Six Healthcare Startups Chosen for Caduceus LAUNCH Spring 2026 Cohort

Apr 30, 2026 | Press Release

This month, Caduceus LAUNCH selected six outstanding digital health startups to participate in the accelerator program’s spring cohort. The following companies were accepted from a competitive pool of applicants from across the country:

  • Awear is a device worn behind the ear for continuous brainwave monitoring, transmitting results to an app, which provides information about the wearer’s mood and offers AI-powered coaching advice for managing stress and improving emotional resilience.
  • Evida Health is an AI and RPA approach to quality and registry reporting for health systems to better manage quality scores and comply with the complex web of reporting requirements.
  • Healthflow offers AI-driven clinical process automation for at-risk patient groups.
  • Swellaway is an intelligent portable device combining heat, cold and compression to speed soft tissue injury recovery.
  • TrialClinIQ performs AI-driven clinical trials matching aimed at under-represented patient populations from the community health centers.
  • Viberux is an AI-enabled oral device to treat bruxism and TMJ using direct feedback to limit teeth grinding.

Designed to drive transformative impact and unlock profitable growth, Caduceus LAUNCH provides vital support to emerging digital health companies initially through an intensive 12-week program that inducts the most promising companies into the Caduceus ecosystem, including:

  • Strategic seed funding and actionable growth guidance.
  • Access to top-tier investors and Caduceus’ extensive network of healthcare leaders.
  • Tailored mentorship from industry veterans and healthcare innovators.
  • Team-building support via Caduceus TALENT to secure top hires and build high-performing teams.
  • Market and sales support to portfolio companies.
  • Milestone-based downstream funding opportunities.

“Pre-seed digital health startups face a brutal gauntlet: scarce capital, thin networks, and an industry that doesn’t bend easily. Caduceus LAUNCH exists to break that pattern,” said Mitch Morris, M.D., managing principal, Caduceus LAUNCH. “We give promising founders the resilience, strategic clarity, and connections they need to not just survive, but build something that lasts. I’m proud to stand alongside this cohort as they do the hard work of transforming healthcare.”

About Caduceus LAUNCH

Caduceus LAUNCH, an affiliate of venture capital firm Caduceus Capital Partners, is an accelerator designed to propel pre-seed digital health startups toward transformative impact and profitable growth. With access to unparalleled networks, seasoned healthcare leadership, and ongoing support, we ensure that innovative ideas thrive for the long haul.

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Media Contact: Katie Schlacter, Founder and Principal, Schlacter Consulting – kschlacter@schlacterconsulting.com