Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator

The Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator by JumpStart Inc. is a dedicated platform for Ohio’s health care startups, offering targeted support and critical resources to fuel innovation and prepare startups for venture capital investment. The program provides a deep dive into regulatory, clinical, reimbursement and commercialization strategies, including quantifying clinical and economic potential and building a roadmap for commercialization. The three-month intensive prepares you to demonstrate the benefits of your solution to physicians, patients, health systems, payers and commercial partners.

Key Benefits

• 360-degree support with no fees or ownership stakes required
• JumpStart fully covers the first $50K of top-tier service providers (to be used within the 3-month accelerator)
• Comprehensive, non-dilutive expert services that prepare your startup to raise capital and scale
• Dedicated advisors and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence
• Lifelong entry to an influential alumni network
• A chance to pitch leading investors and corporates

Eligibility

• Startups based in Ohio or planning to relocate
• Startups with a venture-backable model or plans to develop one, with an understanding and willingness to pursue venture capital
• Founding teams with complementary skills and resources to achieve a minimum viable product (MVP)
• Founders who are solving significant problems with the potential for high growth and scalability
• Startups with demonstrated initiative and tangible progress, supported by evidence of market validation

Program Structure

• 3-month hybrid program blending virtual learning with in-person sessions
• Weekly virtual curriculum sessions (Thursdays, 9am-12pm ET) and weekly virtual meetings with your advisor
• In-person sessions: kick-off, midpoint pitches and startup showcase
• Additional 2-month advising support by a dedicated Entrepreneur-in-Residence
• Selection notifications are sent approximately 3-4 weeks after applications close