Healthcare Accelerator
Accelerate Digital Health Solutions with AWS
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2021 AWS Healthcare Accelerator Cohort
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KidsX Lead Mentors
Jonathan Bendel
Chief Innovation Officer & Vice President, Strategy & Innovation for White Plains Hospital
Tom Cassels
President, Rock Health
Alyssa Jaffee
Partner, 7 Wire Ventures
Rachel Stillman
Senior Associate, 7 Wire Ventures
Pothik Chatterjee
AVP, Innovation at LifeBridge Health
Ling Kung
National Director, Technology Innovation, Kaiser Permanente
Mary Enquist
Vice President; Strategy, Planning, & Business Development at NYU Langone Health
Santosh Mohan
Vice President, Digital at Moffitt Cancer Center
Christine Brocato
System VP, Strategic Innovation at CommonSpirit Health
Bobby Helmedag
Managing Director, Orlando Health Ventures & Rex Health Ventures
Michael Schmidt, MBA
Managing Director, Strategic Innovations, Orlando Health
Trey Lauderdale
VP & GM, Care Communications, Hillrom
AWS Lead Mentors
Chris Caggiano, MD FACEP
Heatlhcare Executive Advisor
Hector Rodriguez, MBA
Principal Healthcare Industry Specialist
Justin Stanley
Tech Lead, Healthcare Providers
Sam Zebarjadi
Digital Health, Amazon Care
Yin He, PhD
Startup Business Development, Healthcare and Life Sciences
Conor Colgan
Sr. Solutions Architect, HCLS Startups
Aaron Friedman, PhD
Principal Solutions Architect, HCLS Startups
Joe Shonkwiler, MD, MBA
Startup Business Development, Healthcare and Life Sciences
Danyell Wilt
Solutions Architect Manager – Healthcare
Danielle Miller
Principal of Health Equityt
Jason Mark
Solutions Architect Manager – Healthcare
Aziz Nazha, MD
WWPS, Practice manager, genomics and healthcare solutions
Raj Chaudry
WWPS Solutions Architecture Manager, NPB
Martyna Skowron
WWPS Healthcare Business Development Lead- Public Sector Venture Capital and Startups
Mary-Sara Jones
SLG HHS Principal Business Development Manager
Ken Harris
Vertical Head, Academic Medicine, US Public Sector
Jared Saul, MD
WWCS Lead Healthcare and Life Sciences Startups
Adam Glasofer, MD
WW Healthcare Lead – Public Sector Venture Capital and Startups
Jimmy DeLurgio
WWPS, Solutions Architect, Academic Medical Centers
Vishal Raval
Sr. Solutions Architect, HCLS Startups
Lyndsey Burton, MD
Worldwide Healthcare and Life Sciences Physician Lead
What is the AWS Healthcare Accelerator
Looking at what has happened in healthcare over the last year and a half, we have seen the ways we previously delivered care have drastically changed. Patients are now expecting novel ways of engagement, remote methods of care and monitoring, and a patient/customer experience similar to those of other industries. The demand for novel healthcare solutions is at an all-time high, and with this demand comes a rapid proliferation of startups working to solve some of the biggest challenges in healthcare.The AWS Healthcare Accelerator helps startups use cloud technologies from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop solutions that tackle some of healthcare’s biggest issues. Join experts from AWS and KidsX to learn about healthcare startup development and acceleration, then get building.
Mission
The mission of AWS Healthcare Accelerator is to cultivate and promote a diverse cohort of startups from across the healthcare industry that seek to achieve the Quadruple Aim of improved patient experience, improved clinician experience, better health outcomes, and lower cost of care. Our goal is to help startups with demonstrated commercial traction, in terms of revenue and potential to scale in the healthcare industry, to accelerate their impact, access additional resources, and expand their reach.We are searching for companies that are US-based or those that are international with existing US-based operations. We welcome companies at all stages, from growth stage to series C and beyond. Our program is unique compared to how other accelerators typically operate. Each participating company determines its own individual goals and focus. During the program, the companies will benefit from both technical and commercial expertise at AWS, which will align with their challenges and objectives.
Program
The AWS Healthcare Accelerator is a virtual four-week technical, business, and mentorship accelerator delivered by KidsX, who brings experience in delivering accelerator programs along with a strong network of healthcare organizations. Selected startups will work with leading AWS technical experts to build and scale their cloud solution. The program provides participants with over 50 hours of support to each startup, AWS Promotional Credits, and access to both the AWS and KidsX global networks to build connections and potentially gain pilots and partnerships. The program will also bring in healthcare industry leaders to collaborate with startups on topics ranging from defining business models, regulatory pathways, clinical validation, electronic health records (EHR) integration, and more.After the accelerator, AWS and KidsX will continue to check in with accelerator alumni to help continue their progress in achieving the Quadruple Aim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How will applications to the AWS Healthcare Accelerator be judged?
AWS will judge applications on several factors, including the innovation, the overall value the solution will bring to the industry, the creative application of AWS to solve problems, and the team’s ability to deliver on an identified opportunity.
How many participants will be selected for the cohort?
We will select 10 startups to participate in this four week accelerator. Selected startups may receive AWS Promotional Credit, as well as technical, business, and go-to-market mentorship from AWS healthcare experts. The program will also offer collaboration opportunities with AWS healthcare customers and members of AWS Partner Network (APN) looking for healthcare solutions.
What is the application process?
You can submit applications online from June 21 through July 23. AWS and KidsX will review all applications and notify the 10 winners by August 18th.
What does the accelerator do for me?
Selected startups will receive up to $25,000 USD of AWS Promotional Credit, as well as technical, business, and go-to-market mentorship from AWS healthcare experts. The program will also offer collaboration opportunities with AWS healthcare customers and members of Amazon Partner Network (APN) looking for healthcare solutions.
After the accelerator concludes, AWS and KidsX will curate a virtual demo day to showcase the participating companies and solutions developed to key stakeholders in the healthcare industry to help catalyze their deployment and mission on to achieve the Quadruple Aim.
What is the criteria for reviewing applicants?
We will judge applications on several factors, including innovation, the overall value the solution will bring to the healthcare industry, the potential application of AWS to solve problems, and the team’s ability to deliver on an identified opportunity.
What are the requirements to participate?
There is no equity or financial obligation to participate. The accelerator is open to any early-stage company that meets the following criteria:
- Focuses on healthcare solutions.
- US-based or international with existing US-based operations.
- Has an AWS account.
- Can commit 10-15 hours/week throughout the four-week accelerator.
- Participants must be fluent in English and able to join video conference events, primarily held during US Pacific Time business hours.
Who do I contact with questions or to get involved?
For questions about the application or program, contact info@kidsx.health.
If you would like to get involved as a speaker or corporate partner, contact info@kidsx.health.