Accelerators

Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator

This program is committed to supporting and advancing world-class startups focused on emerging technologies across industries including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, quantum information science, 5G/advanced wireless technology, biotechnology, and clean energy technology.

Oak Ridge-Knoxville, Tennessee

2024 March

In Person Program

Oct 6th, 2023

Applications Open

Nov 29th, 2023

Final Deadline

Mar 11th, 2024

Accelerator Starts

Jun 6th, 2024

Demo Day

Questions about the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator? Email the Managing Director, Brandon Bruce, at brandon.bruce@techstars.com

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"Are you transforming the future of your industry? We'd love to help."

Brandon Bruce, Managing Director
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The Team

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Brandon Bruce
Managing Director
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Dan Pfeil
Investment Manager
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Jonathan Henry
Program Manager

Who should apply?

Partners

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"As an entrepreneur myself, I remember the people who helped me get where I am. I had so many great mentors who supported me early on, and I’m excited about the opportunity to pay it forward to future entrepreneurs."
Randy Boyd
President, University of Tennessee System and Founder, Radio Systems Corporation
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"As an entrepreneur myself, I remember the people who helped me get where I am. I had so many great mentors who supported me early on, and I’m excited about the opportunity to pay it forward to future entrepreneurs."
Randy Boyd
President, University of Tennessee System and Founder, Radio Systems Corporation
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"We are advancing the industries of the future, driving innovative energy solutions that benefit the people of the Valley, the nation and the world."
Jeff Lyash
TVA President & CEO
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"The secret of East Tennessee’s innovative ecosystem is our people. We are thinkers, planners and doers. We are volunteers and we help to open doors..."
Joe Hoagland
TVA Vice President, Innovation & Research
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Jesse Smith
Manager, Industrial Partnerships and Economic Development, ORNL
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Jeff Cornett
Manager, Industrial Partnerships and Economic Development

Mentors

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Cheryl Ingstad
Former Director, AI and Technology Office at U.S. Department of Energy
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Cheryl Ingstad
Former Director, AI and Technology Office at U.S. Department of Energy
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Nardo Manaloto
Managing Partner, Qubits Ventures
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Ryan Benitez
Partner, Decisive Point
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Puneet Tandon
Head of Venture Development-Alexa Gadgets at Amazon