Humonii, a finalist and Grand Prize winner from D-0. First Cohort, has officially incorporated as a company following continued validation and support after Demo Day.
Humonii is exploring new approaches to rehabilitation through hands-free mobility controlled by trunk movements. When the team first joined D-0., they were exploring a wide range of potential applications beyond rehabilitation, including employment support and entertainment. Through subsequent validation, they identified the potential for activities combining trunk movement and mobility devices to positively impact the physical/psychological well-being of chronic-stage stroke patients. Based on these findings, Humonii is now focusing its business development efforts on the rehabilitation field.
D-0.’s support continued even after Demo Day. In preparation for incorporation, the team received advice on IP and participated in sessions designed to align Humonii’s members on their future strategy. The team reaffirmed its shared Question / Passion (Q/P), using it as the starting point to clarify which areas to prioritize in the future. D-0. has also supported the team in building connections with organizations necessary for commercialization.
The team has commented: “Because of the experience, network, and continued support provided through D-0., we were able to gain perspectives that we would not have been able to obtain on our own.”
Following its incorporation, Humonii’s next goal is to build a track record as a business. While continuing to validate the impact and reproducibility of activities combining trunk movement and mobility devices on physical, psychological, and cognitive functions, the team will further refine its product and work toward developing a business model that also addresses barriers to adoption.
At D-0., Demo Day is not regarded as the end of the journey. We will continue to support participants as they share their Q/P with their teammates, validate their concepts, and ultimately bring their ideas to society as sustainable businesses.
