The IQVIA accelerator program
The purpose of the IQVIA Accelerator Program is to connect early-stage organizations with the IQVIA ecosystem to drive faster joint solutions to market in key areas such as patient solutions, online marketplaces, remote devices, health management solutions, medical education, and research / clinical trials solutions. However, we will consider applications outside these areas as well. The program is open to start-ups based out of Europe and active in the EU4 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain) + UK markets. However, we encourage start-ups from other locations to complete the application form to explore additional opportunities with the IQVIA Innovation Hub.
Selected start-ups that join the program will benefit from opportunities to expand their network, work with IQVIA world-class global experts, access IQVIA’s unique assets and collaborate with clients across the healthcare ecosystem.
About the program
IQVIA’s unique accelerator is an eight-week course which seeks to expedite growth of start-ups in the healthcare market. The program is a mix of classroom-based courses, workshops and mentoring sessions where the successful start-up teams will have the opportunity to:
- Improve their understanding of the commercial side of the industry. As part of the program, training on topics such as market dynamics, branding, marketing, networking, sustainability and more will be available.
- Access IQVIA’s vast array of capabilities. The successful candidates will be able to collaborate on topics such as advanced analytics, real world data and clinical research.
- Receive mentoring from world class experts. Each start-up will be paired with a mentor to help guide them as they build their plans to take their idea to the next level.
- Road test their ideas with IQVIA leadership and customers. Successful candidates will present to IQVIA leadership and potentially get market feedback from IQVIA customers.
We are seeking pioneering companies who have a product market fit in patient solutions, online marketplaces, remote devices, health management solutions, medical education, and research / clinical trials solutions. We encourage those that are close to product market fit to also apply.
Applications will be evaluated across five criteria:
- Value proof-points demonstrated through client engagements
- Degree of innovation influencing the healthcare eco-system
- A team that can deliver
- Value propositions that connect with IQVIA capabilities and services
- Scalability across different global IQVIA markets
If you’re a start-up looking to work with IQVIA, we encourage you to connect with us so that we get to know you and discuss if this is the appropriate program for your organization.
To learn more about the program, visit our FAQs.27 September 2023
16 November 2023
Highlights from IQVIA Accelerator 2022
IQVIA Innovation Hub welcomed seven innovative startups last year to join its first IQVIA Accelerator Program, in Israel. Participating startups included seven pioneering ventures - Agora Labs, Beaconcure, Feel Therapeutics, Genoox, MDI Health, Olive Diagnostics and Quant Health. Throughout the program, these visionary companies received invaluable mentorship from leaders across IQVIA, strategic resources, and unparalleled networking opportunities, propelling their rapid growth and triumph in the marketplace.
Hear from our first cohort –
The experience was invaluable for our company and helped us to shape our thinking around our business strategy. We valued most the guidance and mentorship of IQVIA experts and leaders who worked closely with us throughout the journey.
Through this program, we gained valuable insights into the specific needs of pharmaceutical companies and their requirements in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry. The collaboration with IQVIA enabled us to validate our solution and ensure that it effectively addresses these needs.
This exclusive program provided an exceptional opportunity for Beaconcure to collaborate with IQVIA global's subject matter experts, who led sessions on various aspects, including effective go-to-market strategies, positioning, and more.
This program demonstrates IQVIA's commitment to innovation and progressive approach to industry collaborations. IQVIA's world class team of consultants, researchers, and technology experts have been nothing short of motivating and inspirational.