District 3 at Startupfest 2026: Showcasing Innovative Startups 🚀

Throughout the event, D3 startups will be showcasing their solutions at the Demo Zone, connecting with investors, peers, and ecosystem leaders, and one of our startups will take the stage to pitch live on Startupfest’s main stage.

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📍 Visit us at the District 3 stand from July 8 to 10** to meet our team on the ground and discover how we support founders from research to real‑world impact.

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🌱 Meet the 14 District 3 Startups at Startupfest

Below is a snapshot of the D3 startups attending Startupfest. Each one is addressing critical challenges across tech, health, climate, and social innovation.

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Startup 1 - AeroNova Advanced Materials

AeroNova Advanced Materials is developing AirPanel™, a lightweight insulated precast concrete wall panel designed to simplify construction and improve building performance. By integrating high-performance insulation directly into the panel, AeroNova helps reduce installation complexity, transportation needs, and embodied carbon in the built environment.

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Startup 2 - AiVALON

AiVALON is transforming cardiovascular screening with Ally™, a smartphone-only solution that brings stress testing into the home. Using a guided breathing challenge, Ally™ helps identify early cardiovascular risk signals and enables more proactive, accessible care.

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Startup 3 - Circulus Agtech

Circulus Agtech converts agricultural organic waste into clean water and high-value biofertilizers. Its modular treatment systems help farms recover nutrients, reduce emissions, and decrease reliance on synthetic fertilizers while improving resource efficiency.

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Startup 4 - Green Aerospace

Green Aerospace is developing next-generation propulsion systems for aviation and unmanned aerial vehicles. Its open-fan technology helps improve aircraft performance and efficiency while supporting the industry's transition toward more sustainable flight.

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Startup 5 - Intelligent Nest

Intelligent Nest is building a future-readiness ecosystem designed to help women thrive in the evolving workforce. Through career development programs, networking opportunities, conferences, and AI-powered guidance, it supports women in shaping the future of work and leadership.

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Startup 6 - LexieHealth

LexieHealth is an AI-native medical billing platform for independent clinics. Built with physician input, it helps clinics automate billing workflows, reduce admin work, improve visibility, submit accurate and compliant claims, and recover revenue lost through billing issues.

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Startup 7 - Neiges Biotechnologies

Neiges Biotechnologies is advancing drug discovery for inflammatory and immune-related diseases. Its platform uses miniature human intestinal models derived from patient cells to generate more predictive data and accelerate the development of new therapies.

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Startup 8 - Oto Labo

Oto Labo is helping prevent noise-induced hearing loss through smart hearing protection and personalized monitoring. By combining noise exposure tracking with hearing health insights, it enables proactive hearing conservation for workers, military personnel, and other high-risk populations.

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Startup 9 - Parados

Parados is a software-only movement analysis platform that uses camera-based technology to detect meaningful changes in human movement. Its proprietary gait analysis helps organizations across healthcare, sports, workplace safety, and defence identify risks before injuries or incidents occur.

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Startup 10 - Restoria

Restoria helps older adults reduce fall risk and maintain independence through comprehensive mobility and wellness services. Its multidisciplinary approach addresses factors such as balance, nutrition, vision, and home environments to improve quality of life and long-term health outcomes.

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Startup 11 - swyvl

swyvl helps organizations create more inclusive and effective workplaces by turning neurodiversity into a strategic advantage. Through immersive learning experiences, it equips teams to better understand diverse cognitive profiles, strengthen collaboration, and foster innovation.

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Startup 12 - Unscripted

Unscripted helps technical founders and leaders communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence. Through its evidence-based coaching methodology, the company supports entrepreneurs in securing funding, building trust, and accelerating business growth.

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Startup 13 - VascuBio

VascuBio is developing advanced organ-on-chip and vascularized bioreactor platforms to improve drug discovery and reduce reliance on animal testing. Its human-relevant tissue models help researchers generate more predictive insights for therapeutic development.

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Startup 14 - YieldWize

YieldWize is building an intelligence platform for controlled-environment agriculture. By combining computer vision, sensor technology, and farm data, it helps greenhouse growers improve yield forecasting, reduce waste, and make more informed operational decisions.

📅 Demo Zone Schedule – District 3 Startups

Nine of the D3 startups will be presenting live at the **Startupfest Demo Zone** over three days.

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Day 1 – Demo Zone

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📆 Wednesday, July 8th

- Vascubio
- LexieHealth
- Otolabo

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Day 2 – Demo Zone

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📆 Thursday, July 9th

- Aivalon
- Green Aerospace
- Swyvl

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Day 3 – Demo Zone

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📆 Friday, July 10th

- Intelligent Nest
- Aeronova
- Neiges Biotech

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👉 Stop by the Demo Zone to see product demos, meet the founders, and explore collaboration opportunities.

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🎤 D3 Startup Pitching on the Main Stage

We’re also excited to announce that **one District 3 startup** has been selected to pitch on **Startupfest’s main stage**.

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- Startup: Neiges Biotechnologies
- Date: Wednesday, June 8th
- Time: 11:30 AM
- Stage: Main Stage

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Don’t miss this highlight moment showcasing the innovation coming out of the District 3 community.
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🤝 Meet District 3 at Startupfest
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Interested in learning more about District 3, our programs, or partnering with our startups?
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📍 Visit us at the District 3 stand during Startupfest - Accelerator zone table A8 (confirm this with organizers closer to date)
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We look forward to connecting with founders, investors, partners, and ecosystem builders throughout the event.
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See you at Startupfest!
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