Oregon AI Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative designed to support early-stage founders in building transformative, AI-first companies, announced the first group of 20 startups to take part in its pilot program.

A coalition of Oregon’s top innovation and academic institutions, today announced the launch of the Oregon AI Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative designed to support early-stage founders building transformative, AI-first companies.

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