ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - On July 14, the City of Elk Grove announced the 16 semi-finalists for the Fourth Annual Pitch Elk Grove startup competition. The competition received a record-breaking 70 valid applications from startups based in Sacramento, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, San Joaquin, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties.

Notably, this is the first year a San Joaquin County business has advanced to the semi-finalist round, marking an exciting expansion of the competition’s regional reach.

From this competitive pool, 16 semi-finalists were chosen to advance in the competition.

They will first compete in a virtual pitch-off July 31 to determine at least eight finalists. Those finalists will then be paired with expert mentors for personalized coaching as they prepare to present live to a distinguished panel of judges at the Pitch Elk Grove event on Sept. 4.

The event will take place at District56 (8230 Civic Center Drive #100) with $20,000 at stake: $10,000 for Best Startup, $5,000 for Second Best Startup, $2,500 for Third Best Startup and $2,500 for Best Elk Grove-based Startup.

Here are the 16 semi-finalists: 

Anchor Point Health (Sacramento), whose mission statement is “Shaping the future of healthcare at home through advanced spatial intelligence technologies.”

Core Envision Inc. (Folsom), which “Uses artificial intelligence (AI) to turn blueprints into digital models and custom layout tapes, so builders can frame 4x faster and save 25%.” Demotu (Cameron Park) is a startup with a focus on using an “AI training platform powered by movement analysis for gyms and sports teams.”

EnlitenAI (Tracy), whose mission is “Powering personalized neurology care through AI-driven decision support for treatment optimization.”

IGH Naturals (Sacramento) is a “Patented electrolyte mix that helps reduce chemo-related vomiting, diarrhea and mouth sores.”

Invasive Species Corporation (Davis) “discovers, develops and deploys nature-positive solutions to control invasive species in agriculture and water.”

NutraCompass (Sacramento) is “A nutritional app that recommends and tracks food for clients.”

Pheronym, Inc. (Woodland) is a startup that “Uses a new kind of pheromone to control agricultural pests in the soil.”

The Purple Door Finders (Folsom) startup “Helps families find senior housing fast, easy and without the sales pitch.”

Red Line Safety, Inc. (Greenwood) is a tech startup that “Builds wearable technology that protects firefighters, enhances operations and helps safeguard property.”

Rely (Sacramento) describes its services as a digital rental passport which “Verifies renter data once so you can share anywhere, while operators lease faster with built-in intelligence.”

Resolv (Truckee) startup aims to, “Automate clean energy rebates with cutting-edge AI to unlock billions for contractors and incentive providers.”

SeeMedX (Sacramento), whose mission statement is “Provides continuous, noninvasive heart monitoring to improve patient care and outcomes.”

Soar Optics (Elk Grove) is a startup with a focus on “Developing products for the rapid and cost-effective detection of microplastics.”

Splash Tech (Davis) “Simplifies pool care with smart daily readings and clear chemical guidance, all from one app.”

Stealth Talent Solutions (El Dorado Hills) describes its services as “AI meets recruiting. An outcome-based hiring platform with agency-level service at software speed and scale.”

To attend Pitch Elk Grove on Sept. 4, register at bit.ly/4lFYYH0.

For more on the criteria of the contest, visit startupsac.com/pitch-elk-grove.