MassRobotics opens applications for Cohort 6 of Healthcare Robotics Catalyst
MassRobotics has opened applications for the sixth cohort of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program. The four-month, non-equity initiative runs from February to June 2027 and aims to help robotics and automation teams accelerate clinical readiness, technical validation, and go-to-market strategies in healthcare and life sciences. Applications close on December 31, 2026, with the…
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- MassRobotics opened applications for Cohort 6 of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, closing Dec. 31, 2026.
- Intel joined the steering committee, adding expertise in edge AI and on-device compute for surgical robotics.
- Since 2021, the program has mentored 35 startups that have collectively disclosed more than $180 million in funding.
Intel has joined the program’s steering committee this year, alongside founding partners Festo, Novanta, and Mitsubishi Electric U.S. Intel’s Health and Life Sciences team will provide mentorship and technical support in edge AI and on-device compute for surgical and operating room automation. Since its launch in 2021, the program has mentored 35 startups from various global locations, ranging from pre-seed to Series A stages.
Participants receive tailored mentorship from senior experts, clinical perspective from a Medical Advisory Board, and structured onboarding with biweekly working sessions. The program also offers custom workshops on regulatory strategy, cybersecurity, and pilot design. According to MassRobotics, alumni have collectively disclosed more than $180 million in funding and have advanced multiple proof-of-concept deployments. The organization encourages teams capable of pursuing a proof-of-concept during the four-month period to apply.
MassRobotics opens applications for Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program
The Robot Report · 16 October 2026
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