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TMCX stands for "Texas Medical Center Accelerator." It is a healthcare-focused startup accelerator program based in Houston, Texas, within the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical complex in the world. TMCX is designed to support early-stage healthcare and life sciences startups by providing them with resources, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to capital to accelerate their growth and commercialization. The accelerator program accepts a cohort of startups each year, typically focusing on areas such as digital health, medical devices, biotechnology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Participating startups receive support from experienced mentors, advisors, and industry experts, who provide guidance and feedback on business strategy, product development, regulatory compliance, market validation, and fundraising. In addition to mentorship and coaching, TMCX offers startups access to TMC's extensive network of hospitals, research institutions, academic centers, and corporate partners, enabling them to collaborate with leading healthcare organizations, test their solutions in real-world settings, and access potential customers, partners, and investors. TMCX culminates in a demo day event where participating startups pitch their businesses to investors, potential partners, and industry stakeholders, showcasing their progress and accomplishments during the program. By providing a supportive and collaborative environment for healthcare entrepreneurs, TMCX plays a vital role in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in the healthcare sector, driving advances in patient care, medical technology, and healthcare delivery, and ultimately improving health outcomes for patients and communities.