos, funerals, and physical keepsakes, offer only limited engagement and fail to capture the essence of a lost loved one. VITA addresses this gap by leveraging AI, VR, and digital cloning technologies to create interactive experiences that allow users to engage in meaningful conversations with digital representations of those they have lost. By combining advanced technology with emotional intelligence, VITA provides a lasting digital legacy that brings comfort and connection to those left behind. As society increasingly embraces digital solutions for preserving memories, VITA is positioned to redefine how people honor and remember their loved ones in a deeply personal and interactive way.

Beyond memorialization, VITA has the potential to expand into grief support for breakups and divorce, recognizing that loss extends beyond death. Romantic separations and divorces often bring emotional distress, identity shifts, and a need for healing. By offering AI-powered emotional support, virtual counseling, and interactive journaling, VITA can help individuals navigate these challenges with personalized guidance. Features such as virtual support groups, co-parenting resources, and relationship reflection tools could make VITA a comprehensive solution for various forms of grief. As more people seek AI-driven emotional support, VITA’s expansion into this space would not only broaden its market reach but also provide much-needed assistance to those facing the complex emotions of separation and transition.

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RyniX

RyniX is an AI-powered copilot software designed to transform healthcare by supporting physicians in making precise, informed decisions. Unlike traditional healthcare AI that attempts to automate workflows or manage providers, RyniX acts as an expert assistant available 24/7, analyzing medical history, genetic data, and facility quality to offer tailored treatment insights. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing healthcare systems, enabling multidisciplinary collaboration among physicians, geneticists, and specialists, while maintaining a patient-centric design that promotes engagement and understanding throughout the care journey.

Prioritizing data privacy and security, RyniX uses federated learning to safeguard sensitive patient information while delivering actionable recommendations. Accessible globally, it serves healthcare providers, patients, early adopters, and potential partners seeking innovative solutions that enhance outcomes. By combining advanced AI algorithms with expert-driven insights, RyniX empowers physicians to deliver personalized care efficiently, setting a new standard in precision medicine and helping shape the future of healthcare worldwide.

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BerryBond

Your Ticket to the Underground Discount Economy

BerryBond is a very cool new website that helps everyone save money. It's like a nice online community where people can work together to get great deals on all the things they love. BerryBond works especially well for students who need to save money. 

If you want to save money on your daily coffee, split a streaming service with friends, or find a group to share a gym ticket with, BerryBond can help. You can join current groups to get deals, or you can get together with your friends and make your own "family plan." And what if you have a deal that you're not using? This site even lets you sell it! 

BerryBond is like a neighborhood where everyone helps each other find the best deals. Not only does it save you money, but it also helps you meet people who like the same things you do. Small companies in the area love it because it helps them reach more people.

Here's a list of what BerryBond offers:

  1. A platform to share and benefit from group discounts
  2. Ability to create personalized family plans with friends
  3. Option to buy and sell unused discounts
  4. Wide range of discounts on various products and services
  5. Special focus on discounts tailored for students
  6. Opportunity to connect with others for shared savings
  7. Discounts on everyday purchases like fuel and clothing
  8. Savings on entertainment and home services
  9. A social approach to finding and using discounts
  10. A win-win scenario for both businesses and consumers
  11. Access to products and services that might otherwise be unaffordable
  12. A community-driven platform for maximizing savings