PharmStars
The pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, bridging the pharma-startup partnership gap.
Programs by PharmStars
1 past program
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at PharmStars, separate from the funding calls above.
PharmStars Accelerator
AcceleratorA 10-week accelerator designed to prepare digital health startups for productive engagements with pharma.
The program includes the PharmaU educational curriculum covering drug development process, pharma's internal structures and functions, pharma business models, regulatory drivers, and pharma-startup deal structures. It also provides individualized coaching on engaging pharma and culminates in a Startup Showcase where participants present to pharma members. Applications are accepted for cohorts with specific themes.
Incubation tracks
The routes into PharmStars, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PharmStars AcceleratorA 10-week accelerator dedicated to driving digital health adoption to improve patient outcomes by bridging the pharma-startup gap. Includes PharmaU education, mentoring, and a Startup Showcase. | Acceleration | — | Pharma Curriculum, Personalized Mentoring, Pitch Presentation to Pharma, Startup Funding |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About PharmStars
PharmStars
PharmStars is a specialized accelerator for pharmaceutical and healthcare startups, connecting innovators in drug discovery, medtech, digital health, and life sciences with industry mentors, investors, and pharma corporate partners.
What Startups Receive
- Mentorship from pharma industry veterans and healthcare investors
- Connections to pharma corporates for licensing, partnership, or pilot programs
- Introductions to life sciences VCs and family offices
- Regulatory and clinical strategy guidance
- IP protection and commercialization support
- Demo Day access to pharma industry decision-makers
Eligibility
Pharma, biotech, medtech, digital health, and healthcare AI startups. Startups should have an identified product or technology with a clear commercial path.
Who Should Apply
Healthtech and pharma innovators at the prototype or clinical-stage looking for specialized pharma industry connections, investor introductions, and regulatory navigation support.
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