Digital health center bülach and Tenity Announce the Fourth Startup Cohort

Since its inception, the program has built a strong track record. Its earlier cohorts have consistently produced innovative solutions and achieved meaningful traction across the digital health landscape.

After a highly competitive selection process, dhc and Tenity are pleased to reveal the 9 startups chosen for this fourth batch. The selected companies span a broad range of sectors, including clinical workflows, care navigation, rehabilitation, medication safety, mental health, oncology, robotics and cognitive assessment. They collectively represent the next generation of healthcare innovation.

“Digital health continues to be one of the most dynamic areas for early-stage innovation. Batch 4 brings together 9 ambitious startups, including a strong Swiss majority, that are addressing real needs across healthcare delivery, patient support and clinical workflows. For Zürcher Kantonalbank, the accelerator is a valuable opportunity to engage with promising founders early and support solutions with the potential to shape the future of healthcare.” Michelle Tschumi, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB)

“At dhc, our mission is to connect startups, healthcare providers, industry partners and investors around the digital transformation of healthcare. This fourth cohort shows how practical and provider-oriented digital health innovation has become. The selected startups are tackling challenges that clinicians, patients and caregivers experience every day, and we are excited to support them as they validate and scale their solutions within the healthcare ecosystem.” Stefan Lienhard, CEO, digital health center bülach

Each of these ventures is developing solutions with the potential to fundamentally reshape how healthcare is delivered and experienced. Through the accelerator, they will gain access to a wide network of mentors, industry leaders, and investors, including founding partner the Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), one of Switzerland's leading early-stage investors.

The program combines focused training, personalized support, and targeted networking opportunities to accelerate growth, foster collaboration, and raise the profile of these emerging companies within the broader health ecosystem.

In addition to mentorship and networking, participants will benefit from hands-on learning through a series of masterclasses:

Masterclass Schedule

·      Masterclass 1: 18 - 22 May 2026

·      Masterclass 2: 29 June – 3 July 2026

·      Masterclass 3: 7 – 11 September 2026

·      Masterclass 4: 26 – 30 October 2026

·      Demo Day: 29 October 2026

“This year’s cohort marks a stronger focus on digital healthcare providers and the infrastructure that enables better care delivery. From medication safety and clinical trial setup to stroke navigation, rehabilitation and robotics, the startups are building solutions that can integrate into real healthcare workflows. That is exactly where acceleration can create tangible impact.” Matthias Herrmann, Head of HealthTech / Digital Health Lead, Tenity

Discover the selected startups through the below link.