Kerecis, based in Iceland with a U.S. subsidiary, developed a revolutionary technology using fish skin to repair damaged human tissue, including severe and chronic wounds. Kerecis discovered a way to transform fish skin so that it retains its natural three-dimensional structure and the naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids while sterilizing and drying...

Maria Shireen is a functional fashion accessories company and maker of the original hair tie bracelet. It designs, produces, and markets three premium hair tie bracelet collections. Shireen’s husband, Arni, created the bracelets in an effort to eliminate pressure exerted on the wrist when wearing a hair tie elastic and to make the hair...

Wavetronix creates innovative tools for intelligent transportation systems designed to increase roadway efficiency and safety. One of the technologies pioneered by Wavetronix is its radar-based “dilemma zone” family of sensors, which monitor vehicles within 2-5 seconds of an intersection, a zone where studies show drivers cannot decide...

Owlet develops innovative devices that give parents better insights into the health and well-being of their infants. Owlet’s “Smart Sock” attaches comfortably to the baby’s foot and uses clinically-proven technology to track heart rate and oxygen levels of the baby and notifies parents in real time if something appears to be wrong. Through...

Walker Edison is an innovative furniture manufacturer that provides high quality, ready-to-assemble furniture sold through a variety of dealers including e-commerce distributors. In the spring of 2016, Walker Edison discovered a competitor had copied at least 70 of Walker Edison’s...

Nox Medical is a small technology company located in Reykjavik, Iceland. After the investment of years of effort, the scientists at Nox Medical developed an innovative sensor used in diagnostic studies for sleep disorder studies. The Nox sensor revolutionized the market. Natus Neurology, a multi-national company with annual revenues in excess of $500 million, lost market share and sales to the...