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The Company Lab
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The Company Lab (CO.LAB)
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colab.co
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2010
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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersChattanooga, United States
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Chattanooga
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
startup accelerator programs, venture acceleration services, innovation ecosystem support, entrepreneur development programs, pilot partnership programs
Industry4 codes
1Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios)
CodeEDAMADACPrimaryYes
2Research Collaboration & Joint Labs (International Partnerships)
CodeEDAIABACPrimaryNo
3Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs)
CodeEDAMABAAPrimaryNo
4Simulation-Based Learning & Virtual Labs
CodeEDAGAEAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services54169
  • Computer Training611420
Product category
Startup Accelerator Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Accelerator Program Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

CO.LAB runs accelerator programs connecting startups with corporate partners for pilot opportunities. The program provides capital, mentorship, and runway for early-stage ventures. Revenue appears to come from partner sponsorships and potentially program fees.

thecompanylab.org
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1Quantum
Description

A quantum-focused accelerator program for cutting-edge startups working on quantum applications for mobility, energy, and the infrastructure of the future.

thecompanylab.org
Core offering1 text field

CO.LAB is a nonprofit startup accelerator that partners early-stage, venture-backable startups with corporate leaders to pilot innovations in mobility, energy, goods movement, and data. It runs multiple specialized accelerator programs (People, Goods, Energy, Data, Quantum, Skills) that connect startups with mentors, capital introductions, and real-world pilot opportunities leveraging Chattanooga's first-in-the-nation quantum computing network and gig-speed smart grid.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

CO.LAB is a startup accelerator platform based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, operating as a unified accelerator with multiple focused program modules. The core offering is the CO.LAB Accelerator, which provides early-stage startups with mentorship, capital access, and pilot opportunities with corporate partners. The platform is structured around six specialized accelerator tracks: People Accelerator (connected/autonomous vehicles, mobility data), Goods Accelerator (supply chain, freight tech), Energy Accelerator (grid optimization, smart infrastructure), Data Accelerator (quantum applications), Quantum Accelerator (quantum computing startups), and Skills Accelerator (professional development). The programs leverage Chattanooga's unique testbed ecosystem including the nation's first quantum computing network and gig-speed smart grid infrastructure.

Product and service1 record
1CO.LAB Accelerator
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Partnership11 partners
1TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

TVA is a key strategic partner providing energy grid expertise and innovation collaboration for startups focused on grid optimization, smart infrastructure, and urban energy systems.

2EPB (Electric Power Board)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

EPB provides gig-speed, quantum-enabled smart grid infrastructure powering CO.LAB's unique technology testbed capabilities in Chattanooga.

3Volkswagen
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Volkswagen partners with CO.LAB to connect with innovative startups working on mobility, connected/autonomous vehicles, and transportation technology solutions.

4Oak Ridge National Lab
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Oak Ridge National Lab provides research and development collaboration, technical expertise, and access to advanced technologies for CO.LAB startups.

5City of Chattanooga
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

The City of Chattanooga provides municipal support and access to urban infrastructure for testing mobility and smart city technologies.

6TEREX
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

TEREX partners with CO.LAB to explore innovation opportunities in equipment, logistics, and industrial technology solutions.

7UTC (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

UTC provides academic collaboration, talent pipeline, and research partnerships for startups in the CO.LAB ecosystem.

8CUIP (Center for Urban Informatics and Progress)
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

CUIP provides research collaboration on urban informatics and smart city technologies, supporting data-driven mobility and infrastructure innovations.

thecompanylab.org
9Kenco
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Kenco provides logistics and supply chain expertise, supporting startups focused on freight tech and supply chain optimization solutions.

10CQC (Chattanooga Quantum)
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Chattanooga Quantum provides quantum computing expertise and infrastructure access for startups developing quantum applications for mobility and energy.

11Launch Tennessee
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Launch Tennessee provides statewide startup ecosystem connections and support for CO.LAB's regional innovation initiatives.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Innovation Depot
TypeRegional player
Description

Birmingham, Alabama-based startup incubator and accelerator serving the Southeast US. Comparable as a Southeastern regional innovation hub supporting early-stage ventures.

2Techstars
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global startup accelerator running themed cohorts with corporate partners. Directly comparable to CO.LAB in accelerator model, corporate sponsorship, and venture-backable startup focus.

3Y Combinator
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The leading US startup accelerator. While horizontal and Silicon Valley-based, it sets the benchmark that CO.LAB competes against for top-tier founders in mobility, energy, and quantum.

