tapping into the $1 trillion opportunity
in women’s health innovation
There’s a massive gap in healthcare innovation — and it isn't just a health crisis, it’s a market miss.
innovation thrives where gaps exist
Only 4% of medical research is specific to women — yet the demand is massive, and the returns even bigger.
Studies show investing $350 million in women’s health research returns over $14 billion in economic impact.
FemTechAZ is where the innovation ecosystem comes to shape the future of women’s health.
save the date: femtech summit 2025
Designing Tomorrow: A Blueprint for Women’s Health Innovation in Arizona
The femtech summit is where visionaries, builders, and change leaders converge
to design what's next in women's health, from breakthrough research to scalable startups, from investment strategies to equitable policy shifts.
Founders, investors, researchers, operators, and policymakers:
this is your space to connect, collaborate, and catalyze action. If you’re committed to advancing women’s health innovation, in Arizona and beyond, this is where it all begins.
our approach
We champion innovations that tackle the health challenges women face every day — not as an afterthought, but as the focus. Women’s health isn't niche.
FemTech is defined as innovation that addresses conditions that manifest in women:
Differently
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like how heart disease shows up with different symptoms, yet remains the leading cause of death in women.
Predominantly
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think migraines, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disorders.
Exclusively
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from reproductive and gynecologic health to breast cancer.
how we do it
Attract and support
local & global innovators
Nurture founders
already in Arizona
Accelerate company
growth
to connect innovators with resources, we’re focusing on:
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We’re providing vetted, meaningful and useful connections to create impact.
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We’re creating access to resources, humans, funding and AZ's strongest programs.
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We’re engaging leaders and builders in a series of high-value events and digital connectivity.
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We’re providing relentless support of innovators - creating support or programs where gaps are identified.
our collaborators
Research Institutions
Innovators
Policymakers
Funders
Scalers
Regulatory experts
Incubation and Acceleration Programs
Health Systems
Payors
EIRs & SMEs
Research Institutions Innovators Policymakers Funders Scalers Regulatory experts Incubation and Acceleration Programs Health Systems Payors EIRs & SMEs
Ecosystems flourish in collaboration. With partners and collaborators from start to finish on the innovation lifecycle, FemTechAZ removes barriers and improves access to resources that drive innovation, ultimately improving the health of women and our communities.
funding resources
program & operational resources
women’s health innovators
