2024
1st Place Grand Prize Winner
MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition ACCELERATE
Groundbreaking predictive fatigue risk management to empower a safer, healthier, and more productive workforce with voice AI. They support frontline workers and organizations with high-safety risk operations in industries such as transportation and logistics, mining, construction, aviation, and healthcare.
2025
Urban Society Category Winner (Global Top 5)
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - Prototypes for Humanity Award
🏆 Vocadian is honored to be the winner of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - Prototypes for Humanity Award in the Urban Society Category, as part of the Dubai Future Forum hosted by DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, and DIFC. We are deeply grateful for this recognition by the jury chaired by Her Highness HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum! 🌍
Vocadian was selected as one of the top 5 innovations worldwide from 3300+ submissions across 120 countries. Vocadian stands out for its scientific excellence, measurable impact on urgent social challenges, and strong pathway to real-world implementation.
🦺 At Dubai’s most visionary showcase of world-changing prototypes — come explore the intersection of innovation, impact, and collaboration, where science, sustainability, and social good converge!
2025
1st Place Winner in Healthcare/Biohealth Track
8th Annual Summerfest Tech Conference 2025 Pitch Competition
The Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition, sponsored by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, featured four mini-pitch tracks in the industries of Healthcare/Biohealth, Energy & Sustainability, Advanced Manufacturing, and Fin & InsurTech. The conference convenes the tech ecosystem and supports Wisconsin’s growing reputation as a tech hub.
2025
Things Have Changed Podcast:
The Sound of Safety: How Voice AI Can Save Lives at Work With Yujie Wang
🎤 In the recent episode of the 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 Podcast, Yujie joined Jed Tabernero and Shikher Bhandary to reflect on his early journey building Vocadian and the socio-technical challenges that come with reimagining frontline safety.
🦺 𝗜𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: 𝗧𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆. At Vocadian, we started with addressing one of the most overlooked workplace epidemics—occupational fatigue—a silent risk that affects truckers, air traffic controllers, miners, doctors, and factory operators alike.
🎧 Listen to the podcast here: https://www.thc-pod.com/episode/the-sound-of-safety-how-voice-ai-can-save-lives-at-work
2025
Regional Finalist in Boston
2025 Startup World Cup Boston Regional
Vocadian was selected as a finalist at the Startup World Cup Boston Regional, hosted at the Boston Globe Media Tech Innovation Summit. The Startup World Cup, powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is the world’s largest startup pitch competition.
The event brought together the leaders shaping the future of innovation in Massachusetts — including Maura Healey, who spoke on advancing the innovation economy across the state.
2025
Selected Venture (1 of 2) for POC at Aviation X Lab Cycle 4 Moonshot Program
Aviation X Lab Cycle 4 Moonshot Program, hosted by Emirates Airline and its partners
Vocaidan has been selected as one of two innovative ventures in the Cycle 4 of the Moonshot program, in partnership with global aviation giants: Emirates airline, Thales, Collins Aerospace, GE Aerospace and Airbus.
Vocadian is moving forward to the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase, where we’ll collaborate closely with Emirates’ partners to bring our solutions to life. We’re also excited to showcase our work at ForsaTEK 2025, the Emirates Group’s annual innovation forum, alongside leading start-ups and industry pioneers.
2025
Top Finalist in the Health & Wellness Category
TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200
Vocadian has been selected for TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 in San Francisco, California, from October 27–29 as a top finalist in the Health & Wellness category
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 is a prestigious program that recognizes the most innovative and ambitious startups globally. Startup Battlefield alumni include Dropbox, Cloudflare, Mint, Trello, and other leading companies. This year’s edition also marks the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch.
2025
Alumni Track Finalist (Top 5)
Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge (PIC)
Vocadian has been selected as top 5 finalists in the Alumni Open Track in the 2025 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge (PIC).
2024
Beyond the Square Podcast:
Yujie Wang: "Wake-Up Call" Vocadian’s AI Solution for Tired Workers
In William Wang’s Terran Media Beyond the Square Podcast, Yujie Wang shared Vocadian’s origin story and vision for how AI will revolutionize workplace safety and health for frontline workers in safety-critical industries. 🦺
The original idea comes from a spontaneous convergence of: passion and research expertise, technological advancement, a personal event, and unique industry insights; supported by network validations, societal/regulatory shifts & market demands
The importance of building a mission-driven cross-functional team in both problem dimension and solution dimension with diverse expertise, combining problem ownership with technical capability
Alignment of stakeholder incentives, integration into existing workflows, and trust-building between management and workers are crucial for the successful implementation of AI technology in industrial settings, alongside addressing privacy concerns
2025
People’s Choice Award in the Central Region
Harvard Business School New Venture Competition alumni track
Vocadian won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Harvard business School New Venture Competition Alumni Track in the Central region.
2024
Top 6 Harvard Shark Tank Finalist
The Harvard Business School Shark Tank
Vocadian was selected as one of the six finalists over 100+ Harvard ventures to pitch with three Sharks: Kevin O'Leary, Sarah Paiji Yoo, and Matt Higgins, moderated by Prof. Reza Satchu (hosted by HBS Entrepreneurship Club).
2025
Vocadian featured as 10 AI startups to watch in 2025 at MIT Sloan Website
The MIT Startup Exchange supports ventures connected to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as they explore and assess new technologies. Here are 10 AI-focused companies from the Startup Exchange that were featured at the 2025 MIT AI Conference in April.
