HealthTech Accelerator Rom InWest Care

HealthTech Accelerator

Accelerate the growth of your HealthTech startup! Do you have an innovative technological solution for healthcare and do you want to scale from innovation project to commercial contract? The HealthTech Accelerator helps you to take this step and grow your company in a targeted manner. During this intensive six-month program, we help you to make the step from innovation financing to commercial contracts. Through customized guidance and access to a broad network, you accelerate the growth of your company and increase your impact in healthcare.

What does the HealthTech Accelerator offer?
  • Targeted growth: After a business analysis, we draw up a personalized action plan so that you achieve concrete goals within six months.
  • Customized guidance: You work 1-on-1 with a coach and experienced experts to achieve your goals.
  • Access to a broad network: Thanks to the involvement of a diverse pool of experts, the HealthTech Accelerator gives you access to valuable connections.
  • Peer-to-peer learning: Every month you will meet with other participants during the Masterclass, with topics such as product-market fit and business model development.
Who is the HealthTech Accelerator for?

This intensive program is intended for you if:

  • you are a startup with a technological solution to keep healthcare affordable and available;
  • you have carried out innovation projects or pilots with potential customers;
  • you are looking for a way to achieve a product-market fit;
  • you want to take the step from innovation financing to commercial contracts and sustainable funding;
  • you want to commit to participating in this program (minimum 2 employees of the startup, of which at least 1 is a founder).
What's in it for you?
  • A much greater chance of success in growing from innovation project to commercial contracts.
  • In-depth knowledge of product-market fit and the development of a scalable business model.
  • Practical guidance and insights from experienced entrepreneurs and experts.
  • A strong peer community within the HealthTech sector.
Successful participants

The HealthTech Accelerator has already completed two successful editions, with 12 innovative companies accelerating their growth. Startups such as Praxa Sense, Home living group, Biotrack, Hello 24/7, Cloud and Protyon have taken valuable steps towards scaling up and market access.

Practical information

The new edition of the HealthTech Accelerator 2025 starts in April and runs until October:

  • Registration deadline: March 17, 2025
  • Selection day: April 1, 2025
  • Start date: April 15, 2025
  • End date: October 28, 2025

 

The programme is implemented by all regional development companies, Invest-NL and NELL.
Do you think the HealthTech Accelerator is the right program for your startup? Apply here: HealthTech Accelerator – InnovationQuarter. Do you have any questions? Contact Linze Rijswijk for more information.

Linze Rijswijk
Ecosystem Development Programme Manager

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