California Medical Device Export Accelerator

Take your FDA-cleared device to the global market

The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is launching the California Medical Device Export Accelerator, a new program designed to help California medical device manufacturers expand into high-potential international markets.

Building on the state’s leadership in medtech innovation, the Accelerator connects companies with market research, hands-on training, and individualized coaching to move confidently from FDA clearance to international commercialization.

Who it’s for

The Accelerator is built for California medical device companies that have received applicable U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance, approval, authorization, or exemption and are ready to explore international sales.

The program is especially well suited for small and growing medical device manufacturers that want to:

• Identify which international markets offer the strongest fit for their specific device category
• Understand the regulatory pathways and timelines shaped by their FDA status
• Build a practical, actionable plan for entering a new market
• Connect with vetted in-market partners

What’s included

Market intelligence. A rigorous, independently researched report will identify the international markets offering the strongest combination of commercial opportunity, regulatory feasibility, and market-entry potential for California medical device companies, broken out by device category.

Export readiness training. A free virtual training series covers the essentials of exporting a medical device, including regulatory pathways, reimbursement and procurement, sales-channel options, pricing and labeling requirements, and how to build a market-entry plan. Training combines on-demand modules with live, interactive office hours.

Individual market-fit diagnostic. Companies that complete the training receive a written comparison of up to three priority markets tailored to their device, along with a one-on-one consultation to review the findings and identify a recommended market.

Hands-on accelerator coaching. A select cohort of up to 20 California medical device companies will be chosen for an in-depth coaching and matchmaking program, including:

• One-on-one sessions with regulatory and legal advisors to support registration filings
• Virtual matchmaking meetings with reputable in-market representatives
• Access to a legal seminar for their selected market
• A company-specific market-entry action plan

Stay informed

California medical device manufacturers interested in participating can register their interest here to be notified when recruitment opens.