Helping Global Companies Thrive in the U.S. Healthcare Market

Our Impact

• 93 of Graduates
• $350M+ Funding Raised
• 4 of Exits
• 10 of FDA Approvals
• 23 of Participating Countries

What To Expect

• 12 online training sessions with experts and investors
• Six 1-on-1 online mentoring sessions with industry leaders and investors
• Introductions to hospitals, medical centers across the U.S.
• Pitch to network of life sciences and medtech investors
• Experience immersion into one of the greatest life sciences ecosystems
• Attend the U.S. Market Gateway Accelerator Showcase

How Our Accelerator Works

Entering the U.S. market brings both enormous opportunity and unique challenges. To gain traction quickly, international Life Science and MedTech companies need more than ambition—they need expert guidance, proven strategies, and the right connections. That’s exactly what the U.S. Market Gateway Accelerator delivers.

The hybrid program is structured into four focused online modules—Legal Aspects, U.S. Healthcare, Operations in the U.S., and Fundraising & Business Communication—delivered through 12 interactive sessions. Every session is led by seasoned experts offering practical insights you can act on immediately—never generic advice or infomercials.

Alongside group learning, each company receives six one-on-one mentoring sessions with industry leaders and investors. These tailored conversations go deeper into your strategy, identify blind spots, and open doors to valuable new contacts.

The accelerator culminates with an in-person, two-day deep dive in Philadelphia’s ecosystem. On the first day, companies take part in an Industry Showcase, meeting leaders from academia, industry, government, and hospital systems. On the second day, founders pitch their companies to a panel of angel and venture capital investors, building the relationships that can accelerate U.S. entry and growth.

Statistically, only one in five international companies succeeds in U.S. expansion. Our alumni double those odds, with many securing funding, partnerships, and long-term U.S. growth.

Module 1: Legal Aspects

Incorporation – Learn how U.S. company structures align with investor expectations.
IP Protection – Understand how U.S. IP strategy differs from other global systems.
Immigration – Navigate founder and key staff visas to support expansion.

Module 2: U.S. Healthcare

Reimbursement Strategies – Understand how payers drive adoption.
Regulatory Issues – Gain access to information about what U.S. agencies require to reach the market.
Marketing to Patients, Providers, and Payers – Tailor your approach to each key stakeholder group.

Module 3: Operations in the U.S.

Finding & Hiring Talent – Build the right team for U.S. growth.
Site Selection & R&D Credits – Choose locations that maximize incentives.
Banking, Accounting & Taxation – Learn the ins and outs of structuring finances across borders.

Module 4: Fundraising and Business Communication

Cultural Differences – Avoid missteps when working with U.S. partners.
Investor Expectations – Understand what American investors look for before funding.
Sources of Funding & Pitch Structure – Target the right capital and communicating effectively.