Amsterdam, NL, March 03, 2026 – ScaleNL, Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+ and NBSO Los Angeles, announce the four selected early-stage startups that will be participating in the second thrid of ScaleNL program focused solely on the innovations in health care – HealthTech Mini-Accelerator 2026 program.
The three-week program culminates in a five-day immersion trip to Los Angeles later this month, one of the world’s leading HealthTech ecosystems. During the in-person program, participating companies will connect with experts, mentors, and professionals from the Cedars-Sinai network, enabling them to build valuable US-based connections and gain first-hand insights into the US healthcare landscape.
A key component of the mini-accelerator is its mentorship-driven approach. Participants receive hands-on guidance from industry leaders and take part in a curated series of workshops, expert sessions, and lectures. The program is designed to support startups in strengthening their product positioning, accelerating growth, and preparing for successful entry into the US healthcare market.
Meet the HealthTech Mini-Accelerator 2026 cohort:
Cutting-edge, cloud-based, and AI-powered augmented reality for precision surgical planning and real-time intraoperative guidance.
Tackling hidden ventilator risks in the ICU by turning chaotic patient data into early, AI-driven clinical alerts.
Preventing organ failure by detecting silent autoimmune flare-ups that routine checkups often miss.
The first real-time AI for instant detection and classification of head and neck cancers during routine endoscopy exams.
About ScaleNL
ScaleNL is the first public-private organization that helps Dutch Tech scale to the US with access to a dedicated network of founders and mentors, a US market entry academy of courses, tailored events and programs, and access to funding. ScaleNL is co-funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
About Cedars Sinai Accelerator+
The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+ is a three-month program, based in Los Angeles, California, that provides companies with $100,000 in funding, mentorship from more than 300 leading clinicians and executives, access to Cedars-Sinai, and exposure to a broad network of entrepreneurs and investors. Since 2016, the accelerator has helped dozens of companies transform healthcare delivery and patient care.
About NBSO Los Angeles
Netherlands Business Support Offices are the Dutch governmental trade offices outside of the Netherlands. NBSOsLos Angeles supports Dutch Entrepreneurs in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The NBSOs help in exporting, setting up a business abroad or looking for market information or business partners.