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Scale Your Solution in Partnership with Leading Healthcare Companies

Disparities in health and access to care remain stubbornly intact, and in many ways, are widening. New solutions are needed that accelerate improvements in health, potentially through new models of care, and improve health outcomes at the population/community-level. To help accelerate these solutions to market, we created the ADAPT program. Through ADAPT, we support and bring together health technology startups and healthcare systems.

ADAPT awardees are selected from a pool of finalists and receive $100,000 non-dilutive funding, executive mentorship, and the opportunity to partner with payers and health systems.

All ADAPT finalists are invited to attend exclusive program events featuring leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem, including investors, payers, and employers. ADAPT finalists are also invited to join the UCSF community of Rosenman Founders.


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The ADAPT program will be held virtually.


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What entrepreneurs are saying …

“Our experience with the Rosenman ADAPT program was exceptional. From the first step (a reasonably short and to the point application, which is rare for opportunities like these), to the periodic updates as we moved through the stages, to the insights and feedback offered during our pitch opportunities, the value for ConsejoSano in working with the Rosenman Institute has been tangible. We’ve already connected with two large potential health plan clients which I expect will lead to significant revenue opportunities for us. I would recommend the ADAPT program to any healthtech company that is ready to grow on a bigger stage.”

Abner Mason
CEO, ConsejoSano

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with the key healthcare partners through the ADAPT program, and grateful for the impact the $150,000 grant has had on accelerating our technology development. The ADAPT program has supported Emme in our ability to reach patients more quickly and on a broader scale, which is especially meaningful in the context of the unprecedented demand the past year has shown for women’s digital health support.”

Amanda French
CEO, EMME

“The ADAPT program offers unparalleled access to top experts to help you accelerate your enterprise sales and avoid many of the pitfalls that entrepreneurs experience.”

Ann Garnier
Founder & CEO, Lisa health

“Being part of the ADAPT Program and a Rosenman Institute company has been invaluable for XP Health. I highly recommend the program for any startups with breakthrough technologies in healthcare focused on expanding their presence with some of the largest payers.”

Antonio Moraes
CEO, XP Health

“The ADAPT program is a unique combination of three things that no other program can match: valuable and concrete educational content, a community to learn from and grow with, and an opportunity to greatly accelerate growth via pilot.”

Corey van der Wal
Co-Founder & CPO, Frame

“The ADAPT program has been instrumental to proving and scaling Visana’s unique care model. Through the program, we’ve built strong relationships with one of the largest, most innovative, health plans in the nation. This has allowed us to bring our women’s health clinic to hundreds of women and prove that it does indeed drastically improve outcomes. The program accelerated the scale of our business, and I’d highly recommend any company to apply.”

Joe Connolly
Co-Founder & CEO, Visana Health

“I highly recommend entering the ADAPT Program to any innovative startup! Winning a proof-of-concept opportunity with a leading healthcare company via ADAPT 2020 was a pivotal moment for Oshi Health.  The clinical study we have launched with our sponsor will prove the value of our virtual-first gastroenterology clinic relative to traditional GI care delivery.”

Sam Holliday
CEO, Oshi Health

“Working with UCSF ADAPT program provided Laguna an unparalleled opportunity to present to the leading and most sophisticated payers in the market. Importantly, the setting was conducive to an open and constructive dialogue about the product market fit evolution which is so critical to an early stage startup. Participating in ADAPT accelerated our growth and product evolution significantly, in more ways than one. I am forever grateful and appreciative of the ecosystem and real partnership ADAPT created and strongly encourage digital health entrepreneurs to apply.”

Yoni Shtein
Co-Founder & CEO, Laguna Health


2024-2025 Program Events

Offered exclusively to program finalists, ADAPT events provide entrepreneurs with valuable connections and opportunities to learn from key leaders across the healthcare ecosystem. Companies presenting in person for the final presentations receive 1:1 direct feedback from our Innovation Experts. Additionally, our carefully curated speaker series offers vital guidance to assist companies in designing and integrating their technology effectively and efficiently within the healthcare ecosystem.

All sessions will be held remotely on Zoom unless otherwise noted. Times below are for Pacific Time zone.

December 3

Introduction & Kickoff

UCSF Rosenman Institute Team


12:00 – 1:00 PM
Zoom

December 4 & 5

Final Presentations & Feedback from Innovation Experts


9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
UCSF Mission Bay Campus (remote option available for presentations only)

December 17

Collaborating with the San Francisco VA Health Care System

Antonia Bernhardt, SFVAHCS
Eric Alvarez, Grapefruit Health
Kwamane Liddell, ThriveLink


12:00 – 1:00 PM
Zoom

January 21

Approaching & executing pilots with Blue Cross of Idaho

Drew Hobby, Blue Cross of Idaho

Moderated by Richard Lungen, HC9 Ventures


12:00 – 1:00 PM
Zoom

January 28

Approaching & executing pilots with Evernorth Health Services/Cigna Healthcare

Glen Stettin, MD, Evernorth

Moderated by Larry Leisure, Chicago Pacific Founders


12:00 – 1:00 PM
Zoom

February 4

Insights on partnering with payers

Sam Holliday, Oshi Health
Yoni Shtein, Laguna Health


12:00 – 1:00 PM
Zoom

 

February 11

Tips & tricks for working with employers

Elizabeth Mitchell, Purchaser Business Group on Health

Moderated by Joe Connolly, Visana Health


12:00 – 1:00 PM
Zoom

February 25

Approaching & executing pilots with Blue Shield of California

Gregg Shibata, Blue Shield of California

Moderated by Richard Lungen, HC9 Ventures


12:00 – 1:00 PM
Zoom


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FAQ

Our company is at a later stage with a product on the market. Are we eligible?

I am working on technology without a formalized/incorporated company. Can I apply to ADAPT?

We are not officially formed as a company and have a proposal that would be under proof of concept. In addition, all of us have full-time jobs in different companies. Would this prevent us from being able to work in our roles as well as this concept in the case that our concept is picked?

My company is based outside the United States. Are we eligible to be selected?

Must the area of implementation be in the USA?

If selected, will the small company still own all of the intellectual property rights?