gBETA Marshall Accelerator
A free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies rooted in Marshall University's key pillars: healthcare, engineering, AI, advanced materials, and digital technologies.
Summer 2026 Cohort
5 Ventures IndexedBioImaginix
Healthcare, Biotech & Life Sciences
AI and machine learning medical imaging analysis platform accelerating real-time diagnostic insights for neurodegenerative diseases and Alzheimer's.
BurqOra
Tech & Enterprise Software
Unified workforce governance, operational intelligence, and financial orchestration platform for multi-location retail and service operations.
Huntington Analytics
Tech & Enterprise Software
Next-generation market research and media sentiment analysis platform validating cognitive and emotional metrics through EEG and fMRI methodology.
Moffeus
Tech & Enterprise Software
Talent pipeline and career navigation software connecting regional employers, school districts, and university systems across Appalachia.
Parthian Battery Solutions
Industrial, Advanced Materials & Energy
Enterprise secondary-life energy platform enabling EV OEMs, salvage yards, and recyclers to test, verify, and repurpose high-capacity lithium batteries.
Inaugural Summer 2025 Cohort
5 Ventures IndexedFarmerzTool Technology
Tech & Enterprise Software
AI-driven web and mobile livestock management software automating complete lifecycle data tracking and operations for small and mid-sized farms.
get2there
Tech & Enterprise Software
Mobile-first, no-app interactive mapping and digital wayfinding platform designed for large campuses, hospital facilities, and complex event venues.
Monarch Learning Labs
Healthcare, Biotech & Life Sciences
Interactive simulation software and immersive digital learning platform purpose-built for medical device training and complex systems adoption.
Quest R&D
Industrial, Advanced Materials & Energy
Automated construction materials testing hardware that combines drying, sieving, and weighing for civil engineering aggregate gradation.
Stitch AI
Tech & Enterprise Software
AI orchestration and enterprise workflow management platform coordinating tasks and surfacing real-time operational context for SMBs.
Vantage Ventures Portfolio
Accelerating scalable startups and spinouts out of West Virginia University and the broader Mountain State, bridging talent, venture capital, and commercialization.
Best Dam Tape
Apparel, Outdoor & Lifestyle
High-performance athletic and hockey equipment tape engineered for superior grip and durability, utilized by professional NHL teams nationwide.
Brite
Tech & Enterprise Software
Predictive student retention and higher-ed data intelligence platform identifying at-risk academic signals to improve college graduation rates.
Montani Bio
Healthcare, Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical-stage biotechnology venture leveraging advanced mRNA platforms and molecular therapeutic delivery systems out of WVU Health Sciences.
CLEF
Tech & Enterprise Software
Live music booking and marketplace platform connecting independent venues and gigging musicians with verified draw data and transparent pay terms.
FarmerzTool Technology
Tech & Enterprise Software
AI-driven web and mobile livestock management software automating complete lifecycle data tracking and operations for small and mid-sized farms.
JarHead Farms
Food, Beverage & Agriculture
Veteran-led specialty agriculture enterprise crafting artisanal jams, spicy condiments, and mountain-grown pantry products.
Eva Toor LLC
Apparel, Outdoor & Lifestyle
Manufacturer of premium, high-impact equestrian safety gear and protective performance apparel for competitive riders.
Studia
Tech & Enterprise Software
Mobile digital study companion and adaptive learning application built to improve academic outcomes for collegiate STEM students.
MixMatch
Tech & Enterprise Software
Event-tech orchestration platform coordinating structured algorithmic in-person speed dating and social connection mixers.