The healthcare tech space just got a major boost as 16 forward-thinking startups earned a coveted spot in the 2025 HealthTech|X Accelerator.
Spearheaded by Tampa Bay Wave, this initiative is shaping up to be a powerful launchpad for health-driven innovation across the globe.
These aren’t just any startups—they’re purpose-driven companies tackling some of the biggest challenges in healthcare today, from AI-driven diagnostics to fertility solutions and advanced surgical tools.
Backed by Major Players and Purposeful Partnerships
The HealthTech|X Accelerator isn’t operating in a vacuum.
It’s fueled by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), showing how public investment can supercharge innovation.
But that’s not all—support is also pouring in from The Florida High Tech Corridor, USF Research & Innovation, USF Health’s CAMLS, law firm Foley & Lardner, and health marketing agency Levo Health.
Additional backing from Thoropass and Insight Assurance is helping to strengthen the program’s foundation.
With this powerful coalition behind them, selected startups can expect tailored mentorship, funding access, business development support, and industry connections that are crucial for scaling.
Meet the 16 Startups Driving the Future of HealthTech
Here’s a closer look at the innovators ready to make waves in 2025:
- ACT Medical – Cambridge, UK – actmedical.co.uk
- Architect Health – East Windsor, NJ – getarchitecthealth.com
- Asante Bio – Tampa, FL – asantebio.com
- CurieDx – Baltimore, MD – curiedx.com
- Endless Health – Austin, TX – endless.health
- Eniax – Santiago, Chile – eniax.care
- ExactRX – Nashville, TN – exactrx.ai
- Goldfinch Health – Austin, TX – goldfinchhealth.com
- Hera – New York, NY – herafertility.co
- Kelli Care – San Francisco, CA – kelli.care
- MetaPause – Miami, FL – themetapause.com
- Moxie 360 – Boston, MA – moxiescrubs.com
- Nurtur – Boston, MA – nurturcare.com
- Paterna Biosciences – Salt Lake City, UT – paternabio.com
- Otomo Health – Boston, MA – otomohealth.com
- PatientX – Cape Coral, FL – patientx.net
These companies are tackling a broad range of health concerns, from menopause support and mental health care to surgical logistics and pharmaceutical access.
With such a diverse lineup, the cohort promises to touch nearly every aspect of modern healthcare.
Tampa Bay Wave: Fueling Startup Dreams Since 2013
At the heart of this effort is Tampa Bay Wave, led by CEO Linda Olson.
As a nonprofit accelerator, it’s been instrumental in turning ambitious ideas into real-world impact.
Since its founding in 2013, the organization has supported over 500 tech startups through funding from agencies like the EDA and the SBA, along with support from local government and business partners.
Their mission? To build a thriving tech ecosystem in Tampa Bay by providing startups with capital access, mentorship, strategic networks, and training—all designed to help them succeed and scale.
What Comes Next for These Startups?
For the 2025 HealthTech|X cohort, this is just the beginning.
Over the coming months, these startups will work closely with mentors, pitch to investors, fine-tune their offerings, and deepen their impact.
With backing from public and private sectors, they’re positioned to bring transformative solutions to the healthcare landscape—not just in the U.S., but globally.
Stay tuned. These innovators are just getting started.
