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Plug and Play Health

HealthTech & MedTech · Run by Plug and Play Tech Center · Sunnyvale, CA

Verified Oct 1, 2026Official websiteHow to apply

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The facts

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Terms model
Equity-freeProvides support with no cash invested and no equity taken.
Investment
Not publishedEquity-free, three-month corporate-innovation batches: Plug and Play's March 26, 2026 release says startups can secure pilots, proofs of concept, and potential investment, all without equity requirements, and its accelerator programs page lists 'No Equity Requirement'. No standard cash investment is attached to batch participation, so no investment amount is listed. Health was among the first Silicon Valley batches of 2026 (113 startups across programs) and is listed among the programs presenting at the November 3 to 5, 2026 Silicon Valley Summit. The program, now named Health & Longevity, is also among the 13 programs in the Silicon Valley Fall batches of 2026 (release dated September 29, 2026). Silicon Valley batches run twice a year (first 2026 batches announced March 26, 2026; second 2026 batches announced September 29, 2026); no dated application deadline is published.
Equity taken
Not publishedEquity-free, three-month corporate-innovation batches: Plug and Play's March 26, 2026 release says startups can secure pilots, proofs of concept, and potential investment, all without equity requirements, and its accelerator programs page lists 'No Equity Requirement'. No standard cash investment is attached to batch participation, so no investment amount is listed. Health was among the first Silicon Valley batches of 2026 (113 startups across programs) and is listed among the programs presenting at the November 3 to 5, 2026 Silicon Valley Summit. The program, now named Health & Longevity, is also among the 13 programs in the Silicon Valley Fall batches of 2026 (release dated September 29, 2026). Silicon Valley batches run twice a year (first 2026 batches announced March 26, 2026; second 2026 batches announced September 29, 2026); no dated application deadline is published.
Program length
12 weeks
Format
Hybrid
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Cohorts per year
2
Cohort size
Not published
Stage focus
early-stage to growth (corporate pilot-ready)
Sub-vertical
Not published
Demographic focus
Not published
Backers
Not published
Notable alumni
Not published

Terms notes: Equity-free, three-month corporate-innovation batches: Plug and Play's March 26, 2026 release says startups can secure pilots, proofs of concept, and potential investment, all without equity requirements, and its accelerator programs page lists 'No Equity Requirement'. No standard cash investment is attached to batch participation, so no investment amount is listed. Health was among the first Silicon Valley batches of 2026 (113 startups across programs) and is listed among the programs presenting at the November 3 to 5, 2026 Silicon Valley Summit. The program, now named Health & Longevity, is also among the 13 programs in the Silicon Valley Fall batches of 2026 (release dated September 29, 2026). Silicon Valley batches run twice a year (first 2026 batches announced March 26, 2026; second 2026 batches announced September 29, 2026); no dated application deadline is published.

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Terms in plain English

Plug and Play Health runs three-month corporate-innovation batches in Silicon Valley that startups join without equity requirements, per Plug and Play's own March 2026 announcement. Participation is about securing pilots, proofs of concept, and corporate introductions; any investment comes separately from Plug and Play's venture arm rather than as a standard check for joining. The program does not publish a standard cash investment amount or a fee schedule for batch participation.

Who this is actually for

Startups from early stage through growth that are pilot-ready and want structured access to large corporate partners in healthcare. Strongest fit if you are after customer introductions and proof-of-concept deals rather than seed cash or a hands-on equity accelerator.

Plug and Play Health application deadlines

  • First 2027 Silicon Valley batches, expected early 2027 based on the operator's twice yearly batch history: Timing expected, exact dates not yet confirmed.

    Verified Oct 1, 2026Source

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Plug and Play Health application deadline?
A specific application window for Plug and Play Health is not yet published. Timing is expected but not confirmed.
How much does Plug and Play Health invest?
Plug and Play Health does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
How much equity does Plug and Play Health take?
Plug and Play Health does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
Where is Plug and Play Health located and is it in person?
Plug and Play Health is based in Sunnyvale, CA and runs a hybrid program.
Is Plug and Play Health still active?
As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, Plug and Play Health is active.

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