Open Opportunities
Grants, accelerators, and programs currently accepting applications from health tech startups in the Charlotte region.
NIH TARGETED Genome Editor Delivery Challenge
NIH Common Fund challenge under the Somatic Cell Genome Editing program for teams building novel delivery tools for targeted gene editing.
NIH DEBUT Challenge 2026
NIBIB and VentureWell competition for undergraduate biomedical design teams with device prototypes.
Startup Prize: Health 2026
Early-stage health startup pitch competition with FDA-regulated and non-FDA tracks.
NIH Quantum Sensing Technology Challenge
NCATS-led prize for novel quantum-enabled biomedical sensors. Open to US teams or consortia developing quantum tech for health applications.
Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate
18 startups get 30 weeks inside Mayo's data, clinical records, and validation infrastructure. A structured health system partnership for AI companies.
Health Wildcatters Accelerator
Three-month hybrid accelerator for early-stage health startups with cash plus program resources.
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