Organization · Accelerator
theCO
theCO is a regional innovation hub that supports entrepreneurs and fosters community development through education and networking opportunities.
Overview
What theCO does
What theCO is
theCO is a regional innovation hub that supports entrepreneurs and fosters community development through education and networking opportunities.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports program host and community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2014
- Approximate age
- About 12 years
- Structured capabilities
- Program host · Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
theCO as a program host
Program thesis
theCO is a regional innovation hub focused on building a culture of opportunity to support community leaders and entrepreneurs.
Focus narrative
theCO invests in and provides services for entrepreneurs, particularly in the areas of business development and emerging technologies. It offers resources such as coworking spaces, workshops, access to capital, and expert advisors. The organization is part of the Launch Tennessee network and aims to support businesses that can create innovative solutions and disrupt existing markets.
Value and support
theCO offers resources such as coworking spaces, workshops, access to capital, and expert advisors to support entrepreneurs in their business development and emerging technology efforts.
Format and cadence
- Typical duration
- 9 weeks
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- United States
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable projects and initiatives include Soul Collective, aimed at elevating Black businesses; theLOCAL, a micro-retail initiative; Jaxon Station, a space for local businesses; ScaleUp Kitchen, a program for food entrepreneurs; and CO.STARTERS, a 9-week program for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Capability profile
theCO as a community
Community overview
theCO is a regional innovation hub based in Jackson, Tennessee. It focuses on building a culture of opportunity and was founded to support community leaders and entrepreneurs. The organization emphasizes three main areas: Entrepreneur Support, Community Development, and Emerging Technology.
Community focus
theCO invests in and provides services for entrepreneurs, particularly in the areas of business development and emerging technologies. It offers resources such as coworking spaces, workshops, access to capital, and expert advisors. The organization is part of the Launch Tennessee network and aims to support businesses that can create innovative solutions and disrupt existing markets.
Member value
Members gain access to coworking spaces, workshops, expert advisors, and opportunities to connect with capital. They also benefit from various programs designed to support business development and community engagement.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Operators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and bootcamp
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
theCO hosts various events, including Capital Conversations, a free event for founders to connect with capital; Work Here Wednesday, for networking and coworking; Make It Happen Monday, for connecting with accountability coaches; and Spark, a quarterly networking and learning event featuring different speakers.
Capability profile
theCO as an event host
Event focus
theCO invests in and provides services for entrepreneurs, particularly in the areas of business development and emerging technologies. It offers resources such as coworking spaces, workshops, access to capital, and expert advisors. The organization is part of the Launch Tennessee network and aims to support businesses that can create innovative solutions and disrupt existing markets.
Format narrative
theCO hosts various events, including Capital Conversations, Work Here Wednesday, Make It Happen Monday, and Spark, which are designed for networking, learning, and connecting with resources.
Participant value
Attendees gain access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and insights from industry experts to help them grow their businesses.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- meetup and workshop
- Recurrence
- quarterly
- Modality
- in-person
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
- Next event location
- Jackson, TN
Audience and fit
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Regions
- United States
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
Notable speakers include various experts and accountability coaches featured in the Spark event.
Past editions
Past events include Capital Conversations, which connects founders with capital, and Spark, a quarterly networking event.
Common questions
What to know about theCO
Upseed classifies theCO under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes program host, community, and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
Known limits
Capability profiles appear only when a structured public profile also contains decision-useful role evidence. Terms and availability can change.
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