HealthTech|X Accelerator - Tampa Bay Wave

Tampa Bay Wave and its partners proudly present the HealthTech|X Accelerator, building on a legacy of 30 successful accelerators in a decade. We’re thrilled to launch this exclusive 90-day program, tailor-made for promising health technology startups ready to scale.

Our mission is to reinforce Florida’s position as a vibrant HealthTech hub. By attracting attention from the healthcare industry globally, we’re fostering a dynamic ecosystem of startups and top-tier talent.

Stay tuned for more details and how to apply for this exciting new accelerator!

Tampa Bay Wave is a non-profit, non-equity, community-fueled accelerator launched over 10 years ago and recently named the #1 Accelerator in Florida. With world-class accelerator programs built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, Tampa Bay Wave provides early-stage, well vetted startups from Tampa Bay and around the world with educational programming, critical connections, and peer support at NO COST.

Trulli — The Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator really helped us level up our company development. They bring tremendous value and a strong network that has helped us learn and grow.
Tran T. Huynh, D.O.
OpticSurg, President

Criteria for Consideration

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Business built with proprietary technology creating the next-generation of health technology products & solutions
Dedicated management of at least two full-time people
Ability to travel to Tampa at least 3 times during the 90-day program
Proof of market validation
Investable and/or scalable business
Viable business plan
Financial runaway of at least 6-12 months

Applications for the HealthTech|X 2024 program are open!

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Accelerator Benefits

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Guidance and Mentorship

Dedicated Support & Coaching
One of the largest mentor networks with various subject matter & vertical expertise, including programming designed to help you efficiently connect with the best mentors for your startup
24/7 access to online portal for cohort companies and Wave’s Mentor Network
Continued support beyond accelerator program with free CORE membership for an additional 3 months

Community and Connections

Dedicated Support & Coaching
One of the largest mentor networks with various subject matter & vertical expertise, including programming designed to help you efficiently connect with the best mentors for your startup
24/7 access to online portal for cohort companies and Wave’s Mentor Network
Continued support beyond accelerator program with free CORE membership for an additional 3 months

Access to Capital

Growing and engaged investor network with introductions based on readiness and investor fit
Capital coaching to help prepare for Pitches, Investor Meetings, etc.
Exposure during TechDiversity Demo Day (exclusively for accredited investors)

Exposure and Savings

$2,000 Travel Stipend provided to each accepted company to help offset the cost of travel to Tampa
PR and Marketing support to communicate successes and celebrate milestones
Flexible office space and meeting rooms access
Well-over $10,000 in annual savings with our perks partners

Healthtech Advisory Council

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Brian Model (Topmark Parnters)

Managing Partner

Chris Molaro (NeuroFlow)

Founder & CEO

Chuck Melendi Jr. (Johnson & Johnson)

Healthcare Policy & Advocacy Director

Craig Anderson (BayCare Health System)

Director of Innovation

Dan Vukmer (USF Health)

CEO, Tampa Bay Health Alliance; Chief Strategy Officer, USF Health; Senior Associate Dean, MCOM

David Seo, MD (Nicklaus Children’s Hospital)

Senior Vice President & Chief Digital and Information Officer

David Williams (Levo Health)

COO & Managing Partner

Derek Pupello, MBA (FIVE Labs)

Founder & CEO

Edmondo Robinson, MD (Moffitt Cancer Center)

Senior Member, Department of Internal and Hospital Medicine

Haru Okuda MD, FACEP, FSSH (USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation – CAMLS)

Executive Director

Indra Sandal, PhD, MBA (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

Chief of Innovation

Jerett Smith (Ballast Point Ventures)

Vice President

Kevin Sneed, MD (USF Taneja College of Pharmacy & USF Health)

Dean (USF College of Pharmacy) & Senior Associate Vice President (USF Health)

Kirstie McCool (GuideWell Innovation)

Executive Director

Lien Le, MD (TGH)

VP Hospital Medicine/Associate Chief Medical Officer

Matt Durski (Accenture)

Health Strategist and Thought Leader

Nate Lacktman (Foley & Lardner)

Equity Partner

Rachel Feinman (Tampa General Hospital)

VP Innovation (TGH InnoVentures)

POWERED BY

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Key Dates

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Applications Open	April 2, 2024
Applications Due	May 24, 2024
Program Kickoff	July 22, 2024
Final Pitch Night	September 11, 2024

APPLICATIONS OPEN

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