Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator 2026 Cohort

About

The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator 2026 Cohort is an accelerator program designed for Pre-Series A startups focusing on innovative bicycle components and technology-driven solutions, offering access to industry mentors, expert lectures, and collaboration opportunities within a vibrant cycling community, with a commitment to attend the final two weeks in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Benefits

• 🌐 Network Access
• Connect with industry mentors, networks, and resources to accelerate growth.
• 🎓 Expert Lectures
• Access to expert lectures on bicycle innovation and strategic industry guidance.
• 🤝 Collaboration Opportunities
• Introduction to decision-makers and potential partners in the cycling sector.
• 🚴‍♀️ Community Engagement
• Join a vibrant cycling community with access to top cycling trails and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• 💼 Investor Connections
• Opportunity to engage with venture capitalists and project partners, although no direct funding is provided.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups located in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must be in the Pre-Series A stage.
• 🚴‍♂️ Industry Focus
• Must focus on innovative bicycle components and technology-driven bicycle solutions.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Must be a team-based startup with a focus on cycling technology.
• 📈 Market Orientation
• Must aim to expand market opportunities and collaborations in the cycling industry.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend the last two weeks of the program in Bentonville, Arkansas.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Full participation in the accelerator program activities is required.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Participants may need to present their projects during the program.

Target Region

Open to startups in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA

Target Sector

Focused on bicycle technology and related solutions