Technology is quietly transforming the work that keeps the world moving.
The innovators on this list aren’t chasing hype. They’re making progress where it counts: helping doctors spend more time with patients, cities run more smoothly, workers get paid fairly, and small businesses compete.
Across sectors like logistics, construction, healthcare, and government, these companies are all working to make work simpler, safer, and smarter.
Location: Chicago
Hospitals lead in medical innovation, yet many still rely on whiteboards, faxes, and spreadsheets to manage their day-to-day operations. LeanTaaS is changing that using sophisticated math, AI/ML, and automation to modernize how health systems optimize operating rooms, manage infusion centers, and coordinate inpatient and emergency department care. Its iQueue platform turns outdated workflows into dynamic, data-driven operations that drive measurable impact like a 5% increase in surgical case volume, 720,000 additional infusion treatments per year, and a 2% rise in inpatient admissions across partner hospitals. By replacing manual processes with intelligent automation, LeanTaaS is bringing the precision of clinical medicine to hospital operations, making care more efficient and accessible.
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Every camp and school used to have an unruly stack of paper health forms to manage. Now they have DocNetwork. Through CampDoc and SchoolDoc, DocNetwork digitized the paperwork process so parents can update records online and staff can access them instantly. Now, with secure, centralized health records for children’s programs, parents and staff can feel confident knowing their children’s important medical information is safe and easy to access if an emergency should arise, all without the paperwork.
Location: Columbus, OH
CoverMyMeds connects patients, providers, and pharmacies through a platform that automates medication access and prior authorizations. Cutting through phone calls and fax forms helps patients get treatments faster while reducing administrative strain for clinicians. CoverMyMeds is striving for a future of healthcare that is simpler and more humane.
Location: Madison, WI
Most healthcare systems can’t talk to each other. Redox connects hospitals and digital health apps through a single secure API. Used by hundreds of healthcare organizations, Redox powers better outcomes by ensuring providers have instant access to critical information that would otherwise be siloed.
Location: Detroit, MI
Construction projects depend on seamless coordination. RIVET Work streamlines how construction teams schedule crews, assign jobs, and forecast labor needs in a single platform, replacing whiteboards, text threads, and disconnected spreadsheets. Contractors using RIVET report up to 30% fewer scheduling errors and shorter project delays. Designed with field crews in mind, its clean mobile interface keeps everyone aligned in real time. Backed by strong customer growth in 2025, RIVET is empowering crews with the right people in the right places at the right time.
Location: Denver, CO
Assignar helps heavy construction and infrastructure companies manage crews, equipment, and compliance, eliminating the need for clipboards and replacing disconnected systems. Assignar’s tools improve utilization, scheduling, and safety reporting, giving field teams the ability to check schedules, track safety forms, and update job data in real time; and operations teams the visibility they need to scale smarter.
Location: Nashville, TN
Built Technologies is modernizing how construction projects are financed and managed. Its platform connects lenders, developers, and contractors and digitizes draw management, inspections, and documentation. The result is faster funding cycles, fewer errors, and better visibility into every dollar spent.
Location: New Hope, PA
From cranes to bulldozers, Tenna helps companies know exactly where their assets are and when they need maintenance. By using IoT and GPS tracking, Tenna cuts downtime and reduces maintenance costs while improving safety and ROI across fleets of trucks and cranes. Driven by their mission to help companies know more, control more and make more, Tenna is revolutionizing equipment fleet operations.
Location: Austin, TX
ICON is redefining how things are built. Using advanced robotics and 3D printing, the company constructs durable homes faster and more sustainably than traditional methods. From affordable housing to lunar habitats with NASA, ICON is proving that the future of construction is automated, efficient, and built to last.
Location: Austin, TX
Workrise makes it easier for skilled tradespeople to find work and get paid quickly. Serving industries like energy and construction, its platform replaces staffing inefficiencies with transparent job matching and payroll automation. Workrise’s tech empowers workers while helping companies fill critical roles faster.
Location: Lincoln, NE
Every contractor knows the power of a picture. CompanyCam makes it effortless to capture, organize, and share job-site photos in real time. Replacing text threads and disorganized photo rolls, it creates a visual timeline for every project, improving communication, accountability, and quality across every project.
Location: New York, NY
Copia is your software developer’s new best friend. Its Git-style platform helps engineers manage PLC code and recover from errors instantly, replacing USB swaps and manual backups with reliable collaboration tools. By bringing version control to industrial automation, Copia ensures engineers collaborate safely, track changes, and reduce or even prevent downtime.
Location: Detroit, MI
Kiuey replaces endless email chains and spreadsheets with collaborative dashboards for construction and manufacturing teams. In doing so, Kiuey transforms how teams manage complex projects with a unified collaboration platform that offers real-time data, task management, and performance dashboards. The result? Fewer bottlenecks, faster decisions, and clearer communication from field to office.
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Optilogic helps logistics teams test “what-if” scenarios before a crisis hits. With this tool, manufacturers and logistics teams can model, simulate, and optimize supply chains in the cloud, replacing static spreadsheets with scenario-based insights. With sustainability and resilience built in, Optilogic is shaping the future of supply chain planning.
Location: Chicago, IL
project44 connects every mode of global transport so companies can track shipments and anticipate delays. Used by 1,200+ brands and growing, its platform helps businesses move goods more reliably and sustainably by providing real-time visibility and predictive analytics. With improved sustainability across the supply chain, essentials like food, medicine, and materials reach people faster and with less waste.
