Steel Works Health Accelerator

About

The Steel Works Health Accelerator is a 16-week program designed to support health tech startups in Nebraska by providing mentorship, resources, and assistance in refining business plans and applying for federal funding, ultimately preparing them for investor presentations and market entry.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Access to $75,000 in federal SBIR funding support
• 🎓Mentorship Program
• 16weeks of professional mentoring and resource support
• 📈Business Support
  Assistance in refining business plans and fundraising capabilities
• 🌐Network Access
  Connections to the local Nebraska startup ecosystem and resources
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Preparation for investor pitches and funding capabilities

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to health tech startups located in Nebraska
• Targeting pre-seed stage companies
• Startups do not need to have a direct affiliation with the university
• A maximum of 6 startups will be recruited per cohort
• Currently open for applications, with a second round in summer

Participation Commitments

• Must attend all sessions of the 16-week accelerator program
• Must present a business plan to investors at the end of the program

Target Sector

Focused on health technology and medtech startups

Target Location

Open to startups based in Nebraska, USA