4gener8tor
TypeDirect peer
Description

US-based accelerator running corporate-driven cohorts across multiple US cities. Closely matches CO.LAB's partner-led, regional accelerator structure.

5Launch Tennessee
TypeRegional player
Description

Tennessee statewide startup ecosystem organization and minor partner of CO.LAB. Operates parallel programs and shares overlap in founder pipelines across the state.

6Elemental Excelerator
TypeEmerging player
Description

Accelerator focused on climate, energy, and mobility startups with corporate and government partnerships. Directly overlaps CO.LAB's Energy and People accelerator themes.

7Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC)
TypeRegional player
Description

Chattanooga-based quantum ecosystem organization and CO.LAB technology partner. Comparable given shared focus on quantum computing infrastructure and startup enablement in the same geography.

8Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP)
TypeOthers
Description

UTC-affiliated urban informatics research center and CO.LAB partner. Comparable given shared focus on urban data, mobility, and infrastructure research collaboration.

9Oak Ridge National Lab Innovation Programs
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National laboratory running technology commercialization and startup engagement programs. Comparable as a deep-tech partner and pipeline source for CO.LAB's quantum and energy startups.

10Kenco Innovation Labs
TypeOthers
Description

Logistics-focused innovation arm of Kenco Group, a CO.LAB partner. Comparable given overlapping interest in freight tech and supply chain startup enablement.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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Docs URL, Description

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Has app

Feature3 records

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Profiles2 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds2 records

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Investors2 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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Investment3 records

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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The Company Lab

Startup Accelerator Servicescolab.co

The Company Lab firmographics

Firmographics
Name
The Company Lab
Legal name
The Company Lab (CO.LAB)
Website
https://colab.co
Company type
Private
Founded year
2010
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

The Company Lab industry classification

Industry
Product category
Startup Accelerator Services
NAICS
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Computer Training (611420)
akta.pro primary industry
Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)
akta.pro secondary industries
Research Collaboration & Joint Labs (International Partnerships) (EDAIABAC), Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA), Simulation-Based Learning & Virtual Labs (EDAGAEAG)

Keywords

  • Startup accelerator programs
  • Venture acceleration services
  • Innovation ecosystem support
  • Entrepreneur development programs
  • Pilot partnership programs

Where The Company Lab is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Chattanooga
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

The Company Lab business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Accelerator Program Services: CO.LAB runs accelerator programs connecting startups with corporate partners for pilot opportunities. The program provides capital, mentorship, and runway for early-stage ventures. Revenue appears to come from partner sponsorships and potentially program fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

The Company Lab product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CO.LAB is a nonprofit startup accelerator that partners early-stage, venture-backable startups with corporate leaders to pilot innovations in mobility, energy, goods movement, and data. It runs multiple specialized accelerator programs (People, Goods, Energy, Data, Quantum, Skills) that connect startups with mentors, capital introductions, and real-world pilot opportunities leveraging Chattanooga's first-in-the-nation quantum computing network and gig-speed smart grid.

Product overview

CO.LAB is a startup accelerator platform based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, operating as a unified accelerator with multiple focused program modules. The core offering is the CO.LAB Accelerator, which provides early-stage startups with mentorship, capital access, and pilot opportunities with corporate partners. The platform is structured around six specialized accelerator tracks: People Accelerator (connected/autonomous vehicles, mobility data), Goods Accelerator (supply chain, freight tech), Energy Accelerator (grid optimization, smart infrastructure), Data Accelerator (quantum applications), Quantum Accelerator (quantum computing startups), and Skills Accelerator (professional development). The programs leverage Chattanooga's unique testbed ecosystem including the nation's first quantum computing network and gig-speed smart grid infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Quantum: A quantum-focused accelerator program for cutting-edge startups working on quantum applications for mobility, energy, and the infrastructure of the future.

