Tampa Bay Wave HealthTech|X Accelerator Program
Cox Communications, in partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation, offers grants through Cox Charities to support nonprofit organizations in Arizona. This program aligns with the foundation's mission to enhance communities by investing in key areas. Eligible organizations include Arizona 501(c)(3) entities, government agencies, and tribal entities, with religious organizations able to apply for non-sectarian programs. The program aims to foster positive community impact by supporting initiatives that address critical social needs within the state. The Cox Charities grant program targets beneficiaries across several key focus areas: Education, with a priority on K-12 and STEAM initiatives; Diversity, specifically programs serving 80% or more of a target population or promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity; Environment/Sustainability, focusing on water conservation, waste reduction, or carbon reduction; and Digital Equity, supporting digital literacy programs, computer distribution, or services for underserved communities. These priorities reflect the foundation's strategic focus on empowering individuals and communities through access to essential resources and opportunities. The expected outcomes of the Cox Charities grant program are centered on measurable results within these focus areas. For education, the goal is to improve educational attainment and skills, particularly in STEM fields. Diversity initiatives aim to foster more inclusive communities and reduce disparities. Environmental grants seek tangible improvements in sustainability practices, such as reduced water consumption or waste. Digital equity programs are expected to increase digital literacy and access, bridging the digital divide for underserved populations. The grant duration is not specified, but grants typically range from $2,500 to $10,000. The foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change are evident in its commitment to supporting programs that directly address identified community needs and create lasting impact. By prioritizing specific areas like K-12 and STEAM education, targeted diversity programs, environmental sustainability, and digital literacy, Cox Charities aims to drive systemic change. They emphasize fiscal accountability and responsibility among applicants, and organizations must demonstrate a non-discrimination policy. Furthermore, providing opportunities for Cox Communications Arizona employees to volunteer or serve on boards highlights a belief in community engagement and shared responsibility for achieving these outcomes.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
The HealthTech Accelerator is a 90-day tech business accelerator exclusively for pre-Series A HealthTech startups focused on Digital Health, Healthcare Services, Health Sustainability and Wellness, Medical Devices and Equipment, Software, Femtech, Augumented Reality, Virtual Reality, PharmacyTech, Wearables and Quantified Self, etc. HealthTech|X is the latest startup focused business accelerator launched by Tampa Bay Wave, a nationally-recognized nonprofit, in partnership with the University of South Florida Research & Innovation, The Florida High Tech Corridor, U.S. Economic Development Corporation and more. Other Wave partnerships include Accenture, hospitals and health systems, healthcare specific VC funds, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Raymond James, and more. Selected companies are not required to relocate for the duration of the program but must plan for on-site participation in Tampa, FL during each of the three blocks of programming. Over the course of the program, there will be intensive blocks of on-site programming over 3-4 days per month focused on topics that are pertinent for founders. Previous speakers include Financial Modeling experts, Venture Capitalists, Family Offices, the former Chief Investment Officer of Lighter Capital, the Founder of Priceline.com, Enterprise SaaS Sales and Marketing experts, M&A experts, Serial Entrepreneurs, Public Relations experts, and more. One of the largest value adds is the HealthTech|X Advisory Council, represented by industry experts from leading corporations like Johnson & Johnson, USF Health CAMLS, BayCare Health System, GuideWell Innovation, Tampa General Hospital, and others. Outside of these intensive blocks, startups will be able to leverage the Wave’s 100+ strong mentor network (including leadership and former leadership from some of the country's strong healthcare companies), the Wave team, and the community to assist move companies through milestones as quickly as possible. Alumni companies have leveraged the Wave in multiple ways, including (but not limited to): - Founder relations - Investor preparation/introductions - Customer preparation/introductions - Compliance issues - HR/Legal/Accounting issues - Marketing/Messaging streamlining - CEO coaching Tampa Bay Wave is the first accelerator in the State of Florida to be accepted into GAN and all our selected companies will also have the benefit of becoming a member of the Global Accelerator Network which includes $50,000+ worth of discounts and other perks. To date, the Wave supported hundreds of Startups and our portfolio has raised nearly $1B in Venture Capital and Angel investment and have created 5,000+ Jobs The Healthtech vertical at Tampa Bay Wave has been one of the strongest in the program having raised over $100M, including Vincere Health (Boston, acquired by Optum), RxLive (Saint Petersburg, FL), Medzoomer (Tampa), Neuroflow (Philadelphia), LunaJoy (Tampa, FL), Pulse Charter Connect (Chicago), Maya AI (Tampa), Koda Health (Austin), Canopie (DC), Finni Health (Toronto), Future Cardia (Tampa), Winter Innovation (Knoxville), Friendly Health (SF), Immertec (Tampa), Coco Digital (Medellin, Colombia), and more.
Eligible Applicants
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
May 24, 2024
Grantor
Tampa Bay Wave
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