The Inaugural Class for The Heritage Group and Techstars Accelerator
Sep 09, 2019
We are thrilled to announce the 2019 class of The Heritage Group Accelerator powered by Techstars. We have chosen ten exciting startups for the inaugural class of this accelerator in partnership with Indianapolis-based company, The Heritage Group (THG). Hailing from Canada, Estonia, Germany, and the U.S., the 2019 class represents a diverse array of technologies, from wireless charging in roads to recycling waste into valuable materials. All of these companies share a mission of tackling some of society’s biggest challenges by innovating in traditional industries such as energy, transportation, construction materials, and chemicals.
The Heritage Group manages over 30 companies in the core industries of transportation infrastructure & materials, environmental services, specialty chemicals and fuel products. Over the next 13 weeks the startups will scale their businesses under the guidance of mentors from both Techstars and THG’s leadership, allowing the founders to work with dozens of expert mentors in a variety of industry-specific specializations.
As part of its effort to reinvent traditional industries, THG built The Center, a state-of-the-art collaboration and R&D facility in Indianapolis where The Heritage Group Accelerator is housed. The Center was purpose-built to incubate disruptive technologies and connect entrepreneurs with researchers and industry leaders. HG Ventures, THG’s venture capital arm, is also based at The Center and invests $50 million annually in related startups.
Without further ado, here is the inaugural class of The Heritage Group Accelerator powered by Techstars:
Alkemy Environmental
Alkemy Environmental’s patented technology recycles waste materials into concrete aggregate.
Boston, MA
AquaRealTime
AquaRealTime provides an early detection and monitoring system for harmful algae blooms, allowing stakeholders to better prepare for and contain environmental hazards.
Boulder, CO
Ateios
Ateios’ thin-film printed batteries are naturally flexible and stretchable, enabling new forms of wearable technologies with better ergonomic design.
La Jolla, CA
E.O.I Technologies
E.O.I Technologies’ remote laser-based vibration sensor allows rapid and large-scale data collection. This enables early detection and prevention of failures and downtime for key infrastructure and industrial assets.
Calgary, Canada
Gelatex
Gelatex aims to make the fashion and textile industry more sustainable by making an eco-friendly textile that is scalable, affordable, and chemically identical to leather.
Tallinn, Estonia
Magment
Magment’s infrastructure solutions use patented magnetic concrete which enables dynamic wireless charging for electric and autonomous vehicles.
Unterhaching, Germany
MITO Material Solutions
MITO Material Solutions manufactures hybrid nano-additives, enabling composite manufacturers to create tougher, lighter, and more durable products.
Stillwater, OK
Recycled Granite
Recycled Granite has developed numerous technologies which enables granite and stone waste to be converted into sustainable building materials.
Schererville, IN
Wildnote
Wildnote is a digital platform to seamlessly collect and report environmental data, eliminating the need for time-consuming traditional paperwork.
San Luis Obispo, CA
Zilper Trenchless
Zilper Trenchless has developed an award-winning trenchless boring technology for the construction industry, leading to 40% cost savings and minimizing disruption to infrastructure and traffic.
Cambridge, MA