Products and services

  • CO.LAB Accelerator

Companies that use The Company Lab

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

The Company Lab technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

The Company Lab partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVA is a key strategic partner providing energy grid expertise and innovation collaboration for startups focused on grid optimization, smart infrastructure, and urban energy systems.
  • EPB (Electric Power Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPB provides gig-speed, quantum-enabled smart grid infrastructure powering CO.LAB's unique technology testbed capabilities in Chattanooga.
  • VolkswagencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolkswagen partners with CO.LAB to connect with innovative startups working on mobility, connected/autonomous vehicles, and transportation technology solutions.
  • Oak Ridge National LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOak Ridge National Lab provides research and development collaboration, technical expertise, and access to advanced technologies for CO.LAB startups.
  • City of ChattanoogacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Chattanooga provides municipal support and access to urban infrastructure for testing mobility and smart city technologies.
  • TEREXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEREX partners with CO.LAB to explore innovation opportunities in equipment, logistics, and industrial technology solutions.
  • UTC (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUTC provides academic collaboration, talent pipeline, and research partnerships for startups in the CO.LAB ecosystem.
  • CUIP (Center for Urban Informatics and Progress)coreTechnology or IntegrationCUIP provides research collaboration on urban informatics and smart city technologies, supporting data-driven mobility and infrastructure innovations.
  • KencocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenco provides logistics and supply chain expertise, supporting startups focused on freight tech and supply chain optimization solutions.
  • CQC (Chattanooga Quantum)coreTechnology or IntegrationChattanooga Quantum provides quantum computing expertise and infrastructure access for startups developing quantum applications for mobility and energy.
  • Launch TennesseeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunch Tennessee provides statewide startup ecosystem connections and support for CO.LAB's regional innovation initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

The Company Lab competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • Innovation Depot: Birmingham, Alabama-based startup incubator and accelerator serving the Southeast US. Comparable as a Southeastern regional innovation hub supporting early-stage ventures.
  • Launch Tennessee: Tennessee statewide startup ecosystem organization and minor partner of CO.LAB. Operates parallel programs and shares overlap in founder pipelines across the state.
  • Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC): Chattanooga-based quantum ecosystem organization and CO.LAB technology partner. Comparable given shared focus on quantum computing infrastructure and startup enablement in the same geography.

Direct peers

  • Techstars: Global startup accelerator running themed cohorts with corporate partners. Directly comparable to CO.LAB in accelerator model, corporate sponsorship, and venture-backable startup focus.
  • gener8tor: US-based accelerator running corporate-driven cohorts across multiple US cities. Closely matches CO.LAB's partner-led, regional accelerator structure.

Broad incumbents

  • Y Combinator: The leading US startup accelerator. While horizontal and Silicon Valley-based, it sets the benchmark that CO.LAB competes against for top-tier founders in mobility, energy, and quantum.
  • Oak Ridge National Lab Innovation Programs: National laboratory running technology commercialization and startup engagement programs. Comparable as a deep-tech partner and pipeline source for CO.LAB's quantum and energy startups.

Emerging players

  • Elemental Excelerator: Accelerator focused on climate, energy, and mobility startups with corporate and government partnerships. Directly overlaps CO.LAB's Energy and People accelerator themes.

Others

  • Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP): UTC-affiliated urban informatics research center and CO.LAB partner. Comparable given shared focus on urban data, mobility, and infrastructure research collaboration.
  • Kenco Innovation Labs: Logistics-focused innovation arm of Kenco Group, a CO.LAB partner. Comparable given overlapping interest in freight tech and supply chain startup enablement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

The Company Lab social profiles

Digital presence

The Company Lab financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

The Company Lab leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

The Company Lab funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

The Company Lab M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments3 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Company Lab

What does The Company Lab do?

CO.LAB is a nonprofit startup accelerator that partners early-stage, venture-backable startups with corporate leaders to pilot innovations in mobility, energy, goods movement, and data. It runs multiple specialized accelerator programs (People, Goods, Energy, Data, Quantum, Skills) that connect startups with mentors, capital introductions, and real-world pilot opportunities leveraging Chattanooga's first-in-the-nation quantum computing network and gig-speed smart grid.

Is The Company Lab a public or private company?

The Company Lab is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was The Company Lab founded?

The Company Lab was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is The Company Lab based?

The Company Lab is headquartered in Chattanooga, United States, in the North America region.

How does The Company Lab make money?

One revenue line is on record: accelerator Program Services.

Who are The Company Lab's main competitors?

Regional players on record are Innovation Depot, Launch Tennessee and Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC). Direct peers are Techstars and gener8tor. Broad incumbents are Y Combinator and Oak Ridge National Lab Innovation Programs. Elemental Excelerator is listed as an emerging player. Others are Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) and Kenco Innovation Labs.

Does The Company Lab have an API?

No public API is recorded for The Company Lab.

What industry is The Company Lab in?

The Company Lab's product category is Startup Accelerator Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAMADAC, Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios), with a secondary code of EDAIABAC, Research Collaboration & Joint Labs (International Partnerships). Its NAICS code is 54169.

