Accelerator
2027 NIA Start-Up Challenge and Accelerator
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The 2027 NIA Start-Up Challenge and Accelerator supports early-stage entrepreneurs developing technologies and solutions for healthy aging and aging-related diseases. Finalists receive mentorship, training, and cash prizes of up to 94,000 USD across stages.
Key facts
- Organiser
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Opens
- December 1, 2026
- Amount
- $94,000 · Prize
- Equity
- None
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- United States
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Biotech, Healthtech
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- United States
- Application languages
- English
Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.