TechStars Health Tech Accelerator Adds 10 New Startups to Its Portfolio

Sprint’s TechStars accelerator has announced its second cohort, comprising ten selected companies that range from a few with emerging recognition to a diverse array of early-stage startups. These companies will be headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and will collaborate with the University of Kansas Medical Center. In addition, each company will receive $120,000 in funding from the accelerator.“Sprint is honored to partner once again with TechStars to bring this world-class accelerator program to Kansas City,” said Kevin McGinnis, Vice President of Pinsight Media+, a division of Sprint, in a statement. “We look forward to helping these companies grow, as our experience last year demonstrated that the positive impact extends beyond the accelerator’s startups. The opportunities provided also foster an entrepreneurial spirit among our employees and help further strengthen the region’s already vibrant startup community.”

Below, VCBeat has compiled profiles of these 10 companies to help you understand the specialized fields that have earned them the favor of Sprint’s health incubator.



Alcohoot

Alcohoot is an emerging internet-based breath alcohol tester company that has risen to prominence in recent years. Currently, although Alcohoot remains primarily focused on its alcohol testing products, competitors such as Breathometer have already begun expanding into the respiratory health sector based on similar product lines.



HealthID Profile

The company manufactures internet-enabled wristbands or cards that leverage near-field communication (NFC) to store personal health information, enabling easy access via smartphones. It also ventures into areas such as medication reminders and chronic disease management tools.



Hidrate

Hidrate is working on an idea that is common in crowdfunding campaigns and proof-of-concept projects but has not yet been widely implemented in practice: an Internet-connected hydration-tracking water bottle. This is the brainchild of four recent graduates from the University of Minnesota.



iDoc24

iDoc24 is a telemedicine company specializing in dermatology. Its flagship app, First Derm, has achieved 100,000 downloads and is supported by several evidence-based studies. First Derm allows users to take photos of external skin conditions and submit them anonymously to licensed dermatologists. Physicians affiliated with the app evaluate the submitted cases within 24 hours of receipt.



Jolt

The product being developed by this startup is just beginning to define a new category: wearable concussion sensors. Headquartered in Boston, the company’s core R&D focus is on multi-sport devices designed for young athletes.

Ovatemp

Like Jolt, Ovatemp is also headquartered in Massachusetts. The company is developing an internet-connected thermometer and a companion app to help women track their fertility. The app was launched last May, and its development concept is based on the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), aiming to assist women in achieving natural conception.

Oxie

Oxie: A Compact Neck-Worn Air Purifier and Sensor. Manufactured by a Tel Aviv-based company, this device enables users to gain greater insight into the air they breathe and helps ensure access to cleaner air.



 

Rex Pet Health

The company is based in Houston, Texas. It is building a platform to connect pet owners with veterinarians. Users can compare prices, reviews, and services on the platform, and even schedule appointments for their pets.



Social Code

Do not confuse the newly joined Social Code with the digital marketing group SocialCode: it provides a targeted online patient community platform serving individuals with specific diseases or conditions. This online community aims to improve participants’ health outcomes through social connections, behavior change, and patient education.



Triomi

Triomi is an internet-enabled 12-lead ECG device, with all 12 leads neatly coiled within a compact case. Integrated with its companion app, Triomi enables physicians to access ECG readings anytime—whether in home care settings, during patient transfers between healthcare facilities, or across global medical environments.

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