Heart and Brain Health Innovation Accelerator

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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

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The Heart and Brain Health Accelerator powered by MedTech Innovator is led by American Heart Association in collaboration with 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

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Access to MedTech Innovator’s startup curriculum and expansive ecosystem including corporate executives, investors, providers, payers and government agencies

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Connection to top cardiology and brain health experts, including clinicians, key opinion leaders and industry specialists

Resource support from the American Heart Association

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Opportunities to present at American Heart Association conferences

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Dedicated marketing and communications support.

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Access to MedTech Innovator’s startup curriculum and expansive ecosystem including corporate executives, investors, providers, payers and government agencies.

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Connection to top cardiology and brain health experts, including clinicians, key opinion leaders and industry specialists.

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Enhanced support from American Heart Association.

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Opportunities to present at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions.

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Dedicated marketing and communications support.

Program Timeline

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October – January

Call for applications

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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.

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June – October

Virtual accelerator, including customized mentorship, webinars and thought leadership.

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November

In addition to the conferences you attend as part of MTI, you will participate in the MedTech Innovator Showcase at The MedTech Conference powered by AdvaMed. You will be eligible for cash prizes from a total pool of $800k.

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+

Astellas Rx+ is a proud sponsor of the American Heart Association-MedTech Innovator Heart and Brain Heath Tech Track