Our program

Our annual Accelerator program brings together the brightest health care entrepreneurs for a collaborative growth experience in Minneapolis. The 4-month program is designed to help you accelerate your business through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions. You will gain access to relevant curriculum and an unparalleled network of collaborators invested in your success. We take pride in enabling our cohorts to achieve a competitive growth advantage.

Program benefits

Participants in the Accelerator program can expect:

Valuable mentorship

You will have access to a robust network of internal and external mentors and partners to evolve your businesses. Collaborate with leaders across UnitedHealthcare and Optum with subject-matter expertise in areas such as:

 

  • Technology

  • Strategy

  • Business Development

  • Operations

  • Finance

  • Product

  • Analytics

  • Clinical

  • Network

  • Marketing

Community building

You will have the opportunity to form relationships with other world-class entrepreneurs working to build transformational businesses.

Founder-friendly capital

We have a vested interest in your success. Our program provides you with a $50,000 uncapped SAFE to align interests and remove barriers to participate.

Fundraising support

Whether you are raising capital now or in the future, our program has a rich network of investors eager to meet you.

Transformative opportunities

By collaborating with the nation’s largest health insurance company, you will have access to unparalleled expertise in health care information, technology and clinical excellence that will give you a tactical advantage over your competitors.

Unique experiences

In addition to our notable mentors, programming also includes:

 

  • Access to entrepreneurs/executives in residence (EIRs)

  • Workshops from industry leading subject matter experts (SMEs)

  • Community-building events and activities

  • Startup Showcase event

  • Investor Showcase event