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Driving breakthroughs in cardiovascular and neurological care
A collaboration led by American Heart Association Ventures, with the Association’s Center for Health Technology and Innovation
The Heart and Brain Health Accelerator powered by MedTech Innovator is led by American Heart Association in collaboration with the Association’s Center for Health Technology and Innovation. This track is designed to identify and support startups with novel medical technologies focused on heart and brain health — including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and secondary prevention. It is open to companies at the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages.
The 2025 track focuses on two areas:
1. Women’s Cardiovascular and Brain Health: Startups addressing issues unique to, disproportionately affecting or differentially impacting women
2. General Track: Companies tackling key cardiovascular and brain health conditions in the general population
Track Benefits
Access to MedTech Innovator’s startup curriculum and expansive ecosystem including corporate executives, investors, providers, payers and government agencies
Connection to top cardiology and brain health experts, including clinicians, key opinion leaders and industry specialists
Resource support from the American Heart Association
Opportunities to present at American Heart Association conferences
Dedicated marketing and communications support.
Access to MedTech Innovator’s startup curriculum and expansive ecosystem including corporate executives, investors, providers, payers and government agencies.
Connection to top cardiology and brain health experts, including clinicians, key opinion leaders and industry specialists.
Enhanced support from American Heart Association.
Opportunities to present at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions.
Dedicated marketing and communications support.
Program Timeline
October – December
Call for applications
January – May
American Heart Association Ventures volunteer selection committee reviews applications and evaluates startup pitches at MedTech Innovator Road Tour pitch events. At the end of the road tour, cohort companies are selected.
June – October
Virtual accelerator, including customized mentorship, webinars and thought leadership
October 6-8, 2025
Participate in the MedTech Innovator Showcase at The MedTech Conference powered by AdvaMed, and compete for cash prizes from a total pool of $800k
November 7-10, 2025
Attend and Showcase at American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions Conference
Volunteer Selection Committee
An expert panel of clinicians, payers, strategists and entrepreneurs — convened by American Heart Association Ventures and the Association’s Center for Health Technology and Innovation — reviews applications and provides mentorship. Committee members attend pitch sessions (virtual or in-person) and guide selected companies throughout the accelerator program.
If you are interested in participating as a reviewer or mentor, sign up below. *Please note that expressing interest does not guarantee selection.
Astellas Rx+ is a proud sponsor of the American Heart Association-MedTech Innovator Heart and Brain Heath Tech Track