About the SPEAR Accelerator: The SPEAR Accelerator, an initiative powered by the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI), is dedicated to empowering veteran-led tech startups into industry leading ventures. Each cohort is strategically focused on an industry vertical, providing tailored support, expert mentorship and strategic collaboration opportunities with major industry leaders. The inaugural cohort Health Tech 2025 focuses on AI in healthcare, neuro tech and digital health in collaboration with the Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design at Johns Hopkins University. Applications open August 2024 with the program running from February to May 2025. For more information, please visit: www.SPEARAccelerator.com About Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI): Founded in 2013, the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI) is a veteran-led, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering U.S. military veterans as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys. By providing access to education, mentorship, and resources, VEI assists veterans in leveraging their unique skills to build successful businesses. VEI fosters a thriving community of veteran entrepreneurs who contribute to economic growth and innovation. VEI is committed to creating a supportive ecosystem that nurtures the spirit of entrepreneurship within the veteran community, making it a catalyst for veteran-led business success nationwide. For more information, please visit www.TheVEI.org