Sprint and Techstars announced the 10 teams participating in their second annual mHealth accelerator, located in the Crossroads District of Kansas City, Missouri. The program began on March 9th and will last through June 4th.
The Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator, Powered by Techstars, is a three-month, mentorship-driven program for startups, which also receive $120,000 in funding to build and strengthen their businesses. The startups have traveled to Kansas City from cities across the U.S., plus Israel and New Zealand.
“We are looking forward to helping these companies grow and develop since we saw the positive effect of the experience last year – not only for the startups at the accelerator, but also for the opportunities it affords to promote entrepreneurship among our employees and help advance the region’s already vibrant startup community,” said Kevin McGinnis, vice president, Pinsight Media+, a division of Sprint.
Companies participating in the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator are developing solutions that encompass hardware, software platforms and mobile applications.Companies participating in the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator are developing solutions that encompass hardware, software platforms and mobile applications. The 2015 class includes:
Alcohoot (New York) – a police-grade personal breathalyzer that leverages mobile technology to help you be more responsible when consuming alcohol.
HealthID Profile (Cranston, R.I.) – maker of the mobile platform that assigns unique Health ID codes via a card or wristband and enables users to manage and share personal health information.
Hidrate (Minneapolis) – maker of a unique smart water bottle that syncs to your phone to help keep users hydrated.
iDoc24 (San Francisco) – provides convenient and expert dermatology consultation for your skin concerns via your mobile device.
Jolt (Boston) – maker of wearable multi-sport head impact sensors to help young athletes play smarter and safer.
Ovatemp (Newton, Mass.) – developer of a cutting-edge mobile app and thermometer that allows women to take control of their fertility.
Oxie (Tel Aviv, Israel) – Oxie is the first smart, wearable air purifier enabling users to breathe clean air and receive real-time air quality information.
Rex Pet Health (Houston) – Rex is the first all-in-one app that enables pet owners to compare vet pricing, reviews and services. It also allows owners to schedule appointments for their pets.
Social Code (San Francisco/New Zealand) – an online support community that improves the patient’s health via social connections, behavior change and a greater understanding of their illness.
Triomi (New York) – Triomi is a portable 12-lead EKG that saves lives, costs and time.