Accelerators

Techstars AI Health Baltimore powered by Johns Hopkins University and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

This Flagship Accelerator program supports innovative entrepreneurs creating game-changing solutions at the intersection of health, tech, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on transforming healthcare by improving patient care, access, affordability, and quality.

Baltimore, United States

2025 March

In Person Program

Aug 26th, 2024

Applications Open

Nov 23rd, 2024

Final Deadline

Mar 10th, 2025

Accelerator Starts

Jun 5th, 2025

Demo Day

2025 September

In Person Program

Apr 8th, 2025

Applications Open

Jun 11th, 2025

Final Deadline

Sep 8th, 2025

Accelerator Starts

Dec 4th, 2025

Demo Day

About This Healthcare Program

Techstars AI Health Baltimore Accelerator powered by Johns Hopkins University and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

The rapid advancements in tech and AI present a powerful opportunity to tackle real pressing problems in healthcare. This accelerator program is designed to empower innovative health and tech startups, including those leveraging artificial intelligence, to develop impactful solutions that drive sustainable progress and long-term success across the healthcare ecosystem.

Techstars AI Health Baltimore, powered by the combined strengths of Johns Hopkins University and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and based in Baltimore, MD – a city at the forefront of healthcare innovation and home to a thriving startup ecosystem  – offers a unique advantage. Founders gain invaluable support and mentorship from Techstars' proven accelerator model, coupled with Johns Hopkins' expertise in translating research into viable businesses and CareFirst's deep understanding of delivering accessible, equitable, and high-quality healthcare.

While solutions incorporating artificial intelligence are of interest, the program welcomes a broad range of innovative approaches within healthcare, health tech, medtech, and biotech

The Team

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Nick Culbertson
Managing Director
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Emily McLanahan
Investment Manager
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"Baltimore is where healthcare innovation meets the transformative power of AI. Join Techstars and our partners to build the next generation of solutions that will redefine patient care and health outcomes."

Nick Culbertson, Managing Director