Electrify Nevada Names Fall 2026 Cohort, Doubling Down on Las Vegas and Reno as Clean Energy Hubs
LAS VEGAS & RENO, Nev. - The Electrify Nevada Accelerator powered by gener8tor today announced the 11 startups selected for its Fall 2026 cohorts in Las Vegas and Reno.
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) initiated the accelerator, which is a partnership between the agency, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and global venture firm gener8tor to drive clean energy innovation and foster the growth of early-stage companies advancing electrification industries such as battery storage, sustainable infrastructure, artificial intelligence, semiconductor supply chain, smart resilient grids, and circular economy technologies.
“Our office continues to position the Electrify Nevada Accelerator as a driving force behind the roles that tech-based startups are playing in shaping Nevada’s future in industrial electrification, including advanced energy technologies,” said Karsten Heise, GOED's senior director of strategic programs and innovation. “With strong alignment across the state’s industrial priorities, key federal initiatives, and leadership from UNLV, DRI, and UNR, Nevada is building a foundation for breakthrough innovation in these key technology areas by intentionally positioning the accelerator as an entrepreneurial baseline. We are focused on attracting founders who are not just building companies but driving new technologies and their applications forward. These founders have the vision to be part of a statewide mission to build a new Nevada economy based on entrepreneurial innovation and define the next generation of energy and electrification solutions here in Nevada, while contributing to the nation’s long-term security and technological competitiveness.”
As part of the cohorts, participating startups receive mentorship, investment opportunities, and access to an international network of investors, mentors, and corporate partners. By bridging together two innovation hubs (Las Vegas and Reno) the program is positioning Nevada as a national leader in clean energy commercialization and workforce development.
“UNLV is proud to continue its collaboration with gener8tor and GOED to drive the growth of Nevada’s energy innovation ecosystem,” said Zach Miles, vice president for economic development at UNLV. “This program reflects our commitment to translating ideas into impact by supporting founders who are building the next generation of energy technologies. Through this work, we are creating meaningful opportunities for our students and driving high-value job growth across the state.”
Las Vegas Fall 2026 Cohort
CTRL - CTRL is building the future of high-volume, precision metal manufacturing.
inGeniti - inGeniti monitors, controls and optimizes any electrical device, anywhere without needing device hardware/software access or upgrades. inGeniti focuses on easy electrification, energy efficiency and demand response for utility companies and customers.
QuitCarbon - Expert, no-cost handholding for clean energy upgrades like heat pumps, induction cooking, solar, and more. We make electrification cheaper, easier, and better for 67M USA homes that need to get off gas.
REEB - REEB Technologies Inc. revolutionizes maintenance with predictive analytics and real-time monitoring, ensuring systems in commercial spaces run efficiently and effectively.
SkyCool - Skycool builds electricity- and water-free cooling infrastructure that radiates heat through the atmosphere, helping data centers, coldchain, and warehouses
cost-effectively adapt to extreme heat without warming the planet.
Reno-Tahoe Fall 2026 Cohort
ThreeV Technologies - Agentic AI for grid inspections. Multi-million large state contract. Backed by Looking Glass, Everywhere Ventures.
Optimotive - Autonomous robots for energy, mining, and construction. 8 robots in the field on RaaS. $4.7M raised, seed led by Version One.
AURA NGEN Technologies - Secure, automated PCB assembly for aerospace and defense. Reno-based, customer LOI and MOU signed.
QuietEdge - Power electronics and adaptive control for AI data centers. Reno-based, in the #4 US data center market.
Tavas Technologies - Energy management OS for the distributed grid. Ex-Tesla, $1.8M in signed LOIs.
Milestone - Marketplace connecting energy developers with financing. ~400 projects, 100+ financiers, $600K revenue pacing. Backed by Climate Capital.
“The Electrify Nevada Accelerator is helping position Nevada at the forefront of energy innovation,” said Ryan Jeffery, Vice President of Sustainability at gener8tor. “This cohort is tackling the problems that will define the next decade of industrial growth: modernizing manufacturing, applying AI to the physical world and keeping the grid ready for it all. Their work is laying the foundation for a more resilient and competitive Nevada economy.”
For more information or to connect with cohort companies, visit www.gener8tor.com/nevada.
About gener8tor
gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture capital funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships with governments, corporations, universities, and economic development organizations to drive entrepreneurship and economic impact. gener8tor operates accelerators across 29 U.S. states and six other countries globally, working with over 300 startups per year. To date, gener8tor has worked with more than 2,200 startups that have cumulatively gone on to raise over $4 billion in financing and employ a workforce surpassing 15,000 people.
About the Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Created during the 2011 session of the Nevada Legislature, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development is the result of a collaborative effort between the Nevada Legislature and the Governor’s Office to restructure economic development in the state. GOED’s role is to promote a robust, diversified and prosperous economy in Nevada, to stimulate business expansion and retention, encourage entrepreneurial enterprise, attract new businesses and facilitate community development.
About the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV is a premier urban public university with workforce-aligned educational programs that’s immersed in innovative research, scholarship, and creative activities. With 34,000 students and 4,000 full-time employees, UNLV is Nevada’s largest research university and is among just 2% of institutions nationwide to hold the highest recognition for both research and community engagement. Every day — in its labs and classrooms, and in neighborhoods throughout Nevada
— UNLV is educating tomorrow’s workforce and fueling the state’s economic engine. UNLV is proud of its home within the heart of a global destination, where its students, employees, and alumni build community, advance healthcare, spark innovation, and create partnerships that move the region forward. Learn more at unlv.edu.
About the U.S. Economic Development Administration
The U.S. Economic Development Administration's investment policy is designed to establish a foundation for sustainable job growth and the building of durable regional economies throughout the United States. This foundation builds upon two key economic drivers - innovation and regional collaboration. Innovation is key to global competitiveness, new and better jobs, a resilient economy, and the attainment of national economic goals. Regional collaboration is essential for economic recovery because regions are the centers of competition in the new global economy and those that work together to leverage resources and use their strengths to overcome weaknesses will fare better than those that do not. EDA encourages its partners around the country to develop initiatives that advance new ideas and creative approaches to address rapidly evolving economic conditions.