The USA HealthTech & Innovation Fellowship

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The USA HealthTech & Innovation Fellowship

The Healthtech Fellowship is an intensive 8-week program designed to equip participants with cutting-edge skills in digital health and innovation.

Learn

Gain essential healthtech knowledge and skills through expert-led sessions.

Gather Insights

Conduct user research, market analysis, and competitive assessments to uncover opportunities.

Ideate Solutions

Brainstorm and validate innovative solutions using real-world data.

Develop

Design and build a viable healthtech solution using iterative product management techniques.

Pitch

Submit a polished pitch and video presentation showcasing your solution.

Demo Day

Top pitches will be selected to present at our exclusive demo day in front of industry leaders.

Apply for the next USA Healthcare Technology & Innovation cohort

Summer 2025: 24th May, 2025

Curriculum

What you'll learn through
The USA HealthTech and Innovation Fellowship

Gain expertise in digital health over a part-time 8-week Fellowship, combining online and in-person elements in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dates and workshop leads are subject to change.

Week 1: The Disruptors: Clinical Product Management and Breaking into the US Digital Health Ecosystem (Boston, Massachusetts)

Session Focus: Master the fundamentals of clinical product management and position yourself in the US healthtech ecosystem.

Lean vs. Agile methodologies
KPIs and metrics for clinical products
Feedback loops for iterative product development
Breaking into the Healthtech Ecosystem
Workshop Leads

Dr Rhydian Harris: Co-Founder of BiteLabs. Product Manager; Ex-Pando, Ex-Numan

Week 2: Cracking the Code: Validating Healthcare Problems with User Research (UX) (Remote)

Session Focus: Leverage real-world user data and apply practical UX techniques to validate hypotheses and healthcare innovation.

Collating user data and understanding needs
Validating hypotheses
Understanding customer needs
Enhancing data-driven decisions
Workshop Leads

Dr Lucinda Scharff: Senior Clinical Specialist at Google Health
Dr Helena Tendedez: UX Researcher | PhD in Human-Computer Interaction; Ex-Cera Care

Week 3: Know Your Enemy: Mastering Market and Competitive Analysis for Healthtech (Remote)

Session Focus: Learn how to conduct a market and competitive analysis to develop a product that stands out in the healthtech landscape.

Market research techniques
Competitive landscape
SWOT and PEST analysis
Market positioning
Workshop Leads

Dr Benjamin De Viaris: Co-founder of Leva Clinic and Cellen
Dr David Laith Rawaf: Clinical Excellence Lead at Inovus Medical

Week 4: Sharks and Piranhas: Engineering Lean Business Models for Healthtech Domination (Remote)

Session Focus: Construct and refine a lean canvas for the healthtech industry, focusing on building a scalable and viable business model.

Building a lean canvas
Business model engineering
Regulatory considerations
Sustainability ans scalability
Workshop Leads

Dr Molly Gilmartin: HealthTech Investor at Albion VC
Dr Grace Hatton: Principal Clinician at Arcturis Data

Week 5: Monetizing Innovation: Winning the Fight for Commercialization and Funding (Remote)

Session Focus: Master the strategies for securing funding and commercializing digital health ventures.

Breaking down reimbursement models
Securing investment
Commercialization strategies
Workshop Leads

TBD.

Week 6: Playing by the Rules: FDA, HIPAA, and Clinical Trials in US Healthtech (Remote)

Session Focus: Navigate the regulatory landscape to bring your product to market and understand the role of real-world evidence generation.

FDA and other approval processes
HIPAA compliance
Real-world evidence generation for digital health
Workshop Leads

Brian Li Hang Wong: Economic and Commercial Determinants of Health, WHO

Week 7: The AI Takeover: Machine Learning That’s Revolutionizing US Healthcare (Remote)

Session Focus: Explore the technical applications of AI in healthcare and address key ethical challenges.

Technical case studies
AI in clinical applications
Data integration
Ethics and bias
Workshop Leads

Dr Keith Grimes: Digital Health Consultant at Curistica; Ex-Babylon
Dr Annabelle Painter
: Medical Director at Visiba Care

Week 8: Sealing the Deal: Securing a Role in Healthtech and Demo Day (Boston, Massachusetts)

Session Focus: Gain insights how to secure a role in healthtech, crafting your personal brand and the grand finale - Demo Day!

Pitch perfection
Crafting your personal brand
Expert networking
Demo day presentation
Keynote Speaker

TBD.

World-Renowned Industry Experts

Our Advisors, Industry Leaders, Your Mentors.

