2026 FemTech Founder Program

One Founder. One Year. Full Free Mentorship.
Applications are now open for the 2026 FemTech Founder Program, a 12-month, high-touch mentorship designed to take your women’s health innovation from idea validation to commercialization.

Only ONE Women Founder will win a fully sponsored year of strategic guidance led by Hope Khoury, Co-Founder & COO of Go Vertical ICM.

With a Master’s in Pharmacology and a proven record helping 250+ innovators bring products to market, Hope has supported deals that led to exclusive manufacturing and distribution partnerships, including the launch of 3 major FemTech innovations with My Own Filo.

What the Winner Gets

Idea Validation & Product Strategy

From concept to launch pathway

Regulatory & Manufacturing Guidance

Tailored to FemTech’s unique hurdles

Investor Readiness

Tailored to assist you in grants & Investors meetings

strategic Guidance

Commercialization Planning

Monthly

Monthly 1:1 Mentorship Calls

Pitch Deck & Product Review

To refine market entry strategy

What’s Not Included

This is a mentorship and consultancy program only. It does not include:

Cash funding

Done-for-you prototyping or R&D services

Legal/IP filings

Marketing campaign execution

founder remains responsible

The founder remains responsible for execution and associated costs.

How to Apply

Join the Next Wave of FemTech Innovators

Now it is your chance. Join the competition here

Complete the online application form

Upload a 1–2 page concept overview

Pay the $49.99 non-refundable application fee

Applications close December 31, 2025

Winner announced January 15, 2026

Program starts January 2026

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the 2026 FemTech Founder Program, applicants must meet the following requirements

Founder Profile

Innovation Scope

Commitment

Geography

Disclaimer

By applying, you confirm you are 18+ and the original creator of the submitted concept. All intellectual property remains yours, and Go Vertical ICM makes no claim of ownership. This mentorship does not guarantee funding, investment, regulatory approval, or commercial success. The $49.99 application fee is non-refundable. Applications will be treated as confidential, though Go Vertical ICM cannot be held liable for disclosures outside of its control. The selected winner agrees to provide a headshot, bio, and project description for public announcement and marketing. Participation is non-transferable and has no cash equivalent. Program structure may be adjusted at Go Vertical ICM’s discretion.