10 MIT AI startups to watch in 2025
2025
Top 7 Voice AI Ventures
“Voice AI is the New Deal of 2025” by AIM Research
“Voice AI is changing the way people interact with technology, from providing hands-free, natural interactions to developing safe and efficient systems for organizations.”
Vocadian was featured as one of top 7 voice AI ventures to look into in 2025 by AIM Research. Voice AI is quickly becoming one of the most transformational technologies of 2025, going beyond basic instructions to provide highly personalized, context-aware experiences.
Finalist in MIT x Harvard Startup Cohort
2025
Crimson Founders MIT x Harvard Startup Demo at Future 100 at Investopia
Vocadian was selected as one of the finalists for the Crimson Founders MIT & Harvard Startups Demo Session at Future 100 at Investopia in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Presented at DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) AI Center in Dubai.
Crimson Founders, in partnership with DMCC, Dubai Future Foundation, Al Tamimi & Company, and a leading sovereign fund’s technology team, hosted demo sessions, exclusive investor networking, and closed-door meetings, creating funding and market entry opportunities for the participating startups.
2025
Selected Poster and Tech Fair Presenter
2025 Bridge2AI Voice AI Symposium
Vocadian was selected as Poster and Tech Fair Presenter at 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 | April 22–24 | Tampa, FL
The symposium brings together top minds in AI, voice biomarkers, and healthcare innovation, fostering collaboration among startups, researchers, physicians, industry leaders, and patient advocates to explore how voice-based AI can transform healthcare.
2025
Vocadian as invited MIT startup
2025 MIT AI Conference Featured Startup
2025 MIT AI Conference, hosted by MIT Industrial Liaison Program, explored the latest AI trends, groundbreaking developments, and their profound impact on knowledge, work, skills, and intelligence. Vocadian was one of the 10 AI-focused companies that were featured at the 2025 MIT AI Conference in April, 2025.
2024
Open Track Finalist (Top 5)
Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge (PIC)
President’s Innovation Challenge Open Track Finalists announced
“Initiatives Showcase Solutions to World Problems”
Seven SEAS teams named President’s Innovation Challenge finalists
2024
Global Runner-Up
The 'Future of Capitalism' Startup Competition
Vocadian was selected as the global top 8 finalists in the 'Future of Capitalism' Startup Competition, hosted by Leo Lion Foundation, and won the runner-up during the pitch for up to $5M USD in London, UK on February 8th, 2024.
2024
2nd Place Winner at Boston Shark Tank
Boston Shark Night by Babson College Blank Center
Vocadian won the 2nd Place Winner Prize in the Boston Shark Night hosted by Babson College Blank Center for Entrepreneurship.
2024
Startup Pitch Finalist
2025 SXSW Startup Pitch Competition
Vocadian was selected as a finalist in the SXSW Startup Pitch Competition among 45 global finalists in 9 categories.
SXSW Startup Founder Interview feature
2025
SECON Pitch Finalist
SECON 2025 Global Impact Pitch Competition at Harvard
Vocadian was selected as a finalist in the SECON 2025 Global Impact Pitch Competition in Social Enterprise Conference at Harvard.
2024
1st Place Judges’ Choice Award Winner
TopContenders Startup Showcase
Vocadian was selected as a finalist in the the inaugural TopContenders Showcase on January 25th, 2025, at the Microsoft Cambridge Campus. The winner was selected based on commercial viability, scalability, social impact, and team capabilities.
2024
Harvard LLX Alumni Cohort 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 Harvard Innovation Labs Launch Lab X (LLX) Alumni Accelerator
Vocadian was selected to be in the 2024-2025 cohort of Launch Lab X Alumni Accelerator (formerly known as LLX GEO) from a pool of over 200 Harvard ventures with a focus on reimagining technology and innovation.
2024
Top 6 Finalist
HBSHAA/HBSAA-NY Healthcare Startup Showcase
Vocadian was selected as one of the top 6 finalists by the Harvard Business School Healthcare Alumni Association and the HBS Alumni Angels of Greater NY to present and get featured in the startup showcase.
2024
2024 HAE Cohort
Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator
MIT 15.378 Building an Entrepreneurial Venture (“GSD”)
2024
Top 6 selected MIT ventures
Vocadian was accepted into 2024 MIT 15 .378 Building an Entrepreneurial Venture: Advanced Tools and Techniques aka “GSD, Get S*** Done!” class, as one of the top 6 MIT venture teams. This intensive, project-based course is the most advanced for-credit class in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation track at MIT.
2023
Summer 2023 Pre-Seed Fund Recipient
Harvard Innovation Lab’s Allston Venture Fund
Vocadian won the Summer 2023 fund at Allston Venture Fund Pitch Day on Jun. 29th, backed exclusively by six funds: Bain Capital, General Catalyst, Polaris Partners, Highland Capital, Underscore VC, and GETTYLAB.
2023
Finalist (Top 8)
MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Launch Competition
Vocadian has been selected in the extremely competitive MIT 100K Launch Competition as a finalist to pitch on stage on May 15th.
Harvard HealthLab Accelerator Pitch Competition
Grand Prize Winner
2023
Vocadian won the $20K Grand Prize at Harvard HealthLab Accelerator Pitch Competition.