health Access Incubator
We are building the next generation of health solutions that reach and serve all people
Program Details
We’ve developed a tailored program to provide innovators with the tools and knowledge to build products that increase access to healthcare. Cohort startups will have access to our Health Tech CoLab makerspace, attend required healthcare access workshops taught by industry experts, and work towards startup milestones over the course of 7 months. In late May, cohort startups will pitch their innovations to our network of investors at our Health Tech CoLab Pitch Competition
Eligibility
Timeline
This program is for UC Berkeley students working on:
- Medical Devices
- Diagnostic Tools
- Digital Health Tools
Startups must be pre-series A in funding and the founder or at least one co-founder must be a UC Berkeley student.
This program is for community oriented startups that are interested in exploring:
- The different ways healthcare can be accessed
- How to optimize your company and product for healthcare access
- How to communicate impact to investors
Applications Open
Applications Close
Kickoff and Orientation
Start and End Dates
Health Tech CoLab Pitch Competition and Showcase
September 19th, 2022
October 24th, 2022
November 1st, 2022
Nov 1st, 2022 – May 5th, 2023
May 3rd, 2023
Gain Access to our:
Health Tech CoLab Facilities
Startup Resources
Health Tech CoLab Network
- Zoom enabled conference rooms
- Makerspace, lounge area, and kitchen area
- Exclusive Health Tech CoLab startup resources database
- Prototyping tools and materials
- Access to neighboring Prototyping facilities
- Logo and Marketing Materials Design support
- We work with academic, industry, non-profit, and government experts from across the world
Access Deliverables
With The Support Of Our Health Tech CoLab Team,
You And Your Team Will:
Complete 50 Customer Interviews
Recruit one additional mentor or advisor to your team
Create and iterate prototypes, increasing in quality
Perform initial user testing with stakeholders
Develop and deliver a pitch to our network of investors and industry advisors
If you are interested in connecting with a community focused on healthcare access, we invite you to apply!
Apply by October 24th
