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SMILE Health is the accelerator where transformational solutions to improve oral health take center stage.

We need your help promoting SMILE Health across your network to attract right-fit startups who challenge norms and are ready to advance solutions that improve accessibility, equity, and the integration between oral and overall health.

Application Window: April 1 – May 13

Social Media Content

CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER will share content across social media channels. Please use the content below to promote SMILE Health, and tag CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER. Suggested hashtags include #oralhealth , #SMILEHealth , #startups , #innovation.  

Calling emerging startups! Apply now for #SMILEHealth, the accelerator for solutions improving accessibility, equity, and integration between #oralhealth and overall health. Presented by CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER, SMILE Health provides selected startups with: 

  • Dedicated pitch support 
  • Partnership support, mentorship, and guidance 
  • Demo Day pitch event with medical and oral health leaders 
  • Non-dilutive stipend

Apply now through May 13: https://carequestinnovation.com/smile-health/ 

      Ready to advance innovation and challenge norms? Apply now for the fifth annual #SMILEHealth accelerator and join CareQuest Innovation Partners, MATTER, industry leaders, and investors on our shared mission to improve overall health through #oralhealth.  

      Accepting applications through May 13: https://carequestinnovation.com/smile-health/

      It’s time to take the next step toward growth. Join the 2026 #SMILEHealth accelerator, designed to advance solutions that make oral health and overall health more accessible, equitable, and integrated. https://carequestinnovation.com/smile-health/ 

      Apply by May 13 – selected startups receive a $2,500 non-dilutive stipend and gain exposure to industry leaders and investors on a shared mission to drive meaningful change in oral and overall health. https://carequestinnovation.com/smile-health/ 

      Sample Email

      Please use our email template to share SMILE Health with relevant audiences.  

      Subject Line: Join the 2026 SMILE Health Accelerator  

      Hi  {Insert Name}

      I’m excited to share that applications are now open for SMILE Health, the accelerator advancing solutions that improve accessibility, equity, and the integration between oral and overall health.  

      Now in its fifth year, SMILE Health is a facilitated by CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER. The semi-virtual program is tailored to emerging health startups, connecting innovators to an ecosystem of mission-aligned industry partners and investors. 

      Startups selected to participate in SMILE Health benefit from: 

      • Dedicated pitch support 
      • Partnership support, mentorship, and guidance 
      • Demo Day pitch event with medical and oral health leaders 
      • Non-dilutive stipend

      SMILE Health is driving impact and better patient outcomes across the industry, and we’re excited to see new innovations in 2026. We think you and SMILE Health could be a great fit. Learn more and apply by May 13.