Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate

Helping innovative startups get market ready

Mayo Clinic Platform firmly believes that health tech startups are key to sparking life-changing innovations, which is why we developed Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate—a 30-week program that helps early-stage health tech AI startups get market ready.

We invest in companies to drive success

Each company will receive an in-kind benefits package that includes access to Mayo Clinic's rich, de-identified data sets, validation frameworks, clinical workflow planning, and mentorship.


Who can apply

If you are an early-to growth-stage company with an innovative proof-of-concept, Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate is for you.


How it works

Apply to the program with details about your company, your minimum viable product, progress, etc.

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  • Application received: A member of our team will reach out within seven business days
  • Business interview: If we feel your startup would be a good fit, we will schedule a 30-min virtual meeting to better understand your company and founding team
  • Data interview: A member of our data team will meet with you next to understand your model and data needs
  • Leadership qualification: Mayo Clinic leadership will review all proposals and approve those that should move forward
  • Contracting and program start: Once selected, companies typically begin the month after contracting is complete (about 3-6 weeks)

What it offers

Accelerate offers access to data, mentorship, and connections to build and grow your offering.

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With our program, you will:

  • Access rich, de-identified Mayo Clinic data sets to help you gain meaningful insights about your model.
  • Receive guidance from leaders in regulatory, clinical, technology, and business domains through curated educational sessions.
  • Benefit from one-on-one mentorship with a clinical expert throughout the 30 weeks.

Program details

1

Develop, enhance, and test your AI model with Mayo Clinic Platform’s rich, de-identified data sets

2

Gain key insights from world-class clinical and research leaders at Mayo Clinic

3

Walk away with a robust understanding of products that can deliver meaningful clinical use in care delivery

4

Highlight your company and program progress at an annual in-person showcase in front of investors, providers, and more

Program curriculum

Onboarding

  • Set program and technical goals to guide progress in the program
  • Receive education on data sets and data access tools to hit the ground running

Mentorship from world-class experts

  • Spend up to four hours with a Mayo Clinic mentor in your area of focus
  • Gather feedback on product direction and functionality to improve product-market fit, user experience, and planned functionality

Alumni Network

  • Stay connected with our team through our Alumni Network

Data access

  • Test the performance of your algorithm against real-world data
  • Enhance your algorithm with access to clinical evidence
  • Leverage technical assistance to navigate

Launch: Demo Day

  • Present program accomplishments to Mayo Clinic leaders and network of partners:
    • Industry partners
    • Provider partner networks
    • Investor institutions
    • Researchers

Learn more about Accelerate graduates

Interested in joining Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate?