CyberLaunch: An Accelerator for Machine Learning Companies

Atlanta has a new accelerator focused on machine learning and information security companies, called CyberLaunch. It is a rebranding of a previous accelerator called SparkLabs, and is run by the same team. The accelerator is focused on companies that are building products in the machine learning and information security spaces, and is looking to invest in companies that are building products that solve real problems in these spaces.

The Program

CyberLaunch is a 90-day accelerator program that provides:

  • $20k in seed funding
  • Office space
  • Mentorship from successful entrepreneurs
  • Access to investors
  • Access to customers
  • Access to talent

The program is focused on companies that are building products in the machine learning and information security spaces. This is a unique focus in the accelerator space, and one that makes a lot of sense for Atlanta. The city has a strong base of talent in these areas, with Georgia Tech producing a lot of graduates with expertise in these areas, and a number of large companies in the area that are working on problems in these spaces.

Why Atlanta?

Atlanta is a great place to build a machine learning or information security company. The city has:

  • A strong talent pool from Georgia Tech and other universities
  • A large number of Fortune 500 companies that can be customers
  • A growing startup ecosystem
  • A relatively low cost of living
  • A strong base of experienced entrepreneurs who can serve as mentors

The city also has a number of large companies that are working on problems in these spaces, including:

  • Home Depot
  • UPS
  • Coca-Cola
  • Delta
  • NCR
  • First Data

These companies can serve as both customers and partners for startups in the program.

The Future

CyberLaunch is a great addition to the Atlanta startup ecosystem. The focus on machine learning and information security is unique, and the team has the experience and connections to help companies in these spaces succeed. The program is still young, but it has the potential to be a significant force in the Atlanta startup ecosystem.

If you’re building a company in the machine learning or information security space, CyberLaunch is definitely worth checking out. The combination of funding, mentorship, and access to customers and talent makes it an attractive option for startups in these spaces.

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This post is part of my ongoing coverage of Atlanta’s technology ecosystem. In 2015, I was honored to be named TAG Young Professional Technologist of the Year, which gave me a unique perspective on our city’s tech community. Years later, I had the opportunity to discuss Atlanta’s growing AI ecosystem on the TechEmergence podcast, showing how the seeds planted by programs like CyberLaunch have continued to grow.