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MSWA Multiple Sclerosis & Neurological Care Accelerator

A 16-week accelerator from MSWA and Founders Factory with AUD 200K investment for startups improving care for MS and other neurological conditions.

Overview

The MSWA Multiple Sclerosis & Neurological Care Accelerator is a partnership between MSWA and Founders Factory to fast-track global startups that transform care for people living with MS and other neurological conditions, and to strengthen Western Australia's innovation ecosystem.

It backs early-stage ventures using AI, robotics, wearables and digital health for multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, motor neurone disease and acquired brain injury, in areas such as continuous monitoring and early detection, symptom management and long-term condition support, and better care delivery and clinical coordination.

The program runs 16 weeks from Perth, Australia and globally, and offers AUD 200K cash investment, expert-led workshops, 1:1 mentoring, commercial opportunities with MSWA and a global network of clinicians, and deals and discounts worth AUD 500,000.

Who it is for

Early-stage startups worldwide building AI, robotics, wearable or digital health solutions for MS, stroke, Parkinson's, Huntington's, motor neurone disease or acquired brain injury.

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Admissions and application

Apply through the Founders Factory program page; no deadline is published. Founders Factory does not publish selection criteria beyond the focus areas.

Benefits

  • AUD 200K cash investment and follow-on opportunities through Founders Factory's investor networks.
  • Four months of expert-led programming on product, operations, commercialization, data science, partnerships and fundraising.
  • Commercial opportunities with MSWA and a global network of healthcare organizations and clinicians.
  • Founders Factory's venture-building systems and community events.
  • Deals and discounts worth AUD 500,000.

Timeline

16-week program; applications open with no published deadline or cohort dates.

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What it pays

AUD 200K cash investment. The equity terms are not published on the program page.

Questions about this program

What is the MSWA MS & Neurological Care Accelerator?

A 16-week Founders Factory accelerator with MSWA for startups improving care for MS and other neurological conditions.

How much does it invest?

AUD 200K cash investment, with follow-on opportunities through Founders Factory's investor networks. Equity terms are not published.

Which conditions are in scope?

Multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's, Huntington's, motor neurone disease and acquired brain injury.

Which technologies?

AI, robotics, wearables and digital health, for monitoring and early detection, symptom management, and care delivery.

Where does it run?

Perth, Australia and globally, with in-person and online events.

Is it open now?

Yes, applications are open with no published deadline.

What else is included?

Expert workshops, 1:1 mentoring, commercial opportunities with MSWA and deals worth AUD 500,000.

Who is MSWA?

The program's partner, whose mission is to help people with neurological conditions have a better quality of life.

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