With $20,000 cash investment : Be part of the CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor
The CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor supports up to twelve high-growth startups per year (2 cohorts of 6) working at the forefront of sustainable mobility.
Sustainable mobility encompasses the future-forward movement of people, goods, energy, and data—something that unequivocally reflects Chattanooga’s spirit of innovation. In celebration of this focus, the CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor is excited to support and invest in entrepreneurs working on the frontlines of sustainable mobility.
Industries we are excited to support include: supply chain innovations, smart traffic solutions, connected autonomous vehicles + infrastructure, electric vehicles + infrastructure, and Quantum technology.
Chattanooga plays a huge role in Quantum innovations. With EPB’s recent deployment of the world’s first commercially available Quantum network, powered by Qubitekk, we are thrilled to bring new businesses in to use the network to scale their ventures.
This program will support the growth of 6 startups per cohort (twice per year) through our network of experienced mentors, technologists, industry experts, venture capitalists and local corporate partners. Each selected startup will receive a $20k investment on the terms of their current round with additional funding consideration at the conclusion of the program.
We accept applications from sustainability- or mobility-related startups across the United States. Relocation to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the duration of the program is required.
A 12-week accelerator with dedicated growth-focused support, access to corporate sponsors, a national network of mentors and investors and a $20k investment at the terms you are raising
CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator Spring 2025
CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility invests in five high-growth startups per cohort. We accept startups that focus on the future-forward movement of people, goods, energy, and data - Something that unequivocally reflects Chattanooga’s spirit of innovation.
What We’re Looking For
Here are some industries in this space that we are excited to support:
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Electric vehicles + infrastructure
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Autonomous vehicles + infrastructure
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Freight logistics
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Urban planning
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Smart traffic solutions
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Automotive battery technology
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Quantum technology
Focus on Sustainable Mobility
We are looking for startups in the sustainable mobility space - those that are making the movement of goods, people, energy, and data more equitable.
Scalable Business Model
We focus on startups that have the opportunity for significant and scalable economic impact. If you are generating revenue or have a clear path toward greater adoption, we urge you to apply.
Can We Help?
Based on our expertise in sales, marketing, go-to-market, strategy and fundraising, we select startups that are primed for growth. If you are at a point where our network, resources and expertise can scale your impact, we urge you to apply.
Passionate and Dedicated Founders
Solving the climate crises requires diverse experiences from the communities impacted most. We seek out marginalized founders from underrepresented geographies who may have been passed over by mainstream investors and accelerators. If you fit this bill, we urge you to apply.
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 27 January 2025.
Additional Information
Selected teams will receive a $20,000 investment on the terms of their current round with additional funding consideration at the conclusion of the program.
Managing Director
Investment
$20,000 cash investment in your current round (if raising) or an uncapped convertible bridge note (if not currently raising). Future consideration for follow-on investment at the conclusion of the program.
Strategic Network
We make highly relevant and impactful connections to corporate partners, investors and experienced mentors to help you scale your impact. Build relationships within the cohort of six companies, and the community of gener8tor alumni.
Focused Support
1 of 6…not 10…not 15…not 100. We only invest in six companies per program. We focus all of our time, energy and network on you.
Mentorship, Coaching & One-on-One Meetings
Ten weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor team during bi-weekly, one-on-one meetings. One-on-one meetings with 100+ connections including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors.
Deals and Perks
$1M + in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot and Microsoft.
Showcase
Exclusive reception during which participating companies have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and community members.
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