The MDP Accelerator is the newest addition to our More Disruption Please program. Based at our Watertown, MA headquarters, the MDP Accelerator fosters the development of high-potential, early- and growth-stage health care technology startups. The Accelerator is the next step for MDP, driving disruption by bringing entrepreneurialism back to an industry in desperate need of change.

We hope to expedite the growth of these companies by providing resources and seed funding, exposing them to our client base, and connecting them with our network of venture capitalists and angel investors.

1. Experience.
   • Customized programming. We understand that companies have different timelines and resource requirements, and we'll work with you to determine what you need to succeed.
   • No cookie cutter curriculum, mandatory mentor meetings, or demo days. Just the resources you need, when you need them.
   • Test and Learn. Ability to pilot your solution in the clinical workflow.
2. Access.
   • Space. Free, shared office space on our Watertown, MA campus with your fellow MDP Accelerator entrepreneurs. This includes general office equipment/supplies, mail and telephone/wireless service, and facilities support. Just bring your laptop!
   • Expertise. VIP access to the athenahealth advisors, partners and clients critical to your growth and success.
   • Mentorship. Ongoing mentorship from athenahealth team members, including but not limited to:
     • Product Strategy
     • Development
     • Marketing/PR
     • Business Development/Sales
     • Recruiting & Culture
     • Design, UX/UI
     • Finance
     • Government & Regulatory
     • Physician Advisory Board & Super Users
   • Clients. Exposure to our client base of 75,000+ providers.
   • Integrated solution. Seamless athenaNet integration and API support.
3. Opportunity.
   • Funding. Substantial seed capital in the form of a convertible note.
   • Feedback. Direct feedback from our Physician Advisory Board and super users.
   • Growth. Portfolio companies have the potential to be built into our product offerings, or to become full-fledged MDP Marketplace partners.

Our requirements are pretty straightforward:

1. You've got an innovative, provider-facing solution that's positioned to disrupt health care.
   • We're interested in companies that offer value across the care continuum, including in-patient settings.
   • Cloud-based solutions are preferred.
2. You have a solution that's ready for clients.
   • We're interested in companies in the post-product development phase. At a minimum, you should have a beta version of your product.
3. You're ready to grow, and think we can help you do that.
   • We're looking for a solid team working toward a shared vision—not a one-man show.
   • We want to see some initial traction with pilot customers or active users (even if it's only a few), to show us that you're ready to scale.
4. You have, or are interested in having, a presence in Boston.
   • Portfolio companies are required to spend a minimum of 50% of their time on our Watertown campus for the duration of the program.

While we're certainly interested in companies that have already gone through an early-stage accelerator or incubator program (Healthbox, Blueprint Health, Rock Health, etc.) and are looking for the next step, this is by no means a requirement for entry.

We bring companies into the Accelerator on an on-going basis, so there's no set start date. The initial program duration is 8 months, with the option to extend to 12 months. However, our support doesn't end there—portfolio companies will remain part of the athenahealth community and MDP network long after they've left the program.

The MDP Accelerator has locations at the athenahealth headquarters in Watertown, MA, and at the athenahealth offices in San Francisco, CA, and Austin, TX.

Click here to join the MDP community. You'll receive periodic newsletters from the program and updates on our annual conference and other MDP events.

We evaluate companies based on the team, business model, stage of development, demonstrated traction, and how well the product or service offering is aligned with our vision of building health care's cloud-based information backbone.

We accept applications on an on-going basis, so there's no application deadline. If you think you meet our criteria, we encourage you to apply as soon as you're ready.

Submit your application. If we think you might be in a good fit for the Marketplace, we'll be in touch with next steps.

Email us at mdpaccelerator@athenahealth.com.