12 Startups Chosen to Transform Patient Care
San Francisco, CA — The UCSF Rosenman Institute is proud to announce the 2024 ADAPT Finalist Cohort—12 pioneering companies on a mission to revolutionize healthcare by addressing systemic disparities and driving patient-centered innovation. As part of the ADAPT program, each finalist has the potential to secure $100,000 in non-dilutive funding from top healthcare partners.
Building on the success of previous cohorts, these finalists were selected for their breakthrough approaches to whole-person care, social determinants of health, and scalable models that can be rapidly deployed across the country. Each company shares the ADAPT program’s mission to break down barriers to care and improve outcomes for diverse communities.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the 2024 ADAPT cohort, which includes some of the brightest minds in health tech,” said Christine Winoto, Director of the UCSF Rosenman Institute. “These finalists are poised to reshape how we deliver care, reduce health disparities, and push forward a more equitable healthcare system.”
The 2024 ADAPT Finalists
- Alvee: Offers AI-driven insights and autonomous care navigation to eliminate health disparities by identifying barriers to care and enhancing resource referrals.
- Anise Health: Anise Health is a cutting-edge mental health platform leveraging AI and cultural insight to deliver personalized, culturally-responsive care for Asian communities
- Beaming Health: Provides pediatric therapy practices with custom-built practice management and EHR tools, enabling streamlined insurance integration and better patient outcomes.
- Beaver Health: Backed by the NIH, supports caregivers with 24/7 evidence-based guidance and cognitive stimulation sessions for older adults and dementia patients, reducing costs via preventive care.
- Nest Collaborative: A virtual-first lactation support platform connecting families to IBCLCs nationwide—at no out-of-pocket cost—ensuring immediate and affordable preventive care.
- PocketRN: Addresses the aging population and nursing shortage by giving older adults a “nurse for life,” providing proactive, value-based care that reduces ER visits and boosts patient satisfaction.
- Rune Labs: Empowers Parkinson’s patients through StrivePD, an FDA-cleared app that passively collects data on tremors and dyskinesia, offering valuable insights for personalized care and clinical trials.
- Seven Starling: Specializes in women’s mental health, focusing on fertility, pregnancy, and early motherhood with tailored virtual services for improved health outcomes.
- Synapticure: Offers virtual care for neurodegenerative diseases in all 50 states, featuring real-time telehealth, AI-supported diagnoses, and 24/7 care-team support integrated with multiple EHRs.
- Wave Life: Delivers AI- and human-led measurement-based behavioral health support with a holistic approach that spans prevention, acute care, and maintenance.
- Maro: Implements universal mental health screenings in schools, connecting families with early interventions and aligning support between home, school, and clinical settings.
- Wolomi: A culturally competent telehealth platform for under-resourced and women of color, providing evidence-based perinatal support, screening, and coaching to foster healthy journeys.
About the ADAPT Program
Each fall, ADAPT invites health technology startups with demonstrated market potential to pitch their solutions to industry leaders and program partners. Startups that align with these partners earn:
• $100,000 in non-dilutive funding
• Strategic guidance to refine and pilot their innovations
• Access to HIPAA-compliant data infrastructure (as appropriate)
• Exposure to venture capital and strategic investors
• Membership in the Rosenman Founders community for ongoing mentorship and resources
Our Partners
This year’s program is made possible by:
• Blue Shield of California
• Blue Cross of Idaho
• Cigna Healthcare
• Evernorth Health Services
• San Francisco VA Health Care System
These dedicated partners support finalists through essential mentorship, resources, and potential pilot collaborations to bring critical healthcare innovations to the people who need them most.
About the UCSF Rosenman Institute
The UCSF Rosenman Institute is a healthcare innovation hub at the University of California, San Francisco. We accelerate the development of groundbreaking health technologies by providing entrepreneurs with access to mentorship, funding, and business development opportunities. Through programs such as ADAPT, RISE, and Rosenman Innovators, the Institute is committed to advancing healthcare equity, improving patient outcomes, and transforming care on a national scale.