Accelerator Course for Startups in Epilepsy

About this program

The Epilepsy Foundation, in partnership with the Danny Did Foundation, offers a virtual accelerator course for startups developing products, devices, or digital tools that improve the lives of people with epilepsy. Selected participants receive guidance from epilepsy specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs on commercialization, regulatory strategy, funding, advisory boards, and pitching; the winning team receives complimentary membership in the Epilepsy Foundation’s diagnostic and tracking Research Roundtable for Epilepsy. Applicants must apply as a business entity, submit a prototype or model demonstrating materialization, show how investment could advance the venture toward market, and commit to attending all lectures; applicants may be based in any country. Applications, including a pitch video, are due August 24, 2026.