The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator on Wednesday announced the 10 companies that will make up its 2026 cohort. In addition to the U.S., the selected companies come from Belgium, Canada, France, Norway and the United Kingdom.
The program is designed to help tech-enabled companies in the cycling industry explore business opportunities in the U.S. and Arkansas. The program will conclude with a public Demo Day on June 10 at Compton Gardens, where the companies will showcase their innovations. The event will take place during the same week as the NBDA Summit and the Bentonville Bike Fest.
“We had a large number of applications this year. Each year, we are impressed by the innovation coming from the industry and the high standards of the companies that apply. We selected 10 companies based on feedback from our partners and the level of interest from the industry,” said Martial Trigeaud, the program’s founder and cohort advisor of the AGCA.
The accelerator is made possible by a $125,000 grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and matching funds from the Walton Family Foundation.
The selected companies are:
- AEROBAG (Belgium) – AEROBAG is developing next-generation crash protection for cyclists that is built directly into performance apparel. Its technology detects crash events and deploys protection in milliseconds without compromising comfort or speed.
- Aeroscale (France) – Aeroscale is helping cyclists make faster decisions by measuring aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance in real-world conditions. Its technology delivers actionable performance data directly on the road.
- BikeFolder (Norway) – BikeFolder is building digital infrastructure for the bicycle industry by giving every bike a digital passport. Its platform connects owners, dealers, and brands to streamline data, improve service and support the full bike lifecycle.
- CONVOY (UK) – CONVOY is building a family-focused mobility solution designed to replace short car trips with bicycles. Its smart e-trailer helps turn everyday bikes into safer, more practical transportation for families.
- eBikeLabs (France) – eBikeLabs provides software that helps brands, manufacturers and fleet operators design, manage and optimize innovative e-bike drive systems. Its platform supports performance, maintenance and lifecycle management at scale.
- hDrop Technologies (USA) – hDrop Technologies is advancing personalized hydration with a wearable sweat sensor that measures sweat and sodium loss. Its platform helps endurance athletes make smarter fluid and electrolyte decisions for training and racing.
- KAV (USA) – KAV is rethinking protective equipment through advanced materials, software, and additive manufacturing. Its flagship custom-fit helmet combines aerodynamic performance, high safety standards and U.S.-based production.
- LLume (USA) – LLume is developing wearable sensing technology that brings lab-quality respiratory insights into real-world training. Its first product helps cyclists and endurance athletes track breathing and physiological effort in real time without bulky lab equipment.
- MyVeloFit (Canada) – MyVeloFit is an online bike fitting platform that makes professional-level fit guidance more accessible to cyclists. Using video and simple measurements, it helps riders improve comfort, efficiency and control with clear, practical adjustments.
- Trailytic (USA) – Trailytic is developing a data-driven trail maintenance system for mountain biking. Using on-bike sensors and proprietary analytics, it helps trail organizations improve safety, flow and long-term sustainability.
Find more information on the accelerator program at www.cyclingaccelerator.com.
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