MassRobotics opens healthcare robotics startup program
The Robot Report: MassRobotics opens applications for Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program
Startups in the MassRobotics healthcare catalyst cohort will have an opportunity to showcase their technology at the Robotics Summit & Expo. | Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics this week opened its call for applicants for Cohort 6 of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program. The program is a four-month, non-equity initiative that helps robotics and automation teams accelerate clinical readiness, technical validation, and go-to-market in healthcare and life sciences. Applications are
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MassRobotics has opened applications for Cohort 6 of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, a four-month initiative that helps robotics and automation teams advance their clinical readiness, technical validation, and market entry in healthcare and life sciences. The program connects startups with senior mentors from corporate partners, clinicians, and medical organizations to work toward practical milestones such as proof-of-concept builds and regulatory planning. Since 2021, the program has supported 35 startups that have collectively raised over $180 million in funding and achieved outcomes including public listings and proof-of-concept deployments. Applications close on December 31, 2026, and the cohort will run from February through June 2027, concluding with company showcases at the Robotics Summit and Expo in Boston.
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