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DayOne Accelerator – Open call for applications

Published on: 03/04/2025

DayOne Accelerator – Open call for applications

The DayOne Accelerator is a 3-month hybrid program designed to support high potential, early-stage ventures at the intersection of healthtech with pharma R&D to refine their value proposition, connect with key industry players, and accelerate their growth.

Key dates:
o Call for applications opens 31 March 2025
o Deadline for applications: 15 May 2025, 23:59 CET

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Fast-track your healthtech startup’s path to pharma success

The DayOne Accelerator is a 3-month hybrid program designed to support international, high potential, early-stage ventures at the intersection of healthtech with pharma R&D, to refine their value proposition, connect with key industry players, and accelerate their growth. It is based in Basel, Switzerland, Europe’s leading life science innovation hub.

Why you should apply

  • Gain unparalleled access to pharma industry experts and key players in the Basel Area
  • Develop or refine your pharma-specific value proposition with hands-on mentorship
  • Tap into Basel’s world-class life sciences ecosystem – home to global pharma leaders
  • Stay independent – our accelerator is equity-free and fee-free

Who is the program for?

  • Digital health, medtech and techbio ventures with solutions for pharma R&D
  • Pre-Seed to Series A stage, with less than $10M of dilutive funds raised to date
  • Startups aiming to collaborate or partner with pharma companies

Ready to scale your healthtech startup?

Application deadline: May 15, 2025

Express your interest now

What makes the DayOne Accelerator different?

The DayOne Accelerator is a pharma-readiness program designed for real-world impact:

  • No equity, no fees: Keep full ownership of your company
  • Pharma-neutral: Agnostic program ensuring input from and access to all major pharma players in the region
  • Top-tier mentors & experts: Learn from pharma leaders, investors and entrepreneurs
  • Hands-on support: Go beyond theory with practical guidance tailored to your needs
  • Industry integration: Unique in-person networking opportunities

Why the Basel Area?

  • The Basel Area: Europe’s leading life sciences innovation hub
  • Home to industry giants like Novartis, Roche and Lonza
  • A thriving startup ecosystem with access to top-tier investors and corporate partners
  • Direct connections to pharma innovation hubs in Switzerland and beyond
  • The best place for healthtech startups to launch and scale

Find out all the details about this opportunity here

Discover more about DayOne Accelerator:

DayOne Accelerator accelerates high-potential, early-stage ventures at the intersection of healthtech with the life science industry.

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