Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States

The Techstars Healthcare Accelerator, powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States, targets visionary entrepreneurs transforming healthcare delivery. It seeks solutions that make care more accessible, personalized, and efficient, especially those thriving in value-based care environments to enhance patient outcomes. Founders receive unparalleled support and mentorship from both Techstars and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG), leveraging their combined expertise in innovation and patient care.

MAPMG is an award-winning group of 1,800 physicians and professionals, serving as the exclusive care provider for Kaiser Permanente in the Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland region. This collaboration underscores their commitment to driving innovative healthcare solutions by partnering with early-stage entrepreneurs, with the ultimate goal of improving patients' lives and enabling better care delivery across diverse populations. Techstars, a global leader in acceleration, brings its proven methodology, vast mentor network, and investment prowess to help these startups achieve rapid growth. With thousands of companies accelerated and billions in capital raised by its alumni, Techstars is dedicated to supporting founders at every stage of their journey.

The program includes a rigorous 3-month mentorship-driven accelerator. Techstars makes a $220,000 investment into each selected company; specific terms are available for review. This funding is strategically provided to support the advancement of innovative healthcare solutions, helping startups accelerate their development and market entry.

Selected companies gain access to Techstars' extensive global network of investors, mentors, and alumni, alongside over $2 million worth of perks from partners, providing invaluable resources for scaling. A key benefit includes the potential for pilot opportunities directly with Permanente Medicine, offering a unique avenue for real-world testing and validation, particularly for solutions aligning with core themes such as Care at Home, Chronic Care and Aging, Women’s Health, Administration of Care, Friction Reduction, and Building Trust in Clinical Care. This hands-on collaboration is designed to fast-track market adoption and impact.