AWS Healthcare Accelerator

Accelerate Digital Health Solutions with AWS

Support from business and technical experts

Hands-on assistance with AWS Cloud

Exclusive networking and collaboration

Accelerator Completed in October 2022

This AWS Health Accelerator focused on the following areas:

Increasing access to health services

Can include synchronous or asynchronous digital health solutions, remote patient monitoring, Internet of Things (IoT), language translation apps in healthcare settings, or digital tools to increase the availability and impact of health workers.

Reducing disparities by addressing social determinants of health

Can include leveraging technology or research to improve access to social services, food security, transportation, housing, or economic opportunities to improve health outcomes.

Leveraging data to promote equitable & inclusive systems of care

Solutions that capture real-time feedback to predict risk, generate meaningful insights, monitor symptoms, nudge behavior, and allow for timely and appropriate levels of intervention

All public health and healthcare startups encouraged to apply to the AWS Healthcare Accelerator

Although focused on health equity, the 2022 AWS Healthcare Accelerator was open to all public health solutions. We recognize that public health data systems require modernization to increase their ability to respond to future public health threats, expand interoperability between systems, and improve state health care data systems.

If you would like to get involved as a speaker or corporate partner for future accelerators, please contact us.

Key Dates for Accelerator

Jul 1

Applications Due

Aug 22-25

Week Zero

Aug 22-23

In-person in Amazon HQ2 in Arlington, VA

Aug 25

Virtual

Sept 12-Oct 6

Accelerator Program

Frequently Asked Questions

How will applications to the AWS Healthcare Accelerator be judged?

AWS and KidsX experts judged applications on several factors, including, but not limited to the innovation, the overall value the solution will bring to the industry, the creative application of AWS to solve problems, the team’s ability to deliver on an identified opportunity, and the startup’s fit with this program’s offerings.

How many participants will be selected for the cohort?

We selected 10 startups to participate in this four-week accelerator. Selected startups received AWS Promotional Credit, as well as technical, business, and go-to-market mentorship from AWS and KidsX experts. The progra also offered collaboration opportunities with AWS healthcare customers and members of AWS Partner Network (APN) looking for healthcare solutions.

What is the application process?

You were able to submit applications online from May 23 through July 1. AWS and KidsX reviewed all applications and notify the 10 companies were selected by July 29.

What does the accelerator do for me?

The AWS Healthcare Accelerator, delivered by KidsX was designed as an intensive, advanced curriculum designed to help companies focused on the Healthcare domain accelerate their growth using AWS. It is the only program for our customers in the public health industry that combines hands-on mentorship and coaching with experienced technical and business teams from AWS and KidsX to support Healthcare startups at all stages using AWS. This was the only Healthcare accelerator program through which startups benefited from KidsX unique domain expertise in Healthcare investment and business development and receive mentoring with AWS Healthcare domain and subject matter experts

What are the requirements to participate?

There was no equity or financial obligation to participate. The accelerator was open to any growth-stage company that meets the following criteria:

  • Must have a digital health software solution
  • Privately held company
  • U.S.-based company or international company with existing U.S.-based operations
  • Can commit 10-15 hours per week throughout the four-week accelerator
  • Participants must be fluent in English and able to join video conference events, primarily held during U.S. Pacific Time business hours.
Who do I contact with questions or to get involved?

For questions about future programs, contact info@kidsx.health.

If you would like to get involved as a speaker or corporate partner for future programs, contact info@kidsx.health.