Press Release Bentonville Education & Talent

Endeavor Heartland Welcomes 18 Companies to ScaleUp Accelerator Program

Canem Arkan

Endeavor Heartland Welcomes 18 Companies to ScaleUp Accelerator Program
Walton Family Foundation, SBA, Kauffman Foundation, and AEDC Support Regional Growth Initiative

Bentonville, Ark. – Endeavor Heartland has announced the selection of 18 high-growth companies for its ScaleUp Accelerator Cohorts 2 and 3, a regional program designed to support scaling businesses in the Heartland. Backed by the Walton Family Foundation, SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the program provides mentorship, strategic connections, and hands-on support to help founders navigate their next phase of growth.

The selected companies represent industries including agtech, manufacturing, AI, and sustainable materials. Several have strong ties to Northwest Arkansas, including:

  • Aerton – Fayetteville, AR
  • CelluDot – Fayetteville, AR
  • Cold Steppe – Stuttgart, AR
  • Cultivate IQ – Fayetteville, AR
  • GreenLab – Jonesboro, AR
  • ROYBI Robot – Bentonville, AR
  • Simporter – Bentonville, AR

Other participating companies span the Heartland region, with businesses from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri, including: 

  • ALLOSENSE (IoT/Data Analytics) – San Antonio, TX
  • Bioeutectics (Green Chemistry/Sustainable Materials) – Tulsa, OK
  • ByBug (Alternative Proteins/AgTech) – Tulsa, OK
  • Creative 3D Technologies (3D Printing/Manufacturing Tech) – Austin, TX
  • Dsider (AI/Decision Science) – Houston, TX
  • Exaeris Climate Technologies (Climate Tech/Water Solutions) – Tulsa, OK
  • Gemma Robotics (Robotics/AI) – Dallas, TX
  • Infinite Composites (Advanced Materials/Aerospace) – Tulsa, OK
  • KluraLabs™ (Biotechnology/Health & Wellness) – Tulsa, OK
  • Mozee (Automotive) – Dallas, TX
  • Zaiko (AI/Retail Tech) – St. Louis, MO

 

“Scaling a business is challenging, and Endeavor Heartland’s ScaleUp program provides critical resources to help founders accelerate growth,” said Canem Arkan, managing director of Endeavor Heartland. “By connecting these companies with experienced mentors and industry leaders, we are accelerating innovation and economic development in the region.”

Endeavor Heartland ScaleUp is open to companies with an established market presence and strong commercial traction. The 3-month program leverages the Endeavor ScaleUp framework, which has supported high-growth businesses worldwide.