Introducing Paratus — the BARDA Accelerator Network Hub for Digital Health. Click to learn more...

Transform your ideas into solutions.

Our programs equip, empower and embolden entrepreneurs with the tools, resources and community needed to solve the most pressing challenges in healthcare.

Build business capabilities


MATTER members 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](/uploads/digital-curriculum-catalog-q3-2023.pdf) — custom-built with leading experts for healthcare businesses.

Expert Clinic

Receive advice and direction from subject matter experts and industry leaders in one-on-one feedback sessions. The Expert Clinic consists of 30-minute, one-on-one sessions where industry experts provide advice and direction to MATTER members.

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.

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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


We help you optimize your company’s business development strategy and provide 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


We help you develop your fundraising strategy, polish your collateral and presentation and reach the right investors.

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](/our-investors) 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


Our startups meet people who will help them succeed through curated programs and events with fellow founders, industry leaders and the broader MATTER network.

CEO Forums

Share learnings and challenges with a group of peers in small, private forums. Current forums include: Medtech, Women+ Founders, CEOs of Color, Chronic Conditions, Telehealth and AI.

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

Interact with the member community via our dedicated Slack channel.

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