Blueprint Health's Winter 2016 Program to Include Startup That Helps Improve Addiction Treatment Aftercare Support
SPARKITE Inc. is selected for Blueprint Health's Winter 2016 Program
New York, NY, February 5, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Founder and CEO Lauren Stahl announced today that SPARKITE Inc. was selected to participate in Blueprint Health's Winter 2016 program. Blueprint Health is a New York City-based mentorship-driven startup accelerator program supporting entrepreneurs building companies at the intersection of health and technology.
SPARKITE provides a technology based aftercare support platform to Addiction Treatment Centers to help keep patients accountable to their recoveries and connected to their support communities
“Addiction affects the lives of millions and the rates of relapse are very high even after an individual receives treatment. SPARKITE allows Treatment Centers to provide the highest quality aftercare support, and helps people stay accountable to their recovery and in contact with their support network. We are excited to invest in their vision,” said Jean-Luc Neptune, Executive Director at Blueprint Health.
“It’s an honor to be part of Blueprint Health’s ninth batch of startups. We will continue with our vision and mission surrounded by some of the top talent in the Health IT space. We could not be more excited to join,” said Lauren Stahl, Founder and CEO of SPARKITE.
SPARKITE is one of ten early-stage Health IT companies selected from among 200+ submissions to participate in the Winter 2016 program that runs from February 4 through April 29, 2016.
Blueprint Health's intensive three-month programs provide participants with access to capital, clients and guidance from the world's largest and most engaged healthcare-specific mentor community. Participants receive $20,000 in cash, more than $70,000 in perks, and office space at Blueprint Health's 12,000 sq ft SoHo loft, which is home to 45 additional health tech startups, thought leaders, and funders.
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About SPARKITE Inc
SPARKITE provides a technology based aftercare support platform to Addiction Treatment Centers to help keep patients accountable to their recoveries and connected to their support communities.
If you would like more information on SPARKITE, please contact:
Lauren Stahl, Founder & CEO
Email: lauren@sparkite.com
Phone: 914-274-0442