Apply Now: HealthTech Accelerator Program by Tampa Bay Wave 2024 for Course


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

The HealthTech Accelerator is a 90-day tech business accelerator exclusively for pre-Series A HealthTech startups focused on Digital Health, Healthcare Services, Health Sustainability and Wellness, Medical Devices and Equipment, Software, Femtech, Augumented Reality, Virtual Reality, PharmacyTech, Wearables and Quantified Self, etc.

HealthTech|X is the latest startup focused business accelerator launched by Tampa Bay Wave, a nationally-recognized nonprofit, in partnership with the University of South Florida Research & Innovation, The Florida High Tech Corridor, U.S. Economic Development Corporation and more. Other Wave partnerships include Accenture, hospitals and health systems, healthcare specific VC funds, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Raymond James, and more.

University of South Florida Information

University of South Florida Grants

Apply Now: HealthTech Accelerator Program by Tampa Bay Wave 2024 for Course Founded in 1956, University of South Florida is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tampa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Florida. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Lakeland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of South Florida (USF) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of South Florida (USF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 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

Offered Benefits

  • Guidance and Mentorship: Continued support beyond the accelerator program with free CORE membership for an additional 3 months
  • Community and Connections: 24/7 access to online portal for cohort companies and Wave’s Mentor Network
  • Access to Capital: Growing and engaged investor network with introductions based on readiness and investor fit
  • Exposure and Savings: $2,000 Travel Stipend provided to each accepted company to help offset the cost of travel to Tampa and well-over $10,000 in annual savings with the perks partners.

Application Process

Go to Tampa Bay Wave on gust.com to apply
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