NEMIC Accelerator

Free for Rhode Island-based residents, students, companies, and employees.

The program is an intensive 6-month business accelerator geared towards Medical Technology, Healthcare Technology, and Digital Health solutions.

MedTech and Digital Health entrepreneurs have long-faced challenges throughout the startup-to-commercialization process. The unknowns in this expensive and multidisciplinary process span from clinical + market research, IP + regulatory, to financial planning, sales, and distribution. To successfully reach commercialization and deliver true value to patients and the healthcare system, these knowledge gaps require an extensive network of SMEs, KOLs, clinical leaders, and ultimately investors for commercialization. This program will accelerate and incubate startups who have innovative solutions in this new age of healthcare.

Track Record

300+ startups advised and mentored through our accelerator program.

$105.5M+ raised by NEMIC fellow startups.

$1.7M total grants awarded to NEMIC to support programming and pre-seed investments to NEMIC Fellow startups.

1600+ office advisory hours were delivered over the course of 6 MedTech Leadership Programs.

Our Approach

Participants will engage in key activities and move their startups closer to being investable.

During this program, participants will work towards accomplishing project milestones, and meet external stakeholders to validate and collect data.

5-7 qualified participants will develop, solidify their business model, and test their solutions.

Resources at your Disposal

BI-WEEKLY ADVISORY

NETWORK OF INVESTORS

NETWORK OF SERVICE PROVIDERS

DEDICATED PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

All you need to know

    • Applicants must have an existing idea that they want to further develop

    • Medical Technology and Digital Health Innovators

    • Entrepreneurs

    • Industry Professionals

    • Clinicians

  • Applications Open July 22nd, 2024

    Program Start Date: Based on Participant Availability

  • Meetings will be held in person at the NEMIC offices in CIC and virtually via Zoom.

    Participants will also gain access to NEMIC Virtual Classroom.

  • Applicants must be a Rhode Island resident, employed by a RI-based company or organization, or a student of a RI academic institution.

In Partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

Maria Grazia Ruocco PhD MBA - CEO and co-founder

“My business strategy and pitch deck improved dramatically after participating in the program. Not only the steps to grow my business became clear, but NEMIC provided guidance on where, when, and how to look for the right resources to move forward... Importantly, with NEMIC we have established a relationship beyond the program itself. Thank you, NEMIC!”

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