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Twelve new startup founders have made their way to Birmingham, Ala.,to grow their next chapter with Techstars EnergyTech Accelerator, a program designed for energy technology, climate innovation, and sustainability businesses.
Of the 12, five of them are coming to The Magic City from their international hometowns. That is a big increase in Techstars EnergyTech and a big opportunity for the City of Birmingham to show off its sustainability-focused industry. (For reference, Techstars Alabama’s 2023 cohort had just one international startup).
Founders from India, Spain, Mexico and Germany will be in Birmingham for Techstars EnergyTech’s 13-week, mentorship-driven program as they are introduced to Alabama’s growing startup ecosystem.
These are all of the startups selected for the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator:
CogniTensor (New Delhi, Delhi, India) For sustainability-focused organizations seeking to enhance ESG performance, Sustain3P is the intuitive platform that automates data management and reporting, setting new standards with its Global & Regional Emission datasets and AI-enabled insights.
Dodda AI (Seattle, Washington, United States) We leverage Ai to eliminate errors in architectural drawings to reduce building permit acquisition time and reduce downstream mistakes and omissions in construction which will lead to better execution by General Contractors and better overall building outcomes.
Edenic Energy (Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States) Edenic Energy aims to connect updated data to outdated buildings in disadvantaged communities using a Building Information Engine to address the high barriers of building retrofits and operational cost in old properties.
Eqtrade (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain) We empower farmers with no business knowledge by providing a brain system, enabling them to transform their land into successful ventures and building financial strength through global agricultural trade and portfolio expansion. For buyers we inspire confidence in payments.
Mayahueltec (Santa María del Tule, Oaxaca, Mexico) We produce an agave based organic bio plastic, created from the fibrous waste product of artisanal mezcal production. Our proprietary material allows us to make a superior product at a lower cost than many of the bio and eco friendly products on the market today.
MEMPRO Materials Corporation (Cleveland, Ohio, United States) We are able to co-produce metal oxide catalysts, like iridium oxide, while also producing high-surface-area ceramic fiber supports. This technology enables us to produce green hydrogen with up-to 95% less rare-earth iridium.
Nimbus Aerospace (Seattle, Washington, United States) We make a zero emission, long range, fully electric small business jet. Our first aircraft, the N1000 carries 6 – 8 passengers, flies up to 1,100 miles, and will enter into service in 2029.
Plug Zen (Detroit, Michigan, United States) We develop and manufacture revolutionary modular EV charging solutions. Our patent pending modular system that can charge up to 10 vehicles simultaneously, wired or wirelessly.
REN3for (Houston, Texas, United States) We are working on a complete weather prediction solution designed for wind, solar, and general consumer use, complete with a customizable dashboard. It will also incorporate a battery backup system to store excess energy during unfavorable weather conditions and release it during optimal weather conditions.
Reverse Energy Solutions Corp (Chicago, Illinois, United States) We are an eco-conscious startup, revolutionizing PV module recycling. Our mobile dismantling factory cuts logistics costs by 90%, propelling RES to the forefront of sustainable PV recycling.
Soraytec (Sankt Augustin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) Real-time IoT sensor for waveform streaming and direct measurement of power lines to facilitate detection for preventive maintenance, improving safety, resilience and efficiency.
TMA(Berlin, Berlin, Germany) At TMA, we digitize gas and chemical assets to tackle their currently inefficient management, distribution, and maintenance
In Other Programs
But it is not just Birmingham that has been attracting international talent to the Southeast recently. Both Techstars programs in Atlanta and New Orleans that are powered by J.P. Morgan, both have international founders joining them as well.
In Atlanta, selected companies include:
40hammocks (Honolulu, HI) – 40hammocks reimagines access to exclusive group travel benefits by helping leisure travel groups of different sizes access discounts on premium hotels and travel experiences that were exclusively for larger groups, while improving our hotel-partners’ group bookings, through our data-powered pricing solution and sales strategies.
Autoparti (Bogotá, Colombia) – Empowering SMBs in the automotive industry to achieve digital transformation and growth through technology
Cadly, Inc (Atlanta, GA) – Cadly.ai provides designers and manufacturers with a unique opportunity to collaborate seamlessly. Our platform creates robust, market-ready MVPs, reducing risks and boosting success rates. By empowering a global community, Cadly.ai unites innovators to drive forward new possibilities.
ChipedIn (New York, NY) – ChipedIn redefines the gifting experience by combining crowdfunding and personal shopper services, enabling communities to pool contributions for desired high-value gifts, thus minimizing returns and catering to the needs of both content creators and everyday individuals in the booming creator economy.
CommerceJet (Seattle, WA) – CommerceJet is a SaaS platform that helps SME e-commerce businesses streamline operations across all sales channels. By integrating inventory, orders, and customer interactions, we reduce errors by 18% and increase order volumes by 84%. Our platform works with existing systems, allowing SMEs to scale efficiently without the need for costly overhauls.
