A unique opportunity is available for founders through a program offering support and mentorship from both Techstars and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG). MAPMG is an award-winning group of 1,800 physicians across more than 60 medical specialties, supported by nearly 300 staff professionals, and serves as the exclusive care provider for Kaiser Permanente in the Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland region.
Investment and Program Benefits
• Investment: A $220,000 investment is made into each participating company.
• Accelerator Program: A 3-month mentorship-driven accelerator program.
• Network Access: Access to a world-class network of investors, mentors, and alumni.
• Partner Perks: Over $2 million worth of perks from various partners.
Pilot Opportunity and Key Themes
The program seeks exceptional startups positioned to pursue a pilot with Permanente Medicine. While any solution that can meaningfully advance care across MAPMG's specialties and institutes will be considered, particular interest is given to startups focused on six specific themes:
• Administration of Care: Streamlining the operational side of care delivery.
• Friction Reduction: Ensuring patient access without privilege.
• Building Trust in Clinical Care: Strengthening trust between patients and physicians, among physicians, and between patients and technology.
• Women's Health: Closing the gap on conditions that uniquely, differently, or disproportionately affect women.
• Care at Home: Shifting care from clinical settings to the home to improve convenience, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
• Chronic Care and Aging: Supporting aging populations and the long-term management of complex conditions.
Informational Resources
• Information Session & AMA: A session with leaders from both Techstars and MAPMG is scheduled for March 25, from noon to 1pm ET.
• Panel Discussions: Weekly panel discussions with subject matter experts on each of the six core themes are planned, with dates to be posted.
• Stay Connected: Updates and special programming are available via LinkedIn.
• Behind the Scenes Video: A 6-minute clip featuring the founder and mentor experience from the 2025 class, as shown at Demo Day.
• Q&A: A question and answer session with the Managing Director is available.
For startups exploring healthcare delivery and operations, this program offers a three-month accelerator, and the chance to engage with Permanente Medicine stakeholders where there’s a strong fit. The upcoming information session and theme-based panels should provide the clearest signal on how MAPMG is prioritizing problems, and what it takes for a startup to be considered.