A partnership between Cox, gener8tor, and Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub is establishing a start-up accelerator that connects an entrepreneur-centered accelerator program and Georgia’s differentiated cleantech startup resources.

Georgia is a premier location to start and
grow your cleantech Business

Talent, customers, capital are the lifeblood of start-ups and in Georgia your start-up has ready access to all three and more.

  • Talent: Georgia is a magnet for top technical talent, with over 14,000 engineers working in the state from the nation’s top 10 engineering schools. Moreover, Georgia universities mint a diverse cohort of nearly 5,000 new engineers every year.
  • Customers: Georgia is home to 34 of the Fortune 1000 companies. These companies along with state and local governments create a multibillion dollar market for cleantech innovation
  • Capital: Georgia is a top 10 destination for venture capital nationally

The ecosystem is further strengthened by its R&D, logistics and manufacturing infrastructure, which includes

  • World class research institutions
  • Over 30 corporate innovation centers
  • Ports, rail, highways that enable 80% of the US to be accessible within a
    two-hour flight or by land in less than 2 days
  • Burgeoning cleantech manufacturing capability highlighted by solar, EV, and blank supply chains

Our Unique Approach

The Cox Cleantech Accelerator is differentiated by the value its unique partners bring to the program. Cox Enterprises with its 125-year history of innovation and entrepreneurship bring the experience and long view that start-ups need to build an enterprise that scales fast and that lasts. The founder focus and deep industry connections that gener8tor brings enables a highly tailored accelerator experience that produces results. GACIH’s broad network of supporter within Georgia enables start-ups to quickly access the vast resources available to start-ups in Georgia and the greater Southeast.

Ready to take the next step?
Apply Today.

Founders developing solutions in renewable energy, food and land use, sustainable transportation, waste reduction, the built environment and other cleantech areas are encouraged to apply.