AUSTIN, Tex.-- Eight startups began their cohort experience today in Austin, Tex.-based social and environmental impact accelerator Tarmac TX.

This cohort, Tarmac TX’s fourth to date, includes early stage startups with a science or technology-based solution that focus on green issues related to the environment, water, food, energy, and climate change.

Tarmac TX is pleased to announce the members of the 2019 cohort:

Citadels
ConSoIE
Gunnisystems
Hilico
Meazure
The Neurocollective
PolyMart
Save The Food

Tarmac TX is an equity-free 4-month acceleration program based in Austin, Tex. Each founding team is supported with mentorship from 3M, weekly trainings and workshops, events, networking opportunities, and 24/7 access to Relay Coworking at The Center for Social Innovation.

Lesley Robinson, program director of Tarmac TX, said: “Tarmac TX equips early stage social entrepreneurs with the necessary skill set and connections to help them reach their intended impact. From the 2016, 2017, and 2018 cohorts, selected startups are currently working towards achieving an even stronger impact on not only Austin’s community, but our larger community as a whole. Tarmac TX alumni are creating impact by saving the environment, serving students, supporting foster kids, combating addiction, growing food, supporting local creatives, and building up the blind community, among many other initiatives. I have no doubt that this 2019 cohort will make similar impactful contributions during their time in the program. We congratulate the winners and are excited to work with them.”

The 2019 program is the fourth edition of Tarmac TX. It is a partnership between San Francisco-founded nonprofit organization INCO US and St Paul, Minn.-based 3M Company. Tarmac TX is part of INCO Network, the number 1 global network of accelerators dedicated to green and social impact startups.

About INCO US

INCO US (previously CALSO Community, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster social innovations that strengthen local communities. INCO US designs and develops socially innovative programs that empower individuals to reach their full potential. To do so, INCO US supports high-potential entrepreneurs through accelerators and awards. INCO US is part of a global network of 26 accelerator programs with 500+ inclusive and sustainable startups located in 23 cities across 4 continents. For more information, visit www.calso.co

About 3M

At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $30 billion in sales, our 90,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3Mnewsroom.

CONTACT

Tarmac TX Media Contact:

Lesley Robinson – Program Director, Tarmac TX

lesley@inco-group.co

Follow Tarmac TX on Twitter via @tarmactx and visit our website.