Eight Startups Selected to Innovate Women's Heart and Brain Health Through Technology

The American Heart Association, in collaboration with its Center for Health Technology and Innovation, has selected eight startups to participate in the Heart and Brain Health Accelerator. This initiative is designed to foster the development of technologies that could significantly improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and lower barriers to care, particularly in the realm of women's heart and brain health.

Lisa Suennen, managing partner of American Heart Association Ventures, emphasized the critical role of innovation in addressing heart disease and stroke. The selected startups, including Kelvin Health and LightHearted AI Health, are developing solutions ranging from non-invasive diagnostics to AI-driven ECG interpretation, all aimed at making healthcare more accessible and effective.

These companies will benefit from mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities through the MedTech Innovator program, with a chance to compete in the MedTech Innovator Competition Finals. The initiative underscores the American Heart Association's commitment to leveraging technology for healthier lives, with a focus on scalable and accessible solutions.

For more information on the startups and their technologies, visit https://www.heart.org.