Accelerator

Accelerate your startup with a nationally-ranked program

Health Wildcatters 2025 - Applications are closed

The Health Wildcatters Accelerator Program continues to be ranked among the greatest in the nation according the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project, a study conducted by MIT, University of Richmond and Rice University. If you’re looking to take your startup to the next level, the Health Wildcatters Accelerator Program is your next step.

The accelerator program is a fast and furious time period in which Health Wildcatters connects you to our vast network of mentors and investors and presents a diverse curriculum to accelerate the startups growth.

In a nutshell, 8 to 12 startups will join our accelerator program annually and participate in our three month program. The startup will receive an investment from us and many in-kind perks.

Visible + Accessible + Credible = Investible

Our secret to making startups grow? Our program makes startups visible, accessible and credible. Garnering over 40 million media impressions per year, the Health Wildcatters program immediately offers the cohort an elevated media presence. As a member of our portfolio investors and healthcare executives know where to find quality startups, and after our due diligence and vetting process, they consider them to be legitimate investment opportunities.

When

Timeline

Spring —-> Accepting Applications

Summer —> Selection Process / Interviews / Quick Pitch

Fall —> Program Begins

The 12- week fall program begins in early September and ends mid-November.

We offer a hybrid program, with the ability to participate in person or virtually

Program Start- September 2025
Program Pitch Day - November 2025

Terms

The terms for the Health Wildcatters program are in alignment with industry standards and what you’ll find at most accelerators. We offer $30,000 cash and a program valued above $200,000 per spot for eight percent equity and opportunities for follow on and convertible note investments to total a maximum potential cash investment of $380k in addition to the value of the program.

Mentors

The Health Wildcatters mentor network is vast and comprised of well over 200 individuals spanning the healthcare industry, professional services and many other verticals. During the accelerator, startups are connected to this mentor network who in turn provide advice and counsel as well as open up their own personal networks to propel your business forward.

Testimonials

"Health Wildcatters were instrumental during Iluria's kick off stage, both in cementing the product market fit and positioning the company as viable for further investments. We consider this plan as one of the best decisions we made up to now."

Hagay Levy, Iluria Health
"When I enrolled in Health Wildcatters, I was an experienced biotech CEO but starting an emerging biotech. I found the special combination of the HW team’s passion, connection to mentors who gave of themselves, high net worth individuals who invested, and a parent VC to be a thrilling combination that gave my company a great start."

Jon Northrup, Stingray Therapeutics
"Health Wildcatters provides access to a rich network of healthcare experts! The acceleration program genuinely helps startups in their quest of success using their resources, network and lovely team! Long live HW!"

Pavel Overtchouk, Alviss.ai
"The program's comprehensive approach to fostering innovation and collaboration within the healthcare industry is truly remarkable. The support and resources provided have been invaluable in shaping my journey and refining my ideas. Health Wildcatters has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in propelling my venture forward."

Aaron Enten, Insight Optics
"HW was very instrumental to our growth very early in our company. We are grateful for the initial capital, first customer and mentor network that has stayed with us over the years."

Yinka Ojutalayo, Health Haven Rx