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President's Buckeye Accelerator
Also known as: PBA
Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio
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- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
Unknown
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
Not recorded
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Aegis
Finalist
placement
Ohio State University
OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) finalist.
Astraeus Paints
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Color-changing paint that detects hazardous radiation levels in spacecraft interiors; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K). Includes Zachary Smith.
Coachable
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Digital sports playbook platform; Ohio State President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K). Founder Eric Ishekwene.
Colectic
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Curated marketplace for vintage resellers; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K). Bria Isaacson and Ritika Chakraborty.
Digital Sports Solutions
Finalist
placement
Ohio State University
OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) finalist.
Eco-Peace
Finalist
placement
Ohio State University
OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) finalist.
Grant Central
Finalist
placement
Ohio State University
OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) finalist.
KINO
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Health and fitness platform that simplifies progress tracking; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K).
MemorEase
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
All-in-one platform supporting caregivers by consolidating tools, resources, and guidance; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K). Includes Sanjusha Gudla.
Mobile Pantry
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Logistics platform connecting food banks and pantries with volunteers for multistop deliveries; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K). Jack Swartley and Sky Sie.
PathoTrace
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Passive gel tape for microbial contamination detection; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K) and 2025 BOSS Space Ventures winner ($10K). Hannah Myers, Ayden Gardner, Devin Yeager.
Phoenix Battery Company
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Repurposes decommissioned EV batteries into portable chargers, power stations, and home energy storage; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K) and 2024 BOSS Finale grand prize ($20K). Founder Jonah Mikesell.
Side Coach Sports
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Operating system for youth sports; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K); Cohort 4 (2025) finalist. Luke Carrell and Nick Sawyer.
SimVive
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
Browser-based clinical simulator for EMTs and paramedics; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K). Kevin and Nick Ravakhah.
SPAERO Systems
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
SWAN spacecraft-surface disinfection technology to prevent mold on long-duration missions; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K). Ian and Nikolas Harris.
Viera Wellness
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University
At-home screening kit for vaginal health; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K). Sandy Ilangovan, Ajay Gopalan, Sridurga Karthik.
President's Buckeye Accelerator
Ohio State's flagship student accelerator. Six student-led ventures awarded $50,000 each ($300,000 total/year). Year-long program following Boost Camp pre-accelerator. Cohort 5 selected April 2026 from 50+ ventures. Program includes: funding access, skill building, deep mentorship, structured process, community, and exposure support.
Key Details
- Funding: $50,000 per venture (non-dilutive)
- Duration: 1 year (June-April) + Boost Camp pre-accelerator (Jan-Apr)
- Selection: 6 of 10 finalists from 50+ applicants
- Cohort 5 (2026): Coachable, Colectic, PathoTrace, Side Coach Sports, SimVive, Viera Wellness
- Notable alumni: Mobile Pantry, Phoenix Battery Company, SPAERO Systems, Almara
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting President's Buckeye Accelerator at Ohio State University.
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Six student ventures earn $50,000 each in 2026 President's Buckeye Accelerator
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Six student ventures earn $50,000 each in 2026 President's Buckeye Accelerator
# Six student ventures earn $50,000 each in 2026 President's Buckeye Accelerator News article from April 30, 2026. Six startups awarded $50K each. 12 finalist teams pitched. Selected from 50+ in Boost Camp. Winners: Coachable, Colectic, PathoTrace, Side Coach Sports, SimVive, Viera Wellness.
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President's Buckeye Accelerator
# President's Buckeye Accelerator Flagship student accelerator. Six ventures awarded $50K each. Year-long program with Boost Camp pre-accelerator. Cohort 5 selected April 2026. Program includes funding, skill building, mentorship, structured process, community, and exposure.
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