CDL-Cleveland Healthcare Innovation Program
    CDL-Cleveland Healthcare Innovation Program
    Incubator & Accelerator

    CDL-Cleveland Healthcare Innovation Program

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    About

    A nine-month healthcare innovation program designed for early-stage technology companies to validate and scale their solutions within a clinical environment, providing direct access to healthcare professionals and resources to enhance patient outcomes and reduce costs.

    Benefits

    • 💡Access to Clinical Environment
      Direct access to University Hospitals’ clinical environment for technology validation
    • 🤝Mentorship Opportunities
      Connection with clinicians, mentors, and healthcare experts throughout the program
    • 📈Program Structure
      A nine-month, objectives-based program designed to help scale technologies
    • 🌐Networking Opportunities
      Engagement with healthcare executives and digital leaders during events
    • 🚀Innovation Acceleration
      Support in accelerating the adoption of innovative healthcare solutions

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Open to early-stage healthcare technology companies
    • Must be focused on technologies that reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes
    • Participants should be willing to engage directly with University Hospitals operations
    • Startups must be able to work alongside clinicians and caregivers
    • Must be able to commit to a nine-month program

    Participation Commitments

    • Must participate in a nine-month program with specific objectives
    • Engagement with University Hospitals operations is required
    • Regular interaction with clinicians and caregivers is expected
    • Active participation in mentorship and networking events is necessary

    Target Region

    Open to startups in the healthcare technology sector, particularly in Cleveland

    Target Sector

    Healthcare Technology

    University Hospitals, Creative Destruction Lab, Case Western Reserve University

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