Meet the selected soonami Cohort 2 Projects
We just wrapped up soonami Venturethon Cohort 2 which saw 340 participants from 39 countries and 40 projects. It was an exciting week of hacking and building on web3/ AI ideas.
Out of the 40 projects that we received at the end of the Venturethon, we have selected 20 teams to mentor with the intent of helping them grow into real businesses and giving them an opportunity to be included in the soonami accelerator, which offers funding of $125k.
At soonami, we believe that good ideas can come from an ywhere and that your resume, university, or country should not dictate whether or not you can access venture capital. Our hackathons are designed to encourage participation from both new and existing ventures, and bring together people of varied skill-sets and backgrounds to build projects that they believe can add value to the real world.
soonami Labs will provide detailed feedback to the these top projects in the coming weeks. Teams that implement the feedback in a timely manner and show quick progress will get a chance to pitch to the Investment Committee in 6-8 weeks and be eligible for funding of $125k.
Here’s the list of the 20 selected projects, starting with the winners:
[The projects are on Foundance. You will have to Google log in/sign in to view all details ]
Winner | New Ventures Track | Prize $8K:
An AI powered software that turns doctor-patient conversation into a patient's electronic medical record.
This project aims to streamline electronic medical record (EMR) charting during healthcare interactions. Utilizing advanced natural language processing, the software transcribes and analyzes conversations in real-time, eliminating manual data entry.
Team: Dhruv Agarwal, Mehul Arora, Shivansh Tiwari, Gillian McMohan, Jillian Sweetland, Shriya Shetty
Video: https://youtu.be/K6Lc9fEOZkE
Winner | On the Fast Track | Prize $5K
Genoshi: graff.ai generates knowledge graphs from research papers, providing users with AI-generated summaries and insights for rapid research. The tool analyzes research papers and generates knowledge graphs, non-technical summaries, and insights.
Team: Shourya Vir Jain and Dhruv J.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW3wANWEoBc
Winner | Best for Good Project | Prize $1K:
FeedstockPlus is the platform for Bioenergy players to Connect, Source Feedstocks, and ensure Sustainability Compliance.
Team: Lucas Zaehringer, Luis Duraes, Ruia Gaspar, and Faijan Khan.
Video: https://youtu.be/6IqdFpAVdZw
Lila Finance is a decentralized finance protocol that connects fixed-rate and variable-rate users, offering locked fixed rates similar to traditional bonds. It aims to fill the gap in the market by providing fixed income products on the blockchain
Team: Tanay Venkata and Param Sehrawat.
Video: https://www.loom.com/share/16f7775573cf424e95b243b78588cadc?sid=49e885a9-c16b-486b-adb0-fed6889b284c
ABHero uses data analytics and generative AI to automatically perform A/B tests for ecommerce sites. ABHero revolutionizes website optimization by combining AI-generated design suggestions with efficient A/B testing.
Team: Ram Potham, Rohit Malhotra, and Drake Som.
Video: https://youtu.be/IFybZ78wsrk
AttirAI is an AI-enabled virtual fitting room and stylist powered by tokenized creator economy.
Members: Vlada Mentink and Tatiana Yakushkina.
StrainChain’s AI Budtender is a reliable source of information, educator, and personalized health consultant. It guides users about different strains and provides dosage recommendations.
Team: Shai Perednik, Sara Fanciulli, Nate Rodriguez, Adam Cortez, and Yuval
Video: https://www.loom.com/share/12ce7f1287684b6f889ee6fbe77cc4e0?sid=271aec44-11b7-4646-8313-b71b757d3525
Q-AI is swiftly revolutionizing professional service estimations with the goal of establishing a future where precision and efficiency are commonplace, achieved through the expertise in AI and machine learning, empowering service providers across diverse industries to effortlessly and accurately navigate job quoting complexities.
Team: Paul Christofi, Sara Fanciulli, Mohit Sachdeva, and Amowe Olubusayo.
Video: https://youtu.be/0eQ68QOW5NA
Yazero, a comprehensive startup idea tool, employs various APIs and web-scraping alongside ChatGPT for enhanced validation, brainstorming, and pitch deck creation in three simple steps, with an optional fourth step for sharing ideas globally.
Team: Artem Shelamanov, Adam Dolansky
Video: https://youtu.be/1Mp0CQwdvw8
Plurality facilitates the development of personalized web3 accounts, allowing users to link, verify, and aggregate their reputation and interests from existing social profiles in a privacy-preserving manner, offering reusable developer tools through npm packages that can be effortlessly integrated with just three lines of code for seamless dApp personalization.
Team: Hira Siddiqui, Tianlei Zhu, and Mujtaba Idrees.
Video: https://youtu.be/zy41VvccfxI?feature=shared
The Defaime Web2 DeFi Solution offers simplified DeFi investing, allowing users to engage with the platform using only their email, Apple, or Google account. Lora, the AI advisor, is available to provide guidance without requiring any cryptocurrency expertise from the user.
Team: Anthony Colas, Muhammad A. Saeedi and Sandor Horvath.
Video: https://youtu.be/vZEzHY_jzIk
HyperFi Shield, an innovative DeFi platform, tackles hyperinflation challenges with a comprehensive solution, emphasizing user empowerment through accessible investment options and educational materials for a straightforward experience in understanding, exploring, and investing in decentralized finance.
Team: Amaan Sayyad, Saurabh Singh and ThomasKangah.
Video: https://youtu.be/HBFlMsKeLWc?feature=shared
TokenMart transforms e-commerce with smart contracts, offering Brand Tokens, Loyalty Tokens, and perks for enduring connections. With user-friendly features, exclusive benefits, and scalable capacity, it ensures personalized and rewarding shopping, emphasizing partnerships.
Team: Neeraj Choubisa and Sneha Gupta.
Video: https://youtu.be/JPofAjskOTI
MeinStrain, an AI-driven platform, offers unbiased Cannabis information through its AI chatbot, "MARI." Powered by ChatGPT, MeinStrain educates consumers, boasting the largest unbiased Cannabis strain database. It introduces a global Cannabis classification system, personalizing effects with the CannaColor algorithm, and generates AI intelligence reports.
Team: Maryl Fuller, Yacine Bounouar, and Martin Nørgaard Gregersen.
Video: https://www.loom.com/share/d155bf67de3f44208a46de0ccf35c82e
Beepo revolutionizes social neobanking by decentralizing web3 access, using advanced technologies and MPC algorithms. It empowers users with zero web3 knowledge, simplifying digital complexities for businesses and creators. The goal is to accelerate blockchain adoption, offering a user-friendly gateway to web3 through integrated MPC algorithms and a seamless ZK onboarding process.
Team: Michael Jimoh, Debae Wansiha, and Timmy Pelumy
Video: https://youtu.be/wbI7tg4fi44
Farmers' Konnect is a decentralized platform bridging the Trust gap between investors to farmers in need of resources and as well facilitates connection between investor farmers and arable land.
Team: Ogolla Evance, Kelvin Omari and Musunza Festus.
Video: https://youtu.be/Xjcid0pcAEk
QBlock, a cutting-edge software, seamlessly integrates with corporate systems, automating and securing asset transactions through blockchain and AI. Dedicated to innovating financial services, QBlock empowers businesses and individuals in various sectors with the transformative power of blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Team: Khidir Iddris and Sara Fanciulli.
Track our socials (Discord and LinkedIn) to see which of these teams makes it to the next IC! Also chat with us, if you have an idea and want to be part of the soonami accelerator. Our next hackathon dates will be announced soon. So if you’re already working on something, stay at it and work towards creating an MVP.
