The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator will close its 2026 program with a public Demo Night on Tuesday, June 10, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Compton Gardens & Arboretum in Bentonville.
Ten startups from this year’s cohort — representing six countries — will deliver fast, high-impact pitches before an audience of innovators, investors and industry supporters, followed by light hors d’oeuvres and networking, according to a press release.
A program of Startup Junkie Foundation in partnership with the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the AGCA is a cohort-based program for startups building innovative cycling components and tech-enabled cycling solutions. Based in Bentonville, deployed online and in person, the program connects participants with industry mentors, networks and resources to help them scale in the U.S. market.
“This year’s cohort showcases the breadth of innovation happening across the cycling industry, from performance technologies and protective equipment to digital platforms and mobility solutions,” said Andy Williamson, director of business incubation for the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. “AGCA connects innovative emerging companies with the people, resources, and real-world opportunities that make Northwest Arkansas a center for cycling innovation, helping strengthen industry connections and advance Arkansas’s leadership within the global cycling economy.”
The 2026 Cohort
This year’s 10 companies span hardware, wearables, software and trail technology:
- Aerobag (Turnhout, Belgium) is developing next-generation crash protection built directly into performance apparel, detecting crash events and deploying in milliseconds without compromising comfort or speed.
- Aeroscale (Grenoble, France) helps cyclists make faster decisions by measuring aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance in real-world conditions through its Wasted Watts technology, delivering actionable performance data on the road.
- BikeFolder (Sandnes, Norway) is building digital infrastructure for the bicycle industry by giving every bike a digital passport that connects owners, dealers, and brands to streamline data, improve service, and support the full bike lifecycle.
- CONVOY (Bristol, United Kingdom) is building a family-focused mobility solution designed to replace short car trips, with a smart e-trailer that turns everyday bikes into safer, more practical transportation.
- eBikeLabs (Grenoble, France) provides software that helps brands, manufacturers and fleet operators design, manage and optimize innovative e-bike drive systems at scale.
- hDrop Technologies (Little Rock) is advancing personalized hydration with a wearable sweat sensor that measures sweat and sodium loss, helping endurance athletes make smarter fluid and electrolyte decisions.
- KAV (Buffalo, New York) is rethinking protective equipment through advanced materials, software and additive manufacturing, with a flagship custom-fit helmet that combines aerodynamic performance, high safety standards and U.S.-based production.
- LLume (Boston, Massachusetts) is developing wearable sensing technology that brings lab-quality respiratory insights into real-world training, tracking breathing and physiological effort in real time without bulky lab equipment.
- MyVeloFit (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) is an online bike fitting platform that uses video and simple measurements to make professional-level fit guidance more accessible, helping riders improve comfort, efficiency and control.
- Trailytic (Bentonville) is developing a data-driven trail maintenance system for mountain biking, using on-bike sensors and proprietary analytics to help trail organizations improve safety, flow and long-term sustainability.
To register for Demo Night, click here.
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