7 immersive upskilling bootcamps, the opportunity for pilot / POC development and exclusive mentorship
The Global Health Accelerator empowers early to mid-stage startups to tackle global challenges in health, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Our hybrid programme equips innovators with the resources, expertise, and connections needed to develop, validate, and scale transformative solutions.
With a five-month tailored entrepreneurship training programme followed and the possibility of fostering connections that might result in pilot / POC development opportunities, startups gain access to cutting-edge labs, strategic industry partnerships, and expert mentorship. From
product testing and clinical validation to MVP development, we help projects refine their innovations and showcase their progress to a global audience.
Accelerate your growth with tailored entrepreneurship training. Over five months, gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed, including workshops on healthcare business models, intellectual property, funding strategies, and regulatory pathways.
Connect with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Through one-on-one mentoring sessions, you'll receive personalized advice from industry leaders, academic experts, and successful entrepreneurs who will help you refine your business strategy and overcome challenges to accelerate your growth.
Take your startup to new heights by connecting with key players in your industry. Connect with corporate partners, investors, and industry experts who can provide crucial partnerships, mentorship, and funding to help you succeed.
Simplify the journey from idea to commercialization with expert guidance on regulatory pathways and market entry.
Gain the chance to refine your product through hands-on development. Access to cutting-edge labs, facilities, and industry partnerships for product testing, early clinical validation, and MVP development. With the support of corporate partners, you'll have the resources to fine-tune your innovation and get it ready for the market.
Showcase your startup to a curated audience of investors, corporate executives, and key industry stakeholders at our Demo Day. This is your chance to gain global exposure, build valuable connections, and unlock opportunities to scale your innovation.
The Global Health Accelerator Programme will follow a hybrid format, combining both in-person and online sessions. In-person sessions will take place in Braga, Portugal.
The programme, conducted entirely in English, will run from December 2026 to May 2027 and consists of 7 immersive bootcamps (4 in-person and 3 online), the opportunity for pilot / POC development, and specialized mentorship.
Every month, there will be Founders' Meetings where participants can exchange experiences, solve challenges, and learn from each other. Additionally, Follow-up Sessions with the Startup Braga team will be held regularly to provide feedback and track progress, ensuring continuous growth throughout the programme.
To ensure maximum value and engagement during the Global Health Accelerator Programme, the following additional requirements must be met:
Startup Braga is the innovation hub of the Municipality of Braga. It was designed to support the creation of technology-based projects with global ambitions and the potential to reach international markets. Startup Braga works in the promotion of entrepreneurship and in the creation, incubation and acceleration of startups.
The Global Health Accelerator empowers early to mid-stage startups to tackle global challenges in health, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Our hybrid programme equips innovators with the resources, expertise, and connections needed to develop, validate, and scale transformative solutions.
With a five-month tailored entrepreneurship training programme followed and the possibility of fostering connections that might result in pilot / POC development opportunities, startups gain access to cutting-edge labs, strategic industry partnerships, and expert mentorship. From product testing and clinical validation to MVP development, we help projects refine their innovations and showcase their progress to a global audience.
To participate, startups should meet the following conditions:
These conditions ensure that participants are well-positioned to benefit from the program's resources and accelerate their innovation journey.
To ensure maximum value and engagement during the Global Health Accelerator Programme, the following additional requirements must be met:
The programme is completely cost and equity free, ensuring that startups can focus on innovation without financial or ownership concerns.
4 In-person Bootcamps: December 2026 – April 2027 (exact dates to be announced)
3 Online Bootcamps: January – April 2027 (exact dates to be announced)
GHA presents the following value proposition:
To speak to the organization, simply send an email to info@startupbraga.com with the subject "More information about GHA".
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