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.
Fall 2026 Cohort
AlxRX
Food, Beverage & Agriculture
Performance nutrition and delivery platform utilizing a patented dual-chamber, frangible-seal pouch to activate fresh, full-potency functional beverages on demand without requiring water, shakers, or cleanup.
BidCraft
Tech & Enterprise Software
AI-powered estimating and bidding platform for residential tile and remodeling contractors that transforms site photos and verbal notes into itemized, signable proposals in minutes.
Clarus OS
Tech & Enterprise Software
Unified operating system for hospitality and experiential venues consolidating POS, reservations, inventory, scheduling, and predictive AI intelligence into a single data layer.
DirectBaseline
Healthcare, Biotech & Life Sciences
Zero-hardware Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) software platform turning consumer smartphones and wearables into an automated Medicare reimbursement engine for outpatient musculoskeletal, respiratory, and post-surgical rehab care.
Philterd
Tech & Enterprise Software
Open source PII and PHI redaction platform providing self-hosted data privacy pipelines, AI and LLM guardrails, discovery monitoring, and compliance analytics for highly regulated enterprise sectors.
Spring 2026 Cohort
BioImaginix
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
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.
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.
Downtown Innovation Hub Accelerator
A high-growth business accelerator and economic engine founded by the University of Charleston with the EDA, City of Charleston, and Benedum Foundation to help established regional enterprises break through plateaus and scale.
Downtown Innovation Hub Accelerator Cohorts
Atlas Prediction Control
Industrial, Advanced Materials & Energy
Industrial automation, predictive process control, and AI-driven optimization engineering consultancy for chemical, polymer, and advanced materials manufacturing facilities.
BizSolutions.Tech
Tech & Enterprise Software
Enterprise IT consulting, ServiceNow cloud architectures, systems integration, and artificial intelligence workflow deployment for regional and national enterprises.
Blackwell and Co.
Digital Media & Creative Industries
Full-service creative branding, commercial video production, web development, and digital marketing firm; certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
Braids & Twists LLC.
Apparel, Outdoor & Lifestyle
Specialized natural hair studio and styling academy offering protective braiding, loc artistry, and professional beauty workforce training in Charleston.
Donut Connection
Food, Beverage & Agriculture
Beloved Kanawha Valley bakery crafting fresh handmade donuts, gourmet pastries, breakfast fare, and signature coffees across multiple Charleston locations.
E&H Manufacturing
Industrial, Advanced Materials & Energy
Industrial steel fabricator manufacturing ASME-certified pressure vessels, stress-laminated timber bridges, and specialized natural gas production equipment since 1975.
Eastern Group
Industrial, Advanced Materials & Energy
Comprehensive commercial and industrial electrical contracting, automation control engineering, emergency generation, and infrastructure project management.
Fab Institute of Beauty
Apparel, Outdoor & Lifestyle
State-accredited beauty academy and cosmetology education institution training aspiring beauty entrepreneurs in hair design, esthetics, and salon business management.
Good Sun Florals
Appalachian Artisan & Heritage Goods
Sustainable boutique floral design studio specializing in seasonal botanical artistry, custom wedding installations, and bespoke event floristry across Kanawha Valley.
Greatstone Wealth
Tech & Enterprise Software
Independent fiduciary wealth advisory and strategic financial planning firm specializing in retirement architecture, executive equity, and tax-efficient estate transitions.
Gresham Plumbing
Industrial, Advanced Materials & Energy
Century-old West Virginia wholesale distributor and retailer of commercial and residential plumbing, HVAC, and industrial piping supplies.
IAAG, Inc.
Tech & Enterprise Software
Regional commercial enterprise and management advisory venture accelerated through the University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Hub Founders Forum.
Health Path Medical & Psychiatric Care
Healthcare, Biotech & Life Sciences
Comprehensive outpatient psychiatric practice and behavioral health clinic delivering advanced neuromodulation therapies (TMS, Spravato) and holistic mental care.
Providence Insurance Agency
Tech & Enterprise Software
Independent multi-line insurance brokerage delivering commercial risk management, business liability protection, and customized personal coverage plans.
Saraceno & Associates
Tech & Enterprise Software
Independent insurance advisory and corporate risk planning practice serving regional businesses and families across West Virginia.
The Breiters Photo & Video
Digital Media & Creative Industries
Internationally published documentary wedding photography and cinematic elopement filmmaking studio capturing authentic stories worldwide from West Virginia.
The Love Law Firm
Tech & Enterprise Software
Charleston-based plaintiffs law practice specializing in personal injury litigation, workplace injuries, construction defects, and civil consumer protection.
The Wine Shop at Capitol Market
Craft Beverages & Distilleries
Premier boutique in Charleston's historic Capitol Market offering a curated collection of international fine wines, craft beer six-packs, and artisan cheeses.
Twelvepole Trading Post
Food, Beverage & Agriculture
Community farm kitchen and regional trading hub connecting local Appalachian growers, herbalists, and food producers directly to customers in Wayne County.
Vandalia Digital
Tech & Enterprise Software
Strategic digital communications agency providing modern web development, search engine optimization, content strategy, and multi-channel campaign architectures.
Walhonde Tools Inc.
Industrial, Advanced Materials & Energy
Manufacturer of patented precision tube and pipe alignment tools trusted globally across aerospace, naval nuclear shipbuilding, and power generation industries.
WV Outdoor
Digital Media & Creative Industries
Largest West Virginia-owned outdoor billboard and digital out-of-home advertising network, delivering over 1,400 high-visibility displays across the Appalachian region.
Beacon Community Startups
A founder-led, non-profit community initiative dedicated to helping West Virginia entrepreneurs build scalable companies, secure customers, raise capital, and foster a thriving statewide startup network.
Featured Beacon Network Ventures
BookingButler
Tech & Enterprise Software
AI-driven CRM, telephony, and automated lead-booking platform purpose-built to qualify inbound leads and schedule appointments for local service businesses and SMBs.
EverRaise
Tech & Enterprise Software
AI-powered donor engagement and modern fundraising CRM software enabling relationship-driven organizations, universities, and nonprofits to scale personalized outreach across AI voice, text, and email.
Iconic Air
Industrial, Advanced Materials & Energy
Pioneering greenhouse gas emissions management and methane leak detection software platform automating environmental compliance for energy enterprises (spun out of WVU/Vantage Ventures and acquired by Asuene).
iGO
Tech & Enterprise Software
InspectionGo ERP software, scheduling network, and digital ecosystem platform powering operations, booking automation, and client lifecycle management across the home inspection and proptech industry.
Illuminant Surgical
Healthcare, Biotech & Life Sciences
Breakthrough medical technology and augmented surgical navigation software projecting real-time guidance and anatomical visualization directly onto patients (Y Combinator S21).
Milo
Tech & Enterprise Software
Automated personal budgeting and net-worth tracking mobile application designed for first-time wealth builders, featuring automated spending breakdowns, Plaid bank account sync, and savings target planning.
Plugin
Tech & Enterprise Software
Plugin Promotions hardware and media platform providing secure tabletop mobile device charging stations with high-resolution digital advertising displays for bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Realfinity
Tech & Enterprise Software
Embedded fintech and digital mortgage infrastructure platform connecting real estate professionals and home buyers directly with streamlined lending options and AI-powered origination technology.