Golden Ticket | North Texas 2025

Ignite’s Golden Ticket Programs seek to discover visionary female founders developing novel solutions that transform healthcare in regions across the country. Our North Texas program focuses on dual objectives of discovering and advancing healthcare innovators and identifying partners who will provide resources, in cities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, El Paso, Austin, and neighboring states of Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas.

This initiative connects entrepreneurial women making groundbreaking strides in healthcare with the strategic resources, mentorship, and networks needed to bring their innovations to market. Participants will connect with Ignite's alumni founders, engage in Flash Mentoring sessions with top-tier healthcare leaders and investors, gaining critical insights and connections to refine their business strategies. These sessions offer a direct pathway into Ignite’s expansive network of partners and advisors, helping founders sharpen their approach as they prepare for the Golden Ticket Pitch Competition.

The Opportunity:
The top three finalists, selected by a panel of distinguished judges, will be awarded the Golden Ticket—securing direct entry into Ignite’s Annual Accelerator Program.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to tap into a network of healthcare experts and other female founders, refine your strategy, and accelerate your path to commercialization.

Are you ready to take your innovation to the next level? Apply now and become part of the next wave of game-changing female founders in healthcare.

Here are key dates:

March 31, 2025 - Application period ends.

April 8, 2025 - Announce the founders selected to participate on May 8, 2025.

April 15, 2025 Orientation - This virtual session will welcome the founders, provide more detailed information about the program, and introduce founders to one another.

April 30, 2025 at 11:00am to 1pm (central) Flash Mentoring Session - This session is like speed dating. Founders will be matched with a curated group of mentors - a new mentor every 15 minutes.

May 8, 2025 The Golden Ticket Pitch Competition - This is an in-person, high energy event that will be held in Dallas, TX.

📌 Application Details:
- Application Fee: $150
- Accelerator Program Entrance Fee (if selected): $2,000 (to help cover program costs not covered by sponsorships and contributions)

🔗 Visit ignitehealthcare.org for more details.