Ignite's Annual Accelerator Program 2025

Women Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Ignite Accelerator: Where Bold Women Build the Future of Health

We’re scouting visionary female founders with breakthrough solutions to transform healthcare, region by region, across the globe. If you’re building with purpose and ready to scale, this is your launchpad.

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What you’ll get:

→ Customer + Investor Mentors: Curated, hands-on guidance to sharpen your strategy and open doors.

→ Power Learning Sessions: Interactive workshops with top healthcare leaders and investors.

→ Founder-to-Founder Network: Tap Ignite’s alumni community for insights, intros, and momentum.

→ Fire Pitch Readiness: Coaching and reps that get you stage-ready for our marquee event.

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The Opportunity:

Top applicants, selected by a panel of distinguished judges, earn a spot in Ignite’s Annual Accelerator Program. Join a world-class network, refine your go-to-market, and accelerate toward commercialization.

Are you ready to level up? Apply now and join the next wave of game-changing female founders in healthcare.

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Key Dates:

September 29, 2025 | Applications close

October 2, 2025 | Cohort announced

October 10 — November 20, 2025 (Tues & Thurs) | 11:30am-1pm CT | Virtual Learning Sessions

October 20 – December 5, 2025 | Mentor Sessions

Week of December 8, 2025 | Virtual Semi-Finals Pitch Rounds

Week of December 15, 2025 | Finalists Announced for Fire Pitch Competition

TBA | Pitch Prep Coaching Sessions

January 14, 2026 | The Fire Pitch Competition (in person, San Francisco, CA) during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

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Application Details:

Application Fee: $150

Accelerator Program Entrance Fee (if selected): $2,000 (covers Ignite's costs not covered by sponsorships and contributions)