Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States and Halcyon brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to spur health care innovation at the 2025 Innovation Spotlight on March 25th at Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Total Health in Washington, D.C. The event marked the culmination of the 2025 Halcyon Health Fellowship, an eight-week program that supports early-stage health care ventures with mentorship, resources, and funding.
“Partnering with Halcyon is a critical step in our commitment to revolutionizing health care. By empowering visionary entrepreneurs with our expertise and resources, we are not only driving the future of medical innovation but also ensuring that transformative solutions reach those who need them most,” said Israel Rocha, Jr., regional president, Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic States. “Together, we will reshape patient care, expand access, and create a more equitable health care system for all.”
As a key partner in the fellowship, Kaiser Permanente worked closely with Halcyon to equip fellows with industry expertise, strategic guidance, and hands-on mentorship. Throughout the program, Kaiser Permanente executives provided insights on critical health care topics, including maternal health, culturally competent care, and artificial intelligence in medicine.
Advancing Health Care Through Innovation
Kaiser Permanente has long been at the forefront of health care transformation, leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to improve patient outcomes. By investing in early-stage health care innovations, the organization is helping shape the future of medicine while addressing healthcare disparities.
A Collaborative Approach to Health Care Transformation
Throughout the fellowship, Kaiser Permanente executives provided hands-on mentorship, offering critical guidance in areas such as:
- HIPAA compliance, cybersecurity, and patient data protection
- Health care accessibility, equity, and culturally competent care
- Investment readiness, business strategy, and pitch development
Among the ventures showcased, several with ties to the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region included Oncovana (oncofertility), Canopie (maternal mental health), and HealthLink360 (AI-driven health risk identification). These startups exemplify the fellowship’s focus on community-rooted innovation with the potential for broad impact.
Looking Ahead
The culminating Innovation Spotlight, held at Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Total Health on March 25, marked a significant milestone in the fellowship, allowing entrepreneurs to present their ideas and connect with key industry leaders. Kaiser Permanente’s collaboration with Halcyon is one of many initiatives driving forward health care innovation and ensuring that breakthrough solutions reach the patients who need them most.
For more information about Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States and its commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and equity, visit kp.org.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.5 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health. For more information, go to about.kp.org.
About Halcyon
Halcyon accelerates the impact-driven future of business. Since 2014, Halcyon’s fellowships for early-stage social entrepreneurs have provided space, community, and access—infusing support at a critical juncture where many impact-driven startups fail. Halcyon is focused on serving social entrepreneurs with ventures in Health, Climate, and EquityTech— three verticals that drive equity and inclusivity in society. Halcyon’s support includes tailored business training for leadership, product-market fit, investment readiness, leadership coaching, and additional resources to help Halcyon founders scale their ventures. Halcyon’s 2025 Health Fellowship is generously supported by the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation, Deloitte, Kaiser Permanente, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). www.halcyonhouse.org
