Innovative HealthTech companies now have the opportunity to apply for a pioneering US Accelerator programme, specifically developed to help UK companies accelerate their business stateside.
The Association for British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) – the UK's leading industry association for health technology – has just opened up a limited number of mid-year spaces for its US Accelerator programme.
Now in its seventh year, the ABHI US Accelerator, conducted in partnership with the Dell Medical School in Austin, Texas, is aimed at UK medical device, diagnostic and digital health companies looking to access the US healthcare landscape. The 12-month programme of support provides companies with the opportunity to define and strengthen their US strategy, de-risk market entry and grow their US business by utilising ABHI’s advice, expertise and connections within the country.
The programme also facilitates introductions to hospital, clinical, and supply chain leaders, enabling companies to liaise directly with decision-makers to discuss their products and services. In addition, and with the support of ABHI’s broad network of partners within US health systems, participating companies enjoy exclusive access to ABHI’s full year-round programme of trade missions and virtual activity across the US. Over the year companies can expect to meet with over 330 clinicians and senior leaders at over 35 hospitals and 25+ academic systems, plus GPO's, Insurers, Investors, Economic Development Agencies and other organisations that can support US market entry.
Paul Benton, Managing Director, International, said: “The ABHI US Accelerator is a great way to help drive your business within the world's largest HealthTech market. Through the ABHI US Accelerator, companies have exclusive access to our extensive network and the advice and expertise it offers, including unrivalled access to senior physicians, c-suite level health system executives, and a whole host of US healthcare contacts.”
Feedback from previous cohorts has been incredibly positive, with many delegates expressing how transformational the experience has been for them and their businesses.
In the words of one member Nick De Pennington, Founder & CEO of Ufonia, “It has been quite amazing to have a level of access and engagement from the senior leadership teams of some of the largest healthcare organisations within the US. The ABHI US Accelerator opportunity has been invaluable for our company, allowing us to make connections and understand the needs of end users and decision makers, so that we can effectively deploy and scale-up our business in the US market.”
To apply, or for an informal discussion on the opportunity, contact lottie.mcmahon@abhi.org.uk
