The Executive Foundry for Health AI Founders
Made for Europe. Born in Barcelona.
Forging the next generation of Health AI leaders.
Our mission is to help technical founders turn their AI-native healthcare startups into Seed-fundable, scalable companies.
Our equity-free program is a high-stakes leadership experience, supporting ambitious European technical powerhouses grow into the executives ready to lead their companies through institutional Seed rounds.
Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Innovators
Arla Health is a non-profit, equity-free Executive Foundry dedicated to supporting Europe's most ambitious Health AI founders. Based in the vibrant innovation hub of Barcelona, we help innovators bridge the critical gap between early-stage business model ideation and commercial viability.
By focusing on founders' professional growth, we forge the executive talent required to tackle the structural hurdles in translating healthcare concepts into fundable SaaS businesses.
As a foundation for your upcoming institutional round, every startup in the Foundry is backed with €50,000 via SAFE.
The Foundry Process
Addressing Inefficiencies
Tackling structural hurdles in translating healthcare concepts into fundable SaaS businesses.
"Proof of Value" Focus
Prioritizing evidence-based outcomes and workflow integration over simple user growth.
AI-Native Integration
Moving startups from "AI-first" marketing to solving documented healthcare bottlenecks.
"Full-Stack" Response
Synthesizing global benchmarks to master B2B healthcare sales in Europe.
Who We Back
European Founders: Helping founders building within the EU ecosystem.
AI-Native: Startups where AI is the core engine, not just a feature.
B2B Health: Focusing on enterprise solutions for hospitals and pharma.
Early-Stage: Minimally funded, Pre-Seed startups ready for proof of value.
Evidence Rigor: Leaders prioritizing validation & technical excellence.
Mission-Driven: Solving high-impact healthcare challenges.
Made for Europe, born in Barcelona
Strategic Gateway: Access a concentrated ecosystem of life science, healthcare, and computing talent in Barcelona.
Healthcare Excellence: Direct proximity to world-class healthcare organizations & AI research institutes eager for AI-native rigor.
European Launchpad: Barcelona serves as the ideal ground for founders leading their B2B startups in the broader EU market.
Specialized Circle: A high-caliber peer network and mentorship provide the leadership depth needed to build Seed-ready executives.
Backed by healthcare and venture leaders
Join Our Next Cohort
Ready to transform the future of healthcare through AI? Reach out to our team in Barcelona to discuss your vision and apply to enter the Foundry.
AI-Native Health
Arla Health bridges the gap between complex healthcare systems and intelligent algorithms. As Europe's newest Executive Foundry dedicated to Health AI, we support European founders building the AI-native integration and B2B sales infrastructure needed to prove value and scale sustainable healthcare innovation.
6-Month Hybrid Program
AI-NATIVE INTEGRATION • EQUITY-FREE • B2B HEALTHCARE SALES • PROOF OF VALUE • BARCELONA HUB • HYBRID DELIVERY
Proof of Value
Deep-dive integration for AI-native healthcare focusing on rapid PoV delivery in enteprise environments.
B2B Sales
Accelerate your entry into the European healthcare market with strategic B2B sales coaching and network access.
Equity-Free
A non-profit model supporting European talent without equity demands, plus 50,000 € SAFE capital.
Connect in Barcelona
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