Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator

About

The Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator is a three-month immersive program designed to support six high-quality health tech startups, offering $220,000 in funding, mentorship from industry experts, and direct access to top clinical resources, all taking place at the Mansueto Innovation Institute in Chicago from March 9 to June 4, 2026, culminating in a Demo Day.

Benefits

• $220,000 in funding support
• $20,000 for 5% equity stake
• $200,000 through a SAFE financing agreement
• Access to top clinical doctors and advanced research resources
• Mentorship and collaboration opportunities with clinical and technical experts

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a health tech startup
• Located in or able to operate in Chicago, USA
• Must be one of the six selected startups for the program