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Key Considerations for Developing Digital Health Accelerators

The digital health sector is expanding rapidly and has large potential to generate both positive health and economic outcomes. Accelerator programs are one mechanism to support emerging digital health companies to become sustainable impactful businesses. This chapter explores accelerators, how and if they work, and considerations specific to developing an accelerator program for digital health. It then outlines key considerations for digital health accelerator program design and concludes with a globally unique case study. This discussion covers accelerator design from inception through to company and mentor selection, as well as exploring the impact of accelerator programs and mechanisms for operational sustainability.