MEDICAL ALLEY, Minn (3/24/2025) — Today, Medical Alley, the epicenter of health innovation and care®, announced the launch of the Medical Alley Academy, a digital education platform designed to equip global entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and resources to navigate the U.S. healthcare market.
“Health innovation has no borders, and our goal is to provide world-class education that empowers entrepreneurs globally,” Dressen said. “Whether you’re a founder looking to break into the U.S. market or an established company seeking deeper industry insights, the Medical Alley Academy is here to support your journey.”
The first iteration of this platform is a five-module course focused on MedTech, featuring the following sectors:
- The Medical Alley Startup Method
- Regulations and Reimbursement
- Product-Market Fit
- Financing Basics
- Pitching to a Variety of Audiences
This initial course is designed to guide startups and early-stage companies through the critical steps of entering and succeeding in the highly complex U.S. healthcare system. Hosted by serial entrepreneur Kyle Rolfing, each module features insights from industry leaders, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions.
The Medical Alley Academy will support the work of Medical Alley Starts® — a venture platform which accelerates the formation and growth of healthcare startups. Since the program’s inception in 2021, Medical Alley Starts® has supported nearly 3,000 startups and annually engages 250 investment funds and 100 corporate strategics while delivering nearly $1 billion in value.
“For more than 40 years, Medical Alley has been a trusted source of education for the health and technology industries,” Peder Hatling, Interim Director of Starts said. “The Medical Alley Academy will expand our capabilities to meet the growing demand for education, strengthening our global impact and reinforcing our mission: to activate and to amplify healthcare transformation.”
To enroll in the Medical Alley Academy, please visit medicalalley.org/academy.
About Medical Alley®
Founded in 1984, Medical Alley® leverages a global network of health technology and care organizations to drive innovation and accelerate the development of breakthrough healthcare solutions to benefit patients around the world. Our vision is to elevate the Medical Alley® region as the epicenter of health innovation and care. To learn more, https://medicalalley.org/
