Digital Health Accelerator Program (DHAP)
A programme by IIITB Innovation Centre
A six-month digital health acceleration programme for Karnataka-registered healthtech startups; applications closed in February 2024.
At a glance
| Best for | Karnataka-registered healthtech startups with a deployed or deployment-ready solution |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Early revenue |
| Duration | 6 months |
About Digital Health Accelerator Program (DHAP)
A six-month acceleration programme for healthcare startups whose solution is already deployed or ready to deploy. Applications closed in February 2024, though the programme is still linked from the centre's navigation, so check whether another cohort is planned.
What you get
- Investor access and one-to-one mentoring
- A clinical deep dive with mentors and clinicians
- Access to deep tech healthcare research at IIIT Bangalore
- Sectoral workshops
Who can apply
- Healthtech startups registered in Karnataka — the only geography gate on any of the centre's programme pages
- With a solution that is deployed or deployment-ready, in healthcare access and delivery, affordable healthcare or quality of care
What it costs: the page states neither a fee nor an equity position.
How to apply: through the online application linked from the programme page when a cycle opens.
Where to apply
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