Vertical Velocity
A programme by SaaSBOOMi
A cross-border programme taking AI-first Indian startups into the US healthcare market. The 2026 cohort, in the Bay Area in September, has concluded.
At a glance
| Best for | AI-first Indian startups building healthcare applications. |
|---|---|
| Cost | Paid |
About Vertical Velocity
Vertical Velocity is a cross-border programme for AI-first Indian startups building healthcare applications, taking them into the US healthcare market. The page describes it two ways: as a two-week immersion inside the market in September 2026, and as a six-month programme. The site does not reconcile the two, so no length is given here.
What you get
- An immersion inside the US healthcare market.
- Core programme experiences, covered by the programme fee.
Who can apply
- AI-first Indian startups building healthcare applications.
- For the 2026 cohort, founders needed to be in the Bay Area from 14 to 19 September, with a visa category the page lists (B1/B2, H1B or equivalent).
- Travel and accommodation are at the founder's own cost.
How to apply: The 2026 cohort has concluded, so the page has no open application.
Where to apply
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