​​Health disparities in cancer care continue to affect millions of lives. Addressing these inequities requires bold, scalable solutions, and health tech startups are uniquely positioned to lead the charge. To meet these challenges, BrightEdge, ACS’ impact investment and innovation arm has launched Project HEALTH, a new accelerator program combining financial investment, strategic mentorship, and curated education sessions to empower selected health tech startups. 

Project HEALTH enables innovators to tackle systemic barriers in cancer care, leveraging ACS’ expertise in the social drivers of health to empower entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions that improve access to care and promote equitable health care delivery. The program is a partnership between ACS BrightEdge and ScaleHealth, a healthcare innovation marketplace that connects customers across the health industry with solutions. 

“Project HEALTH blends the strengths of the American Cancer Society and BrightEdge, representing more than just a financial commitment to innovative companies,” said Steve Curtis, senior director of new ventures at BrightEdge. “By not only investing in, but actively cultivating and enabling a pipeline of cutting-edge solutions across the cancer care continuum, we are propelling progress toward a future where the burden of cancer is lessened for people facing cancer, their loved ones, and our communities.” 

Leveraging the combined strengths of ACS BrightEdge and ScaleHealth, Project HEALTH offers:

• Direct investment to further innovation development
• Tailored educational sessions that address the challenges of cancer care innovation
• Mentorship from leading experts in health tech and o​​ncology, providing the guidance needed to navigate the complexities of health equity work​

If you know a company ready to drive meaningful change, encourage them to apply here.