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MATTER

MATTER is a nonprofit healthcare startup incubator and innovation accelerator based in Chicago, focusing on collaboration among entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors to drive healthcare innovation.

Founded
2015
Recorded stages
Pre Seed, Seed
Focus sectors
Healthcare
Recorded regions
United States, Global

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Overview

MATTER is a global healthcare startup incubator and corporate innovation accelerator headquartered in Chicago. Founded in 2015, it supports healthcare entrepreneurs, industry innovators, scientists, and clinicians through startup memberships, programs, investor connections, challenges, corporate collaboration, and event infrastructure. The organization has supported over 1,000 healthcare and life sciences startups, emphasizing a not-for-profit model that fosters a collaborative ecosystem for innovation in healthcare.

Focus

MATTER invests in healthcare startups and provides services that include startup incubation, corporate innovation, and community engagement. The organization focuses on various sectors within healthcare, particularly digital health, and aims to support entrepreneurs at different stages of their development.

Support

MATTER offers a range of services including startup incubation, corporate innovation, community engagement, mentorship, fundraising support, expert clinics, events, and coworking access for its members.

Questions

What types of startups does MATTER support?

MATTER supports healthcare startups across various sectors, particularly digital health.

How can I apply to MATTER?

Interested startups can apply through the MATTER website.

Is there an equity stake taken by MATTER?

No, MATTER operates as a nonprofit and does not take equity in startups.

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