Energy System Enhancement, Industrial Efficiency Boost, and Infrastructure Improvement Targeted by New Cohort in Cox Cleantech Accelerator Program
In a bid to enhance energy systems, increase industrial efficiency, and improve infrastructure, the Cox Cleantech Accelerator has announced its second cohort of five startups. This 12-week program, launched in 2024, is a partnership between Cox Enterprises, gener8tor, and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub.
The selected startups are set to make a significant impact, with their innovative solutions addressing various challenges in the cleantech sector.
The Innovative Startups
- FNN - This startup provides real-time lightning detection technology, aiding utilities and wildlife managers in pinpointing ignitions quickly to minimize damage.
- Uptime Analytics - This startup uses AI-driven tools to reduce industrial emissions and energy waste in sectors like water and cement.
- Prezerv - Prezerv offers a 3D AI mapping platform to locate underground utilities, preventing costly construction delays and ensuring safety in urban projects.
- WhyGrene - WhyGrene develops a clean energy management system enabling utilities and microgrids to simulate energy flows and create virtual power plants.
- Stak Mobility - Stak Mobility solves urban parking challenges for electric vehicles by using vertical towers that park and charge EVs at scale, facilitating EV adoption in cities.
Supporting the Startups
Each startup in the accelerator receives a $100,000 investment, mentorship from Cox business leaders, and hands-on support in product development, customer acquisition, and fundraising. This comprehensive support is designed to help these startups thrive and make a meaningful impact in the cleantech industry.
A Legacy of Innovation
Cox Enterprises, with a history of over 125 years, is a global company with a focus on broadband, automotive, media, and emerging technologies. The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its decision to invest more than $2 billion in sustainable businesses and technologies.
The Cox Cleantech Accelerator is just one of the ways Cox Enterprises is contributing to a cleaner and more resilient Southeast U.S. The accelerator is part of Cox's broader goal to make Georgia a leader in cleantech innovation and tomorrow's growth industries.
Recognised for Excellence
gener8tor, a global venture firm and accelerator network, operates accelerator programs and conferences in more than 45 communities across 25 states and three countries. In 2022, gener8tor was recognised as the Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year by the International Trade Council.
The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub is a public-private-academic partnership aimed at fostering a robust, inclusive cleantech economy. The Hub's goal is to make Georgia a leader in cleantech innovation, positioning the state at the forefront of tomorrow's growth industries.
Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022, a testament to their commitment to nurturing innovation and supporting startups.
With these startups and partners, the Cox Cleantech Accelerator is poised to make a significant impact in the cleantech sector, driving innovation and sustainability in the Southeast U.S. and beyond.
- "Uptime Analytics, a part of the Cox Cleantech Accelerator's second cohort, utilizes AI-driven tools to decrease emissions and energy waste in sectors like water and cement, aiming to boost performance and cloud efficiency within the industry."
- "In the realm of education-and-self-development, Stak Mobility benefits from the accelerator's program, as it seeks to innovate urban parking solutions for electric vehicles, thereby contributing to the growth and infrastructure development of tomorrow's cities."
