Our CEO Tristan Ford shared updates on Vectech, Inc. (Techstars '23)'s AI tools for vector surveillance at the 19th Annual Arbovirus Surveillance & Mosquito Control Workshop in St Augustine, FL this week. Thanks to Anastasia Mosquito Control District for hosting an incredible meeting! #mosquitocontrol #vectors #publichealth #AnastasiaMosquitoControlDistrict #computervision #AI #vectorsurveillance #mosquitoID
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Vectech uses AI to identify vectors and improve data-driven vector control.
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https://www.vectech.io/
External link for Vectech, Inc. (Techstars '23)
- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Baltimore
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
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Congrats to the Vectech, Inc. (Techstars '23) team on incredible progress over the last year since completing the Techstars Equitech Accelerator!
CEO | Board member | 3-time Founder | Relentless optimist
So happy to share updates from two of our portfolio companies from last year’s Techstars Equitech Accelerator in partnership with UpSurge Baltimore. Vectech, Inc. (Techstars '23) is building solutions that support pest control organizations in their mission to end vector-borne disease, agriculture loss and economic loss caused by pests. The team has secured ~$2.9M in NIH funding to expand its technology to ticks and partnered with Launchport, a local Baltimore manufacturer, to produce its IDX product. Richualist – whose all-in-one tech-enabled appliances make styling textured hair faster, easier, and more convenient – has raised half of its $1.1M funding round and is closing the remainder through investor salons in DC, NYC, LA, and Dallas. The company recently began testing its product with L'Oréal for a potential brand partnership and won Technical.ly Baltimore's Invention of the Year and an innovation grant from Shea Moisture in December 2023. Kory Bailey Adam H. Phillips Russell H., Dawn Myers, Tristan Ford, Autumn Goodwin #startups #Entrepreneurs #womenintech #diversityintech #blackentrepreneurs
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Yesterday, several members of the Vectech, Inc. (Techstars '23) team attended the Mid-AtlanticTick Summit 13 at the National Wildlife Visitor Center in Maryland! Ticks and tick-borne pathogens are on the move in the US. Roy Faiman had the opportunity to share how Vectech’s work is supporting tick surveillance efforts in public health. Thanks to the planning committee for a great meeting! #PublicHealth #VectorControl #Entomology #ComputerVision #BlackFly #midatlanticticksummit13 #Vectech
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Last week, our entomologist Roy Faiman traveled to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for the 20th Annual North American Black Fly Association (NABFA) Meeting. Dr. Peter Adler's Black Fly taxonomy workshop was a highlight of the trip. So much to learn! Roy also presented Vectech's state of the art IDX system. Could AI someday aid black fly taxonomic ID? Special thanks to Carey LaMere and Tadhgh Rainey for their invaluable insights and for putting this together! #VectorControl #Entomology #BlackFly #PublicHealth #ComputerVision
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Congratulations to Roy Faiman and the Vectech team who recently published a short communication on recent observations of Aedes aegypti in Maryland. The sightings highlight the importance of surveillance in informing vector control decision making. Read the full paper in the Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences: https://lnkd.in/gVd2VkMw
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Last week, Vectech's #entomologist Roy Faiman attended the 2023 NORTHEASTERN MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION INC meeting in Mystic, CT. Highlights from the meeting included: •Roy Faiman presented on advancements with the IDX and how AI can support better data collection for mosquito surveillance programs •Hearing how climate change and especially rain fall is changing the mosquito species diversity and abundance, and how increased warming is pushing southern species northward. •Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is on the rise, vectored by multiple mosquito species likely too. •Numerous insightful presentations delivered by highly esteemed individuals. We're excited to serve the Northeast with Vectech's innovative mosquito identification technology and are looking forward to joining #NMCA at next year's meeting. Pictured: Roy Faiman, the Mrs., and Jacob Crawford of Verily. #entomology #ai #tech #techstartup #publichealth #publichealthmanager #mosquitocontrolorg #research #researchprofessor #principalinvestigator #researchlabs #nih #cdc #usda #nsf #mosquito #mosquitocontrol #publichealthdirector #vector #vectorcontrol #vectorcontrolprogram #military #entomologist #deptofdefense #diseasemanagement #diseasecontrol
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Today, we are spotlighting the work of Jaykob Cave-Stevens, one of our R&D engineers. In this video, Jaykob is starting a print on one of our FDM printers that we use to rapidly prototype custom parts. We do this for parts in multiple projects. For additional information on one of our products, the IDX, which incorporates these components, visit: https://www.vectech.io/idx #entomology #ai #tech #techstartup #publichealth #publichealthmanager #mosquitocontrolorg #professor #research #researchprofessor #principalinvestigator #researchlabs #nih #cdc #usda #nsf #mosquito #mosquitocontrol #publichealthdirector #vector #vectorcontrol #vectorcontrolprogram #military #entomologist #deptofdefense
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New Blog Post! 📣 In this blog post, we delve into Shaza Ibrahim's experience at the IPM Institute of North America's Tick Academy, highlighting the valuable insights and knowledge she gained on tick-borne diseases, vector control strategies, and advancements in the field of entomology. Read more in our latest post: https://lnkd.in/gSnZCYPB Written By: Shaza Ibrahim Reviewed By: Tristan Ford and Dr. Roy Faiman #entomology #ai #tech #techstartup #publichealth #publichealthmanager #mosquitocontrolorg #research #researchprofessor #principalinvestigator #researchlabs #nih #cdc #usda #nsf #mosquito #mosquitocontrol #publichealthdirector #vector #vectorcontrol #vectorcontrolprogram #military #entomologist #deptofdefense #diseasemanagement #diseasecontrol
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Are you planning for the 2024 mosquito season and want to support your team’s species identification capabilities with AI? We can help! The IDX now functions on 43 mosquito species (and counting) around the world. Get in touch: https://lnkd.in/gC3C_kq7 #entomology #ai #tech #techstartup #publichealth #publichealthmanager #mosquitocontrolorg #research #researchprofessor #principalinvestigator #researchlabs #nih #cdc #usda #nsf #mosquito #mosquitocontrol #publichealthdirector #vector #vectorcontrol #vectorcontrolprogram #military #entomologist #deptofdefense #diseasemanagement #diseasecontrol
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The Vectech team just wrapped up a successful #ESA (Entomological Society of America) Conference at the National Harbor. Highlights from the week included: *Our CEO, Tristan Ford, presenting to a packed room on how Vectech is supporting DoD force health protection. *Getting updated on the latest research with Medical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology (MUVE) professionals. *Showing off the IDX in the exhibit hall, surrounded by insect art professionals and other cool tech. Already looking forward to next year in Phoenix, Arizona! Vectech Team Pictured: Thomas Jenkins, Sameerah M. Talafha, Autumn Goodwin, Tristan Ford, Roy Faiman, and Shaza Ibrahim #entomology #ai #tech #techstartup #publichealth #publichealthmanager #mosquitocontrolorg #research #researchprofessor #principalinvestigator #researchlabs #nih #cdc #usda #nsf #mosquito #mosquitocontrol #publichealthdirector #vector #vectorcontrol #vectorcontrolprogram #military #entomologist #deptofdefense #diseasemanagement #diseasecontrol #esa2023
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