The Tübingen-based Medical Innovations Incubator specializes in supporting innovators in the fields of medical technology, diagnostics, and digital health. With funding from Start-Up BW of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, the B. Braun Foundation, and the Hector Foundation, the incubator is organizing the ninth 4C Accelerator.
This focuses on supporting early-stage projects that aim to develop innovative medical technologies. The term "4C" stands for the four key requirements that Medtech startups on their way to market.
- Commercialization: How do I generate revenue in healthcare?
- Certification: How is my product and company approved?
- Clinical Studies: How do I provide the necessary evidence by collecting clinical data?
- Copyright: How can I use data/protection rights to my advantage?
How is the 4C Accelerator structured?
The program offers intensive support from experts, workshops, networking opportunities, and access to resources and partners from the healthcare industry.
- Part 1: Workshops organized by the Foundation for Medical Innovations
During 15 interactive workshops, the founders gain a deep understanding of the 4C topics and are trained in the “4C Business Modeling” method.
- Part 2: Coaching by the Medical Innovations Incubator
Startups that successfully complete the workshops will then receive a further six months of individual coaching. Coaches will support them in the practical implementation of their milestones.
Who can participate?
The program is aimed at all national and international start-up teams and innovators who want to implement their product ideas within the following areas:
- Medical devices (apparatus, instruments, machines, implants)
- Software as medical devices
- In vitro diagnostics (laboratory tests, laboratory procedures, software)
Individuals and teams can apply for the 4C Accelerator on the Medical Innovation Incubator website until January 17, 2025. All applicants will receive feedback on their applications by March 3, 2025. Following this, a shortlist kickoff workshop will be held, where the final eight teams will be selected. The 4C workshops will then begin in April 2025.
