Henry Ford Innovations start-up intake

Henry Ford Innovations invites early stage companies to submit their information for our team's internal review. We act as the front door to Henry Ford Health for co-development and partnership opportunities, locally and globally.


This form directly contributes to our review and find alignment between your company and our clinical experts.

Company information

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Company Size*

Product / Service

Are you providing a Product or a Service?*
Type of Product / Service*

Please limit your description to under 100 words

Current development stage*

If other, please type in your response instead of selecting an item

Please select all that apply.

Do you want to learn more about our programs?*
Is your company revenue generating or pre-revenue?*

Investment Partner, Local entity, colleague. etc?

Required files:

  1. Pitch video (Maximum 4 minutes)
  2. Slide deck


Optional file:

  1. Executive summary
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Pitch Video Guidelines

4-Minute Pitch Guidelines


The Virtual pitch and an accompanying slide deck is required to complete the intake process for HFI. The virtual pitch must not exceed 4 minutes.


The following guidelines are offered to help you structure an effective and compelling presentation that aligns with HFI’s goals. These are suggestions only and not mandatory.


  1. Title/Intro Slide: Quick name of the company and presenter title within the company – keep this brief.
  2. Problem: Clearly and succinctly define the problem, highlighting its clinical relevance and urgency.
  3. Problem-Solution Fit: Describe your solution and how it addresses the problem. Emphasize what makes it unique. Focus on the core value proposition.
  4. Solution-Market Fit: Highlight the expected impact of your solution on the market and stakeholders.
  5. Reimbursement Strategy (optional)
  6. Traction/Progress: Emphasize your one to two most significant accomplishment so far.
  7. Ask – Specific for HFH: Clearly state the ask for Henry Ford, including goals, key milestones, and your expected timeline.
  8. Team: Highlight key individuals or advisors who give your team credibility. Best not to go into long bios.
  9. Final Slide: Include the presenter's contact details (Name, title, email, and phone).




Appendix slides (optional):

Problem description and status quo (if any details are missed in the virtual pitch)

Competitive Landscape

Market size, GTM strategies

Revenue Model / Reimbursement Strategy

Regulatory Status (if applicable)

Funding Status

Please reach out to areyno12@hfhs.org with any questions

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