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ACCELERATE

An ecosystem of support, mentorship, and funding

Our accelerator programs are designed to support innovators in translating their ideas into impactful solutions across various fields.

Cancer

Climate

Digital Health

Consumer

Cancer Climate Digital Health Consumer

Accelerator Programs

Magnuson’s accelerator programs provide innovators with a comprehensive ecosystem of support, mentorship, and funding to build transformative ideas and drive meaningful change.

Benefits of our accelerators:

  • Participants gain access to industry experts, cutting-edge resources, and pitch opportunities, ensuring their projects are positioned for success.

  • With awards ranging from $5,000 to $300,000, our accelerators provide the financial backing necessary to advance early-stage innovations.

  • A vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering connections with industry leaders, investors, and interdisciplinary teams.

Cancer Innovation

Dartmouth Innovation Accelerator for Cancer (DIAC)

This accelerator provides innovators across Dartmouth with the support, entrepreneurial guidance, and infrastructure needed to translate their innovations for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer into the marketplace. Compete for up to $300,000 in project funding.

ACCELERATORS

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Digital Health

Dartmouth Innovation Accelerator for Digital Health (DIADH)

This accelerator provides researchers across Dartmouth with the support, entrepreneurial guidance, and infrastructure needed to translate their science-based digital therapeutics and digital health tools into the marketplace. Compete for awards of up to $100,000.

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Climate Change

Dartmouth Accelerator for Climate Entrepreneurs (Greenshot)

This accelerator is designed to help propel startups with a promising climate solution to the next level. Teams compete for awards of up to $75,000 in funding. Remote participation is allowed.

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Consumer Startups

Dartmouth Alumni Consumer Startup Accelerator (DACSA)

This accelerator connects Dartmouth alumni entrepreneurs with industry experts and provides mentorship, pitch workshops, and an opportunity to compete for $5,000. 

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