Four startups selected to join second cohort of the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator, part of BARDA Accelerator Network

July 8, 2025, CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, is pleased to announce the second cohort of the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator program.

The second accelerator will feature digital health solutions that improve the continuum of clinical care and enhance preparedness and response to public health emergencies due to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents, pandemic influenza and emerging infectious diseases. Selection criteria included feasibility, scalability, market differentiation, startup capability and alignment with the program’s mission.

The following companies have been selected as Cohort 2 of the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator:

mye health — Milbrae, California
mye health is developing a vital sign for brain health by using eye movement tracking on mobile devices to remotely monitor concussions and other mild traumatic brain injuries.

Equipath Innovations — San Francisco, California
Equipath Innovations builds digital health and intelligence platforms that deliver real-time decision support for emergency response and decentralized care, strengthening public health preparedness.

Omphalos Lifesciences — Dallas, Texas
Omphalos Lifesciences is creating AI Virtual Cell technology to power predictive, programmable modeling of living systems — laying the foundation for advanced research, targeted therapies and precision care.

GiwoTech — Boston, Massachusetts
GiwoTech uses AI and molecular simulations to accelerate drug discovery by targeting protein-protein interactions, enabling new treatments for complex diseases.

During the 10-week virtual accelerator, participating companies will receive mentorship, exclusive resources and curriculum from subject matter experts to refine their value propositions and pitches. They will also gain access to relevant industry leaders. The program concludes with a virtual showcase on September 9. Read more here.

To learn more about the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator and current opportunities, visit matter.health/paratus.

This project has been supported in whole or in part with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response; Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), under agreement number 75A50124C00028.

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