Disney Announces Its 2024 Accelerator Program Participant Companies
Disney Accelerator program is designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies from around the world.
Today, The Walt Disney Company announced the five companies joining the 2024 Disney Accelerator program. Disney Accelerator, a business development program designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies from around the world, is currently in its 10th year. Past Disney Accelerator companies include Epic Games, Camp, Kahoot, SambaTV, Atom, Sphero, StatMuse, and The VOID (RIP).
“Disney has always been a leader in innovation, understanding and embracing technological shifts to enhance experiences and bring timeless stories to life. The Disney Accelerator allows us to continue this legacy of innovation and the responsible use of technology in service of storytelling,” said Bonnie Rosen, GM of the Disney Accelerator. “As we kick off the 10th year of the program, we are joined by leading companies that share our belief in the unmatched power of human creativity and imagination, exploring new ways to bring Disney magic to fans everywhere.”
The companies that make up the 2024 program:
Audioshake
AudioShake is an audio technology company that uses AI to separate the layers of recorded sound in order to make audio interactive, editable, and customizable.
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is a voice AI research and deployment company that creates realistic, versatile, and contextually aware AI audio.
Nuro
Nuro is an autonomous vehicle company that builds custom, electric, zero-occupant vehicles for the delivery of goods.
PrometheanAI
PrometheanAI is a company that provides a suite of tools for virtual world creation and digital asset management using natural language prompts.
StatusPro
StatusPro is an immersive entertainment company that leverages virtual and augmented reality to create first-person sports gaming experiences.
This year’s participant companies are focused on artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and VR/AR immersive entertainment. Disney is committed to exploring the benefits that artificial intelligence may offer to enable human imagination and creativity in a responsible and ethical way.
These companies will now have access and guidance from Disney’s senior leadership team throughout the program. The 2024 Disney Accelerator program will conclude with a Demo Day in the spring at The Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, CA.
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