Call for Applications: Health Tech Accelerator (HTA) 2025 — Presented by Penn Health-Tech
About
The Penn Health Tech Accelerator (HTA) invites applications for the 2025 Call for Proposals, supporting innovative, interdisciplinary solutions that advance health care through technology.
The HTA program provides selected teams with funding, mentorship, technical guidance, and strategic resources over a one-year period to accelerate the translation of ideas into impactful health technologies.
Postdoctoral Eligibility
Postdocs are eligible to participate in the Health Tech Accelerator program. Their faculty PI must be listed on the application but can (and often do) serve as the team lead. This program offers postdocs a valuable opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, engage with innovation experts, and develop translational research skills that bridge academia and industry.
Key Details
- Application Deadline: Monday, November 5, 2025
- Program Duration: One year (2025–2026 cohort)
- Support Provided: Funding, mentorship, design and prototyping resources, and commercialization guidance
- Eligibility: Open to Penn faculty, staff, students, and postdocs working on health technology innovation
Learn More
Join the HTA Virtual Information Session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. to learn more about eligibility, application requirements, and program benefits.
Register for the Info Session
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Visit the Penn Health Tech website for full details and application instructions: