Adaptive Phage Therapeutics (APT) is a clinical-stage company founded to provide an effective therapeutic response to the global rise of drug-resistant pathogenic bacteria. APT’s technology is used to rescue critically ill patients in which standard-of-care antibiotics failed.
INKY leads the industry in mail protection powered by unique computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Their chief product, INKY Phish Fence, uses these techniques to "see" each email to block phishing attacks that get through other systems.
LunchSkins reusable and recyclable bags are a patent-pending, durable, affordable, and award-winning alternative to single-use plastics bags. LunchSkins donates proceeds from each order to a non-profit partner that fights against plastic pollution in our oceans.
This award is presented to an emerging company on the leading edge of innovation by creating milestones in technology and/or business that has achieved enhanced earnings and contributed to Metro Maryland’s reputation as an outstanding place to do business.