FourthParty (Atlanta, GA) – FourthParty’s B2B Saas solution for courts and mediators solves the 5 core challenges of launching, managing and growing a mediation business, within a single platform. Unlike the traditional model, our booking to billing interface makes it easy for people in conflict to identify, hire, and work with mediators.
GoSprout (Miami, FL) – GoSprout is a platform that simplifies managing apprenticeship programs, internships, and experiential learning. It offers tools for program creation, tracking, compliance, and analytics. By connecting education with workforce needs, GoSprout helps organizations build skilled teams and fosters employer partnerships for growth.
Hamilton Perkins Collections (Los Angeles, CA) – HPC makes award-winning products from corporate recycled materials while producing next-generation regenerative materials for the circular economy. We are working on depolymerization and biological funneling of mixed waste plastic.
Liiv (New York, NY) – Liiv automates property management for housing authorities. We leverage software to streamline HUD compliance, manage tenant vouchers, improve communication, and eliminate inefficiencies in affordable housing management.
Paperade AI, Inc (Miami, FL) – For R&D-driven organizations that struggle with inefficient innovation processes and wasted R&D investments, Paperade AI provides an end-to-end AI-powered SaaS platform that streamlines the identification, evaluation, and commercialization of innovative technologies.
QuickCart (Kingston, Jamaica) – QuickCart is an e-commerce and logistics company that is focused on helping merchants of all sizes to increase sales and leverage the internet, while enabling convenience for anyone wanting to get just about anything delivered from restaurants and stores nearby.
And over in New Orleans, these are the national and international startups selected for the upcoming cohort:
BeautyVoyage (Alaska, AK) – BeautyVoyage is a B2B peer mentorship marketplace platform. Beauty Pros can both hire and earn (double sided) through both in person job shadowing and online skill sharing mentoring experiences.
Credential (New York, NY) – For companies that sell/deliver projects that reduce carbon emissions (e.g. EV charging stations) to SMBs, we offer grant advance, installment plans and working capital loans from a panel of lenders, starting at 0% APR with 0% deposit
Dataffluent (Kington,Jamaica) – Our platform is designed to empower financial analysts, investors, and decision-makers with cutting-edge tools that streamline the analytical process, enhance accuracy, and market insights. We have 3 focus areas – automation, intelligence, and visualization. This allows our clients to focus on strategic decision-making rather than data gathering. We use machine learning algorithms for deep market insights and our platform presents complex data in an intuitive format to accelerate decisions.
DoDocs inc (Sheridan & Dubai) – .dodocs ai delivers developer tools and AI agents for processes automation. Our APIs are designed to shorten time dramatically on data and documents processing while AI agents are complex solutions that have many AI powered micro services that help to automate multitasking processes.
Eleven (Minneapolis, MN) – GetElevenApp is a single-purpose communication app that helps people capture and surface the most acute moments for coaching and growth.
Interplay (Kansas City, MI) – Interplay is focused on easing the lives of busy pet parents with our patent pending product, the PlayTach. With the Interplay PlayTach, pet parents can now remotely control their dog’s crating experience with the click of a button. Our product allows them to dispense food & water, see & talk, and play music & sound for their dog from their phone while away via the Interplay App.
Marble (Atlanta, GA) – Using AI and machine learning, Marble provides contract drafting and analysis, state-specific legal information, and local, qualified attorneys to solve problems. Marble also offers small firms and solo practitioners high-quality lead generation and ready-made intake information packages to help grow their businesses.
Pocmi Inc. (Jamaica) – Pocmi is a unique SaaS marketplace creating effortless global labor migration by bringing together selection, relocation and cultural immersion on one software platform for companies that need to find and import foreign professionals.
Smply (Atlanta, GA) – Smply is an interior design planning platform that simplifies the process of creating beautiful spaces. Users can save design ideas and products, manage project budgets, and receive AI-generated recommendations tailored to their style. For personalized guidance, Smply offers direct access to professional designers. The platform is designed to make interior design accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from beginners to seasoned decorators.
Tressed (Atlanta, GA) – Tressed is what we like to call the ” Warby Parker” of hair extensions and wigs. Tressed is revolutionizing the way people shop for hair extensions and wigs by offering a personalized, seamless experience both online and in-store. With our cutting-edge virtual try-on tool, customers can find the perfect fit and style from the comfort of their homes. By controlling every aspect of our business—from manufacturing to retail—we’re able to offer high-quality products at prices that are affordable and that make sense. We also cater to cancer and alopecia patients by accepting prescriptions and filing insurance claims. Tressed isn’t just another hair brand; we’re transforming the industry with innovation, trust, and care.
