Introducing Paratus — the Digital Health Hub for the BARDA Accelerator Network.

Select MATTER membership

For established healthcare startups ready for personalized mentorship, industry connections and exclusive business-building opportunities

We help healthcare startups at every stage.

Our not-for-profit, no-equity model enables us to build a neutral platform for collaborative innovation.

Build business capabilities
Tap into the expert collective — a network of vetted industry experts — and learn critical skills through our digital curriculum, one-on-one mentorship and team-based guidance.
Gain traction in the market
Optimize your company’s business development strategy and receive curated introductions to decision makers across all sectors of healthcare, including health systems, life sciences companies and payers.
Raise capital
Develop your fundraising strategy and discover new sources of capital by mapping out an integrated investor outreach plan and preparing to meet with those investors with guidance from the MATTER team.
Belong to a dynamic community
Meet people who will help you succeed through curated programs and events with fellow founders, industry leaders and the broader MATTER network.

Build business capabilities


Tap into the expert collective — a network of vetted industry experts — and learn critical skills through our digital curriculum, one-on-one mentorship and team-based guidance.

Digital Curriculum

Navigate the complexities of today’s healthcare industry with our extensive, on-demand courses — custom-built with leading experts for healthcare businesses.


Expert Clinic

Receive full access to our network of subject matter experts and industry leaders who provide advice and direction in one-on-one feedback sessions.


Professional Services Directory

Work with businesses and vendors we have vetted for their healthcare industry knowledge and startup-friendly models.


Individualized Support

Dig into your key business imperatives — from business strategy to raising capital to customer acquisition — in one-on-one sessions with our venture acceleration fellows, executives in residence and MATTER team.


TeamUp — Powered by MDisrupt

Engage with a network of healthcare experts — including seasoned clinical, commercial and regulatory professionals — to quickly bring in the expertise you need at an additional cost so you can spend more time building your business and less time worrying how to find the right people to support your growth.


Knowledge Library

Access templates, frameworks and resource guides that cover all aspects of building your business, including fundraising, sales, compliance, finance, marketing and more.


Gain traction in the market


Optimize your company’s business development strategy and receive curated introductions to decision makers across all sectors of healthcare, including health systems, life sciences companies and payers.

ACCESS

Connect with our strategic partners through selective, facilitated interactions to showcase your technology and discuss collaboration opportunities.


Roundtables

Join discussion groups with industry leaders that elevate diverse perspectives, explore trends and drivers and encourage collaboration on the design of novel solutions.


Raise capital


Develop your fundraising strategy and discover new sources of capital by mapping out an integrated investor outreach plan and preparing to meet with those investors with guidance from the MATTER team.

Pitch Practice

Get feedback on your pitch from the MATTER venture acceleration team.


Investor Outreach Support

Discover new sources of capital by mapping out an integrated investor outreach plan and preparing to meet with those investors with the guidance of the MATTER team.


Catalyst Network

MATTER’s Catalyst Network is a group of premier venture capital firms with a track record of investing in MATTER companies. These VC firms have committed to working closely with MATTER and will meet quarterly with select MATTER members for a first look at cutting-edge innovations.


Elevate Network

MATTER’s Elevate Network is a group of accredited angel investors receiving first looks at cutting-edge, early stage MATTER member companies.


Belong to a dynamic community


Meet people who will help you succeed through curated programs and events with fellow founders, industry leaders and the broader MATTER network.

MATTER Community Events

Enjoy frequent opportunities to network and hear from thought leaders and changemakers from across the healthcare ecosystem.


Member Exclusive Opportunities

Attend private webinars, exclusive events and special opportunities.


Member Slack & Private Channel

Connect with fellow healthcare founders and innovators via our dedicated MATTER Slack community plus a private channel for exclusive opportunities only available to Select members.


Receive personalized mentorship, industry connections, exclusive business-building opportunities and more

Monthly Select membership

$400

  • All of the above, plus additional services to help grow your business

  • Access to coworking space, conference rooms and a mailbox in Chicago

  • Discounts for additional team members and dedicated desks.

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