Second annual mobile health accelerator in Kansas City runs March 9
through June 4
Company Website:
http://www.sprint.com
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & BOULDER, Colo. -- (Business Wire)
Sprint (NYSE:S) and Techstars today announced the 10 teams participating
in their second annual mobile health accelerator, located in the
Crossroads District of Kansas City, Mo. The program begins today.
The Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator, Powered by Techstars, is a
three-month, immersive, mentorship-driven program for startups. The
participating companies relocated to Kansas City for the duration of the
program to build and strengthen their businesses. Each company receives
up to $120,000 in funding.
“Sprint is proud to be working with Techstars again to bring this
world-class accelerator program to Kansas City,” said Kevin McGinnis,
vice president, Pinsight Media+, a division of Sprint. “We are looking
forward to helping these companies grow and develop since we saw the
positive effect of the experience last year – not only for the startups
at the accelerator, but also for the opportunities it affords to promote
entrepreneurship among our employees and help advance the region’s
already vibrant startup community.”
Companies participating in the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator are
developing solutions that encompass hardware, software platforms and
mobile applications. The startups have traveled to Kansas City from
cities across the U.S., plus Israel and New Zealand.
“We are extremely excited to begin the 2015 program,” said John Fein,
manager director for Techstars. “The 10 new companies will have access
to some amazing resources, including our health system collaborators,
expert mentors and Sprint executives. The combination of Sprint and
Techstars will be a powerful catalyst for the companies to take their
businesses to the next level.”
The 2015 Class of the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator, Powered by
Techstars
Company |
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| Description |
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Alcohoot |
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New York
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Alcohoot is a police-grade personal breathalyzer that leverages
mobile technology to help you be more responsible when consuming
alcohol.
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HealthID Profile |
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Cranston, R.I.
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HealthID is a mobile platform that assigns unique Health ID codes
via a card or wristband and enables users to manage and share
personal health information.
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Hidrate |
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Minneapolis
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Hidrate is a unique smart water bottle that syncs to your phone to
help keep you hydrated.
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iDoc24 |
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San Francisco
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iDoc24 provides convenient and expert dermatology consultation for
your skin concerns via your mobile device.
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Jolt |
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Boston
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Jolt makes wearable multi-sport head impact sensors to help young
athletes play smarter and safer.
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Ovatemp |
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Newton, Mass.
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Ovatemp is a cutting-edge mobile app and thermometer that allows
women to take control of their fertility.
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Oxie |
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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Oxie is the first smart, wearable air purifier enabling users to
breathe clean air and receive real-time air quality information.
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Rex Pet Health |
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Houston
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Rex is the first all-in-one app that enables pet owners to compare
vet pricing, reviews and services. It also allows owners to schedule
appointments for their pets.
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Social Code |
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San Francisco/ New Zealand
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Social Code is an online support community that improves the
patient’s health via social connections, behavior change and a
greater understanding of their illness.
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Triomi |
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New York
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Triomi is a portable 12-lead EKG that saves lives, costs and time.
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About Sprint and its Support for Entrepreneurship
Sprint has a strong history of working with startups in Silicon Valley,
Kansas City and around the globe, helping young companies navigate the
corporate world and build momentum behind their new businesses. Sprint
is committed to supporting the entrepreneurial movement across the
country, delivering new business opportunities, and spurring the startup
spirit within the company. In 2014, Sprint opened the award-winning
Sprint Accelerator in Kansas City – home to the Sprint Mobile Health
Accelerator, Powered by Techstars. The accelerator space also is used to
deliver year-round programming, including mentor engagement, STEM
programs, entrepreneurial community collaboration and co-working space
for startup organizations.
About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more
and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about
most. Sprint served nearly 56 million connections as of Dec. 31, 2014,
and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying
innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a
national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands
including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless;
instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a
global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the past four years. You
can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint.
About Techstars
The massive Techstars interconnected network of over 3,000 successful
entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and corporate partners helps the most
promising startups do more faster. With 18 programs worldwide, our
mentorship-driven accelerators fund the best companies in the most
entrepreneurial communities. Since 2006, 80% of the 500 companies from
over 45 Techstars programs have received funding, representing
approximately $3 billion in market capitalization. For more information,
visit www.techstars.com.
Contacts:
Sprint
Jennifer Walsh, 913-315-3715
jennifer.r.walsh@sprint.com
Source: Sprint
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