Speaking of startup accelerators, our friends at Oregon AI Accelerator — the inaugural startup accelerator program for AI focused startups — is holding its first ever demo day on May 14, 2026. And you’re invited. Or, I mean, at least I’m inviting you. It may be sold out by now. But still… give it a shot.
If you need a refresher on what’s what and who’s who, the inaugural cohort includes: Accent Innovations, AHO! Wellness Tech, Akaya, Alerty, AlignICP, Allegory Studios, Caravel Bio, decisio media, Decky, Deviceflow, DockChron, Doctor Notes, Fridie Outdoors, HindSight VIP, Menu Mingle, Nav Surgical, Plentiful.ai, PourUp, RS Works, and StarStack. That’s everything from surgical AI to wine tourism to air traffic control speech training.
They’ve been building. They’ve been learning. They’ve likely been pivoting. And they’re about halfway through their program. (If you’d like to get even more insights into that experience, there’s a newsletter for that.)
And now they’re ready to share the stories of what they’re building. Or at least they will be in a little over a month.
Twenty of the region’s most promising AI startups will take the stage to deliver live pitches and product demos to investors, operators, and the broader innovation community.
After 15 weeks of intensive building, mentorship, and real-world validation, these founders are stepping forward with companies that are no longer just ideas — but emerging businesses ready for market, funding, and scale.
Whether you’re an investor looking for your next opportunity, a founder building in AI, or a community member who wants to be part of what’s next, this is your chance to be in the room where Oregon’s AI future is taking shape.
The event will be held at US Bancorp Tower — Big Pink. It is free to attend.
For more information or to RSVP, visit Oregon AI Accelerator: Demo Day.
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