This new initiative will drive innovative healthcare solutions by collaborating with early-stage entrepreneurs focused on transforming the healthcare industry, enabling better care, and improving patients’ lives.

Techstars and the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (“Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic”) announced today their launch of a new healthcare accelerator program designed to support early-stage companies focused on addressing critical healthcare challenges and improving patient outcomes.

Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic brings together the expertise of Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic’s nearly 1,800 world-class physicians in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia, spanning more than 60 medical and surgical specialties and sub-specialties, and Techstars’ proven accelerator model that has helped entrepreneurs build thousands of successful companies, including more than 750 in healthcare. Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic physicians exclusively care for the nearly 800,000 members of Kaiser Permanente.

"We are committed to continuously improving upon our nation-leading patient care. Innovation is fundamental to raising the bar," said Dr. Richard McCarthy, Executive Medical Director, the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. "We are excited to see how this collaboration with Techstars will yield solutions that make even higher quality healthcare more prevalent and lead to more streamlined and improved experiences for patients receiving care and physicians delivering care.”

"Entrepreneurs are central to transformation in healthcare," said Keith Camhi, Managing Director at Techstars. "The opportunity to collaborate with a prominent healthcare provider like Permanente Medicine, combined with Techstars' programming, capital and network, amplifies their ability to create meaningful impact."

The accelerator program will take place in person in Washington, DC, a region at the forefront of healthcare innovation thanks to institutions like Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic, one of the largest integrated medical groups in the region. Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic’s unique approach to delivering value-based care provides an ideal environment for startups to validate and refine their healthcare solutions.

Startups accepted into Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic will benefit from both organizations' unique resources, mentorship opportunities, and strategic support to develop and implement innovative healthcare solutions.

Applications for the program will open on April 8, 2025, and will be accepted through June 11, 2025. Founders interested in the accelerator are encouraged to visit the program’s website to learn more.

About Techstars

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About Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group

The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is one of the largest integrated medical groups in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, with more than 1,800 physicians spanning more than 60 medical specialties. Through our research institute, physicians and scientists advance medical knowledge and bring innovations and care to our patients. Our world-class doctors care exclusively for approximately 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members at 35 medical centers across the region, as well as our premier hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Our patients have 24/7/365 access to care from our doctors through kp.org. To learn more visit kp.org/doctors.

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