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Neurotech Frontiers Incubation Program
Neurotech Frontiers Incubation Program is a six-month hybrid initiative for early stage startups building technology that supports neurodivergent individuals, their families, and the professionals who work with them.We focus on products that strengthen inclusion, independence, and quality of life for neurodiverse communities, across areas such as education, mental health, daily living, and clinical care.
Who this program is for
We are a good fit if you are:
Stage Fit
An early stage startup (from idea with strong insight through pre-seed or seed)
Collaboration Fit
Ready to engage with advisors, researchers, and partners in an intensive but founder-friendly program
Solution Fit
Building a tech-enabled product (software, hardware, or a combination)
Mindset Fit
Open to feedback, iteration, and evidence-informed development
You can be incorporated or pre-incorporation, as long as you have a clear concept, a committed team, and a genuine focus on neurodiverse users.
What you get in the program
You will join a curated cohort of founders working on related challenges, and get access to a structured support system that includes:
Masterclasses
Strategy Labs
Advisory Support
Founder Community & Networking
Live online sessions guide the core program and help you refine your product, shape your go to market plan, and connect with people who can move your work forward.
Selection criteria
When reviewing applications, we look for:
You do not need to have everything figured out. You do need to show that you are serious, thoughtful, and ready to make progress.
Clarity of the problem you are solving for neurodiverse users
Insight into the community, including lived experience or user input
Team commitment and coachability
Potential for real-world use
Our Commitment
Together with the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University, we aim to support founders developing meaningful technologies for neurodivergent individuals. This program is a core part of our commitment to advancing inclusive, community-centered innovation.
Ready to apply?
Bring your idea, your team, and your commitment to building for neurodiverse communities.Apply by January 15 and gear up to dive in on January 30 for six months of momentum.
Shortlisted teams will be invited for a conversation with the program team before final decisions are made.