Solutions portfolio
Technologies explored through AscendRural initiatives
This portfolio lists technology companies that have taken part in AscendRural programs, including our rural readiness accelerator and community-led pilots. It is shared to support learning about different approaches to rural well-being challenges. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sourcewell or AscendRural.
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Participated in our rural readiness accelerator to strengthen their approach to rural markets.
Tested their technology with rural organizations through an AscendRural-supported pilot.
Holds a Sourcewell cooperative contract awarded through a competitive solicitation.
Addresses isolation and day-to-day support for older adults. Pairs human support staff with a tablet-based conversational avatar for daily check-ins, reminders, social interaction, and alerts to caregivers.
care.coach
Addresses early detection of health changes in older adults. Uses wearable and ambient sensors to learn daily patterns and alert senior living providers and caregivers to behavior changes.
carepredict.com
Addresses data and reporting burdens for rural and volunteer Fire and EMS agencies. Combines incident, staffing, training, and quality data in one platform to support operations, recruitment, retention, and reporting.
echodataanalytics.com
Addresses stress and resilience among responders and other users. A mobile app combining breathing, mindfulness, and guided meditation tools with peer support; organizations can tailor the content.
tiag.net/innovations/mresilience
Addresses access to in-home preventive care and EMS sustainability. Helps rural EMS and fire agencies set up community paramedicine programs funded through health plan contracts.
paralign.health
Addresses meal service in facilities without a full kitchen. Provides a modular ready-meal heating and holding system with digital tools for menus, inventory, compliance, and nutrition.
platedfoodservice.com
Addresses safety monitoring for people living at home. Uses non-camera sensors to detect movement and activity changes and alert families and care teams.
pontosense.com
Addresses response time for cardiac emergencies. A nonprofit app connected to 911 that alerts nearby trained individuals when CPR or an AED is needed.
pulsepoint.org
Addresses firefighter and responder safety in areas with limited cellular coverage. A wearable system that combines biometric monitoring, location tracking, and gas detection for incident commanders.
redlinesafety.com
Addresses access to mental health care for older adults. Connects older adults and caregivers with licensed, Medicare-accepting therapists through virtual sessions.
totallife.com
Addresses strength, mobility, and fall risk among adults 55+. Offers live, small-group virtual fitness classes with instructor coaching.
teamvivo.com
Addresses continuous health monitoring without wearables. Uses ultra-wideband radar to track vital signs, presence, and motion in long-term care, home health, and other settings.
xkcorp.com
Addresses remote health oversight for older adults outside clinical settings. Tracks vital signs and alerts care teams to significant changes.
zemplee.comInclusion is not an endorsement or recommendation by Sourcewell or AscendRural. Descriptions summarize each company’s approach and its participation in AscendRural programs. They are not a guarantee of fit or results. Sourcewell is a local unit of government under Minnesota state statute, and competitively solicits and awards contracts. Purchasing agencies are responsible for performing due diligence and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as specific funding requirements, in consultation with legal counsel.
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