Six Alaska-Based Startups Selected for Accelerator
gener8tor and University Alaska Fairbanks Center for Innovation welcome eighth gBETA Alaska cohort
Anchorage, AK - Six Alaska-based companies have been selected to participate in a statewide startup accelerator program. beadedcloud (Anchorage), Bind (Wasilla), EagleSong Alaska (Susitna), MyEyesAI (Anchorage), SuprSketch (Anchorage), and Tundra Electronics (Kenai) will participate in the gBETA Alaska program through national venture capital firm gener8tor.
gBETA Alaska, a free program of the gold-rated startup accelerator and venture capital company gener8tor, is a seven-week mentorship-driven accelerator program designed to set a path for startups to scale and pursue investment opportunities. Startup founders receive intensive coaching and access to gener8tor's national network of mentors, customers, corporate partners and investors. Since 2021, the program has graduated 35 Alaska companies that have raised $7.5+ million in growth capital and sustained/created 147 jobs.
The six selected companies were chosen for their innovative approaches, growth potential and investor readiness, with the ability to drive impact in Alaska and beyond. See below for more details on each company.
“Alaska is home to driven, resourceful founders who are building solutions rooted in real-world experience,” said Kristen Gibbs, gBETA Alaska Program Director. “By challenging and supporting them with candid mentorship and focused guidance, we help clarify their vision, accelerate sustainable growth and turn local talent into businesses that expand opportunity across the state.”
The gBETA Alaska program is intense. Founders receive feedback to iterate upon weekly, if not daily. They also establish relationships with an incredible network of supportive mentors, both locally and from gener8tors' national network, to lean upon during and after the program.
The program is made possible by a partnership with the Center for Innovation, the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Innovation Hub. The Center for Innovation provides an extensive range of programs that provide funding, training and expertise designed to support and scale the commercialization of research into real world solutions. The Center for Innovation is directed by Director Prof. Peter Webley, who also serves as the Associate Director of Research at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) and was the Vice-President of UAF’s first start-up, V-ADAPT, Inc.
“The Center for Innovation is proud to partner with gener8tor’s gBETA Alaska to bring this accelerator to our business community,” said Webley. “Together, we are committed to equipping founders and entrepreneurs with the guidance and resources they need to strengthen their strategies, scale their ventures and drive economic opportunity in Alaska.”
At the end of the gBETA Alaska program, the startup founders will pitch their companies to investors, community partners and the public at a showcase event at 5:00 p.m. on April 21 at the Wood Center, University Alaska Fairbanks, 1731 S. Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK. Register for the event here.
Startup companies and founders interested in learning more about gBETA’s programming and resources or applying to a future program can visit the gener8tor gBETA website, or reach out to Kristen Gibbs at kristen.gibbs@gener8tor.com. Those interested in mentoring these companies or getting involved in other ways are also encouraged to connect.
gBETA Alaska Winter 2026 Cohort
beadedcloud delivers environmental risk insights for Arctic infrastructure operators, enabling them to respond to and make informed decisions on live & forecasted sources for ground and atmospheric site conditions. beadedcloud’s platform collects and analyzes real-time data points, providing a robust warehouse of historical data for better site management, reducing lost time and cost. beadedcloud currently supports 700+ sites, transmitting live data from around the Arctic, and recently expanded into automated insights for pipelines cracking from wind-induced vibrations.
Erik Williams | erik@beaded.cloud | beaded.cloud
Bind enables any company to verify a person's data or identity without the need for storing that data, reducing time and money spent validating information and virtually eliminating data breach vulnerabilities for the consumer. Bind serves as the infrastructure layer for both sides of the business transaction without pulling sensitive records and taking on cost or liability to answer simple questions for verification processes. Bind is in active pilot with DIMO, providing redacted driver data for 180k+ vehicles and 80k+ drivers to insurance companies.
Michael Kerr | michael@bindverify.com | bindverify.com
EagleSong Alaska transforms Alaska-grown peonies into high-value botanical extracts and concentrates for food, beverage, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. EagleSong Alaska supplies natural flavoring, plant-based color, and wellness-focused ingredients that help brands and manufacturers replace synthetic additives with clean, traceable alternatives. By unlocking new value from an underused U.S. crop, EagleSong Alaska meets the rising demand for healthier, environmentally responsible products. EagleSong Alaska is in the process of testing botanical extract for FDA compliance and use in cosmetics.
Michael Williams | eagle@eaglesongalaska.com | eaglesongalaska.com
MyEyesAI is an AI-powered ophthalmology platform that delivers instant triage and clinician-ready decision support from structured intake, diagnostic testing, and eye imaging. MyEyesAI functions as the ophthalmologist’s assessment tool while the physician remains the decision-maker, which allows for improved patient capacity, and reduces a patient's time-to-appointment. MyEyesAI enhances the level of care for emergent issues, all while being built to expand access in both in-person and remote settings. MyEyesAI launched its current pilot in Q1 2026, has supported 68+ patient visits to date with a 95%+ diagnostic accuracy rate, and has secured 2 LOIs with local clinics set to pilot in Q2 2026.
Carl Rosen | crosen@myeyesai.com| myeyesai.com
SuprSketch’s patent-pending technology turns digital art into a living experience, capturing artists’ brushstrokes in real time, allowing audiences to experience the work from anywhere, on any display. Art enthusiasts can subscribe to their favorite artists and showcase evolving pieces across screens and digital walls, while artists unlock revenue, build loyal followings, and deepen connection with their communities in the expanding digital art market. SuprSketch currently serves 780+ users, with 20% maintaining always-on connectivity, and plans to partner in Q2 with an artist Discord community of 130k members.
Aaron Cox | aaron@suprsketch.com | suprsketch.com
Tundra Electronics’ patented, built-in heating system keeps electronic handheld devices fully operational in arctic conditions where reliable technology is mission-critical and often a lifeline in remote environments. By extending operational capacity for devices and reducing replacement costs, Tundra Electronics ensures military and airline operators never face downtime. To date, Tundra Electronics has secured a micro purchase for three of its products from the US Air Force for pilot trials.
Richard Rogers | richard@tundraprotected.com | tundraprotected.com
About gener8tor
gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that supports startups, workers, employers, artists and musicians across race, place and gender. gener8tor partners with companies, governments, universities and nonprofits to operate programs and conferences in more than 45 communities across 25 states and three countries. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022. The International Trade Council recognized gener8tor as the Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.
About gBETA
gBETA is a non-equity accelerator that facilitates the growth of early-stage companies through a network-driven program. This accelerator supports five startups per cohort and requires no fees for startups and takes no equity. Since launching in 2015, gBETA accelerator alumni have raised $988M+ in capital and created 6,900+ jobs across the US and Canada.
About the Center for Innovation
The UAF Center for Innovation draws from the University of Alaska’s best research to support its development, launch it as a real world solution, and help it scale up. The Center for Innovation provides an extensive range of programs that provide funding, training, and expertise designed to meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff.