Location: Chicago, IL
FourKites gives companies live tracking and predictive ETAs for every shipment, so companies can see and optimize shipments in motion. By replacing phone calls and manual updates with live insights and visibility, FourKites helps prevent shortages, keep shelves stocked, and make global trade more sustainable.
Location: Austin, TX
Shipwell brings together shipping, carrier management, and real-time tracking into one easy-to-use platform. It helps shippers automate workflows that were once handled over spreadsheets and emails. By helping small and midsize businesses save time, reduce costs, and improve visibility, they can compete, grow, and serve customers better.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Inspectorio helps global brands digitize inspections, audits, and compliance. Replacing clipboards and paper audits with real-time data improves accountability and sustainability at every stage of manufacturing.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Dispatch connects local drivers with businesses for same-day delivery and routing, giving customers real-time visibility and automated routing. By bringing modern software to last-mile delivery, Dispatch is helping small and midsize businesses compete with the logistics giants.
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
May Mobility is building a smarter, safer way to move through cities. Its autonomous electric shuttles run on public roads, helping local governments replace inefficient routes and reduce congestion. With more than 350,000 autonomous rides completed across multiple U.S. cities, May Mobility’s fleet has proven to be both safe and sustainable, cutting emissions and expanding access to public transportation. Designed for real riders and with real communities in mind, the company partners closely with transit agencies to ensure technology complements existing systems. May Mobility is combining AI innovation with civic responsibility to modernize how people get from point A to B.
Location: Chicago, IL and Nationwide
OpenGov helps cities move away from outdated software and paper files. From budgeting to permitting and procurement, its platform makes civic work transparent, efficient, and data-driven. By simplifying how cities manage resources and serve residents, OpenGov is making government more accessible for everyone.
Location: Denver, CO
Granicus powers online meetings, digital forms, and public communications for thousands of local agencies. Granicus’ cloud-based communication and engagement tools help governments connect with citizens, and its automated workflows replace outdated bureaucracy with modern transparency. Civic leaders are now empowered to serve communities more effectively.
Location: Chicago, IL
Euna Solutions simplifies budgeting, procurement, and grant management for public agencies. Its payment solution replaces manual approvals and legacy accounting tools with secure automation. Understanding that taxpayer money should be managed responsibly, Euna helps governments do more good with fewer resources.
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Accounting firms used to rely on email attachments and paper checklists to deliver tax returns. SafeSend modernizes that experience with a secure automation platform that manages e-signatures, payments, and client communications in one place. Thousands of firms now use SafeSend to save hours on every return, turning once-cumbersome compliance tasks into smooth, paperless processes.
Location: Denver, CO
AgentSync automates the messy process of licensing and compliance for insurance carriers and agents. Its platform replaces spreadsheets and state-by-state guesswork with real-time verification and workflow automation for faster onboarding, fewer errors, and a more transparent experience for insurers and agents alike.
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Environmental compliance used to mean binders of reports and endless manual updates. Encamp turns that into one streamlined platform, helping companies manage EPA filings and sustainability data with ease. Its automation and alerts save teams hundreds of hours while improving accuracy and compliance confidence.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Branch lets hourly and gig workers access their wages instantly, without fees or waiting periods. For many families, cash flow is the difference between stability and stress. Branch gives workers more control over their income, without predatory fees. Its modern workforce payments platform replaces paper checks and clunky systems with fast, digital payouts and embedded financial tools. For companies, it’s a simple way to improve retention and trust; for workers, it’s a fairer way to get paid.
Location: Dallas, TX
Ever.Ag helps farmers, co-ops, and buyers manage procurement, logistics, and risk in one place. By replacing paper ledgers and phone calls with digital workflows, the platform enables faster payments and clearer visibility across the supply chain. Farmers using Ever.Ag tools save hours each week on paperwork while gaining real-time insights into prices and contracts. Built with sustainability in mind, Ever.Ag is scaling across dairy, grain, and bioenergy to help ensure the future of agriculture is efficient and resilient.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Gecko Robotics sends wall-climbing robots into power plants and factories to detect wear before it becomes dangerous. By replacing manual inspections with AI and robotics, Gecko improves safety, speeds up maintenance, and prevents costly downtime — protecting the infrastructure we all rely on.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
RoadRunner Recycling uses AI and logistics optimization to improve how businesses handle waste. By analyzing material streams and optimizing pickup routes, its clients report up to 40% higher recycling rates and significant cost savings. With its recent expansion into over 30 major U.S. cities, RoadRunner is proving that sustainability and profitability can align. Designed for businesses of all sizes, its tools help reduce emissions, simplify compliance, and move companies closer to zero waste.
Location: Chicago, IL
Ordering and managing beverage inventory used to mean spreadsheets, phone calls, and guesswork. Provi streamlines it all. The B2B marketplace connects restaurants, bars, and distributors on one digital platform, enabling instant ordering, transparent pricing, and fewer errors. By digitizing a centuries-old supply chain, Provi is to alcohol what Shopify was to retail.
These companies are bringing automation, data, and design to the front lines. By ditching paper forms, spreadsheets, and phone trees for intelligent, user-friendly systems that deliver measurable impact, they’re showing that innovation can be both practical and purposeful.