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PharmStars
Accelerator

PharmStars

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

The pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, bridging the pharma-startup partnership gap.

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PharmStars at a glance

AddressHyderabad, Telangana, India
Programmes1 standing programme
Official websitewww.pharmstars.com

Programs by PharmStars

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Past programs

PharmStars Fall 2026 Accelerator: Digital Innovations in Immunology

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at PharmStars, separate from the funding calls above.

PharmStars Accelerator

Accelerator

A 10-week accelerator designed to prepare digital health startups for productive engagements with pharma.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The program includes the PharmaU educational curriculum covering drug development process, pharma's internal structures and functions, pharma business models, regulatory drivers, and pharma-startup deal structures. It also provides individualized coaching on engaging pharma and culminates in a Startup Showcase where participants present to pharma members. Applications are accepted for cohorts with specific themes.

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Incubation tracks

The routes into PharmStars, and what each one includes.

TrackTypeSpaceIncludes
PharmStars AcceleratorA 10-week accelerator dedicated to driving digital health adoption to improve patient outcomes by bridging the pharma-startup gap. Includes PharmaU education, mentoring, and a Startup Showcase.Acceleration—Pharma Curriculum, Personalized Mentoring, Pitch Presentation to Pharma, Startup Funding

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Regulatory supportBusiness advisoryLegal & financeMarket access

About PharmStars

PharmStars

PharmStars is a specialized accelerator for pharmaceutical and healthcare startups, connecting innovators in drug discovery, medtech, digital health, and life sciences with industry mentors, investors, and pharma corporate partners.

What Startups Receive

  • Mentorship from pharma industry veterans and healthcare investors
  • Connections to pharma corporates for licensing, partnership, or pilot programs
  • Introductions to life sciences VCs and family offices
  • Regulatory and clinical strategy guidance
  • IP protection and commercialization support
  • Demo Day access to pharma industry decision-makers

Eligibility

Pharma, biotech, medtech, digital health, and healthcare AI startups. Startups should have an identified product or technology with a clear commercial path.

Who Should Apply

Healthtech and pharma innovators at the prototype or clinical-stage looking for specialized pharma industry connections, investor introductions, and regulatory navigation support.

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Frequently asked questions about PharmStars

What does PharmStars do?

PharmStars is a specialized accelerator for pharmaceutical and healthcare startups, connecting innovators in drug discovery, medtech, digital health, and life sciences with industry mentors, investors, and pharma corporate partners.

Where is PharmStars located?

PharmStars is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

What programs does PharmStars run?

PharmStars runs PharmStars Accelerator.

What sectors does PharmStars support?

PharmStars works with startups in Pharma, Healthtech, Biotech and Medtech.

What stage of startup does PharmStars support?

PharmStars supports startups at the Validation and Early Revenue stages.