TakeOff Spring 2026 Accelerator Cohort

Spring 2026 Accelerator

TakeOff is designed for early-stage founders who are refining their business model, validating their market, and preparing for growth.

30 Companies · 32 Founders

5th Haven Cachaça

Premium organic cachaça from Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Small-batch, traceable by harvest, with double organic certification.

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21st Century Health Information / MediEZ

Consolidates Medicare data and applies medication AI to help seniors, caregivers, and value-based providers reduce fragmentation and costs.

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Adi Rose Bakery

Nashville bakery specializing in custom vegan and allergy-friendly cakes. Every cake is baked from scratch and made to order.

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Altivum

Veteran-founded technology firm building cloud-native AI systems for businesses and government. Public Benefit Corporation based in Clarksville, Tennessee.

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Audubonic

AI software that automates real estate underwriting and document analysis. Helps investors evaluate deals faster and reduce risk.

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BuildG (Antheronos)

Automation marketplace where creators publish permissioned workflows. Customers connect accounts, and AI agents execute end-to-end business processes.

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CareSaver

Healthcare price transparency platform that delivers plan-specific cost estimates. Compares providers by price and quality for employers and patients.

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CHXX Who Lift

Women's strength training brand built around in-person events and community. Technology-free, screen-free fitness programming.

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Cowrie Creek

Web platform for small businesses to control, authenticate, and manage how AI chatbots represent them to the public.

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DataGrity (Data Cake Inc)

Enterprise AI platform that connects workflows, access control, and analytics across fragmented business systems into one unified layer.

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Electrovia Technologies

Wireless EV charging infrastructure embedded in roadways. Powers heavy-duty trucks and vehicles seamlessly in motion and at rest.

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GldCart

AI-driven e-commerce marketplace for independent brands. Provides intelligent merchandising, personalization, and automated growth tools in one platform.

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Humanity Driven AI

Ethical consent framework for AI-human interaction. Helps organizations build AI products that respect and protect human boundaries.

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Jacaranda Tech

AI-powered admissions decision support for colleges and universities. Automates holistic review to make admissions faster, less biased, and defensible.

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KinGoSafe

Ride-share app with car seats, wheelchair access, and enhanced background checks for families and people with disabilities.

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Kitchen Quest

Gamified meal-planning app that turns cooking into a creative habit. Designed for people with executive dysfunction and decision fatigue.

Lingwell (Center for Linguistic Health)

Trauma-informed AI tool that helps people translate difficult experiences into clear language for clinicians, case managers, and care teams.

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Localytics

Competitive intelligence for local businesses. Aggregates public data on reviews, traffic, ads, and pricing to help you beat competitors.

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MoneyRecon

Personal finance app with Monte Carlo simulations that project wealth decades ahead. Users test financial decisions before making them.

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Mwah Skin

Clean beauty brand for tweens and teens. Mother-daughter founded. Age-appropriate skincare products for young consumers starting their routines.

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Planning Partner

AI lesson-planning tool for teachers. Cuts prep time from 70-90 minutes to under 15 while aligning to school instructional models.

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Query-Point

Location-based audio information platform for local businesses. Consumers scan a QR code and hear business details on demand.

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ReimburseMate

App that helps companies and individuals use their HSA and FSA benefits more effectively and save money on healthcare.

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Rumie

Private, student-only marketplace for universities. Verified students buy, sell, and rent secondhand items on their campus.

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Scoreworthy

Sports loyalty platform that rewards fans for real-world engagement. Connects teams, local businesses, and fans in a three-sided marketplace.

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Simplora

AI meeting software that surfaces answers, guidance, and resources from your own data during live, high-stakes meetings.

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The Department of Curious Things

Children's programming that fosters curiosity, confidence, and kindness through process-focused creative experiences. Already running programs in Nashville.

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ToluAI

AI platform for energy and financial institutions. Turns complex data into risk mitigation, performance optimization, and resource discovery.

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ZAE (AEZAE Corp)

Biological operating system that adapts to users in real time. Rewards personal growth through a Thrive-to-Earn ecosystem.

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Zuvier

Premium outdoor eyewear with designer-quality Italian acetate at accessible prices. Built for men and women ages 20-40.

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