From left, James Laur and Nirdesh Gupta, managing directors of Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures, help health care companies gain experience and funding. (photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai)

The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator is welcoming 10 health-tech companies from around the world to its ninth accelerator class. The businesses are building a variety of healthcare solutions-from monitoring devices for sepsis, heart failure and stroke, to virtual reality video games aimed at helping children manage pain and anxiety during medical procedures.

During the three-month program, company leaders get hands-on experience, along with mentorship from Cedars-Sinai researchers, administrators and clinicians, to develop and refine the practical applications of their products and solutions.

“I’m excited to welcome these innovative teams from around the globe who are developing new technologies which have the promise to enhance the delivery of efficient and cost-effective patient care,” said James Laur, managing director of Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures and one of the accelerator’s founders.

In addition to the personalized guidance, each company will receive a $100,000 investment from Cedars-Sinai. After completing the three-month program, company leaders will share their progress with an audience of investors, mentors, potential customers and members of the news media at a Demo Day.

“The provision of strategic and operational insights at the outset of development plays a pivotal role in driving healthcare innovations, and each accelerator class brings that opportunity to the Cedars-Sinai community,” said Nirdesh K. Gupta, managing director of Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures. “With our next class, we are looking forward to continuing to transform healthcare and research here in Los Angeles and beyond.”