Startups

Alexandria Real Estate Equities wants to build digital-health companies from scratch in SF; the accelerator still doesn't have an opening date, though.

MATTER will continue to evaluate applications on a rolling basis; interested entrepreneurs should visit matterchicago.com.

The chip maker's VC arm, Qualcomm Ventures, will be working with Novartis' health experts to target early stage companies and support select tech innovations.

Also, MDP accelerator graduates first portfolio company to athenahealth Marketplace and introduces partnership with HITRUST.

The figure represents nearly the total of all three prior years combined, representing a 125% year-on-year growth in funding compared to 2013.

University of Kansas Medical Center will lend its expertise to companies whose products focus on increasing the accessibility to health care services.

The fund will partner with entrepreneurs to build and scale companies that drive the evolution and sustainability of the healthcare system.

Aside from money, the two parties will also provide mentorship, business development, technology and access to local leaders, investors and potential customers.

Made to leverage Techstars' network of corporate partners, the program provides new business opportunities to post accelerator entrepreneurs.

Under the deal, those signing up with Oscar will get a Misfit fitness tracker, and earn breaks on their premiums for healthy behavior patterns.