Startup Platform for Advice, Resources, and Community
Empowering HealthTech Innovators
Accelerating innovation that makes Utah healthcare more affordable and accessible while improving population health and work life for providers.
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Overview
SPARC Health accelerates healthcare innovation through meaningful collaboration. We are a Utah-based platform dedicated to making healthcare more affordable, more efficient, and more human-centered. By fostering a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, providers, and innovators, we help bring forward solutions that improve population health and enhance the daily work life of healthcare professionals. Our mission is to drive impactful change across the state, advancing health equity, increasing access, and supporting the people working on the frontlines of care.
Curriculum
Module 1: Strategic Planning
Module 2:
Team Formation
Module 3:
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Module 4:
P.M. Fit
Module 5: Planning for Exit
Module 6: Quality Mgt. Systems (QMS)
Module 7: Stakeholder Communication
Module 8: Elevator Pitch & Brand Persona
Module 9: Corporate Law & IP
Module 10: Company Culture
Cohort Companies
Alumni Spotlight
Winter/Spring 2026 cohort company KyphoLift was named the 2026 Innovation of the Year at the AHRA Annual Meeting. Brandon Johnson, founder and CEO attended the AHRA Annual Meeting, bringing back this incredible accomplishment. The award goes to the showcase entry that earns the most votes from AHRA attendees after getting hands-on time at the Gathering Place, and this year, KyphoLift stood out among the field.
Upcoming Events
BioHive Founder Fellowship with SPARC Health: Level Crossing, September 16th 5:15 pm - 7:15 pm. Register Here!
BioUtah Member BBQ: September 17th, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Register Here!
SPARC Health Startup Huddle #3! Monday September 14th, Fisher Brewing Company: 5:00 pm - 7:00 PM. Register Here!
Testimonials
It has been a pleasure to be a part of the first SPARC cohort. Ted, Alex, thank you for creating an environment where a few students with good ideas could learn how to be CEOs and feel confident proceeding forward. I am excited to continue you this journey, it has been fantastic learning from you all. Something like this would not have been possible from where I came from in Southern California. Utah has a very special entrepreneurial spirit about it, and once again, I appreciate the guidance and the opportunity.
– Jakob Travis, Frostbyte
"As a startup medical device company, SPARC Health provided invaluable information and networking opportunities to RefloDx. As a participant in the inaugural cohort, the material presented was helpful in getting a better picture of the full scope of activities to be thinking about in the early days and years of a startup. SPARC Health brought together other founders who provided great insights and experiences to answer the individual questions I had, creating a network of colleagues that I can call upon in the future, and who can call upon me to help one another through the challenging role of a startup CEO."
– Rudy Wilcox, RefloDx, Inc.
Grateful to be part of a community of medtech and healthcare founders where we can openly share, learn, and grow together. In this space, “you don’t know what you don’t know”, and connecting with others on similar journeys has been invaluable. Thanks to Ted McAleer and Alex Wallberg with Park City Angels and SPARC Health for making it happen.
– Jacob Sheffield, Bloom Surgical
FAQ’s
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Technical founders or first time entrepreneurs in the life science industry who are looking for connections to a community of mentors. Founders who have not yet begun to seek outside investment or have just started raising their first round are encouraged to apply.
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We accept between 8 to 10 founders for each cohort. We are currently running 2 cohorts per year.
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Our program follows a bi-weekly schedule and covers 10 modules of content, for a total of 20 weeks. Cohort sessions are 2.5 hours. Founders are strongly encouraged to make the cohort a priority and are expected to participate in all activities and complete assignments.
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At this time we're focused on building the life science ecosystem in Utah.
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