A program for scale-ready companies seeking the capital, experience, and validation to move to the next level.
Helping founder/CEO’s tell an investment story, find experienced executives, and sign partner deals that matter most to investors.
Applications for Fall 25 Cohort are now open!
XLR8 Important Dates
Applications open: July 17th
Applications close: August 20th
Company selections: August 29th
Participants notified: September 3rd
F25 Open: October 14th-16th, in-person requirement
F25 Close: March 4th – 5th, in-person requirement
Helping Founders
tell the right story to the right
investors in the room
Matching Projects
to validate solution and fuel
health system innovation
Providing Expertise
to fill out the C-suite with
growth-stage executives
Company Qualifications
XLR8 PBC is designed for emerging health and life science companies that are preparing to scale. Ideal applicants have a validated product or solution, early traction in the market, and are seeking strategic partnerships, mentorship, and investor connections to accelerate their growth.
Companies seeking to participate in in the XLR8 PBC program should fall into one of following categories:
-Virtual Care
-Digital Health
-Health & Wellness
-Payor Tech
-Provider Tech
-Medical Devices
Not open to regulatory pre-approval devices or therapeutics.
May consider post-approval with support.
Abaca Requirements
Qualified companies are considered to be Abaca level 6 emerging to 7, as defined on the Abaca website. Companies will be required to self-certify that they meet this requirement.
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Questions?
Contact xlr8.pbc@zregents.edu