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Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator

Chicago, IL, United States

A Techstars corporate healthcare accelerator run with Northwestern Medicine.

Why this could be a strong fit

A strong fit for seed-stage Healthcare founders building out of Chicago, IL who want structured mentorship, capital, and investor introductions.

What you need to qualify

  • An early-stage startup aligned with Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator's focus (Healthcare)
  • A committed founding team able to participate for the full program duration
  • Willingness to participate in person in Chicago, IL
  • Acceptance of the program’s standard investment/equity terms (confirm current terms directly)

How to apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    Confirm your startup fits Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator's stage and focus criteria on the official site.

  2. 2

    Submit an application

    Apply via Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator's official application channel on its website.

  3. 3

    Screening & interviews

    Shortlisted teams are typically invited to interviews or pitch sessions with the program team.

  4. 4

    Join the cohort

    Accepted teams participate in person in Chicago, IL for the program duration.

Frequently asked

Terms vary by cohort/track. Confirm current equity and funding details when applying.

Funding varies by program/track. This operator emphasizes network access and investor connections over a fixed check.

It's operated by Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator, based in Chicago, IL, United States.
Healthcare

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Do I qualify?

2 things decide this one. Check yourself against them before you spend time on the form.

Stage
Seed
Where it runs
United States. In person, so you need to be able to take part there
What you give up
No equity stated
Deadline
Rolling, no published deadline

That is the rulebook. What we cannot show you here is whether your startup clears it, how this ranks against the other programs you qualify for, and what to fix if you do not.

Check what I qualify for

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