Octin Health, Inc. Selected for Prestigious MedTech Innovator 2025 Accelerator Cohort
— One of 65 startups chosen from nearly 1,500 global applicants —
— Selected to participate in the world’s leading medtech accelerator —
Edina, Minnesota – June 5, 2025 – Octin Health, a medical device company focused on decreasing the risk for aortic arch operations announced today that it has been selected to join the MedTech Innovator 2025 Accelerator Cohort. Octin Health is one of only 65 companies—representing the top 4% of nearly 1,500 global applicants—chosen for this year’s program.
MedTech Innovator (MTI) is the world’s largest accelerator for medical technology startups. The highly competitive four-month program provides participants with world-class mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a robust network of investors, providers, payers, manufacturers, and industry experts.
“We are honored to join this year’s MedTech Innovator cohort,” said Meghana Helder, CEO of Octin Health. “This opportunity gives us a powerful platform to validate our technology, build key partnerships, and accelerate our path to market.”
Throughout the program, cohort companies will present at major industry events including The MedTech Conference powered by AdvaMed (October 5–8 in San Diego) and/or the MedTech Strategist Innovation Summit (November 19–21 in San Diego), where they will compete for a share of $800,000 in non-dilutive funding.
About Octin Health
Octin Health was founded in 2024 by Dr. Meghana Helder, a practicing cardiovascular surgeon, who is passionate about making aortic arch operations safer for patients. Octin Health is developing the Elika Device to eliminate the need for deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, improve efficiency and reduce healthcare costs for hospitals.
About MedTech Innovator
MedTech Innovator is the world’s largest accelerator of medical device, digital health, and diagnostic companies. Its mission is to improve human health by accelerating the growth of companies transforming patient care. MTI has been a catalyst for groundbreaking healthcare solutions, sourcing nearly 14,000 applicants and fostering the growth of over 700 graduates. Alumni have collectively raised $10 billion in follow-on funding and introduced 400+ products to the market, improving the health of millions worldwide. For more information about MedTech Innovator, its annual programs, portfolio of industry-leading startups, and insights on trends, visit MTI’s website, follow them on LinkedIn, and subscribe to its monthly newsletter.
