Top Information Technology Startups in 2026

Dynamsoft Corp. provides enterprise-class TWAIN™ software development kits (SDK), Barcode Reader SDK, and OCR SDK solutions to help developers meet a variety of scan and image capture requirements. This includes to develop document management and barcode applications for desktop or mobile.

AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces and supports a portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), supplied to organizations within the United States Department of Defense (DoD), charging systems for electric vehicle batteries and power cycling and test systems supplied to commercial and government customers. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems business segment focuses primarily on the design, development, production and support of UAS. The Efficient Energy Systems business segment focuses on the design, development, production and support of electric energy systems, which addresses the demand for clean transportation.

Future Motion is the creator of Onewheel, the revolutionary new electric boardsport that allows you to carve the earth in ways never thought possible. Our amazing team based in Santa Cruz, CA is devoted to developing world-changing personal transportation vehicles at the intersection of recreation and transportation.

Tuckernuck is e-commerce for the all-American lifestyle. The customer can shop all their favorite small and large preppy brands on one inspirational platform.

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer bridal brand focusing on affordable, on-trend bridesmaid dresses, gifts & accessories for millennial women. We help brides & tribes find the perfect bridesmaid dresses that pop in pictures, at prices that make everyone happy. "makes bridesmaid dress shopping less painful" -People Magazine “finally, a dress your bridal party won’t resent you for making them buy.” -Buzzfeed

Kinetik is a new way to get the best app recommendations from the people you care about. No more searching and browsing over 600.000 apps, with Kinetik you get app recommendations from your friends, peers, and the press. "It's slick, useful and really quite fun"- The Next Web "Helps You Sniff Out Killer Apps Via Social Networking" - Cult of Mac "Helps You Find iPhone Apps" - Gizmodo

The LiquidPiston 'X' engine is an advanced rotary internal combustion engine that is fuel efficient, extremely compact and lightweight, durable, quiet, and has near-zero vibration. The X-Mini engine is a 70cc gasoline SI engine, the size of a grapefruit, rated at 3-5 HP, weighing only 4 lbs. This engine is the company's most mature technology demonstrator - achieving 50% better fuel economy than comparable displacement piston engines. This engine can be used in generators, chainsaws, mopeds, UAVs, etc. In 2015 the company completed a $1M DARPA Feasibility study, and the company expects up to $12.5M in DoD contracts to develop diesel versions of its X engine for generator and UAV applications in 2016. The "X4" concept is a 30kW Diesel engine achieving 50% better fuel economy than a piston engine, in a 10x8x8" package, weighing 25lbs. While developed initially for the DoD, this engine will have applications including as a range-extending power source to increase range of an EV.

MazumaGo is the first digital bank for construction companies. We simplify payments, credit cards, and bank accounts in an easy-to-use dashboard.

Online appointment scheduling by TimeTrade is used by businesses to create new sales prospects, accelerate the sales and service process, and make it easy and fast to interact with customers.