HealthTech Works
Accelerating digital health and medical technology solutions that transform care, improve outcomes, and advance human health.
Accelerating digital health and medical technology solutions that transform care, improve outcomes, and advance human health.
HealthTech Works is Yale’s dedicated accelerator for health technology innovation, empowering Yale faculty to translate breakthrough research into practical, scalable, and validated solutions.
Built on the foundation of the former Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT), HealthTech Works combines world-class mentorship, strategic industry engagement, and a commercialization studio to translate faculty-led research into impactful, real-world solutions. Innovators benefit from milestone-based grants, clinical and business mentorship, access to investors and regulatory experts, and collaboration with target customers to address validated healthcare challenges.
Led by a cross-school leadership team and advised by a board of industry leaders, HealthTech Works strengthens Yale’s capacity to bring health innovation to market—enhancing patient outcomes, reducing system inefficiencies, and discovering new pathways to treat disease.
Yale is actively recruiting for the founding director of the accelerator. People with experience and expertise building healthtech companies and/or investing in related technology who enjoy coaching and mentoring scientific founders are encouraged to apply.
HealthTech Works is made possible by a generous gift from the Morse Family Foundation, representing two generations of Yale alumni from the Yale College classes of 1977, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2017 and Yale School of Medicine Class of 2019. Additional support is provided by Raj and Indra Nooyi ’80 MBA, Faiz Kayyem ’85, and Richard Gliklich ’83.
Application Information
APPLICATIONS
Applications will launch early 2026. Sign up for the Yale Ventures newsletter to receive the latest news about the application launch and related information sessions.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Faculty from across the university whose research or innovations drive progress in key technical areas below.
Focus Areas
Domains
Digital Health
Medical Technology (MedTech)
Diagnostics
Health Devices
AI/ML-Enabled Tools
Target Markets
Hospitals and Health Systems
Payers and Providers
Consumers and Patients
Biotech and Pharma
Key Features
Receive $100K–$250K in non-dilutive grants to advance high-potential healthtech solutions from the lab toward commercialization.
Work closely with domain-specific Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) and industry experts to refine your technology, market strategy, and go-to-market plan.
Access tailored coaching in IP strategy, regulatory pathways, product development, and customer discovery—designed specifically for Yale faculty innovators.
Connect with a global network of climate investors, corporate partners, and public sector stakeholders through pitch events and curated introductions.
Collaborate with a select cohort of graduate and undergraduate students who bring analytical, technical, and business skills to help accelerate your venture.
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