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Quantum Computing ReportThe Company Lab Launches CO.LAB Q Commercialization Studio to Scale Quantum StartupsThe Company Lab has launched CO.LAB Q, a 12-month commercialization studio designed to help early-stage quantum startups transition from research to market-ready companies. The program, which begins its inaugural cohort in November 2026, provides technical infrastructure and mentorship through partnerships with entities such as Quantinuum, Davidson Technologies, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.OrangeSlices AIThe Company Lab Launches CO.LAB Q Commercialization Studio to Scale Quantum StartupsThe Company Lab has launched CO.LAB Q, a 12-month quantum commercialization studio designed to help early-stage startups transition research into market-ready companies. The program, starting in November 2026, provides technical infrastructure and partnerships with entities including Quantinuum, Davidson Technologies, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis for the inaugural cohort.ThequantuminsiderThe Company Lab Launches CO.LAB Q for Quantum StartupsThe Company Lab has launched CO.LAB Q, a 12-month commercialization studio for quantum startups and research teams, which will begin in November 2026. The program offers participants access to quantum infrastructure, technical expertise, pilot opportunities, and capital pathways through founding partnerships with Quantinuum, Davidson Technologies, EPB Quantum, and Middle Tennessee Electric. Applications are currently open on a rolling basis.Quantum ZeitgeistCO.LAB Q offers 12 months to build a quantum business in ChattanoogaThe Company Lab will launch CO.LAB Q in November 2026, a 12-month commercialization studio aimed at accelerating the development of quantum startups in Chattanooga. The program will connect founders with necessary infrastructure and expertise, including partnerships with Quantinuum and Davidson Technologies, and is expected to play a significant role in bridging the gap between quantum research and commercial applications. This initiative highlights Chattanooga's unique position as a hub for quantum technology and aims to foster innovation and economic growth in the region.HpcwireSince 1987 – Covering the Fastest Computers in the World and the People Who Run ThemApplications are open for the Tennessee Quantum Hackathon, a 36-hour innovation challenge scheduled for November 13–15, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, co-hosted by The Company Lab, the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The event will bring together college students to explore quantum technology applications for the electric power sector, with partners including EPB, Tennessee Valley Authority, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, IonQ, and Quantinuum contributing expertise and mentoring. The hackathon is partially funded by a $1.33 million National Science Foundation planning grant and builds on Tennessee's growing quantum ecosystem, with McKinsey estimating quantum computing could create up to $150 billion in value for the global electric power sector by 2035.AijournChattanooga to Host Tennessee Quantum HackathonApplications are now open for the Tennessee Quantum Hackathon, a 36-hour innovation challenge taking place November 13-15 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, focused on exploring quantum technology applications for the electric power sector. The hackathon is hosted by The Company Lab in partnership with the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with involvement from organizations including IonQ, Quantinuum, EPB, Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The event is partially funded by a $1.33 million National Science Foundation planning grant to develop a blueprint for a QuantumGrid Innovation Hub.Stock TitanChattanooga Quantum Hackathon Opens ApplicationsApplications have opened for the Tennessee Quantum Hackathon, a 36-hour innovation challenge taking place November 13–15 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, organized by The Company Lab (CO.LAB) in partnership with the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The hackathon will engage college students across disciplines to explore how quantum technologies could address challenges in the electric power sector, with support from quantum technology companies IonQ and Quantinuum, utility organizations EPB and Tennessee Valley Authority, and research institution Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The event is funded in part by a $1.33 million National Science Foundation planning grant awarded to UTC to develop a blueprint for a QuantumGrid Innovation Hub exploring quantum technologies for a more secure and resilient electric power grid.PR NewswireChattanooga to Host Tennessee Quantum HackathonApplications are now open for the Tennessee Quantum Hackathon, a 36-hour innovation challenge hosted by The Company Lab in partnership with the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, scheduled for November 13–15 in Chattanooga.Mirage NewsORNL, Chattanooga Accelerator Expand Tech CommercializationOak Ridge National Laboratory signed a memorandum of understanding with The Company Lab on July 8 to expand technology commercialization and strengthen the deep-tech ecosystem in East Tennessee. The partnership builds on ORNL's Innovation Crossroads program, which has supported 58 startups, created nearly 350 jobs, and generated more than $1 billion in sales revenue over the past decade. The collaboration aims to accelerate commercialization of ORNL technologies in quantum, energy, and transportation sectors while expanding resources for entrepreneurs in the region.WDEFNew Partnership Fuels Tech InnovationOak Ridge National Laboratory and The Company Lab (CO.LAB) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to accelerate the commercialization of Tennessee-developed technologies, focusing on advanced energy, mobility, and quantum sectors. The partnership aims to connect entrepreneurs with ORNL's research facilities and expertise while supporting startups through CO.LAB's accelerator programs. U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann highlighted the importance of sustained federal funding for scientific research to bring new economic opportunities to Tennessee.