Incubator & Accelerator
Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator
Apply by Nov 19, 2025
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
Target Region
Chicago, USA
Target Sector
Health Tech
Northwestern Medicine, Techstars