AbbVie(US:ABBV) Businesswire·2026-01-27 14:34Core Insights - The AbbVie Foundation, in partnership with MATTER, has announced the 2026 AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator to support nonprofit organizations focused on expanding healthcare access in communities across the U.S. and its territories [1][2] Group 1: Program Details - The accelerator is in its second year and aims to provide resources and coaching to selected nonprofit organizations [1] - Up to five nonprofit organizations will be selected to participate, receiving mentorship, exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and a 10-week interactive curriculum [2][3] - Each selected organization will receive a $10,000 stipend, with one organization awarded an additional $50,000 grant to scale its solution [2] Group 2: Timeline and Application Process - Applications for the 2026 accelerator will open on January 27, 2026, and close on March 8, 2026 [4] - The program will run from May 11, 2026, to July 17, 2026, culminating in a final showcase event in Chicago during the week of August 3, 2026 [3] Group 3: Organizational Background - The AbbVie Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to driving transformative change and advancing health equity globally [5] - MATTER is a health care incubator that collaborates with over 1,000 startups, hospitals, and industry leaders to improve health care [6]