CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga)

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Not publishediSix-week accelerator in Chattanooga, Tennessee, run by The Company Lab (CO.LAB) with Mobility Innovation and Energy Innovation tracks, for early-stage, venture-backable startups using emerging technology to change how people, goods, energy and data move, such as connected and autonomous vehicles, supply chain and freight tech, EV charging and battery tech, grid technology and mobility data platforms. CO.LAB first matches corporate partners' innovation needs, then recruits startups that fit, with a focus on post-revenue companies or those in market pilots; the program ends with a pitch to investors, customers and innovation leaders. Relocation is not required, though time in Chattanooga is encouraged. The program pages publish no investment, equity or fee terms. Recent cohorts: Spring 2026 (four companies) and Summer 2026 (five companies); applications are open now with no deadline posted.

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Not publishediSix-week accelerator in Chattanooga, Tennessee, run by The Company Lab (CO.LAB) with Mobility Innovation and Energy Innovation tracks, for early-stage, venture-backable startups using emerging technology to change how people, goods, energy and data move, such as connected and autonomous vehicles, supply chain and freight tech, EV charging and battery tech, grid technology and mobility data platforms. CO.LAB first matches corporate partners' innovation needs, then recruits startups that fit, with a focus on post-revenue companies or those in market pilots; the program ends with a pitch to investors, customers and innovation leaders. Relocation is not required, though time in Chattanooga is encouraged. The program pages publish no investment, equity or fee terms. Recent cohorts: Spring 2026 (four companies) and Summer 2026 (five companies); applications are open now with no deadline posted.

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Not publishediSix-week accelerator in Chattanooga, Tennessee, run by The Company Lab (CO.LAB) with Mobility Innovation and Energy Innovation tracks, for early-stage, venture-backable startups using emerging technology to change how people, goods, energy and data move, such as connected and autonomous vehicles, supply chain and freight tech, EV charging and battery tech, grid technology and mobility data platforms. CO.LAB first matches corporate partners' innovation needs, then recruits startups that fit, with a focus on post-revenue companies or those in market pilots; the program ends with a pitch to investors, customers and innovation leaders. Relocation is not required, though time in Chattanooga is encouraged. The program pages publish no investment, equity or fee terms. Recent cohorts: Spring 2026 (four companies) and Summer 2026 (five companies); applications are open now with no deadline posted.

Program length

6 weeks

Format

Not published

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Cohorts per year

Not published

Cohort size

4 to 5 companies (2026 cohorts)

Stage focus

early-stage, post-revenue or in market pilots

Sub-vertical

mobility, freight and logistics, EV charging and energy, mobility data (Mobility Innovation and Energy Innovation tracks)

Demographic focus

Not published

Backers

The Company Lab (CO.LAB)

Notable alumni

Not published

Terms notes: Six-week accelerator in Chattanooga, Tennessee, run by The Company Lab (CO.LAB) with Mobility Innovation and Energy Innovation tracks, for early-stage, venture-backable startups using emerging technology to change how people, goods, energy and data move, such as connected and autonomous vehicles, supply chain and freight tech, EV charging and battery tech, grid technology and mobility data platforms. CO.LAB first matches corporate partners' innovation needs, then recruits startups that fit, with a focus on post-revenue companies or those in market pilots; the program ends with a pitch to investors, customers and innovation leaders. Relocation is not required, though time in Chattanooga is encouraged. The program pages publish no investment, equity or fee terms. Recent cohorts: Spring 2026 (four companies) and Summer 2026 (five companies); applications are open now with no deadline posted.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) application deadline?

Applications for CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) are open now, and a close date is not yet published.

How much does CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) invest?

CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.

How much equity does CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) take?

CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.

Where is CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) located and is it in person?

CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) is based in Chattanooga, TN.

Is CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) still active?

As of our last check on Sep 28, 2026, CO.LAB Accelerator (Chattanooga) is active.

Sources

Everything above was checked against these, verified Sep 28, 2026.

• https://thecompanylab.org/accelerator/
• https://thecompanylab.org/apply-now/
• https://thecompanylab.org/accelerator-application/
• https://thecompanylab.org/portfolio/
• https://colab.co/