Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare

• Program Type: In-person
• Location: Chicago, United States
• Program Duration: 12 weeks
• Stage: Early Stage
• Industry of Focus: Healthcare (including AI, precision medicine, robotics, cybersecurity, digital therapeutics)

Key Highlights

Program Overview

The Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator is focused on transforming healthcare through innovations in areas such as access to care, artificial intelligence, and digital therapeutics. Sponsored by Northwestern Medicine, the program seeks startups enhancing patient experience, physician and nursing efficiency, and advancements in precision medicine, robotics, and cybersecurity. Participants gain mentorship from top industry experts, healthcare professionals, and leaders in the sector. Learn more at Northwestern Medicine.

Location or Relocation Requirements

Chicago, United States

Program Format

• In-person program
• Three-month format with intensive mentorship, workshops, and hands-on activities
• Demo Day as key concluding event

Investment Details

Selected companies receive investment opportunities as part of the program.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Access to Northwestern Medicine’s expertise
• Mentorship from physicians and top healthcare leaders
• Workshops, masterclasses, pitch practices, networking with Techstars’ mentors and alumni

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

Spring 2026 Cohort

Company Types Requirements

Startups enhancing patient experience, optimizing physician and nursing efficiency, and focusing on advancements like precision medicine, robotics, and cybersecurity.

Post-Program Engagement

Continued engagement with mentors who may act as pseudo Board of Advisors after the program ends.

Founding Team Preferences

Preference for strong entrepreneurial teams showcasing persistence, collaboration, and ability to learn and adapt.

Techstars' recent State of Innovation Survey shows that venture investors and entrepreneurs view health tech as one of today’s most innovative sectors. This program's mission is to transform healthcare by investing in key areas like access to care, artificial intelligence, and digital therapeutics.

We are looking for companies that are enhancing patient experience, optimizing physician and nursing efficiency, and driving advancements in precision medicine, robotics, and cybersecurity.

Selected companies will gain valuable access to Northwestern Medicine’s expertise through mentorship from leading industry experts, physicians, and top healthcare leaders. To learn more about Northwestern Medicine, visit https://www.nm.org/