Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator
Health Equity
We’re supporting startups working to close the gaps in health access and outcomes. We’re searching for solutions leveraging next generation technology to break down barriers to quality care.
Meet our cohort.
Meet our cohort.
Meet our health equity cohort
Follow the cohort's journey from concept to deployment.
We spotlight the startups working accelerate the evolution of digital health for all
Don't miss a step in their journey.
Learn moreAccelerating the evolution of digital health for all
We're looking for U.S-based Seed and Series A startups utilizing technologies like 5G, MEC, XR and AI to advance connected health solutions in:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Capture, Sharing & Analytics
- Telemedicine
- Streamlined Virtual Care
- Medical Transportation
- Chronic Disease Management & Monitoring
- Care Coordination & Collaboration
- Population Health Management
- Digital Marketplace Enablement
- Health e-Learning / Education
Meet our entrepreneurs in residence
Meet the industry leaders who are helping shape our program.

Christine Hemphill
Founder and Managing Director of Open Inclusion

Emily Goodson
Founder & CEO of CultureSmart

Zuby Onwuta
Founder & Inventor of
Think and Zoom
Program Modules
- Business model & value proposition
- Customer & domain discovery
- User testing
- Product roadmapping
- Financial Modeling
- Sales & partnerships
- Fundraising
- Pitching
Advancing
connected health solutions with Verizon
Health Tech has the potential to unlock a more equitable healthcare system. 5G offers one of the fastest networks ever seen, and can provide higher speed, lower latency and greater capacity than previous cellular networks. It can enhance the abilities of other supporting technologies like edge computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and immersive platforms using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
Verizon is accelerating the digital evolution of health with 5G connectivity, data security, and collaboration solutions that are enabling the innovation ecosystem. Selected startups will receive hands-on coaching from a dedicated board of Verizon solution architects and healthcare subject matter experts throughout the program.
Verizon is accelerating the digital evolution of health with 5G connectivity, data security, and collaboration solutions that are enabling the innovation ecosystem. Selected startups will receive hands-on coaching from a dedicated board of Verizon solution architects and healthcare subject matter experts throughout the program.
Break down barriers to healthcare
We work with a wide range of partners to inform our programming and directly support startups. Partners advise on program design, connect us to user groups, recommend high potential start-ups, or mentor startups.
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