The Sprint Accelerator powered by Techstars is a three-month mentorship-driven startup accelerator. For the 2015 program ten of the most innovative healthcare startups were selected from applicants around the globe. The companies have moved their operations to Kansas City from as far away as Tel Aviv, Israel, for the duration of the three-month program.
Working out of the innovative, collaborative environment at the Sprint Accelerator, the companies will receive mentorship in healthcare, technology, business and entrepreneurship while also being connected with executives and technical resources from Sprint and the Kansas City community. The products range from consumer hardware and software to medical devices. This is the second round of companies for the Sprint Accelerator. The first program ran March to June of 2014.
The ten startups arrived at the accelerator in Kansas City on March 9 and will rapidly accelerate their companies with the help of expert mentors and advisors. The CEOs will present their businesses at Demo Day on June 4 at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. Demo day will once again be open to the community, investors and business leaders from across the U.S. For more information or to assist one or more of these companies with expert advice or connections, please contact John Fein at john.fein@techstars.com.
The 10 new startups are:
Alcohoot is a police grade personal breathalyzer with the power of a smartphone, offering a tool that helps you make smarter, more responsible decisions when consuming alcohol.
HQ: New York, NY
Twitter: @alcohoot
HealthID is changing how you manage & share personal health information with a simple mobile platform that works with unique HealthID Bands & Cards focusing on medication compliance, chronic disease management and communication of critical information to medical personnel.
HQ: Cranston, RI
Twitter: @HealthIDProfile
Hidrate is a smart water bottle that syncs to your phone to keep you hydrated.
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
Twitter: @hidrate_me
iDoc24 provides Immediate, convenient and accurate dermatological consultation for your skin concerns via your mobile device.
HQ: San Francisco, CA
Twitter: @idoc24
Jolt makes wearable multi-sport head impact sensors to help young athletes play smarter and safer.
HQ: Boston, MA
Twitter: @joltsensor
Ovatemp is a cutting edge mobile fertility platform with app and BBT thermometer that allows women to take control of their fertility.
HQ: Boston, MA
Twitter: @ovatemp
Oxie is the first smart, wearable air purifier; empowering users to take control of their air quality without masking their smile.
HQ: Tel Aviv, Israel
Twitter: @oxieco
Rex is a platform to find the best vet for you and your pet – read reviews, research procedures, compare prices, and schedule appointments.
HQ: Houston, TX
Twitter: @rexpethealth
Social Code is an online patient community redefining healthcare through patient engagement solutions that are portablem personalized and participatory.
HQ: San Francisco, CA
Twitter: @socialcode_io
Triomi is the 12-lead pocket EKG; it saves lives, costs, time, and heartache.