Sheba Medical Center, Israel’s largest hospital, announced Monday that it would open its first US-based healthcare startup accelerator in Massachusetts, deepening ties between Israel’s medical innovation ecosystem and one of the world’s most renowned biotech hubs.

The initiative is part of Sheba’s ARC Innovation program (Accelerate, Redesign, Collaborate), which was launched in 2019 and has already supported over 100 startups globally. The new accelerator, scheduled to begin operations in January 2026, will serve as a soft landing platform for Israeli and international startups looking to expand into the American healthcare market.

“Sheba’s strategic partnership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will create a hub for startups from our global network,” said Prof. Eyal Zimlichman, Sheba’s Chief Transformation Innovation and AI Officer and founder of the ARC program, in a statement. “This collaboration will connect digital and AI technology development with clinical needs, enhancing health outcomes and driving economic growth.”

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