Join Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+ x NBSO LA x ScaleNL: HealthTech Mini-Accelerator

We’re excited to announce the third edition of the HealthTech Mini-Accelerator – a tailor-made, 5-day program designed exclusively for Dutch HealthTech startups.

This unique initiative is a collaboration between Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+, NBSO Los Angeles, and ScaleNL. The core part of the program will take place from March 9–13, 2026, in sunny Los Angeles.

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About the program

The HealthTech Mini-Accelerator follows a mentorship-driven approach, aimed at assisting early-stage companies at entering the US market and expanding their businesses. You will get the unique opportunity to work with mentors from the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+ network and beyond to accelerate the development, growth, and traction of your product and company. Through close collaboration with clinicians, executives, researchers, and other seasoned professionals, you will gain profound insights into the intricate demands of both patients and providers within the US context. Aside from mentorship, participating companies will join specialized workshops and lectures delivered by industry experts.

Tap into a world-class pool of experts and jumpstart your journey into the US health tech space!

Why join the program?

Get a unique opportunity to work with the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+ and get 1:1 coaching from mentors within their network. Cedars-Sinai is a front-runner in the US healthcare landscape and has ample experience working with and investing in startups. Focus areas of this program will include:

  • Gaining insight into the US healthcare market 
  • Increasing company visibility and expanding your network of mentors, investors, and potential customers
  • Developing a value proposition and ROI definition within the US context
  • Validating product-market fit with stakeholders from the health system
  • Connecting with other healthcare entrepreneurs to share best practices
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What to expect from the program?

  • Pre-arranged mentor meetings
  • Lots of feedback and multiple mentor meetings, specific to the company’s solution
  • Insight into the regulatory environment
  • Insights  into the payor landscape
  • Insights into Cedars-Sinai’s electronic medical record system (Epic) and potential for integration
  • Insights into various operational and clinical departments here at Cedars-Sinai
  • Insights into raising money in the US marketplace
  • General networking with a cross section of subject matter experts and key opinion leaders

The participating founder or CEO needs to be available to participate in person for the US program (Los Angeles). Participation for the entire week is required. During the program, we ask that you keep your schedule open during US business hours and be on time for all mentor sessions.

Your team members are welcome to join the program virtually, alongside the founder who will be participating in person in Los Angeles.

Your US launchpad awaits – apply today

Apply here for the HealthTech Mini-Accelerator 2026 Program

Program Timeline

The program is set to start on February 16, 2026 and end on March 13, 2026.

The exact dates for the virtual kick-off call and 1:1 sessions with the NBSO LA will be shared with the selected candidates.

16 December
Applications close
Week 1 | 16-20 February
Online kick-off with program participants
Week 2 and 3 | 22 February - 6 March
1:1s with ScaleNL and NBSO LA team
LA Accelerator Week | 9-13 March
5 days of programming in Los Angeles with Cedars-Sinai (9-13 March)

FAQ

Who is the HealthTech Mini-Accelerator for?

We are looking for:

  • Early stage healthcare startups that are interested in entering the US market
  • Must be founded and headquartered in the Netherlands
  • Must have raised between US$500K – US$5M
  • Must have at least two full-time employees associated with the company
  • Must have plans to enter the US market

The program unfortunately won’t be a great fit for:

  • B2C companies
  • Companies beyond Series A or valuations greater than $15M
What costs should I anticipate for the HealthTech Mini-Accelerator program?

Participating companies do not need to pay a fee to participate in the HealthTech Mini-Accelerator program. The program does not cover travel expenses required for founders to travel to and from the program (such as flights, hotels, ground transportation or meals). Some meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided by the program, Monday through Friday.

Let us know if you have any questions!

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