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What is Hadassah Accelerator?

Hadassah Accelerator powered by IBM Alpha Zone is the ideal eco-system for Health-tech Startups in their journey to success and a leading hub for Digital Health innovation.

Located in BIOHOUSE, at the heart of Hadassah Medical Center, we bring our startups closer to the clinicians, patients and real-world data of Hadassah, coupled with the best-of-breed technologies and advice of IBM experts.

Hadassah Accelerator is powered by IBM Alpha Zone, supported by the Jerusalem Development Authority (JDA), Consensus Business Group (CBG) – a leading global investor, and enjoys the broad expertise of Israeli leading Content Partners.
With 27 graduate startups in 6 classes that have already raised significant funding of over $85 million in grants and investments since graduation, your startup can also enjoy the benefits of being part of our unique program.

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The eligibility and the amount of the credit will be determined at the discretion of Hadassah Accelerator and is subject to signing a collaboration agreement with Hadasit.

*The eligibility and the amount of the credit will be determined at the discretion of Hadassah Accelerator and is subject to signing a collaboration agreement with Hadasit and will be paid directly to Hadassah to fund the agreed collaboration.
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Areas of Focus

We are looking for seed to post-seed startups that can bring innovation to Healthcare, focusing on digital technologies, that may include machine learning, AI, medical devices, applications and services, with the purpose of significantly improving diagnosis and treatment of patients worldwide.

Benefits for Startups:

Direct access to IBM experts, Cloud services Credit and Technologies

Support package for clinical validation and trials
(Ethics, CRA time)

Global exposure & endless Networking opportunities and guidance from top-notch mentors

Direct access to Hadassah medical experts and data

Free office space at the BIOHOUSE Hadassah

All IP you develop
is yours

Qualification criteria

The company is less than 5 years old (since establishment)​

Talented team
business and technological visionaries​

Innovative
healthcare/medical
solution​

Strong technological fit with IBM solutions/technologies​

Registration to IBM Global Entrepreneur Program (Free)

The company is funded - seed or post seed​

Contact Us

Hadassah Accelerator | BIOHOUSE

Hadassah, Yishpro Center at Hadassah Ein Kerem

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HadassahAccelerator@gmail.com

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Announcement for 2024!

We are thrilled to announce that we are transitioning from a cohort-based program to an ongoing program. This will allow new applicants to collaborate with Hadassah and IBM as soon as they are ready to join, for the duration of the program.

The 2024 program is designed to prepare you not only for your next clinical, technological, and business development, but it is now tailored to meet your specific stage, development cycle, and needs.

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