T-Mobile Accelerator preps for June 30 demo day; nearly ready to launch new fall cohort
June 16, 2021 | Startland News Staff
As the Kansas City-based T-Mobile Accelerator readies for its June 30 demo day of immersive technology, the deadline is nearing on applications for a second accelerator program — set to debut this fall with a specific focus on wellness tech.
“T-Mobile Accelerator is actively searching for startups developing the next big thing in 5G technologies that promote healthy living and improve quality of life, from personal fitness wearables that enhance sports performance to telehealth services, digital wellness applications, biomedical monitoring and more,” said Tina Peterson, founder and manager of the accelerator.
Since its initial inception in Kansas City as the Sprint Accelerator, the T-Mobile Accelerator has worked with 67 startup companies that have raised an aggregate of nearly $80 million since participating in the program; 82 percent of the alumni companies are still in business today.
The application window for the wellness tech accelerator closes Friday, June 25 with the fall program beginning Aug. 9.
Click here to apply for the wellness tech accelerator.
As with the established T-Mobile accelerator, companies participating in the fall program will work directly with technology and business leaders at T-Mobile as they build, test and bring to market new products and services that unleash the potential of T-Mobile 5G. The accelerator runs through early November.
“Consumers care deeply about wellness and that interest continues to grow,” said John Saw, executive vice president of Advanced and Emerging Technologies at T-Mobile. “5G is a powerful enabler, helping us to more deeply understand our own health and stay better connected to services that improve our quality of life.”
In April, the T-Mobile Accelerator unveiled its summer cohort — eight startups focused on immersive technology; from AR wearables to holographic communications, 3D data storytelling, volumetric video streaming, and immersive virtual learning.
Their work — and progress — are set to be showcased June 30 during a virtual demo day event, Peterson said.
“We’re looking forward to sharing the stories of these eight companies and highlighting how far they’ve come over the past few months,” she said.
Click here to RSVP to the June 30 T-Mobile Accelerator demo day or to learn more about the international cohort of startups in the mix.
T-Mobile Accelerator 2021 Immersive Technology Program cohort
The T-Mobile Accelerator serves as a hub for driving ideas, innovation and action. Focused on collaborative experiences for growth, it delivers year-round programming and activities, including entrepreneurial and tech community engagements, expert speakers and mentorship sessions.
This program is an awesome way for startups to learn from @TMobile leadership and utilize our leading 5G network to bring their products and services to life!
If you haven’t already, apply for the @TMobileAccel Fall Wellness Technology program here ⤵️
— Brian King (@TMobileCIO) June 15, 2021
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