Idea Village selects five companies for 2026 IDEAfuel accelerator cohort

The Idea Village named five companies to its 2026 IDEAfuel cohort, a Gulf South accelerator aimed at closing early-stage capital gaps for Black founders and founders of color. Each selected company will receive $15,000 in non-dilutive funding plus mentorship and workshops to support growth.

• black founders
• accelerator
• non-dilutive funding
• gulf south
• venture support