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CO.LAB invests $100,000 into five new sustainability startups

Meet the five startups in CO.LAB’s Sustainable Mobility Accelerator cohort.

September 12, 2024 • 
Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga

The startups are also welcome to permanently relocate to Chattanooga following the completion of the program.

Photo by Steadfast Images via Chattanooga Tourism Co.

The Company Lab (CO.LAB) + gener8tor have selected the five startups for its second Sustainable Mobility Accelerator cohort.

Each startup will temporarily relocate to Chattanooga for the 12-week program aimed at helping these businesses scale their ventures.

The startups each receive an initial $20,000 investment, with the potential for adding up to $100,000 in follow-up funding.

The Spring 2024 cohort includes:

  • SensFlo | La Jolla, CA | Software
  • WEAV3D | Norcross, GA | Manufacturing technology
  • RueData | Mexico City, Mexico | Software
  • Moduly | Montreal, Canada | Smart energy storage
  • Motoring Labs | Indianapolis, IN | IT services + consulting

Looking to learn more about these startups? Check out their profiles + meet the leaders on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the kick-off party. We’ll check back in at the end of the program for updates.

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