gBETA Prosper Healthtech | Spring 2026

gBETA Prosper Healthtech Spring 2026 is an equity-free, free seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies based in Alabama, delivered in-person in Birmingham, AL. Run by gener8tor under the gBETA model, the program helps founders validate and scale their business, strengthen investor readiness, and build relationships through weekly coaching, “Lunch & Learns,” mentor swarms, and curated investor pitch opportunities. The cohort is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.

Key Details

• Cost: Free
• Equity: None (equity-free)
• Investment: No investment made during this program
• Cohort size: Capped at 5 teams
• Format: In-person (Birmingham, AL)

What Types of Startups Are They Looking For?

• Digital Health & HealthTech
• Healthcare & Medical Software
• Life Sciences & Biotechnology
• Class I Medical Devices (low-risk, clear regulatory path)
• Fintech & Insurtech for Healthcare
• Employee Health & Wellness Platforms
• AI & Data-Driven Healthcare (ML, predictive analytics, automation)

Not a fit for: brick-and-mortar clinics, traditional service businesses, or non-technology healthcare practices.

Eligibility

• Early-stage companies based in Alabama
• Can commit to at least 85% of programming (ideal 100%)
• Coachable and responsive; willing to discuss business openly with mentors/investors
• Fundraising and sales are on your radar (selling already or ready to scale sales)

Program Structure

• Getting Started: 1.5-day Program Kick-Off + introductory 1:1 meetings with Program Manager
• Weeks 1–6: Two weekly team strategy meetings + weekly Lunch & Learns + weekly Mentor Swarms (~30 mentor introductions)
• Week 7: Investor Swarms (curated 1:1 pitch meetings with 25+ investors) + Showcase (final pitches + networking)
• Post-Program: Alumni support + gener8tor Conferences + Lightning Rounds (curated 1:1 investor sessions)

Director / Contact

Director: To be announced soon!
Office hours contact listed: Rochelle Silveira (Managing Director) | [email protected]

Dates & Timeline

• Application deadline (end date): March 22nd, 2026
• Program kickoff (start date): April 16th, 2026
• Program end date: June 5th, 2026
• Program duration: 7 weeks

Location

Birmingham, Alabama, United States (in-person). Eligibility notes indicate Alabama-based startups.

Prosper is positioned as an equity-focused, community-backed effort in Birmingham with ecosystem partners (e.g., UAB, PackHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield mentioned on the page).