Empowering Health Innovation

Who Can Apply?

• 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.

Why Apply?

• Gain 360-degree support with no fees or equity stakes required.

• Receive up to $125K* in expert services to fast-track your startup from concept to commercialization.

• Access dedicated EIRs for tailored advising and mentorship.

• Work with subject matter experts and business analysts who understand the sector.

• Learn from a targeted and proven education curriculum.

• Enjoy lifelong entry to an influential alumni network.

• Seize the chance to pitch to leading investors and corporates.

*JumpStart covers 100% of the first $50K of eligible expenses and 35% of the next $215K of eligible expenses.

Review Process

• All applicants are pre-screened and assessed for alignment with the program’s objectives and offerings.

• Strong applicants are advanced to interviews with our Entrepreneur-in-residence team.

• EIRs score finalists according to the following criteria to determine if companies are likely to raise venture capital within the next 12 months or less: Market Need / Value Proposition; Market Size; Product Development Status; Product Execution; Competition and Competitive Advantage; Understanding of the Sales Process / Target Customer; Sales Execution; Team Composition; CEO Coachability; Projected Outcomes

• Selection Committee discusses top candidates until the cohort of 10 is determined.

• Selection notifications are sent approximately 3-4 weeks after applications close.

Program Highlights

• 3-month hybrid program blending virtual learning with in-person sessions.

• Additional 2-month advising support by a dedicated EIR.

• Regular cohort sessions for peer networking and collaborative growth.
• An in-person showcase to conclude the program and present your progress.

Project Medtech
Project Medtech harnesses years of experience in business and product development to bring together some of the most influential industry stakeholders from across the world to share their expertise.

Realizability
Realizability is experienced in prototyping, manufacturing strategy and launch strategy with expertise in medical device design and development, as well as consumer packaged goods.

Smartshape Design
Smartshape Design offers vertically integrated services including strategic innovation, product design/development and integrated manufacturing optimized for increased speed-to-market.

WynHouse Software LLC
WynHouse provides market validation and customer discovery services, buildout of software products and design/development of brand guidelines, logos and websites.