Accelerating Healthcare & Life Sciences Innovation
from Discovery to Deployment.
A premier New York City platform for digital health, AI, medtech, diagnostics, biotech and life sciences innovators entering or scaling in the U.S. market.
About HITLAB
An evidence-first launchpad, proven since 1998
For 25+ years, HITLAB’s rigorous, independent research has made health technologies U.S.-ready.
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Evidence made U.S.- ready
We prepare each innovation's clinical and economic evidence to stand up to the scrutiny of U.S. payers, providers and regulators.
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Pathways that open doors
HITLAB communications channels and networks unlock new business, alliances, venture capital and grant funding.
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Impact at national scale
The mission: move breakthrough technologies into U.S. care to improve the lives of 350 million Americans.
Two Decades of Independent Proof
650+ validation studies conducted over 20+ years, with no investment stake, from our New York City base — the credibility U.S. stakeholders trust.
Navigating The US Market
From Evidence to Adoption
We help non-U.S. innovators decode the ecosystem, clear regulatory and reimbursement hurdles, and prove their
platform through real-world pilots.
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U.S. healthcare ecosystem
Map the stakeholders, buyers and care settings that decide whether a technology is adopted.
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Reimbursement pathways
Identify the coding, coverage and payment routes that make the economics work for U.S. payers.
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FDA & CMS strategy
Navigate FDA and CMS regulatory pathways and align to the resources each milestone demands.
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Pilot site relationships
Develop relationships with U.S. pilot sites and health systems ready to test and adopt.
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IRB & study execution
Lead IRB protocol development, approval and pilot study execution with clinical-research rigor.
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Adoption & alignment
Align to U.S. customer expectations and drive platform adoption across the health system.
Why HealthTech Launchpad USA
A focused commercialization engine for healthcare and life sciences innovators seeking U.S. traction.
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Launch faster
Clarify product-market fit, commercialization strategy and early customer pathways.
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Validate smarter
Design pilots, outcomes frameworks and evidence-generation plans for adoption.
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Scale strategically
Connect to the right health systems, pharma, payers, employers, investors and technology partners.
Position innovators at the center of one of the world’s most dynamic healthcare, life sciences, technology and investment ecosystems.
Built for innovators across healthcare and life sciences
A cohort experience designed for founders, researchers and growth-stage teams ready to move from promise to proof.
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Digital health startups
Care delivery, access, engagement, remote care and population health,etc
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AI + analytics companies
Clinical, operational, workflow and data-driven solutions.
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MedTech + devices
Connected devices, diagnostics, wearables and regulated products.
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Biotech + therapeutics
R&D platforms, precision medicine and life sciences innovation.
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Academic spinouts
Translational research teams moving toward commercialization.
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International companies
Non-U.S. innovators seeking traction in the U.S. market.
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Health system teams
Innovation groups looking to validate or partner around solutions.
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Growth Stage Ventures
Companies preparing for customers, investors or strategic partners.
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1. Commercialization Strategy
Market assessment, competitive positioning, business model and pricing/reimbursement guidance.
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2. Clinical Validation
Pilot design, research collaborations, outcomes measures and real-world evidence planning.
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3. Strategic Partnerships
Curated access to providers, pharma, payers, employers, technology and research partners.
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4. Investment Readiness
Pitch refinement, capital strategy, due diligence preparation and investor introductions.
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5. U.S. Market Entry
Stakeholder mapping, regulatory navigation, U.S. business strategy and partnership development.
The outcome: a practical, partner-ready commercialization roadmap with evidence priorities and clear next steps.
What Participants Receive
Hands-on support across the moments that matter
Every company receives targeted guidance, curated introductions and market-facing assets.
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Strategy Sprint
Positioning, messaging, market segment prioritization and commercialization roadmap.
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Pilot + Evidence Design
Study questions, deployment model, outcomes framework and partner-ready pilot package.
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Mentor Office Hours
Clinicians, investors, life sciences executives, operators and commercialization experts.
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Partner Matchmaking
Curated introductions to health systems, pharma, payers, employers, tech and research partners.
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Pitch + Investor Prep
Pitch narrative, data room expectations, funding pathway and diligence readiness.
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Showcase Visibility
Cohort demo day, innovation showcase, executive roundtable access and market exposure.
Validation
Clinical validation & evidence generation
Healthcare adoption requires more than a compelling product. Participants learn how to generate credible proof, define outcomes and structure pilots for enterprise buyers and clinical partners.
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Pilot Design
Define setting, users, workflows and endpoints.
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Research Collaboration
Align stakeholders around study design and operational needs.
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Outcomes Measurement
Identify metrics that matter to clinical, economic and operational decision-makers.
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Real World Evidence
Convert deployments into partner-ready proof points.
Ecosystem
HealthTech Launchpad USA connects participants to the stakeholders needed to commercialize, validate,fund and scale.
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Health Systems
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Pharma + Life Sciences
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Payers + Employers
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Investors
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Technology Partners
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Academic + Research
U.S. Market Entry
A soft landing for global health innovators
For international companies, the program creates a practical path to U.S. stakeholders, pilots, partners and market learning.
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Map
U.S. buyer and stakeholder landscape
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Adapt
Go-to-market, messaging and validation priorities
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Connect
Curated introductions to partners and advisors
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Launch
Pilot, evidence and commercial next steps
Program Outcomes
Participants leave with assets that move the business forward
Clear, tangible outputs designed to support adoption, fundraising, partnerships and revenue growth.
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Commercialization Roadmap
A prioritized pathway for target markets, buyers and near-term execution.
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Partner Ready Story
Sharper narrative, value proposition and use- case framing for enterprise stakeholders.
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Pilot Packaging
A practical pilot concept with success metrics, deployment considerations and evidence goals.
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Curated Introductions
Meaningful connections to potential customers, strategic partners, advisors and investors.
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Investment Readiness
Improved pitch materials, diligence preparation and capital strategy.
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Market Visibility
Showcase exposure across healthcare, life sciences and innovation audiences.
The goal: shorten the path from promising innovation to healthcare impact.
Case Studies
Proven across the HITLAB network
A snapshot of health innovators HITLAB has helped validate, credential and scale in the U.S. market.
Smart biometric garments (Canada)
Smart crutch rehabilitation (Ukraine)
AI ECG heart monitoring (Czechia)
AI clinical navigation (Israel)
AR-guided telepresence (Canada)
Affordable telemedicine (India)
Digital engineering solutions (Germany)
Healthcare AI and data solutions (India)
Medication engagement (Israel)
Join the Next Cohort
Transform innovation into healthcare impact
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Apply
For founders, spinouts and growth-stage teams ready to accelerate.
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Partner
For health systems, pharma, payers, employers, investors and technology partners.
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Sponsor
For organizations seeking visibility with high- potential healthcare innovators.
Plan Your Liftoff
Get in touch with us to begin your journey
