Project Healthcare Accelerator
With 7 of 11 of the largest health systems in our backyard, Nashville healthcare is national healthcare. Project Healthcare is seeking healthcare industry startups looking to connect with the Nashville healthcare ecosystem, who bring critical solutions that address the most pressing challenges in healthcare today.
Startups will have full time founders with traction through clinical trials, customers,and/or funding. Startups may be anywhere from pre-revenue to $15M in ARR depending on their business model and product.
Fall 2025 Cohort Details
September – December 2025
KEY CURRICULUM SESSIONS
- Selling Into Health Systems
- Partnering With Payors
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Nashville Healthcare Community Overview
- Industry Immersion Site Visits to organizations like HCA, Lifepoint, Ascension Saint Thomas & more!
COST
Project Healthcare – $6,000
Pay in full: $6,000
Monthly payments: $1,500 × 4 months
Required to start: $1,500
HCA Scholarship available
Program Partners
Meet the Team

CARRIE NALL
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
CARRIE NALL
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
A seasoned accounting professional with expertise as a Fractional CFO and Controller, Carrie specializes in strategic financial planning, cash flow management, and providing financial clarity to support business growth and sustainability. Her practical approach ensures organizations have the financial tools they need to thrive.

HALEY DEVLIN
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
HALEY DEVLIN
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Haley played a pivotal role in Stratasan’s acquisition by Syntellis Performance Solutions in 2022. With over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and product leadership, Haley has honed her skills across startups, growth-stage companies, and scaling organizations.

BRIAN DAILEY
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

HALEY COMBS
Program Manager
HALEY COMBS
Program Manager
With a decade of experience in nonprofit management, Haley works directly with healthcare founders in Project Healthcare to help them scale their businesses through engaging the Nashville Healthcare community and leveraging the NEC’s curriculum and expert advisors. Haley is passionate about serving healthcare founders so they can bring their innovative and desperately needed solutions to make healthcare a more equitable space.

JASON MOORE
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
JASON MOORE
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
As one of NEC’s first founders, Jason pitched his initial idea to the first CEO, Michael Burcham. Over the years, Jason and his team built Stratasan into a successful company, culminating in its acquisition in 2022. Now, Jason and his leadership team are returning to NEC as EiRs, ready to mentor the next generation of healthcare innovators.

CARRIE NALL
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
A seasoned accounting professional with expertise as a Fractional CFO and Controller, Carrie specializes in strategic financial planning, cash flow management, and providing financial clarity to support business growth and sustainability. Her practical approach ensures organizations have the financial tools they need to thrive.

HALEY DEVLIN
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

BRIAN DAILEY
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

HALEY COMBS
Program Manager
With a decade of experience in nonprofit management, Haley works directly with healthcare founders in Project Healthcare to help them scale their businesses through engaging the Nashville Healthcare community and leveraging the NEC’s curriculum and expert advisors. Haley is passionate about serving healthcare founders so they can bring their innovative and desperately needed solutions to make healthcare a more equitable space.

JASON MOORE
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
As one of NEC’s first founders, Jason pitched his initial idea to the first CEO, Michael Burcham. Over the years, Jason and his team built Stratasan into a successful company, culminating in its acquisition in 2022. Now, Jason and his leadership team are returning to NEC as EiRs, ready to mentor the next generation of healthcare innovators.
Meet the Trailblazers
Browse startups involved with Project Healthcare, both past and present. These companies are solving the most pressing industry challenges to make healthcare better for all.
Ready to apply?
Applications close June 30. Online application with questions about your healthcare startup.