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From AI to VR and Beyond: T-Mobile Accelerator Names Class of 2020 Startups
The program will drive development in AI, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles and more on the Un-carrier's nationwide 5G network What’s the news: T-Mobile
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nThe program will drive development in AI, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles and more on the Un-carrier's nationwide 5G network \n\n\nWhat’s the news: T-Mobile is continuing the legacy of the Sprint Accelerator, announcing six startups that will participate in this year’s program.\n\n\nWhy it matters: The Accelerator program is yet another important part of the Un-carrier’s mission to use its nationwide 5G network to foster innovation for developers and businesses around the world.\n\n\nWho it’s for: Anyone who will benefit from the incredible applications T-Mobile’s transformative, nationwide 5G network is poised to enable. So, literally everyone.\n\n OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nReady, set, INNOVATE! T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) today unveiled six exciting companies handpicked to participate in this year’s T-Mobile Accelerator. These companies will work directly with T-Mobile leaders and other industry experts and mentors to develop and commercialize the next disruptive emerging products, applications and solutions made possible by T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network today and in the future. Formerly the Sprint Accelerator, the immersive program runs through July 30 and will culminate in Demo Day where participants showcase their accomplishments.\n\n\n“We are committed to using our broad and deep nationwide 5G network to accelerate innovation and spur the development of new, transformative applications. Mentoring, collaborating with, and providing resources to these six promising companies is an important part of that mission,” said Neville Ray, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “With a 5G network that reaches across the country with both coverage and speed, developers now have the opportunity to radically transform the way people experience the world around them and the way businesses operate, no matter where they are.”\n\n\nMeet the 2020 Class of the T-Mobile Accelerator - 5G Technology\n\n\n\nAware Vehicles (Kansas City, MO). Developing autonomous mobile UAV platforms, cognitive remote sensing and advanced imaging, artificial intelligence for situational awareness, and solutions for asset inspection, precision agriculture, emergency response, defense, and communications. (https://www.awarevehicles.com)\n\n\nHomebase (Kansas City, MO). Automated apartment management solution for improved resident engageme...