The Walt Disney Company Celebrates 10 Years of the Disney Accelerator Program
The Walt Disney Company has announced the 10th anniversary of its Disney Accelerator program, which nurtures innovative companies worldwide to advance the future of technology and storytelling.
As Disney Accelerator enters its 10th year of investing in groundbreaking startups, Disney revealed the five companies selected for the 2024 program. These companies specialize in leveraging emerging technologies as tools to ignite human creativity and imagination, helping to shape the future landscape of media and tech.
“Disney has always pioneered innovation, adopting technological shifts to enhance experiences and bring timeless stories to life,” said Bonnie Rosen, GM of Disney Accelerator. “The program allows us to continue this legacy of innovation and the ethical use of technology to empower storytelling. As we commence the 10th year, we welcome leading companies who share our belief in the unparalleled power of human creativity and imagination to bring Disney magic to fans globally.”
The 2024 Disney Accelerator participants are:
- AudioShake – AI audio technology to make sound interactive and customizable
- ElevenLabs – Voice AI to create realistic, adaptable audio
- Nuro – Autonomous electric vehicles for delivery
- PrometheanAI – Tools for virtual world-building with natural language
- StatusPro – Immersive sports gaming in VR/AR
For a century, Disney has pioneered technologies to enrich storytelling and experiences. The 2024 companies align with Disney’s commitment to responsibly exploring AI’s potential to unlock human creativity.
Since launching in 2014, Disney Accelerator has connected over 60 startups worldwide with Disney’s creative teams. Program participants receive guidance from Disney’s leadership. The 2024 program will conclude with a Demo Day at Walt Disney Studios in Spring 2024.