HealthTech|X Accelerator
Join the HealthTech|X
Accelerator
The HealthTech|X Accelerator is an exclusive program for promising health technology startups ready to scale. With global attention from the healthcare field and the support of our partners, including The Tampa Medical Research District as an ecosystem partner, Tampa Bay Wave’s HealthTech|X Accelerator fosters a dynamic ecosystem revolutionizing healthcare.
Capital
Receive warm introductions to 500+ members of our nationally accredited investor network. Get expert coaching on pitches and negotiation strategies.
Connections
Attend networking events and receive strategic introductions to business prospects, government, and community leaders.
Community
Connect with cohort startup peers and engage in a range of community events and networking opportunities.
Mentor
Get coaching and mentorship from our well-vetted community of 220+ subject matter experts.
Exposure
Take advantage of Wave’s robust media and social presence. Showcase your startup at Wave’s Pitch Night community event.
Savings
Gain exclusive annual savings of $100,000+ on startup resources through Morrow and other affiliate partnerships.
Criteria For Consideration
- Startup companies built with proprietary technology to create the next generation of health technology solutions and products
- Management team of at least two full-time positions
- Capability to travel to Tampa for at least two visits throughout the program
- Demonstration of market validation
- Investable, scalable business model
- Viable business plan
- Financial runway of at least 6-12 months
Join the HealthTech|X Accelerator
Accelerator Applications Are Currently Closed
Thank you for your interest in our Accelerator Program. While applications are currently closed, we’d love to keep you updated. Sign up below, and we’ll notify you as soon as the next application period opens.
Key Dates
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February 24, 2025
Applications Open
April 25, 2025
Application Due
June 2, 2025
Program Kickoff
July 9, 2025
Pitch Night
Advisory Council
Brian Model
Managing Partner at Topmark Partners
Chris Molaro
Founder & CEO at NeuroFlow
Chuck Melendi Jr.
Healthcare Policy & Advocacy Director at Johnson & Johnson
Corinne Leach, PhD
Acting Director Digital Innovation Research & Services at Moffit Cancer Center
Craig Anderson
Vice President & Innovation at Baycare Health System
Jess Chappell
CEO, Tampa Bay Health Alliance; Chief Strategy Officer, USF Health; Senior Associate Dean, MCOM
David Seo, MD
Senior VP & Chief Digital and Information Officer Nicklaus Children's Hosptial
David Williams
COO & Managing Partner at Levo Health
Demi Radeva
Chief Strategist & Payer Expert at Akros Advisory
Derek Pupello, MBA
Founder & CEO, FIVE Labs
Edmondo Robinson, MD, MBA
Founder & CEO at Downeast Digital
Haru Okuda MD, FACEP, FSSH
Executive Director, USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation - CAMLS
Indra Sandal, PhD, MBA
Chief of Innovation for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jared Saul, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Commercial Healthcare and Life Sciences at Amazon Web Services
Jerett Smith
Vice President at Ballast Point Ventures
Kevin Sneed, MD
Dean (USF College of Pharmacy) & Senior Associate Vice President (USF Health)
Kirstie McCool
Executive Director at GuideWell Innovation
Lien Le, MD
VP Hospital Medicine/Associate Chief Medical Officer at Tampa General Hospital
Matt Durski
Health Strategist at Accenture
Nate Lacktman
Equity Partner at Foley & Lardner
Rachel Feinman
VP Innovation (TGH InnoVentures)
Santosh Mohan
Vice President, Digital (Former Moffit Cancer Center)
Shalen de Silva
Managing Partner AT Slayer Consulting
Carey Officer
President (PERSOWN / ex-Nemours)
Lauren Key
Vice President, Innovation Ecosystem and Emerging Technologies
Dan Vukmer, JD
Chief Strategy Officer at USF Health
Christy Fernandez-Cull, PhD, MBA
CEO and Founder at DaVinci Wearables
Darren Hay
Vice President, Business Development at Hypertec / Medioh Global Healthcare
Tatiana Fofonova, PhD
CEO and Co-Founder at Koda Health
Michael Bloom, PhD
Founding Director and
Clinical Associate
Professor at Loyola
University Parkinson
School, Center for Health
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Corinne Leach, PhD
Acting Director Digital Innovation Research & Services at Moffitt Cancer Center
Alice Crisci
CEO and Co-Founder at Ovum Health
Andrea Ippolito
CEO and Founder at Simplified
Lian Le, MD, MBA
VP Hospital Medicine/Associate Chief Medical Officer at Tampa General Hospital
Kim Stebbings
Chief Commercial Officer at UC-CARE
Thomas Knox
CEO and Founder at VitVio
Startup Spotlight
Laura Epstein
CEO of Pulse Charter Connect
“The support from the team helped immensely in preparing us for this opportunity as well as for others like it. I can firmly say that the Tampa Bay Wave has added immense value to this company, as well as me as an individual. Thanks again!”
