CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility

Program Type: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Investment: $20,000
Program Duration: 12 weeks
Stage: Angel, Pre-seed, Seed

Industry of Focus

• Supply chain innovations
• Smart traffic solutions
• Connected autonomous vehicles + infrastructure
• Electric vehicles + infrastructure
• Quantum technology

Key Highlights

Program Overview

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. The program focuses on supply chain innovations, smart traffic solutions, connected autonomous vehicles + infrastructure, electric vehicles + infrastructure, and Quantum technology. It is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and offers a $20,000 investment along with extensive mentorship and networking opportunities.

Investment Details

Each selected startup will receive a $20,000 cash investment in their current round (if raising) or an uncapped convertible bridge note (if not currently raising). There is also future consideration for follow-on investment at the conclusion of the program.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• $1M+ in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot, and Microsoft.
• Access to corporate sponsors, a national network of mentors and investors.
• 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.

Program Format

The program is 12 weeks long. The first six weeks are in-person in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the second six weeks are conducted virtually. There is an expectation that the founder will return to Chattanooga for the showcase event after the program ends.

Location or Relocation Requirements

Relocation to Chattanooga, Tennessee, is required for the first six weeks of the program. The second six weeks will be virtual, with the expectation that the founder will return to Chattanooga for the showcase event.

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

The program supports 6 startups per cohort, running twice per year.

Company Types Requirements

The program accepts applications from sustainability- or mobility-related startups across the United States.

Founding Team Preferences

The program seeks out marginalized founders from underrepresented geographies who may have been passed over by mainstream investors and accelerators.

• Program Type: hybrid (in-person and virtual)
• Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Investment: 20k
• Program duration: 12 weeks
• Stage: Angel, Pre-seed or Seed
• Industry of Focus: supply chain innovations, smart traffic solutions, connected autonomous vehicles + infrastructure, electric vehicles + infrastructure, and Quantum technology.
• Other Important Information:
• 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.
• 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.
• $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.
• $1M + in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot and Microsoft.
• 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.
• Applications are welcome from any sustainable mobility related startups headquartered anywhere in the world; however, startups must be willing to spend the first six weeks of the program in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The second six weeks will be virtual, with the expectation that the founder participating in the program will come back to Chattanooga for the showcase event after the program ends.
• This is a hybrid program with the first six weeks in person, in Chattanooga, Tennessee and the second six weeks will be conducted virtually.