AI & Machine Learning Program Overview

Join Fuel’s 5th Annual AI/ML Cohort

Fuel’s AI & Machine Learning program is specifically designed for growth-stage technology companies ready to scale and become enterprise ready. Building a great product, solution, or technology is just one part of the equation for a successful company.

In this accelerator program, you will receive mentorship, education, and enterprise connections within your specific industry vertical, as well as coaching from Fuel’s enterprise partners to make the most of your interactions with new partners and potential customers.

Fuel accepts 8 to 12 high-growth startups per cohort. Accepted startups receive access to enterprises, access to funding, and 10 weeks of mentorship-driven programming.

Requirements

  • We accept companies in the growth and acceleration phase with an established product and existing enterprise business.

  • We accept companies with existing revenue and funding. In order to be the most successful in the program, startups need to be prepared for some of the largest enterprises in the US.

  • Fuel is an in-person program in Bentonville, AR with office space provided at Ledger Bentonville. We require 70% attendance.

  • A member of your C-suite must be present. You are welcome to bring additional team members based on curriculum.

  • Participates must be working to innovate and shape the future with new ideas and technologies.

Hear from the 2023 Cohort

Regional Enterprises

Venture Capital Firms

10-Week Program Outline

Tuesday: "Enterprise-Ready" Sessions

Wednesday: 1 Million Cups + “Enterprise-Ready” Sessions

Thursday: CEO Roundtables

Tuesday-Thursday Afternoons: Mentor Office Hours

Additional Events: Kickoff Reception, Mentorship Match, Cohort Outings, Demo Day, and many other public startup events hosted by Startup Junkie Foundation

What makes Fuel different?

Collaboration Not Competition

Fuel is all about collaboration: between both startup entrepreneurs and enterprise partners. We want to build a community, so we will not take on startups that are in direct competition.

Tangible Business Growth

We expect you to come out of this program having made clear, tangible strides. Our main goal is for you to leave with access to sales opportunities and commercial agreements that translate to revenue growth.

No Equity Exchange

We do not take any equity for this program because the expectation is that this will be a mutually valuable exchange between startups and their enterprise mentors through deep learning and connections. We simply ask for your time and commitment to make this program worthwhile for all involved.