Health Tech Accelerator 2025
Tap into the world's largest healthcare and venture market.
Join us for a five-day accelerator program in Silicon Valley - the global epicenter of health innovation and investment.
Are you a Danish health tech startup with eyes on the U.S. market and ambitions for global impact? This is your gateway. Gain firsthand insights from leading innovators, connect with successful founders, meet industry pioneers, and pitch directly to active investors.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Innovation Centre Denmark Silicon Valley, in collaboration with global venture capital leader Plug and Play Tech Center, presents a unique accelerator tailored for Danish health tech startups looking towards the U.S. market and the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Whether you're just starting out or already scaling, if you have international ambitions and want to learn from cutting-edge innovation, expand your network, or kickstart your next funding round - this program is for you.
What you’ll gain:
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Accelerate & Grow – Gain critical market insights to propel your startup through the dynamic Silicon Valley ecosystem.
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Pitch to U.S. Investors – Learn how to refine your pitch for the U.S. market and present directly to active investors.
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Expert Feedback – Get tailored input on your business model from leading U.S. health tech experts.
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Expand Your Network – Connect with Silicon Valley VCs, founders, experts, and key ecosystem players.
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Exclusive Access – As a part of the week, you are also joining the exclusive Plug and Play Silicon Valley Summit to showcase your startup and meet thousands of top-tier investors, accelerators and partners.
Please note the program is preliminary and subject to changes.
PLUG & PLAY SILICON VALLEY NOVEMBER SUMMIT 2025
Health tech and MedTech startups, seize your opportunity to scale into the U.S. market at the Plug and Play Silicon Valley November Summit 2025 - a part of the weeks program. Hosted by the world’s leading innovation platform, this premier event is your launchpad to connect, grow, and thrive in the global healthcare ecosystem.
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Showcase Your Innovation: Present and share your cutting-edge solutions to 250–300 curated startups, top-tier venture capitalists, and healthcare giants like Bayer, Pfizer, Roche, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and Cleveland Clinic.
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Gain Strategic Insights: Engage in high-impact pitch sessions, expert-led panels, and deep dives into health tech trends tailored to scaling in the U.S.
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Build Powerful Connections: Access Plug and Play’s unmatched network of 75,000+ startups, 500+ corporations, and leading investors, with direct pathways to pilot projects, partnerships, and funding.
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Proven Success: Join an elite ecosystem with 2,000+ alumni, including Dropbox and PayPal, who have collectively raised over USD 100 billion.
Since 2006, Plug and Play has been a powerhouse in health tech innovation, with a portfolio of over 1,600 startups that have collectively raised over USD 9 billion. Its partnerships with industry leaders like Sanofi, Regeneron, Eli Lilly, Amazon, and Microsoft offer startups unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, investment, and market entry.
Don’t miss your chance to position your Health Tech/MedTech at the forefront of the U.S. venture landscape.
WHAT LAST YEARS'S PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY
Real stories. Tangible outcomes. Here’s what last year’s participants had to say after an insight-packed week in Silicon Valley:
“The value this program brought to our company is immeasurable.”
“A stellar opportunity to connect with, learn from, and absorb insights from industry thought leaders. It helped us validate key healthcare themes and strengthened our unique value proposition in improving patient outcomes. We left supercharged - meeting with and pitching to healthcare clients, potential collaborators, and investors.”
“The week in Silicon Valley was intense - filled with high-impact discussions with potential partners and investors on revolutionizing health assessment.”
“A supercharged week packed with invaluable insights. We gained tremendously from this fantastic opportunity provided by ICDK and team. Thank you!!!”
“This trip was a treasure trove of insights and opportunities. And speaking of treasures—we even found a lucky penny, or as we like to call it: our first non-dilutive U.S. funding! A good omen, indeed.”
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DATES
- Program Kick-Off (Online): Dates TBA.
- Silicon Valley Program (San Francisco, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale): 17-21 November, 2025.
PARTICIPATION FEE
DKK 14,995
Program valued at: DKK 100,000* (the subsidized rate is made possible through internal funding from ICDK)
*/The participation fee covers a comprehensive program designed for Danish health tech and MedTech startups. This includes an exclusive pass to the PNP November Summit in Silicon Valley, an introductory online kickoff, tailored workshop sessions, and a curated week-long visit to Silicon Valley.The fee covers up to two representatives per startup. Please note: flights, accommodation, select meals, and local transportation are not included. To be eligible, your startup must have a valid Danish CVR number and qualify as an SME under EU de minimis aid regulations.
WHO CAN APPLY
The program is open to startups with a valid Danish CVR number operating within the health tech or MedTech sectors. We welcome applications from both early-stage ventures and more established scaleups.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, fill in our application form via this link: Health Tech Accelerator 2025
For any questions, please reach out to Jon Therkildsen at [email protected]
Deadline for applications: September 25th, 2025
Note: Limited seats are available. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.
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