The visionaries behind BiteLabs, dedicated to blending clinical expertise with technological innovation to transform patient care.
Ramin Rasoulian
Fellowship Advisor
VP, Engineering/Product/Design
at
Kandu Health
Meredith Mangold
Fellowship Advisor
Founder & CEO
at
Empower Health Strategies
Matt Scult
Fellowship Advisor
Founder
at
MindFlex
Kristin Nuckols
Fellowship Adivsor
Co-Founder and CCO
at
Imago Rehab
Jon Ide-Don
Fellowship Advisor
Director of Clinical Programs
at
MedBridge
Caitlin Stamatis
Fellowship Advisor
CCO
at
Bruin Health
Matilde D’Amelio
Fellowship Advisor
CEO & Founder
at
SophiA
Mikael Eliasson
Fellowship Advisor
Head of AI & Digital
at
Roche

Testimonials

Hear from some of our amazing alumni and healthtech industry experts.
"The BiteLabs Healthtech Fellowship was jam-packed with a whirlwind of networking events and opportunities. It has been an incredible journey filled with high-quality workshops held by industry leaders, networking, and innovation."
General Practitioner
"For any clinicians in my network interested in the world of Digital Health, product, regulation and all the other challenges that this brings, then I'd recommend this fellowship on the basis of last night. A really good grounding, and big things planned for the next year."
Paediatrician
"What a journey it has been! Yesterday we had the chance to showcase what we've been working on for the past two months to other fellows, mentors, investors and leaders in the healthtech field and officially conclude the BiteLabs Healthtech Fellowship. Could not have asked for a better team to share the journey with!"
Medical Doctor
"Another fabulous BiteLabs Healthtech cohort comes to a close, and last night I went along to the final pitches of the autumn fellows. I never cease to be impressed by the quality and creativity of the pitches that are made, this time extended by their first industry placement presentation."
Digital Health Consultant
"This is changing the game by empowering doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other HCPs to solve the big problems they see on the frontline, and hopefully grow these solutions into profitable companies."
Head of Health, YouTube UK & Ireland
"Really incredible to have been part of the first BiteLabs fellowship! We’ve learnt from some amazing leaders in the health tech space and it’s been awesome to meet and work with the other fellows. Massive thank you to Rhydian Harris and Dr. Azeem Alam BEM for putting together such a wonderful programme!"
Medical Doctor
Get ahead

Get hired, or skill-up to launch an idea.

Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, to spin-out a start-up, or are simply looking to learn new skills and make meaningful industry connections, we are here to support you.
Develop new skills in healthtech
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Upcoming cohorts

The perfect package

Join remote or hybrid, and accelerate your healthtech career today with our 8-week study program.

fellowship
$3,000.00

The full package.

Summer cohort begins on the 24th May, 2025. 
Open for all applicants, whether remote or hybrid (Boston, Massachusetts).

INCLUDES:
Weekly online workshops
Weekly cohort support
Mentorship
Job opportunties
In-person sessions
Group project work
Remote
$2,750.00

Learn anywhere.

Autumn cohort begins on the 15th February, 2025.
Application deadline: 15th January.

INCLUDES:
Weekly online workshops
Weekly cohort support
Job opportunities
In-person sessions
Group project work
Hybrid
$4,340.00

The full package.

Autumn cohort begins on the 15th February, 2025.
Application deadline: 15th January.

INCLUDES:
Weekly online workshops
Weekly cohort support
Job opportunities
In-person sessions
Group project work
Financing

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Learn how to apply

Our admissions process.

Talk to our Team (optional)

Reach out via email to discuss your career goals and find out if Fellowship aligns with your professional growth plans.

Application Submission

Use our easy online portal to submit your application. We recommend dedicating around 1 hour to this process.

Interview

To ensure the course is a good fit for you and to maintain a high-calibre cohort, all applicants are required to schedule a brief interview.

Admission Outcome

Await our decision to discover if you have received an offer to become a fellow. Timelines can be found upon starting the application process.

Cohort Onboarding

Join your cohort in a virtual onboarding session.
Locations

We are Global, with a seasoning of local
to give you that perfect bite!

We equip you with global knowledge, enriched with local perspectives, to provide you with the perfect educational experience for your healthcare journey.
Select your country to find a country-specific program.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about BiteLabs USA
What is the BiteLabs Healthcare Technology & Innovation Fellowship?
The BiteLabs Healthcare Technology & Innovation Fellowship is a bespoke program for individuals seeking to acquire hands-on experience and insight into the health technology sector. It combines practical training in digital health product development with expert-led workshops and networking events.
What are the payment options for the fellowship?
Your place on the program is confirmed once payment is made. Bursaries are available to students and exceptional candidates. Klarna available at checkout.
How does Klarna work?
Split your purchases into 4 interest-free payments.* Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, USA residents only. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.

*CA resident loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license.
Could you outline the program structure? 
Over eight weeks, the Fellowship comprises weekly two-hour evening workshops, conducted online, with two key in-person engagements in Boston (available to hybrid fellows). The curriculum is designed to incrementally build knowledge and skills from foundational to complex aspects of digital health. For Fellows who choose to do the Diploma, you will have up to 2 years following the fellowship to complete your assessments.
What is the expected time investment?
The Fellowship requires a commitment to weekly workshops and additional project work, totalling approximately 4-6 hours per week outside of the workshops, leading up to a capstone presentation on Demo Day.
Are fellows required to attend all in-person events?
Whilst attendance at in-person events is not obligatory, we strongly advocate for it to fully capitalize on the fellowship's learning and networking potential.
How does one apply?
Admission to the fellowship is through a selective application process, taking into account an applicant’s background and potential for contribution to and benefit from the program. The waiting list the 2025 cohort is now open.
What networking and mentorship opportunities are available?
Participants will have numerous opportunities to engage with industry experts and peers, including mentorship sessions, collaborative projects, and networking events. Fellowship also grants access to job opportunities and a comprehensive alumni network.
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