RIoT Accelerator Program 2026

About

The RIoT Accelerator Program is a 12-week intensive support initiative designed for early and growth-stage startups in the IoT, AI, and related technology sectors, offering extensive resources, mentorship, and industry connections to help businesses validate their market, refine their products, and accelerate growth, all without fees or equity requirements, making it an ideal opportunity for committed entrepreneurs willing to participate in in-person sessions in Wilson, North Carolina.

Benefits

• Access to an industry alliance of over 90 companies in the IoT tech stack
• Use of engineering prototype labs and tools
• Connections to government, academia, and industry partners
• Lifetime alumni support including Founders’ Roundtable peer mentoring network
• One year of free RIoT Groundbreaker sponsorship upon completion
• Weekly training, personalized mentoring, and networking events
• No fees and no equity required

Eligibility Criteria

• Early to growth-stage tech startups focusing on IoT, AI, machine learning, big data, blockchain, cybersecurity, robotics
• Teams must be tech-driven with scalable business models
• At least one full-time founder must be committed to the project
• Global teams are welcome but must attend weekly in-person classes in Wilson, North Carolina
• Supports teams from early concept to revenue-generating growth stages